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jobs [2021/05/04 16:33] – pmaniajobs [2021/11/24 15:09] – [Research assistants (f/m/d)] pmania
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 =====Open researcher positions===== =====Open researcher positions=====
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 +====Research assistants (f/m/d)====
 +At the University of Bremen, the Institute for Artificial Intelligence (Prof. Michael Beetz) – part of the department Mathematics and Computer Science FB3 - calls for applications in the area of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics – under the condition of job release – for several positions in the DFG funded Collaborative Research Center 1320 “Everyday Activity Science and Engineering (EASE):
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 +**Research assistants (f/m/d)**
 +
 +- Salary scale TV-L – 13 (100 %)\\
 +for the period to June 30, 2025.
 +
 +The employment is fixed-term and governed by the Act of Academic Fixed-Term Contract, § 2 (1) WissZeit VG (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, i.e. temporary science employment act). Therefore, candidates may only be considered for appointment if they still have the respective qualification periods available in accordance with § 2 (1) WissZeitVG.
 +EASE pursues an interdisciplinary approach to the principles of human information processing in basic research. Starting from the analysis of underlying problem structures and solution strategies, the development of information-processing models is intended to enable autonomous robots to fully master everyday activities. EASE stands for open research, open data and knowledge exchange. For more information see www.ease-crc.org.
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 +Successful candidates will support the expansion of the EASE central laboratory and conduct research in the following areas:
 +
 +**Tasks:**
 +  * knowledge-based robot control systems
 +  * machine learning methods to successfully perform and improve robot-based everyday activities
 +  * representation of everyday activities and their implementation as knowledge bases and virtual environments
 +  * Knowledge modelling, representation and construction of knowledge bases for everyday activities
 +  * cognitive architectures for robotic agents
 +  * Integration of camera-based perception into simulation and rendering methods for everyday activities in household environments
 +  * web-based experimental environments based on semantic digital twins
 +  * scalable cloud-based knowledge representation and knowledge processing system based on KnowRob
 +  * definitions of ontologies for everyday activities
 +
 +**Your ideal profile:**
 +  * University degree in computer science (master's degree, university diploma) with above-average success or a comparable degree
 +  * Very good academic achievements in the fields of Robotics, AI, perception, programming, etc.
 +  * Profound knowledge in the development of complex software systems, ideally in the field of robotics
 +  * Substantial Know-how on AI methods in robotic applications
 +  * Excellent programming skills in the field of AI and/or robotics. The programming languages include, for example: Python, C++, LISP, Prolog
 +  * Excellent English skills, both written and spoken
 +  * Independent and committed research in close cooperation with internal and external cooperation partners
 +  * High level of commitment, flexibility and team spirit
 +
 +If you think that your knowledge and skills match part of the task areas, we are looking
 +forward to your application.
 +We offer a team-oriented, attractive and future-oriented research environment in an interdisciplinary team with renowned national and international partners and ideal conditions for further scientific qualification.
 +
 +**General remarks:**
 +The University is committed to a policy of providing equal employment opportunities for both men and women alike, and therefore strongly encourages women to apply for the positions offered. Applicants with disabilities will be considered preferentially in case of equal qualifications and aptitudes. The University of Bremen explicitly invites individuals with migration backgrounds to apply.
 +
 +If you have any questions regarding the positions, please contact Prof. Michael Beetz, PhD (<cryptmail>ai-office@cs.uni-bremen.de</cryptmail>).
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 +Applications including a cover letter, CV, publication list, copies of degree certificates, should be submitted citing the **reference number A92/21** to:
 +
 +Prof. Michael Beetz, PhD\\
 +Artificial Intelligence / Universität Bremen\\
 +Am Fallturm 1\\
 +28359 Bremen\\
 +Germany
 +
 +or by Email (including up to two PDF files; reference number A92/21) to: <cryptmail>ai-office@cs.uni- bremen.de</cryptmail>
 +
 +
 +The costs of application and presentation cannot be reimbursed. We kindly ask you to submit only copies (no folders) of your application documents, as these will be destroyed after the selection process has been completed.
 +
  
 ====Digital Twin Knowledge Base for submarine robot inspection/manipulation==== ====Digital Twin Knowledge Base for submarine robot inspection/manipulation====
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 +== Physics-based grasping in VR with finger tracking(Student Job / HiWi) ==
  
- +Implementing physics-based grasping models in virtual environments, 
-<html><!-- +using Manus VR.
-== Knowledge-enabled PID Controller for 3D Hand Movements in Virtual Environments (BA/MA Thesis) == +
- +
-Implementing a force-, velocity- and impulse-based PID controller for precise and responsive hand movements in a virtual environment. The virtual environment used in Unreal Engine in combination with Virtual Reality devices. The movements +
-of the human user will be mapped to the virtual hands, and controlled via the implemented PID controllers. +
-The controller should be able to dynamically tune itself depending on the executed actions (opening/closing a drawer or lifting a heavy object) in combination with the physical limitations of the physics engine (dynamic update rates).+
  
 Requirements: Requirements:
   * Good C++ programming skills   * Good C++ programming skills
-  * Familiar with PID controllers and control theory+  * Familiar with skeletal animations
   * Experience with simulators/physics-/game- engines   * Experience with simulators/physics-/game- engines
   * Familiar with Unreal Engine API   * Familiar with Unreal Engine API
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 Contact: [[team:andrei_haidu|Andrei Haidu]] Contact: [[team:andrei_haidu|Andrei Haidu]]
---></html> 
  
- 
- 
-<html><!-- 
-== Natural Physics-based Grasping in Virtual Environments (BA/MA Thesis) == 
- 
-Implementing physics-based grasping models in virtual environments, taking input 
-from various devices such as Manus VR or Valve Index. 
- 
-Requirements: 
-  * Good C++ programming skills 
-  * Familiar with skeletal animations 
-  * Experience with simulators/physics-/game- engines 
-  * Familiar with Unreal Engine API 
-  * Familiar with version-control systems (git) 
-  * Able to work independently with minimal supervision 
- 
-Contact: [[team:andrei_haidu|Andrei Haidu]] 
---></html> 
  
  
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-<html><!-- +== 3D Animation and Modeling (Student Job / HiWi)==
-== 3D animation and model developer (Student Job / HiWi)==+
  {{ :research:kitchen_unreal.jpg?200|}}   {{ :research:kitchen_unreal.jpg?200|}} 
  
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 Contact: [[team:andrei_haidu|Andrei Haidu]] Contact: [[team:andrei_haidu|Andrei Haidu]]
---></html> 
  
  
-<html><!-- +== App zur Generierung von Ernährungsempfehlungen (BA Thesis) ==
-== Integrating PR2 in the Unreal Game Engine Framework (BA/MA/HiWi)== +
- {{ :research:unreal_ros_pr2.png?100|}} +
  
-Integrating the [[https://www.willowgarage.com/pages/pr2/overview|PR2]] robot with [[http://www.ros.org/|ROS]] support in the [[https://www.unrealengine.com|Unreal Engine 4]] Framework. +Dies ist ein Wissensrepräsentations-Thema. Basierend auf einem bestehenden Wissensgraphen mit Produktinformationen sollen weitere ernährungsspezifische Informationen wie z.B. Substitute für Rezeptzutaten oder Rezepte für spezielle Ernährungsgewohnheiten generiert werden. Diese Informationen müssen aus bestehenden web-Quellen extrahiert und mit dem Wissensgraphen verknüpft werden. Die Informationen sollen dann in einer Smartphone-App (Android) visualisiert werden. Dabei kann auf bestehenden Apps aufgebaut werden. 
- +
-Requirements: +
-  * Good programming skills in C/C++ +
-  * Basic physics/rendering engine knowledge +
-  * Basic ROS knowledge +
-  * UE4 basic tutorials +
- +
-Contact: [[team:andrei_haidu|Andrei Haidu]] +
- +
- +
-== Realistic Grasping using Unreal Engine (BA/MA/HiWi) == +
- +
-{{  :teaching:gsoc:topic2_unreal.png?nolink&150|}} +
- +
-The objective of the project is to implement var- +
-ious human-like grasping approaches in a game developed using [[https://www.unrealengine.com/|Unreal Engine]].  +
- +
-The game consist of a household environment where a user has to execute various given tasks, such as cooking a dish, setting the table, cleaning the dishes etc. The interaction is done using various sensors to map the users hands onto the virtual hands in the game. +
- +
-In order to improve the ease of manipulating objects the user should +
-be able to switch during runtime the type of grasp (pinch, power +
-grasp, precision grip etc.) he/she would like to use. +
-   +
-Requirements:  +
-  * Good programming skills in C++ +
-  * Good knowledge of the Unreal Engine API.  +
-  * Experience with skeletal control / animations / 3D models in Unreal Engine. +
-  * Familiar with version-control systems (git) +
-  * Able to work independently with minimal supervision +
- +
- +
-Contact: [[team/andrei_haidu|Andrei Haidu]] +
---></html> +
- +
-<html><!-- +
-== Unreal Engine Editor Developer (Student Job / HiWi)== +
- {{ :research:unreal_editor.png?150|}}  +
- +
-Creating new user interfaces (panel customization) for various internal plugins using the Unreal C++ framework [[https://docs.unrealengine.com/latest/INT/Programming/Slate/|SLATE]]. +
- +
- +
-Requirements: +
-  * Good C++ programming skills +
-  * Familiar with the [[https://docs.unrealengine.com/latest/INT/Programming/Slate/|SLATE]] framework +
-  * Familiar with Unreal Engine API +
-  * Familiar with version-control systems (git) +
-  * Able to work independently with minimal supervision +
- +
-Contact: [[team:andrei_haidu|Andrei Haidu]] +
- +
- +
- +
-== OpenEASE rendering in Unreal Engine (BA/MA Thesis, Student Job / HiWi)== +
- +
- +
-Implmenting the rendering of the [[https://data.open-ease.org/|OpenEASE]] knowledge base visualization in Unreal Engine. This will have to be packaged as a HTML5 executable and inserted into the website. +
- +
-Requirements: +
-  * Good C++ programming skills +
-  * Familiar with Unreal Engine API +
-  * Familiar with HTML5 and JavaScript +
-  * Familiar with the [[https://docs.unrealengine.com/latest/INT/Programming/Slate/|SLATE]] framework +
-  * Familiar with basic ROS communication +
-  * Familiar with version-control systems (git) +
-  * Able to work independently with minimal supervision +
- +
-Contact: [[team:andrei_haidu|Andrei Haidu]] +
- +
-<html><!-- +
-== Knowledge-enabled PID Controller for 3D Hand Movements in Virtual Environments (BA/MA Thesis) == +
- +
-Implementing a force-, velocity- and impulse-based PID controller for precise and responsive hand movements in a virtual environment. The virtual environment used in Unreal Engine in combination with Virtual Reality devices. The movements +
-of the human user will be mapped to the virtual hands, and controlled via the implemented PID controllers. +
-The controller should be able to dynamically tune itself depending on the executed actions (opening/closing a drawer or lifting a heavy object) in combination with the physical limitations of the physics engine (dynamic update rates). +
- +
-Requirements: +
-  * Good C++ programming skills +
-  * Familiar with PID controllers and control theory +
-  * Experience with simulators/physics-/game- engines +
-  * Familiar with Unreal Engine API +
-  * Familiar with version-control systems (git) +
-  * Able to work independently with minimal supervision +
- +
-Contact: [[team:andrei_haidu|Andrei Haidu]] +
---></html> +
- +
-== Sprachgesteuertes Leitsystem (BA Thesis) == +
- +
-Weiterentwicklung eines sprachgesteuerten Leitsystems zu gesuchten Produkten im Einzelhandel für Smartphones (Android) basierend auf Ankerpunkten und einer Anbindung an Wissensgraphen. +
-Dabei wird auf bestehende Apps aufgebaut. +
  
 Aufgaben: Aufgaben:
-  * App Entwicklung mit der Unity game engine und Flutter  +  * Arbeit mit Wissensrepräsentation und Wissensgraphen 
-  * Erweiterung der Sprachsteuerung +  * Wissensakquisition aus web-Quellen 
-  * Arbeit mit Wissensrepräsentation und Wissensgraphen für die Sprachsteuerung +  * App Entwicklung mit der Unity game engine und/oder Flutter 
  
 Contact: [[team:michaela_kümpel|Michaela Kümpel]] Contact: [[team:michaela_kümpel|Michaela Kümpel]]
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 Weiterentwicklung eines Produktinformationssystems im Einzelhandel für Smartphones (Android) um eine Sprachauswahl. Anzeige der jeweiligen Informationen in der gewünschten Sprache. Weiterentwicklung eines Produktinformationssystems im Einzelhandel für Smartphones (Android) um eine Sprachauswahl. Anzeige der jeweiligen Informationen in der gewünschten Sprache.
-Dabei wird auf bestehende Apps aufgebaut. +Dabei wird auf bestehenden Apps aufgebaut. 
  
 Aufgaben: Aufgaben:
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 Contact: [[team:michaela_kümpel|Michaela Kümpel]] Contact: [[team:michaela_kümpel|Michaela Kümpel]]
 +== Integration of novel objects into Digital Twin Knowledge Bases (MA Thesis) ==
  
 +In this thesis, the goal is to make a robotic system learn new objects automatically.
 +The system should be able to generate the necessary models required for re-detecting it again and also consult online information sources to automatically acquire knowledge about it.
  
-== Development of Modules for Robot Perception and Game Engine Technology (Hiwi Job) == +The focus of the thesis would be two-fold: 
-A recent development in the field of AI is the usage of photorealistic simulations, for example to create Digital Twins of environments like households or  [[https://iottechnews.com/news/2021/apr/13/bentley-systems-nvidia-omniverse-create-real-time-digital-twins/|factories]].+  * Develop methods to automatically infer the object class of new objects. This would include perceiving it with state of the art sensors, constructing a 3d model of it and then infer the object class from online information sources. 
 +  * In the second step the system should also infer factual knowledge about the object from the internet and assert it into a robotic knowledgebase. Such knowledge could for example include the category of this product, typical object properties like its weight or typical location and much more. 
 + 
 + 
 +Requirements: 
 +  * Knowledge about sensor data processing 
 +  * Interest in model construction from sensory data 
 +  * Work with KnowRob knowledge processing framework 
 + 
 + 
 +Contact: [[team:patrick_mania|Patrick Mania]] 
 + 
 + 
 +== Development of Modules for Robot Perception (Hiwi Job) ==
 In our research group, we focus on the development of modern robots that can make use of the potential of game engines. One particular research direction, is the combination of computer vision with game engines. In our research group, we focus on the development of modern robots that can make use of the potential of game engines. One particular research direction, is the combination of computer vision with game engines.
-In this context, we are currently offering multiple Hiwi positions for the following tasks: +In this context, we are currently offering multiple Hiwi positions / student jobs for the following tasks:
-  * Modelling of objects for the use in Unreal Engine 4. +
-  * Creation of specific simulation aspects in Unreal Engine 4. For example the development of interactable objects.+
   * Software development to create Interfaces between ROS and Unreal Engine 4 (mainly C++)   * Software development to create Interfaces between ROS and Unreal Engine 4 (mainly C++)
   * Software development for our Robot Perception framework [[http://robosherlock.org/|RoboSherlock]] which contains many algorithms for computer vision problems (mainly C++)   * Software development for our Robot Perception framework [[http://robosherlock.org/|RoboSherlock]] which contains many algorithms for computer vision problems (mainly C++)
  
 +Requirements:
 +  * Experience in C++.
 +  * Basic understanding of the ROS middleware.
 +The spoken language in this job is german or english, based on your preference.
  
 Contact: [[team:patrick_mania|Patrick Mania]] Contact: [[team:patrick_mania|Patrick Mania]]
  
 +== Game Engine Developer and 3D-Modelling  (Hiwi Job) ==
 +A recent development in the field of AI is the usage of photorealistic simulations, for example to create Digital Twins of environments like households or  [[https://iottechnews.com/news/2021/apr/13/bentley-systems-nvidia-omniverse-create-real-time-digital-twins/|factories]].
 +In our research group, we focus on the development of modern robots that can make use of the potential of game engines. This requires a high degree of specialized game engine plugins that can simulate certain aspects of our research. Another important task is the creation of 3d models.
 +
 +Therefore, we are currently offering multiple Hiwi positions / student jobs for the following tasks:
 +  * Modelling of objects for the use in Unreal Engine 4.
 +  * Creation of specific simulation aspects in Unreal Engine 4. For example the development of interactable objects.
 +
 +Requirements:
 +  * Knowledge of 3D-Modelling tools. Blender would be highly preferred.
 +  * Experience in Game Engine development. Ideally Unreal Engine 4 and C++.
 +
 +The spoken language in this job is german or english, based on your preference.
 +
 +Contact: [[team:patrick_mania|Patrick Mania]]
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