Max Planck Research Group Leader at the MPI for Intelligent Systems at Stuttgart site
The Max Planck Institute for Intelligent System (MPI-IS) seeks to advance intelligent systems that perceive, learn, and interact though fundamental research across computational, physical, and social dimensions. We shape artificial intelligence and robotics to advance knowledge and benefit society. The institute takes a highly interdisciplinary approach that combines mathematics, computation, engineering, materials science, and biology.
The Stuttgart site of the institute concentrates on physical realizations of intelligent systems, often with medical applications. We currently have two departments, Haptic Intelligence and Robotic Materials, as well as seven independent research groups: Biomimetic Materials and Machines, Cyborg Robotics and Intelligent Sensing, Embodied Social Interaction, Mechanics for Intelligent Structures, Neuromechanics of Movement, Organizational Leadership and Diversity, and Robotic Composites and Compositions. The open position is funded by the Max-Planck-Gesellschaft (Max Planck Society) and the State of Baden-Württemberg and is part of Cyber Valley, a research consortium in artificial intelligence and robotics with partners from academia, startups, and industry.
We are looking for outstanding candidates in the field of intelligent systems to establish one new independent research group at our institute's Stuttgart site. Potential areas of research can include, but are not limited to, the following:
Robotics, all areas, especially
Soft robotics
Bioinspired or biohybrid robotics
Physical intelligence at all length scales
Materials science for robotics
Electronic skin and stretchable electronics
Sustainable robots
Intelligent driving and power electronics for untethered robots
Tactile sensing and touch processing
Human-Machine Interaction, including
Human-robot interaction
Wearable robots
Haptic interfaces
Social aspects of intelligent systems
Intelligent systems for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)
Robotics for Healthcare, including
Medical robotics
Novel medical devices
Surgical robotics
Rehabilitation robotics
Learning Systems, including
Robot learning
Machine learning
Computer vision
Intelligent control systems
Candidates should have a strong international track record of creative research. Successful applicants will be able to establish an internationally visible research program of their own design within our institute. Max Planck Research Group Leader positions offer individuals holding a doctoral degree an excellent springboard to high-level scientific positions.
