Graduate Teaching Assistant / PhD Position in Robot Learning

Johannes Kepler University Linz invites applications for a four-year Graduate Teaching Assistant and PhD position in Robot Learning within the Institute for Machine Intelligence. The successful candidate will conduct cutting-edge research at the intersection of learning algorithms and physical robotic systems, bridging simulation with real-world deployment. In addition to contributing to teaching and scientific publications in top-tier venues, the researcher will benefit from individually tailored mentorship, competitive remuneration, and a collaborative international network. Applicants are expected to actively shape the research agenda of a newly established academic environment.

• Conduct original research on open problems in robot learning, including continual adaptation, sim-to-real transfer, and foundation models for embodied intelligence.
• Develop, test, and refine learning algorithms in simulation environments before deploying them onto physical robots and custom hardware platforms.
• Contribute to the institute's teaching activities and assist with academic instruction.
• Publish and present research findings at premier international robotics and machine learning venues.
• Participate in the supervision and mentoring of students under the guidance of the principal investigator.