The University of Plymouth invites applications for a PhD Studentship on human-robot interaction to allow robots to learn concepts and language through human-robot tutelage. This research is part of the new EPSRC funded CONCEPT project (Linguistic and direct transmission of concepts in robot-human networks, more on
http://www.tech.plym.ac.uk/SoCCE/CONCEPT/).
The successful applicant will focus on robot-human interaction, and will be tasked with setting up a robotic experiment, implementing interface software, studying and implementing visual processing for object recognition in space and time, studying and implementing the human-robot interaction for learning through linguistic interaction and running the experiments on the robotic setup. His/her work will lead to a doctoral degree on human-robot interaction for social and linguistic learning.
The successful candidate will join a strong international research team studying cognitive aspect of robots, see for example http://www.italkproject.org/
Applicants should have a strong interdisciplinary interest in cognitive science, artificial intelligence and robotics and should have, or expect to obtain, a high grade Bachelors or Masters Degree in Computer Science and/or Robotics or a related field. The candidate must have good programming skills and a strong motivation for research.
Funding Notes
Full-time Home/EU tuition fees will be paid for the duration of the 3 year studentship. Overseas applicants are welcome to apply but should be aware that, if successful, they must be able to cover the difference between Home/EU and Overseas fees (approximately £6,550 per annum) for the duration of the studentship.
The stipend for the studentship is at the standard EPSRC rate, which is currently £12,940 (note that the stipend is not subject to UK income tax). Funding commences on 1st October 2008.
Informal enquiries regarding the project can be made to Dr Tony Belpaeme (email: tony.belpaeme@plymouth.ac.uk, tel: 01752 586212).
To apply for this studentship please download an application form from www.plymouth.ac.uk/pghowtoapply. Please return your application form with copies of your qualifications and transcripts, two academic references, English language qualification (if appropriate), a covering letter and CV to:
Mrs C Watson, Research Administrator
Faculty of Technology
University of Plymouth
Drake Circus, Plymouth
Devon PL4 8AA
c.watson@plymouth.ac.uk, tel: 01752 586040
Closing date for applications: 12.00 noon 18th August 2008
Plus de détails ici
http://www.tech.plym.ac.uk/SoCCE/CONCEPT/).
The successful applicant will focus on robot-human interaction, and will be tasked with setting up a robotic experiment, implementing interface software, studying and implementing visual processing for object recognition in space and time, studying and implementing the human-robot interaction for learning through linguistic interaction and running the experiments on the robotic setup. His/her work will lead to a doctoral degree on human-robot interaction for social and linguistic learning.
The successful candidate will join a strong international research team studying cognitive aspect of robots, see for example http://www.italkproject.org/
Applicants should have a strong interdisciplinary interest in cognitive science, artificial intelligence and robotics and should have, or expect to obtain, a high grade Bachelors or Masters Degree in Computer Science and/or Robotics or a related field. The candidate must have good programming skills and a strong motivation for research.
Funding Notes
Full-time Home/EU tuition fees will be paid for the duration of the 3 year studentship. Overseas applicants are welcome to apply but should be aware that, if successful, they must be able to cover the difference between Home/EU and Overseas fees (approximately £6,550 per annum) for the duration of the studentship.
The stipend for the studentship is at the standard EPSRC rate, which is currently £12,940 (note that the stipend is not subject to UK income tax). Funding commences on 1st October 2008.
Informal enquiries regarding the project can be made to Dr Tony Belpaeme (email: tony.belpaeme@plymouth.ac.uk, tel: 01752 586212).
To apply for this studentship please download an application form from www.plymouth.ac.uk/pghowtoapply. Please return your application form with copies of your qualifications and transcripts, two academic references, English language qualification (if appropriate), a covering letter and CV to:
Mrs C Watson, Research Administrator
Faculty of Technology
University of Plymouth
Drake Circus, Plymouth
Devon PL4 8AA
c.watson@plymouth.ac.uk, tel: 01752 586040
Closing date for applications: 12.00 noon 18th August 2008
Plus de détails ici