Researcher in the field of AI and robotics

We invite you to join a research group at the Institute of Electronics and Computer Science (hereafter EDI) that studies and develops machine learning methods for robot control. We work with both mobile and industrial robots and aim to make them smarter, more autonomous and safer in their interactions with humans. Our near-term work will include research and development of machine learning methods for automatic synthesis of programs to safely control robots; use of graded physics simulations to accelerate learning; research and development of robot perception and semantic mapping systems; and implementation of a control framework for a mobile manupulator.

https://www.edi.lv/en/robotics-and-machine-perception/

Job duties

• Research and develop machine learning algorithms and software for various robot functionalities;
• Test the developed software in simulations and on real robots;
• Participate in the publication and presentation of research results at scientific meetings:
• Participate in the preparation of project reports and documentation.

Requirements for applicants

• Good knowledge of Python and/or C++ programming languages, practical experience desirable;
• Experience in machine learning (DL, RL, Tensorflow, Pytorch), robot programming (ROS), mathematics (differential equations, numerical methods, physics simulation) will be an advantage;
• A background in computer science, mathematics or equivalent is desirable; PhD studies (possibility to link the PhD thesis with work at the Institute) or an existing PhD will be an advantage;
• Willingness to work in science, to write and publish scientific papers, to participate in conferences and to carry out various other science-related activities;
• Good communication skills, ability to work both in a team and individually;
• Willingness to create, learn and develop;
• Very good written and spoken Latvian and English;
• High sense of responsibility and punctuality.

We offer

• Contribute to the creation of new scientific ideas that can change the world;
• Work in a large, internationally recognised research organisation that was ranked the highest in Latvia in the last international evaluation of scientific institutions in the field of engineering and computer science;
• A varied working environment in international projects in collaboration with leading European companies;
• Professional development opportunities and working in a team with experienced colleagues;
• The opportunity to work part-time, thus combining work with studies, including the development of a PhD/MSc/BA thesis at EDI;
• Free parking;
• Health insurance (after probation period);
• Good lunch offer;
• Friendly team and corporate events;
• Physical activities outside work (volleyball, gym, etc.).

Please send your application, CV and supporting documents to: info@edi.lv with the subject ”Application for a job in the field of AI-controlled robots”.

We look forward to receiving your application!

• Good knowledge of Python and/or C++ programming languages, practical experience desirable;
• Experience in machine learning (DL, RL, Tensorflow, Pytorch), robot programming (ROS), mathematics (differential equations, numerical methods, physics simulation) will be an advantage;
• A background in computer science, mathematics or equivalent is desirable; PhD studies (possibility to link the PhD thesis with work at the Institute) or an existing PhD will be an advantage;
• Willingness to work in science, to write and publish scientific papers, to participate in conferences and to carry out various other science-related activities;
• Good communication skills, ability to work both in a team and individually;
• Willingness to create, learn and develop;
• Very good written and spoken Latvian and English;
• High sense of responsibility and punctuality.