Research Associate – Deep Reinforcement Learning for Radio Communication and Positioning in Nürnberg bei Fraunhofer Institut für Integrierte Schaltungen IIS

In our »Self-Learning Systems« group at Fraunhofer IIS, we combine expertise in various advanced machine learning topics to develop robust and safe algorithmic solutions for control and decision-making tasks in complex, dynamic environments. Our research goals include exploring the use of reinforcement learning for process engineering, radio network control, and variational quantum circuits, among other topics relevant to industry.

Are you passionate about radio technology and reinforcement learning? Do you want to be part of a team of dedicated researchers driving technological innovation? If so, we encourage you to review our job offer!

• You will develop AI for radio communication and/or MIMO-beamforming.
• You can work with simulation and hardware prototypes of 5G/6G mobile radio networks.
• You will investigate strategies for inverse and/or offline reinforcement learning, and combinations thereof.
• You can participate in cooperative projects with industry and research institutions.
• You can manage project assignments and/or supervise students.
• You can disseminate research results through scientific publications, lectures, and outreach activities aimed at the general public (e.g., events, trade fairs, etc.).

• You own a scientific degree in electrical engineering, computer science, physics, math, or similar.
• You have Know-How in machine learning and deep neural networks, with knowledge of reinforcement learning
• You are experienced in digital signal processing and communications technology.
• You possess programming experience in Python.
• You write and speak English fluently.

Fraunhofer is not only the largest organization for applied research in Europe but we are also a top-rated employer? But why?

• We value personal contact: Through our structured onboarding process, you easily become familiar with our institute and are able to extend your network successfully.
• We take your needs seriously: We support your work-life-balance by offering flexible working hours and hybrid work.
• You will have ample opportunity to meet your colleagues in our community rooms, at sports courses (at the institute and online) and many other events.
• Our colleagues enjoy our positive work culture: We are open-minded, help and trust each other.
• Top infrastructure at your work place: With our state-of-the-art technologies, we develop solutions to meet the challenges of present and future.
• Promotion of talent already starts at school: Our programs inspire young people at an early age to pursue the sciences and foster creative junior scientists
• Your goals and interests are important to us: We offer ongoing professional and personal seminars, coaching as well as language courses.
• We provide equal opportunity: Our female scientists, for example, benefit from the career program »Fraunhofer TALENTA«

The position is initially limited to 2 years with the aim to extend it subsequently. The weekly working time is 39 hours. The position can also be filled on a part-time basis with a preference. It can be hybrid but requires work in presence in Nuremberg.

We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD).

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.

Don't worry. We are an interdisciplinary team, looking to support young career-oriented talents. Hence, do not hesitate to join the home of MP3 and send us your application! Please submit it (cover letter, CV and grade sheets) online!

Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS

www.iis.fraunhofer.de/en

Requisition Number: 65726 Application Deadline: None Location: Nuremberg