Position Overview
Title: PhD Student (m/f/x) / Research Associate (2 positions)
Department: Chair of Machine Learning for Computer Vision
University: TU Dresden (Technische Universität Dresden)
Salary: TV‑L E13, 100%
Duration: 3 years (limited)
Start Date: Earliest possible
Tasks & Responsibilities
Independent fundamental research on mathematical optimization problems in machine learning and image analysis
Design and analysis of exact/approximate algorithms for these problems
Implementation, empirical analysis, and comparison of algorithms using real data
Publication of results in leading conferences and journals
Involvement in teaching and academic self‑administration
We Offer
Excellent supervision in a top‑level scientific environment
Unique collaboration opportunities with local, national, and international partners
Individually tailored IT equipment and access to excellent high‑performance computing (HPC) infrastructure
Modern working environment in the historic city of Dresden, surrounded by a unique cultural and natural landscape
Equal Opportunity
TU Dresden aims to increase the proportion of women in academia and research; women are expressly encouraged to apply. The university is a certified family‑friendly employer. Applications from candidates with disabilities are welcome; in cases of equal qualification, candidates with disabilities or equivalent status under German Social Code IX (SGB IX) will be given priority.
Group Website: https://mlcv.cs.tu-dresden.de/
Contact Email: mlcv@tu-dresden.de
Excellent university degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics
Strong background in discrete mathematics and at least one area of mathematical optimization (e.g., discrete optimization, convex optimization)
Strong interest in basic research using rigorous mathematical methods
Very good programming skills in C/C++
Very good command of written and spoken English
Application Deadline: February 26, 2026
