Researcher on Embodied and Physical AI for Networked Intelligent Systems (m/f/x)

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Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology:

Institute of Networked Energy-Efficient Systems

In order to fill a fixed-term position in full-time (39.83 hours/week = 100%) at the earliest possible date, we are looking for a

Researcher on Embodied and Physical AI for Networked Intelligent Systems (m/f/x)

The Institute of Networked Energy-Efficient Systems is dedicated to advancing autonomous, energy-efficient cloud-based networks that support cutting-edge services and innovations.

We are assembling a talented international team committed to pioneering research and teaching in this dynamic field.

We are looking for a highly motivated researcher to join an ambitious research program aimed at developing the next generation of embodied and physical artificial intelligence systems.

The position addresses the fundamental challenge of how intelligent physical agents - including robots, autonomous machines, mobile manipulators, drones, and intelligent production systems - can perceive, reason, learn, communicate, and act through continuous interaction with the physical world.

Particular emphasis will be placed on embodied intelligence, active inference, networks of physical AI agents, and their integration into adaptive and autonomous networked intelligent systems (e.g., factories of the future).

The researcher will join the Institute of Networked Energy-Efficient Systems at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Ruhr University Bochum. This is a full-time position with immediate availability.

Scope:

full-time

Duration:

fixed-term,

3 years

Start:

at the earliest possible date

Apply by:

2026-10-05

We offer:

A workplace in a green environment with direct access to the botanical garden of Ruhr University Bochum, A job in the heart of the lively Ruhr metropolitan region with its diverse cultural offerings, A varied sports program with around 100 sport disciplines and the university's own gym, Employment at one of the largest universities in Germany within the University Alliance Ruhr

Further information:

The position is salaried and based on the collective agreement of the Länder (TV-L).

If the personal and collective agreement requirements are met, the employee will receive pay grade E13 TV-L. Further information can be found at https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/ (in German).

The place of work is Ruhr University Bochum.

The load of teaching will be calculated according to § 3 of Lehrverpflichtungsverordnung (state of North Rhine-Westphalia).

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:

RUB sees itself as a university with an international presence. The campus languages are German and English. Competence in at least one of the two languages and the willingness to learn the other are a prerequisite. RUB provides corresponding free courses for employees.

German language courses are offered by the University Language Center (ZFA) in the field of German as a Foreign Language (DaF).

https://www.daf.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/daf/mitarbeitende/index.html.en

The Staff Council has the right to participate in all selection interviews. At the request of a candidate (m/f/x), it will ensure its participation in the entire procedure. Please contact wpr@rub.de.

The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of Germany’s leading research universities, addressing the whole range of academic disciplines. A highly dynamic setting enables researchers and students to work across the traditional boundaries of academic subjects and faculties. To create knowledge networks within and beyond the university is Ruhr-Universität Bochum’s declared aim.

The Ruhr-Universität Bochum stands for diversity and equal opportunities. For this reason, we favour a working environment composed of heterogeneous teams, and seek to promote the careers of individuals who are underrepresented in our respective professional areas. The Ruhr-Universität Bochum expressly requests job applications from women. In areas in which they are underrepresented they will be given preference in the case of equivalent qualifications with male candidates. Applications from individuals with disabilities are most welcome.

persons for further information:

Tom Schockenhoff

, Tel.: +49 234 32 15140

Travel costs, accommodation costs and loss of earnings or other application costs for job interviews can unfortunately not be reimbursed.

We look forward to receiving your application via our online application portal by 2026-10-05. Please make sure to mention the reference number ANR 6105.

Online application

44801 Bochum

Universitätsstraße 150

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