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PhD and Postdoc Positions in Data-Driven Simulation and Digital Twins

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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.


Personal qualification

For PhD candidates:

  • 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, and 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,
  • Good command of English.


For PostDoc candidates:

  • A doctoral degree in computer science, software engineering, data science or similar,
  • Solid publication record in data-driven approaches,
  • Strong ambition towards excellence in science and technology at the highest international level is expected,
  • Experience in teaching is highly appreciated,
  • Experience with writing proposals is highly appreciated,
  • Experience in modeling and simulation is highly appreciated,
  • Good knowledge of German or the willingness to learn it,
  • Good command of English.


Salary

The remuneration occurs on the basis of the wage agreement of the civil service in EG-13, depending on the fulfillment of professional and personal requirements.


Starting date

1. August 2024 (negotiable for earlier or later)


Contract duration

PhD positions are limited to four years, PostDoc positions are limited to two years with a possibility of extension.


Contact person in line-management

For further information, please contact Prof. Sanja Lazarova-Molnar, email: sanja lazarova-molnar∂kit edu.


Application

Please send your CV, transcripts and 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 to sanja lazarova-molnar∂kit edu. Use the subject: “Application Doctoral Researcher” or “Application Postdoctoral Researcher”. Send all documents as a single PDF; give the PDF a name that includes your name. The positions are open until filled.


We 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.

Job Type

PhD-Students / Research Associates

Link PDF

No information available

Contact Person

Sanja Lazarova-Molnar

Research Group

Systems, Data, Simulation & Energy

Closing Date for Applications

2024/05/15