Research Associate in Human Robot Interaction

Contract: Full-time (35 hours per week), 2 years.

Heriot-Watt University has established a reputation for world-class teaching and leading-edge, relevant research, which has made it one of the top UK universities for innovation, business and industry.

Detailed Description

The National Robotarium, located at Heriot-Watt University's Edinburgh campus, is a world-renowned hub for Robotics and Artificial Intelligence. It is home to cutting-edge research and innovation labs across three core areas: Robotics & Autonomous Systems (RAS), Human Robot Interaction (HRI), and High Precision Manufacturing. Our uniquely flexible facilities allow industry partners in healthcare, agriculture, construction, and other economic sectors to collaborate with experts in Robotics and AI to develop technologies and carry out challenge-based innovations that can move rapidly from laboratory to market.

As a Research Associate, you will be joining the Interactive and Trustworthy Technologies (ittgroup.org) research group at the National Robotarium, where you will have the opportunity to work on exciting HRI projects. You will be part of a team that is at the forefront of developing innovative HRI technologies that can revolutionize the way humans interact with robots in a wide array of application areas, alongside interdisciplinary teams that include experts in engineering, and computer science, among many others. By joining our team, you will have the chance to work on projects that have a real-world impact and contribute to shaping the future of HRI.

This position will in the first instance work on the EPSRC project titled “FEATHER”. You will focus on how to design the regular interaction with a social robot with conversational skills to facilitate the recognition of a UTI, which otherwise cannot be extracted by other means.

Duties & Responsibilities

In general, to support the project leader at HWU of the Feather project in achieving the goals of that project, under her direction.

• Undertaking a specific role in the research project under supervision
• Taking responsibility for some elements of the planned research
• Planning and carrying out a work programme appropriate to the research activity
• Developing own research portfolio in related areas 
• Contributing to the writing of research grants
• Contributing to dissemination and publication of research teams findings as appropriate.
• Contribute to learning and teaching through activities such as project supervision, tutoring and marking (limited to no more than 10% on an annualised basis).

Person Specification 

The successful candidate should hold a PHD in Human Robot Interaction or closely related subject e.g. Computer Science or Engineering. They should have experience with either software engineering and software testing.

Essential

Qualifications

• A PhD in Human Robot Interaction or closely related subject e.g. Computer Science or Engineering.

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How to apply

Deadline for Applications is midnight on the 9^th of April 2023.

Heriot-Watt University is committed to securing equality of opportunity in employment and to the creation of an environment in which individuals are selected, trained, promoted, appraised and otherwise treated on the sole basis of their relevant merits and abilities. Equality and diversity are all about maximising potential and creating a culture of inclusion for all.

We welcome and will consider flexible working patterns e.g. part-time working and job share options.

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