Doctoral Position in Computer Science and Robotics

Doctoral Position in Computer Science and Robotics (full-time, E 13 TV-L)

Reference no.: 2024/199. The start date is January 1st, 2025 or by agreement. The position is available initially for three years. In principle, this position can be divided into two part-time positions.
The University of Konstanz is one of eleven Universities of Excellence in Germany. Since 2007 it has been successful in the German Excellence Initiative and its follow-up programme, the Excellence Strategy.

The successful applicant will join a newly founded research group at the University of Konstanz. In this research group, we study the automatic design of control software for multi-robot systems, for example, through techniques from machine learning, evolutionary computation and reinforcement learning.

The position is available as part of a project funded by the Carl Zeiss Foundation and provides an exciting opportunity for candidates wishing to conduct frontier research on swarm robotics and imitation learning. The research has a strong interdisciplinary focus, at the intersection of machine learning, robotics and collective behavior. The working language is English. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to modern research in robotics, to work in one of the best research environments for collective behavior, and to interact with the global research community.
Your Responsibilities

Research in the field of large-scale mobile multi-robot systems and imitation learning
Problem solving, creative thinking
Communicating your results by publishing research papers at top-level conferences and journals
Supervising students who contribute to your work

Your Competencies

Strong written and oral communications skills in English
You possess a scientific graduate degree (MSc or equivalent) in Computer Science or Robotics with excellent grades
Experience in mobile robotics, machine learning, mathematical modeling
Strong motivation and determination
Very good team skills

We Offer

Excellent development opportunities, extensive training and mentoring
Attractive remuneration package
Full funding for international and German students
A professional infrastructure and a very stimulating environment for research in collective behavior
Many international collaborations

Questions can be directed to Dr. Jonas Kuckling via e-mail: or by phone: + 49 (0)7531 / 88 - 5161.
We look forward to receiving your application with the usual documents until 30.09.2024 via our Online Application Portal.
The University of Konstanz is committed to ensuring an environment that provides equal opportunities and promotes diversity, as well as a good balance between university and family life. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to increase the number of women working in research and teaching. We also support working couples through our dual career programme. Persons with disabilities are explicitly encouraged to apply. They will be given preference if appropriately qualified (contact , + 49 7531 88-4016).