Postdoctoral Scientist for Autonomous Driving Perception | Postdoctoral Scientist (m/f/d) for Autonomous Driving Perception
Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt Land Bayern
Job Summary
This role at the AImotion Bavaria Institute in Ingolstadt focuses on leading cutting-edge research in computer vision for autonomous driving. As a Postdoctoral Scientist, you will be responsible for conducting high-impact research aimed at top-tier conferences like CVPR and ICCV, while also driving the group's strategic growth through competitive grant writing and securing third-party funding. Day-to-day, you will mentor PhD, Master’s, and Bachelor’s students, manage advanced research infrastructure including autonomous sensor vehicles and computer vision labs, and deliver four hours of teaching per week in intelligent mobility. This position is particularly attractive for those seeking a balance between academic excellence and practical application, offering access to state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and collaboration opportunities with major industry partners. The role provides a stable 36-month contract under the TV-L EG 13 pay scale with flexible working conditions including mobile work options.
Required Skills
Education
Doctoral degree (PhD) in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field with a specialization in Computer Vision.
Experience
- Professional experience in computer vision specifically for autonomous driving
- Proven track record of high-impact publications in top-tier conferences (e.g., CVPR, ICCV, ECCV)
- Experience in writing competitive research proposals or acquiring third-party funding
- Experience in mentoring PhD candidates and supervising student projects
- Hands-on experience with sensor hardware setup and maintenance
Languages
Additional
- The position is a fixed-term contract for 36 months located in Ingolstadt. Candidates must be able to fulfill a teaching load of 4 SWS (weekly contact hours).