Open PhD Positions “Artificial intelligence for smart forest operations”

We are building up our HCAI-Lab in an absolutely cool environment with exciting Artificial Intelligence topics.

Cyber-physical systems, robotics, sensor technology, data management in general, and methods of artificial intelligence (Al) and machine learning (ML) with applications to smart farm and forest operations are of increasing interest.

Work tasks include independent execution and analysis of scientific experiments in Al/machine learning with a focus on smart farm and forest operations, writing scientific publications in a team and presentations as well as lecturing and administrative duties. The completion of a PhD within the position`s timeframe is desired.

Required Skills and qualifications:

  • Master degree in computer science/Informatics
  • Good command of German (spoken) and English (spoken and writing)
  • Proven skills in Python

Desirebable skills and qualifications:

  • Practical experience in conducting experiments in Al/Machine Learning
  • Interest in Cyber-physical systems and embodied intelligence
  • Ability to communicate and work as part of a team

University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna seeks to increase the number of its female faculty and staff members. Therefore qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. In case of equal qualification, female candidates will be given preference unless reasons specific to an individual male candidate tilt the balance in his favour.

People with disabilities and appropriate qualifications are specifically encouraged to apply.

Please send your job application incl. motivation letter, your CV, and at least one of your publications in ONE single pdf file,
with the code BY22FAB in the email header (to bypass the automatic spam filter) directly to andreas.holzinger AT human-centered.ai

We regret that we cannot reimburse applicants travel and lodging expenses incurred as part of the selection and hiring process.