Vacant PhD Research Fellow Position in the PIRC Project

PhD Research Fellow in Psychology-Inspired Computing for Robot Assistants

The goal of the position is to create prediction methods for proactive planning of future robot actions and to design robot acting mechanisms for adaptive response ranging from quick and intuitive to slower well-reasoned. We combine sensing across multiple modalities with learned knowledge to predict outcomes and choose the best actions. The goal is to transfer these skills to human-robot interaction in home scenarios, including the support of everyday tasks and physical rehabilitation. Thus, it is relevant to work with implementation and research within robot perception and control for the robot tasks. User studies through human-robot interaction experiments are to be performed. Several PhD fellows  are already hired for the project and will complement in performing the above outlined research.

The positions are a part of the research project Predictive and Intuitive Robot companion (PIRC) which is affiliated with RITMO Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies in Rhythm, Time and Motion

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The fellowship is a full-time position with a fixed-term period of three years, with a preferred start date at the latest August 15, 2023. However, there is an option for extension of the employment depending on the qualifications of the recruited candidate, the department¡¯s need for teaching, and the centre¡¯s need for assistance. We have several international collaborators and having a stay of up to 6 months with one of these can be relevant. The University of Oslo is Norway¡¯s oldest and highest rated institution of research and education with 28 000 students and 7500 employees.

Qualifications: Applicants must have a Master¡¯s degree in computer science, robotics, computational psychology or other relevant field. Thus, applicants should have a strong background in programming, as well as machine learning/deep learning and robotics. Skills in psychology-inspired computing models, user-centered design, human behaviour modelling, human-robot interaction, motion tracking and analysis, and robot simulation, perception and control are an advantage. Further, having scientific publications would be an advantage. A number of partners are involved in the project so collaboration skills would also be assessed.
 
Pay grade (depending on qualifications and seniority):
NOK 532 200 ¨C 575 400 per year, approx.: € 44,350 ¨C 47,950 or $ 47,097 ¨C 50,920 

Announcement: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/245886/phd-research-fellow-in-psychology-inspired-computing-for-robot-assistants


Deadline for applications:  14 June, 2023
The Master's Degree must have been obtained by the time of application. 
Applications are to be submitted through a web page and NOT by e-mail.


Contact for more information:  Prof. Jim Torresen   E-mail: jimtoer@ifi.uio.no

 

By Jim T?rresen
Published June 1, 2023 7:09 AM - Last modified June 1, 2023 7:09 AM