PhD in Reservoir Computing / Doktorarbeit im Bereich „Reservoir Computing“

Job Description:

In order to support Airbus Central Research & Technology, Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a

PhD student in the field of Reservoir Computing and AI (d/f/m)

You are looking for a PhD thesis and want to work on AI? Then apply now! We look forward to you supporting us in the AI team of Airbus Central Research and Technology as a Doktorand (d/f/m)!

• Location: Taufkirchen

• Start: as soon as possible

• Duration: 3 years

Your location

Our site is just a stone's throw away from Munich, the beautiful capital of Bavaria. Are you into sports and other outdoor activities? The Alps and Lake Starnberg are within an hour’s reach, offering a multitude of recreational options.

Your benefits

• Attractive salary and work-life balance with an 35-hour week (flexitime).

• Mobile working after agreement with the department.

• Traveling overseas or within Germany (team events) is possible after consultation and agreement from the department.

• International environment with the opportunity to network globally.

• Work with modern/diversified technologies.

• At Airbus, we see you as a valuable team member and you are not hired to brew coffee, instead you are in close contact with the interfaces and are part of our weekly team meetings.

• Opportunity to participate in the Generation Airbus Community to expand your own network.

Scope of PhD thesis:

The core objective of the PhD thesis will be to propose and investigate innovative algorithmic approaches that push the boundaries of efficiency, power consumption, and transparency in reservoir computing and AI. By addressing these challenges, the research will aim to unlock new capabilities and establish practical pathways for demonstrating and applying these advancements across a range of Airbus relevant applications. This position invites you to build upon emerging ideas in the field and to propose and develop your own original research contributions towards more efficient AI technologies.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Conduct research to establish and expand the state-of-the-art in frugal AI approaches, focusing on resource-efficient methodologies for real-world applications.

• Innovate and design novel methods in reservoir computing, advancing the theoretical and practical boundaries of the field.

• Develop associated tools and frameworks to implement and evaluate these methods, applying them to industrially relevant use cases.

• Effectively communicate research findings and project outcomes both internally within the organization and externally at conferences, workshops, and in academic publications.

• Work collaboratively with the team, contributing to a dynamic and innovative research environment.

 Desired skills and qualifications

• Master’s Degree in the area of computer science and AI, or any equivalent field of studies with strong computer science relations (e.g. mathematics, physics).

• A strong mathematical background is highly desirable.

• A passion for programming in Julia, Python or C++ and the ability to implement complex algorithms efficiently is a valued asset.

• A background in reservoir computing, computer vision or signal processing is a plus.

• Fluency in English is required (the working language at Airbus is English).

• This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Please upload the following documents: cover letter, CV, relevant transcripts, enrollment certificate. 

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Employment Type:

PHD, Research

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Experience Level:

Student

Job Family:

Research and Technology

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