Postdoc in Robotics and AI, University of Manchester UK

[Angelo Cangelosi]

Postdoc in Robotics and AI, University of Manchester UK

A Postdoctoral Research Associate in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is required for a period of 12 months (with possible extension) to work on the UKRI/EPSRC project “Trustworthy Autonomous Systems Node on Trust”. This is a collaborative project of the University of Manchester’s Cognitive Robotics Lab with Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh and Imperial College London. The post will also be part of the US THRIVE++ project on trust and theory of mind.

The candidates will carry out research on robot cognitive architectures for theory of mind and trust, using a combination of machine learning and robotics methodologies. A PhD (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence or allied disciplines is required. Excellent programming skills are essential, as well as robotics and/or machine learning skills.

The research associates will be working collaboratively as part of the Cognitive Robotics Lab at the Department of Computer Science at the University of Manchester under the supervision of Professor Angelo Cangelosi. Close collaboration with the other project partners will also be required.

Expected start date of the post is 1 April 2023.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Please email Professor Angelo Cangelosi for informal enquiries: Email: angeloca...@manchester.ac.uk

 

You can apply online at the following site:

https://www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/displayjob.aspx?jobid=24606