Cognitive Science Professional

2 days ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom University of Edinburgh Full time

We are seeking a Cognitive Science Professional to join our team at the University of Edinburgh.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in AI, with a focus on machine learning methods applicable to robotics and autonomous systems.

This role will involve conducting foundational research on interactive AI, addressing both methods for characterising human cognitive mechanisms within computational rationality frameworks, and methods for iteratively learning from human interaction to refine models and task specifications in autonomous systems domains.

Key responsibilities will include developing new ideas, driving collaborative projects towards significant publications, and leveraging expertise of the supervision team and other scientific collaborators.

The estimated salary for this position is £45,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Benefits include comprehensive staff benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, and family-friendly initiatives.

Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • PhD in AI, with a focus on machine learning methods applicable to robotics and autonomous systems
  • Excellent track record of publications in top tier conferences and/or journals in AI, robotics or computer vision


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