PhD Position in Cognitive-inspired Architectural Approach for AI in Human-Robot Interaction at Italian Institute of Technology (IIT)
Job Title: PhD Position in Cognitive-inspired Architectural Approach for AI in Human-Robot Interaction at Italian Institute of Technology (IIT)
Company: Italian Institute of Technology (IIT)
Location: Not specified
Job Type: Full-time
Job Category: PhD
Description: The PhD Program for the curriculum “Cognitive Robotics, Interaction and Rehabilitation Technologies” at the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) offers a PhD position in Cognitive-inspired Architectural Approach for AI in Human-Robot Interaction. The project aims to develop AI components of a cognitive architecture, enabling a robot to decode interaction partners’ actions, intentions, or internal states and generate appropriate behaviors. The successful candidate will collaborate with an international network of researchers and partake in multidisciplinary knowledge sharing.
Requirements: Applicants should have a degree in robotics, bioengineering, computer science, computer engineering, or related disciplines. Basic skills in C++ programming, attitude toward problem-solving, and a background in computer vision and machine learning are preferred.
Contacts: Applicants are encouraged to contact the prospective tutors before submitting their application: Francesco.Rea@iit.it, Alessandra.Sciutti@iit.it, Giulio.Sandini@iit.it
Application Deadline: The 2024 Doctorate First Call will close on July 9th, 2024, at 12 noon (CET).
How to Apply: For more information and to apply, visit https://biorob.phd.unige.it/how-to-apply.