Doctoral Researcher (Learning and Control for Aut
Tampereen korkeakoulusaatio sr
- Tampere, Pirkanmaa
- Vakituinen
- Täyspäiväinen
- Academic Background: A solid background in optimal control and machine learning is necessary. Additional knowledge in optimization, reinforcement learning, and model predictive control is highly desirable.
- Technical Proficiency: Strong skills in Python and MATLAB based programming are essential. Particular experience in common frameworks (e.g., JAX, PyTorch, and CasADi) would be a big plus. Proficiency in C++ would also benefit hardware implementations. Candidates should also be willing to further develop their coding efficiency.
- Language Skills: Proficiency in both written and spoken English is required. Applicants should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in Finnish is not required.
- Working Style: Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Candidates should demonstrate a balance of autonomy and collaborative skills.
- Additional Competencies: A strong willingness to engage deeply in the research field of robotics and autonomous systems is highly appreciated. An interest in pursuing a research career and the capacity for hard work are also valued.Please note that during the recruitment process, the selected candidate must apply for a study right within the doctoral program at Tampere University, unless they already have one. Please visit the for more information on eligibility requirements.Tampere University is a unique, multidisciplinary, forward-thinking, and evolving community. Our values are openness, critical thinking, diversity, learner-centeredness, courage, erudition, and responsibility. We hope you can embrace these values and promote them in your role.We offerThe position will be filled for a fixed-term period of four (4) years, commencing in October 2024 or as soon after that as possible. A trial period of six (6) months applies to all our new employees.The salary will be based on both the job requirements and the employee's personal performance in accordance with the Finnish University Salary System. According to the criteria applied to teaching and research staff, the position of a doctoral researcher is placed on level 2-4 of the job requirements scale. A typical starting salary for a Doctoral Researcher is approximately 2700 EUR per month. The salary increases based on experience and the progress of doctoral studies.Tampere University is strongly committed to the highest level of scientific research and the provision of high-quality doctoral education. The unit and the faculty support the doctoral students by offering training and peer support. The University offers a wide range of staff benefits, such as occupational health care, flexible working hours, excellent sports facilities on campus and several on-campus restaurants and cafes with staff discounts. .Tampere is the largest inland city in Finland and is considered a major academic hub in the Nordic countries. The region is home to a vibrant, knowledge-intensive entrepreneurial community, and the city is an industrial powerhouse with a rich cultural scene and a reputation as a centre of Finland's information society. Additionally, Finland is known for being one of the most stable, free, and safe countries in the world, based on various ratings by prominent agencies. Tampere is surrounded by stunning nature, with forests and lakes offering countless opportunities for easy-to-acces