PhD Position in Adaptation in Cognitive Architectures for Human Robot Interaction at Italian Institute of Technology (IIT)
The Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) is offering a PhD position in the field of cognitive robotics, interaction and rehabilitation technologies. The research project will focus on investigating the cognitive bases of human adaptation abilities and designing, implementing and testing elements of a cognitive architecture for an artificial cognitive agent. The successful candidate will collaborate with an international network of researchers and partake in the iCog Cognitive Architecture scientific initiative. The deadline for applications is July 9th 2024 at 12 noon (CET).
Requirements for this position include a degree in Robotics, Bioengineering, Computer science, Computer engineering, Cognitive Sciences or related disciplines, problem-solving attitude and C++ programming skills (preferable but not mandatory for candidates from non-CS backgrounds).
Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the prospective tutors before they submit their application: Francesco.Rea@iit.it, Alessandra.Sciutti@iit.it, Giulio.Sandini@iit.it