[robocup-worldwide] Postdoc in Machine Learning and Cognitive Robotics, U. Manchester (UKRI TAS Note on Trust)

[Angelo Cangelosi]

A Postdoctoral Research Associate in Machine Learning and Cognitive Robotics is required at the University of Manchester (UK) for a period of up to 39 months to work on the UKRI/EPSRC project “Node in Trust of the Trustworthy Autonomous Systems programme”. This is a collaborative project of the University of Manchester’s Cognitive Robotics Lab with Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh and Imperial College London. ​​​​​​​

This candidate 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 in Computer science, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence or allied disciplines is required. Excellent programming skills are essential, as well as robotics and/or machine learning research skills. Knowledge of human-robot interaction research is a desirable skill.

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 February 2021 (or as soon as possible after this date, subject to negotiation), with end on April 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.

Blended working arrangements may be considered

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews: Professor Angelo Cangelosi angelo.cangelosi at manchester.ac.uk<mailto:angelo.cangelosi at manchester.ac.uk>

General HR enquiries: Email: hrservices at manchester.ac.uk<mailto:hrservices at manchester.ac.uk> Tel: 0161 275 4499

Application deadline: 17 February 2021 (then as soon as the position is filled)

Follow this link to apply: https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jobs.manchester.ac.uk%2Fdisplayjob.aspx%3Fjobid%3D19581&data=04%7C01%7Crobocup-worldwide%40cc.gatech.edu%7Cb7157289137b4949da6e08d8d357e787%7C482198bbae7b4b258b7a6d7f32faa083%7C0%7C0%7C637491721785372205%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=MuOyh1r3R%2BORDQk%2BGucbrUCULLb9XYHHgZhGOphn7Qg%3D&reserved=0
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