[jobs] PhD position in interactive alignment for HRI at VU Amsterdam
Kim Baraka
Are you looking to do a PhD at the intersection of AI, HRI and psychology?
The
Social AI group
at VU Amsterdam is looking to hire a PhD
candidate on
the topic of Interactive Alignment for HRI,
in collaboration with Idiap Research Institute
(Switzerland).
This project tackles a fundamental challenge in human-robot interaction: how can we align human and robot mental models for better collaboration? Rather than treating alignment as a one-time design problem, in this
project we approach it as a continuous, interactive process.
The research will combine reinforcement learning, human-in-the-loop feedback, and insights from psychology to create adaptive, user-aware robot behavior. You will validate your methods through interactive experiments
using real robotic platforms in collaborative tasks such as assembly and cooking.
More info about requirements and how to apply:
https://workingat.vu.nl/vacancies/phd-position-in-interactive-alignment-for-human-robot-interaction-amsterdam-1288404
Kim Baraka (he/they)
Assistant Professor (Social AI Group,
VU Amsterdam)
Dance Artist