Wednesday, April 22, 2015

[DMANET] W3 Professorship "Navigation and Geodetic Estimation Theory" at U Stuttgart

The Faculty of Aerospace Engineering and Geodesy of the University of
Stuttgart invites applications for the position of a

Professor (W3) Navigation and Geodetic Estimation Theory

and Head of the Institute of Navigation (at the earliest possible date).

Successful applicants represent the following areas in teaching and
research: navigation, positioning, parameter estimation and signal
processing. Their research portfolio covers satellite-based navigation
and positioning (GNSS), inertial navigation and inertial sensor
technology, as well as integrated navigation. Furthermore, the candidate
may be specialized in innovative research areas such as multisensor
navigation and indoor navigation. Moreover, aerospace applications of
navigation are of particular interest. The successful applicant is
expected to teach courses on navigation, positioning and geodetic
estimation theory.

The faculty is looking for an internationally renowned expert in the
aforementioned research areas. Leadership, excellent didactical skills
and dedication to university service are a prerequisite to the position.
We expect the successful applicant to develop a vigorous research
program in cooperation with partners within faculty and with other
institutions on campus.
Moreover, collaboration with academic and industrial partners outside
the University of Stuttgart is highly desirable.
The requirements for employment listed in § 47 and § 50 of the
Baden-Wuerttemberg University Law apply.

Written applications should be sent no later than April 30th, to
Prof. Dr. Volker Schwieger, University of Stuttgart, Institute of
Engineering Geodesy, Geschwister-Scholl-Str. 24D, 70174
Stuttgart/Germany; volker.schwieger@ingeo.uni-stuttgart.de.

The University of Stuttgart has established a Dual Career
Program to offer assistance to partners of those moving
to Stuttgart. For more information, please visit the website
www.uni-stuttgart.de/dual-career.
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