PhD Models & Visuo-Tactile Foundation Models Embodied Robotics & Physical AI; f​/m​/x

Job Title:

PhD World Models & Visuo-Tactile Foundation Models for Embodied Robotics & Physical AI (f/m/x)

Posting

Start Date:

8/25/26

Job Location (Long):

Munich, Bayern 80809

Germany

Join us as a Ph.D. Researcher in Counterfactual Machine Learning for Intelligent Interactive Systems. At BMW Group, innovation thrives where disciplines intersect. We invite you to embark on an exciting Ph.D. journey at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Machine Learning.

• Take the lead in developing Multi-Modal Perception and Learning for intelligent interactive systems and smart vehicles, ensuring robust performance across diverse conditions.
• Apply your ideas by implementing and validating advanced frameworks in robotic systems and intelligent interactive vehicles.
• Work closely with a highly specialised, international team of AI/ML and robotics experts, sharing knowledge and shaping future technologies.
• Conduct your research at the Robo Tac Lab, BMW Group Research – our AI and Robotics Center of Excellence in Munich, Germany.
• Benefit from access to cutting-edge resources, including advanced hardware, robotic platforms, intelligent vehicles, high-performance computing systems, and specialized software.
• Showcase your research at leading international conferences such as ICRA, IROS, CVPR, ICML, and more.

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science Mathematics, Systems, and Control, or a related field from a top international university.
• Strong mathematical background and a strong interest in robotics and robot learning, Transfer Learning, machine learning, Deep Active Learning, Multi-modal Active Perception and Learning, AI-based Control Architecture, Human-Machine Interaction.
• Extensive practical software development experience, preferably in C/C++ and Python required.
• Experience with deep learning frameworks (e.g. PyTorch, Tensorflow).
• Having at least one publication in top IEEE conferences such as ICRA, and IROS or top journals such as T-RO, AURO, RAL, etc.
• Efficient communication skills in English. German is an advantage.

Citizens of countries outside the European Union must have a valid residence or work permit for the duration of the program.

• Comprehensive mentoring & onboarding.
• Personal & professional development.
• Flexible working hours.
• Digital offers & mobile working.
• Attractive, fair remuneration.
• Apartment offers for students (subject to availability & only Munich).
• And many other benefits - see bmw.jobs/benefits

01/02/2026

36 months

Full-time

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