Dear colleagues, 

 
We are now accepting applications for passionate students willing to pursue an interdisciplinary PhD within the newly established AUDI Konfuzius-Institut Ingolstadt Lab, a joint technology and research initiative supported by Audi, Technical University of Applied Sciences Ingolstadt and the City of Ingolstadt, Germany. 
 
https://audi-konfuzius-institut-ingolstadt.de/forschung/akii-microlab/microlab-home.html
 
Our focus is to explore the application of AI, ML, and especially Deep Learning techniques, to leverage Virtual Reality avatar reconstruction for applications ranging from performance sports training to motor rehabilitation. If you have interest in cutting edge research at the border of AI, Machine Learning, Computer Graphics and VR then let us know. To get a feeling of the type of research we're conducting check VIRTOOAIR:
 
https://audi-konfuzius-institut-ingolstadt.de/23132/neural-network-predictive-tracking-system-for-vr-systems.html
 
We seek highly motivated candidates with strong programming skills, analytical skills and creativity. A degree in electrical engineering or computer science (or equivalent) with focus on AI and ML is a must. Knowledge and expertise in VR and computer graphics are a plus. 
 
For applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to cristian.axenie@audi-konfuzius-institut-ingolstadt.de
 
 
Thank you! 
 
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Dr. Cristian Axenie
Head of AKII Microlab
PI in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

+49 171 105 4217
cristian.axenie@audi-konfuzius-institut-ingolstadt.de
Esplanade 10, D-85049 Ingolstadt
Germany