Research Associate in Cognitive Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

Job title:

Research Associate in Cognitive Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

Company

University of Manchester

Job description

One 4-year research associate position is available as part of the USAF Project “CASPER++ Cognitive Architecture for Social Perception and Engagement in Robots for ethical and transparent collaboration”. The aim of this project is to design and develop a computational cognitive architecture for transparent share goal and intention reading in heterogenous multi-agent teams; and to validate the architecture for trust and task arbitration mechanism in shared human-robot interaction and trust tasks.The candidate will carry out research on the design of robot cognitive architectures for trust, as per CASPER++ project plan. 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. Previous experience and publication track record in robot cognitive modelling or AI is an essential requirement.The research associate 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 January 2025.Informal enquiries regarding the post, the project or the research details can be made to Prof Angelo Cangelosi ( ).Closing date: 18 October 2024.The Department of Computer Science is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN Charter for gender equality in higher education. The School holds a Bronze Award which recognises their good practice in relation to gender; including flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support to allow staff to achieve a good work-life balance.We particularly welcome applications from women and other under-represented groups for this post. Appointment will always be made on merit. For further information, please visitThe University will actively foster a culture of inclusion and diversity and will seek to achieve true equality of opportunity for all members of its community.What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out moreHybrid working arrangements may be considered.Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to .Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.General enquiries:Email:Technical support:This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

Expected salary

Location

Manchester

Job date

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 07:36:28 GMT

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