Organizational unit
Institute of Applied Informatics and Formal Description Methods (AIFB)
Job description
There are several PhD and PostDoc positions available at the research group Systems, Data, Simulation & Energy (SYDSEN) at the AIFB Institute. We research in the field of data-driven Modeling and Simulation to advance Digital Twins. With this, we aim to optimize decision-making and enhance reliability, energy efficiency, and other performance metrics in cyber-physical systems like energy and smart manufacturing systems. Our goal is to develop innovative methodologies that integrate data and expert knowledge for automated digital twin creation and system enhancement.
Some of the positions will be linked to our Horizon Europe Programme-funded projects DMaaST and ONE4ALL. Within these projects, we lead work packages focused on the research and advancement of Digital Twins in the domain of manufacturing.
As a member of our team, your responsibilities will include conducting cutting-edge research in data-driven modeling, simulation, and digital twins. In addition to your research contributions, you will actively participate in coordinating and teaching courses offered by our research group, as well as engaging in administrative tasks vital to the functioning of our group. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to scientific advancement and innovation at the forefront of data-driven approaches in cyber-physical systems research.
Starting date
1. März 2025 oder kurz danach / or soon there after
Personal qualification
- A master degree in computer science, software engineering, data science or similar.
- Strong interest in working with data-driven approaches.
- Interest in working with formal methods, modeling and simulation.
- Strong ambition towards excellence in science and technology at the highest international level is expected.
- Good knowledge of German or the willingness to learn it and good command of English.
This is what we offer
Become a member of staff of the only German University of Excellence that conducts largescale research on the national level. Work under excellent working conditions in an international environment and be active in research and academic education for our future. Benefit from specific training when starting your job and from a wide range of further qualification offers. Use our flexible working time models (flexitime, work from home), our sports and leisure offers, as well as our child and holiday care services. We also pay a share of EUR 25/month in the Job Ticket Baden-Württemberg. Enjoy a large variety of dishes, snacks, and beverages at our canteens.
Salary
Salary category 13 TV-L, depending on the fulfillment of professional and personal requirements.
Contract duration
limited to up to four years
Application up to
January 31, 2025
Contact person in line-management
For further information, please contact Prof. Sanja Lazarova-Molnar.
Application
Please submit your CV, transcripts, a copy of your Master’s thesis (for PhD applications; draft is ok), names of two references, and a motivation letter stating how your research interests match the position. Send all documents as a PDF; give the PDF a name that includes your name.
Please apply online using the button below for this vacancy number 1481/2024.
Vacancy number: 1481/2024We prefer to balance the number of employees (f/m/d). Therefore we kindly ask female applicants to apply for this job. Recognized severely disabled persons will be preferred if they are equally qualified.
Contact
Personnel Support is provided by:
Personalservice (PSE) – Human Resources
Ms Kehrer
Phone: 0721 608-45415,
Kaiserstr. 12, 76131 Karlsruhe