Academic staff (PhD/Postdoc) for the Chair of Spacecraft Systems

12.06.2024, Wissenschaftliches Personal

Your Responsibilities:

The Chair of Spacecraft Systems of the Technical University of Munich is working in the field of space systems engineering, spacecraft design and AI applications for space. Having launched its mission in 2022, it is redefining Spacecraft Design by integrating generative AI into the engineering process, revolutionizing object detection in space by use of neuromorphic cameras and developing novel techniques for NewSpace applications in Low Earth Orbit.

Your activities will include conducting research projects in the field of neuromorphic vision for space applications, by use of AI. This position is funded by the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft und Raumfahrt, DLR) and the Federal Ministry for Economics and Climate Protection (BMWKI).

Your Qualifications:

• University Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or similar
• Knowledge in ML/AI Methods, including Algorithm Training, Testing, and Deployment
• Strong understanding of computer vision principles and techniques.
• Familiarity with neuromorphic vision systems and their applications in space technology.
• Previous experience with satellite missions, particularly CubeSat missions, is highly appreciated.
  
• Practical verification and validation experience is appreciated
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
• Adaptability and willingness to learn and apply new technologies and methods.
  
• Capability to manage and lead research projects, including planning, execution, and reporting.
  
• Fluent English Communication spoken and written 
  
• Interest in working in an international team 
  
  

Our Offer:

We offer a full-time position as academic staff with the opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree. The position will be limited to three years. Payment will be based on the Collective Agreement for the Civil Service of the Länder (TV-L). TUM strives to raise the proportion of women in its workforce and explicitly encourages applications from qualified women. 

Your Application:

If you are interested in working in our team, please send your application together with a strong CV and supporting documentation to the Chair of Spacecraft Systems of the Technical University of Munich, Prof. Dr. Alessandro Golkar, Lise-Meitner-Str. 9, 85521 Ottobrunn no later than 30.06.2024, email address: office.sps@ed.tum.de  

Do not hesitate to contact Ms Sherina Klingsbögl for any questions you might have (+49 89 289 55750)

Contact: office.sps@ed.tum.de  

If you apply in writing, we request that you submit only copies of official documents, as we cannot return your materials after completion of the application process. 

Find out more about us at www.asg.ed.tum.de/sps 

Kontakt: office.sps@ed.tum.de