The position is available at the earliest possible date and is initially limited to up to 3 years. It can be filled on a full-time or part-time basis. The position is a qualification position with the possibility of pursuing a doctorate.

The Chair of Machine Perception for Autonomous Driving at the Institute for Autonomous Driving conducts research on the development of autonomous road vehicles, with a focus on sensor-based perception and environmental interpretation. Our research team regularly participates in international autonomous driving competitions with state-of-the-art autonomous test vehicles.

Our research focuses include novel machine learning methods and software-centered development and integration of autonomous driving systems (Software-Defined Vehicles). The team of doctoral candidates, led by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Mirko Mählisch, works on various civil and military projects, offering numerous exciting collaborations. Multiple doctoral positions are available across the entire signal processing chain, including the areas of sensing, perception, behavior planning, and control.

The University of the Bundeswehr Munich is firmly established in the national and international research landscape. As a campus university with excellent infrastructure, it provides an outstanding environment for high-quality teaching and research.

Your Responsibilities

(Specific doctoral projects will focus on one of the following subfields):

• Development of methods and algorithms for vehicle environment perception using machine learning for heterogeneous sensor sets (video, radar, LiDAR)

• Behavior generation and trajectory planning with learning-based approaches

• Combination of AI-driven and model-based methods

• Innovative sensor concepts (FMCW LiDAR, imaging radars, etc.)

• Software-defined integration of heterogeneous autonomy systems, including learning-based and classical software CI/CD in cloud environments, as well as vehicle-side classical software execution and hardware-accelerated AI inference

• Collaboration within an interdisciplinary and cross-institutional team

• Active participation in teaching activities and administrative tasks of the chair

Qualification Requirements

• A completed scientific university degree in Robotics, Automation Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a comparable field
  
  

What We Expect

• Programming skills (e.g., C/C++, Python, Rust, or Java)

• Enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research and a collaborative team spirit

• Commitment to gender equality and diversity competence

• Support for the fundamental values of the democratic constitutional order as outlined in the German Basic Law
  
  

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with Linux (or other Unix-based systems)

• Experience with embedded systems and middlewares such as ROS

• Proficiency in English (spoken and written)

• Class B driver’s license
  
  

What We Offer

• Research on innovative solutions for one of the most significant future-oriented topics within a highly motivated, interdisciplinary team in collaboration with industry partners

• State-of-the-art scientific infrastructure, including an in-house automotive test facility

• Opportunities to participate in international conferences and support for publishing scientific work

• An optimal research and supervision environment with the possibility of pursuing a doctorate for suitably qualified and motivated candidates

• Flexible working hours

• A campus university with excellent infrastructure, including an in-house childcare center (parent initiative), a family service office providing advice and support for better work-life balance, and resources for family and eldercare

• Salary classification in pay grade 13 TVöD, subject to the responsibilities and qualifications required for the position

• Remote work options and telecommuting possibilities upon agreement with the project management

• Secure employment with a recognized and family-friendly employer

• Professional development opportunities and an extensive range of training and continuing education programs

• Participation in workplace health promotion initiatives

• An attractive salary based on the public service collective agreement (TVöD)

Employment in part-time is possible upon request. The German Federal Armed Forces actively promote gender equality and particularly encourage applications from women. In accordance with the Social Security Code IX and the Disability Equality Act, we explicitly welcome applications from persons with disabilities; individual eligibility will be assessed based on the requirements of the position.

The German Federal Armed Forces support the objectives of the National Integration Plan and welcome applications from individuals with a migration background.

Have we sparked your interest?

Please send your detailed application documents (cover letter, CV, degree and work certificates, certifications) in a single PDF file via email with the subject “WiMi Algorithmics/AI for Autonomous Driving” to:

Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Mirko Mählisch:  tas-bewerbung@unibw.de

Additional Requirements:

• Foreign-language application documents must be accompanied by a certified German translation.

• Applicants with foreign degrees must provide proof of recognition in Germany.

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For further questions regarding the advertised position, other open positions in related fields, or the institute, please contact:

Dr.-Ing. Thorsten Lüttel
Tel.: +49 89 6004 4637
Email: thorsten.luettel@unibw.de

We look forward to your application!