PhD Stipend in Perception and AI for Defense-Related Drone Applications

PhD Stipend in Perception and AI for Defense-Related Drone Applications

At the Department of Architecture, Design and Media Technology, Technical Faculty of IT and Design, Aalborg University, a PhD stipend is available in the Visual Analysis and Perception Lab. The PhD position will be situated in Aalborg and is available from 1 April 2025 or shortly after. The PhD stipend is available within the doctoral program Electrical and Electronic Engineering. The Department for Architecture, Design, and Media Technology, CREATE, is unique in the Danish context as it provides opportunities for powerful interdisciplinary research which integrate creativity, engineering, and technology within the disciplines of architecture, urban design, industrial design, digital design, and interactive media. The department is a leading research and educational environment in Denmark that addresses the challenge of the interplay between creativity and technology and develops new areas in research and education directed towards the end-user.

Jobbeskrivelse
The PhD project will focus on the perception and artificial intelligence(AI) in the context of drones for defense applications. The project covers two main areas: how drones can be detected and tracked from ground stations using cameras and similar sensors, and how drones can better understand their surroundings, for example, through camera-based navigation in GNSS-denied environments.

The PhD student will contribute to the research project by developing new methods for drone detection, tracking, and situational awareness. The project will involve:

• Designing and implementing experiments to capture data on drone detection and tracking using various sensors, including cameras

• Conducting field tests to evaluate the performance of the developed methods in real-world scenarios. Some travelling can be expected in this phase

• Developing AI models to enhance drone perception and navigation capabilities, particularly in GNSS-denied environments

Requirements
The ideal applicant must show experience with sensor data processing, AI, machine learning, and software development. As the position covers a broad scope– from sensor data acquisition to AI model development– we are open to considering candidates with experience in only some of these topics, but with an interest in and willingness to learn the rest. Curiosity about drone technology and defense applications is key.

The candidate is expected to be highly motivated for exploring the academic world and have excellent English skills, both verbally and written.

The candidate will be part of the Visual Analysis and Perception Laboratory at Aalborg University, which has conducted research within computer vision and machine learning for more than 20 years. The lab is headed by Professor Thomas Moeslund and currently comprises approximately 25 scientific employees.

Application
The application must contain:

• Motivation letter
• Project description
• Updated curriculum vitae
• Copy of educational degrees

Further information
You may obtain further information concerning the scientific aspects of the stipend from Visual Analysis
and Perception Lab, Associate Professor Andreas Møgelmose, phone: 50 90 91 37, email:
[email protected].

You may obtain further information concerning the scientific aspects of the stipend from Visual Analysis
and Perception Lab, Associate Professor Andreas Møgelmose, phone: 50 90 91 37, email:
[email protected].

You may obtain further information concerning the scientific aspects of the stipend from Visual Analysis
and Perception Lab, Associate Professor Andreas Møgelmose, phone: 50 90 91 37, email:
[email protected].

You may obtain further information concerning the scientific aspects of the stipend from Visual Analysis and Perception Lab, Associate Professor Rikke Gade, phone: +45 9940 7142, email: [email protected].

You may read more about the department here: CREATE Department Brochure/www.en.create.aau.dk.

PhD stipends are allocated to individuals who hold a Master's degree. PhD stipends are normally for a period of 3 years. It is a prerequisite for allocation of the stipend that the candidate will be enrolled as a PhD student at the Technical Doctoral School of IT and Design in accordance with the regulations of Ministerial Order No. 1039 of August 27, 2013 on the PhD Programme at the Universities and Certain Higher Artistic Educational Institutions. According to the Ministerial Order, the progress of the PhD student shall be assessed at regular points in time.

Assessment
The assessment of candidates for the position will be carried out by qualified experts.

Shortlisting will be applied. This means that after the application deadline, the head of the department, with the assistance of the hiring committee, will select the applicants to be assessed. All applicants will be informed whether they have been shortlisted for assessment or not.

When the hiring process is completed, a final rejection will be sent to the applicants who are not considered for the position.

The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires, ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of the workplace.

For further information about stipends and salary as well as practical issues concerning the application procedure contact Ms. Annemarie Davidsen, the Doctoral School at the Technical Faculty of IT and Design, email: [email protected].

For more information of the Technical Doctoral School of IT and Design: www.phd.tech.aau.dk

The application is only to be submitted online by using the "Apply online" button below.

AAU wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background or belief.

Løn og ansættelsesvilkår
Appointment and salary as a PhD fellow are according to the Ministry of Finance Circular of 15 December 2021 on the Collective Agreement for Academics in Denmark, Appendix 5, regarding PhD fellows, and with the current Circular of 11 December 2019 on the employment structure at Danish universities.

Ansøgningsfrist
2025-02-25

Ref. nummer
7-25012