Research Associate in Robotics
5 days ago
One Research Associate in Robotics is required for a period of 30 months, to work on the UKRI/EPSRC Prosperity project “CRADLE”.
A PhD (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence or allied disciplines is required. Excellent programming skills are essential, together with a strong publication track record and robotics and/or machine learning skills. Previous experience of research projects on human-robot collaboration or cognitive robotics is a desirable skill.
The research fellows will be working collaboratively as part of the Cognitive Robotics Lab and the Manchester Centre for Robotics and AI, 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 November 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.
The 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.
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Blended working arrangements may be considered
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Name: Professor Angelo Cangelosi
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**Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
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