Research group “Application of AI-based virtual sensors for effective precision enhancement of positioning systems – Virtu Sen”

Place of work: Ilmenau

Team: System Design

Career level: Graduates, Experienced professionals

Time scope: Full-time work

Start: 01.01.2025

Limitation: 31.12.2027

Application deadline: 2024-10-31

Reference number: IMMS_0924_SD02

PROMOTIONAL ENVIRONMENT AND TOPIC

Within the research group “Application of AI-based virtual sensors for effective precision enhancement of positioning systems – Virtu Sen”, we will collaborate on quantifying the effects of environmental disturbances on high-precision positioning and measurement systems in order to reduce their impact on the positioning performance. Typical examples of these environmental disturbances are variations in air temperature, pressure and humidity. It is of special importance to also know the spatial distribution of these parameters. The extensive determination of these is usually technically not realizable, since an unreasonable number of measurement points would be required. In practice, the common approach is to determine the disturbances only at few positions through a limited number of sensors.

AI methods can be used to map complex system behaviour based on a small number of input variables. This approach will be used in Virtu Sen to enable the evaluation of the spatial distribution based on fewer input values from real sensors. The aim is to use additional AI-based virtual sensors for the disturbance variables to predict the behaviour of the overall system so that it can be specifically influenced.
This task is to be processed collaboratively by three Ph D candidates, with the mechatronics and system design team ensuring extensive and holistic academic and professional support.

The subproject and doctoral thesis "Implementation of Virtual Sensors Using Physics-Informed AI Methods" contains:

• The selection of solution options for the implementation of virtual sensors using physics-informed AI approaches
• Conducting studies to evaluate the models regarding the suitability of the methods as well as potential limitations concerning the implementation and positioning of the virtual measurement points or the resulting behavior prediction
• The estimation of confidence in AI-generated results
• The evaluation of the methods and an exchange on new requirements for physical modeling
• The scientific documentation and publication of the results, including participation in relevant conferences

WHO WE ARE:
As an application-orientated research institute, IMMS works on innovative solutions and products, transfers the latest scientific results to industry and supports small and medium-sized enterprises in particular. The research topics are in the areas of integrated sensor systems, smart distributed measurement and test systems and magnetic 6D direct drives with nm precision.

WHO WE LOOK FOR:
We are looking for people who are enthusiastic about applying AI algorithms to problems in real systems. This requires a profound grounding in mathematics / linear algebra and a good knowledge of an appropriate programming language (ideally Python) are important. These points should be proven on the basis of academic achievements or own projects:

• Machine learning and deep learning (theoretical and practical application
• AI-based prediction of sensor values or time series data
• Experience with physically-informed AI approaches, embedded systems, hardware-related programming (C/C++) and mechatronics is an advantage.

Other qualities required for successful research in this field are:

• Engineering degree (diploma, master's degree) in the field of computer science, data science, electrical engineering or related fields with an excellent degree
• a systematic and structured approach to problems and challenges
• the ability to explain complex relationships and ideas clearly and effectively
• Communication skills, ability to work in a team and organisational skills
• Clear verbal and written style and strong English language skills

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• An attractive workplace in a modern, very well-equipped and industry-oriented research institute
• A full-time position with full focus on the doctoral project
• the realisation and supervision of the scientific work at IMMS (the examination is carried out via the connection to a German university of applied sciences/university and is subject to the respective state university law)
• Work directly at the interface between university and industry
• Work in a flexible and creative team and on innovative and challenging topics
• Salary based on the framework conditions of the public service of the federal states
• Professional qualification and attractive further training opportunities

WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO MEETING YOU!

We look forward to welcoming people who share our enthusiasm for research into innovative topics, who want to work with us at the limits of what is technically possibles and who want to enable the high-tech applications of tomorrow.

Dr.-Ing. Tino Hutschenreuther can be reached at +49 (0) 3677 874 93 40 for first questions or an introductory meeting.

The application itself should be submitted in German or English via the online platform and include the following documents:

• a short personal cover letter explaining why the position is exciting,
• a CV with relevant experience with regard to the position
• Proof of your Master's degree (Master's certificate/certificate) and proof of academic achievements.

For the tasks described in the job offer and with the existing working conditions, an application is possible irrespective of gender and/or any physical disabilities. We foster professional equality of women and men. We invite women in particular to apply. As women are underrepresented at IMMS, they will be given priority in the case of equal suitability, ability and professional performance.

Address:
IMMS Institut für Mikroelektronik- und Mechatronik-Systeme gemeinnützige Gmb H (IMMS Gmb H)
Ehrenbergstraße 27
98693 Ilmenau
Germany

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