Researcher (pre-doctoral or post-doctoral level) sensor data processing for autonomous systems

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The Department of Department of Electronics, Information and Communication Technologies in the Faculty of Applied Engineering is looking for a full-time (100%) researcher (pre-doctoral or post-doctoral level) in the field of sensor data processing for autonomous systems.

Position

Both pre-doctoral and post-doctoral candidates can apply to this position.

For Pre-doctoral candidates, your tasks will entail the following:

• You will work in a project related to sensor calibration for autonomous systems which operate in harsh industrial environments.
• You will develop methods for detecting calibration mismatches, and devise systems to overcome these calibration mismatches
• You will work with a wide variety of sensor modalities including vision, Lidar, Radar and Sonar.
• You have the opportunity to pursue a PhD in fields related to machine vision, robotics and sensor data processing
• You will work in close relationship with various industrial stakeholders who will be implementing the developed algorithms in their products.
• You can take up a limited number of teaching assignments if you are interested

If you hold a PhD, at post-doctoral level following tasks/responsibilities will be assigned to you:

• You will work in a project related to sensor calibration for autonomous systems which operate in harsh industrial environments, in which you will develop methods for detecting calibration mismatches, and devise systems to overcome these calibration mismatches
• You will work with a wide variety of sensor modalities including vision, Lidar, Radar and Sonar.
• You initiate new research projects in the domain of robotics and sensor data processing, in close collaboration with Flanders Make and with industrial stakeholders
• You supervise a small number of PhD students working on PhDs in the fields described in this job posting
• You can take up a limited number of teaching assignments if you are interested

Profile

• You hold either a Master degree or a PhD  in computer engineering, electrical engineering or machine learning.
• You can demonstrate excellent study results.
• We also encourage international researchers to apply.
• Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies.
• You can work in a group as well as on your own initiative.
• You have good written and spoken communication skills. You can speak and write fluently in English.
• You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.

What we offer

• We offer a contract as a researcher for a period of 2 years.
• The planned start date is 15 November 2024 or as soon as possible after that date.
• Your gross monthly salary is calculated according to the pay scale for an assistant (pre-doc level) or principal research fellow (post-doc level) in the Contract Research Staff category (Dutch: Bijzonder Academisch Personeel, BAP).
• You will receive ecocheques, Internet-connectivity allowance, a group insurance, an income protection insurance, and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
• You will do most of your work at Campus Groenenborger in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
• Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here.

Want to apply?

• You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including Tuesday October 1, 2024 (by midnight Brussels time). Click on the 'Apply' button and complete the online application form. Be sure to include the following attachments:
  • a motivation letter
  • your academic CV
  • a short letter outlining your expertise and reasons for applying.
• The selection committee reviews all applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision is made, we will notify you. If you are still eligible after the pre-selection, you will be informed about the possible next step(s) in the selection procedure.
• If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the frequently asked questions or send an email to jobs@uantwerpen.be. If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact prof. Jan Steckel (jan.steckel@uantwerpen.be).

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