Reseach Associate in Cognitive Robotics

A Postdoctoral Research Associate in Cognitive Robotics is required for a period of 11 months to work on the Horizon/InnovateUK project MUSAE: a human-centred factory for a future technological sustainable development driven by arts”. This is a collaborative project of the University of Manchester’s Cognitive Robotics Lab with various academic and industry partners in the UK and Europe. The project aims to set up the MUSAE Factory Model based on the Design Future Art-driven (DFA) method and address future challenges in the food domain to improve people and planet wellbeing, using technologies such as robotics and AI.

The candidates will carry out research on cognitive robotics. A PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence or allied disciplines is required. Excellent programming skills are essential, as well as robotics and/or machine learning skills. Previous experience and publication track record in robot cognitive modelling is an essential requirement.

The research fellows will be working collaboratively as part of the Cognitive Robotics Lab at the Department of Computer Science at the University of Manchester 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 January 2025.

Informal enquiries regarding the post, the project or the research details can be made to Prof Angelo Cangelosi (angelo.cangelosi@manchester.ac.uk).

The University of Manchester values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Application forms and further particulars are available from our website www.manchester.ac.uk/jobs

If you are unable to go online you can request a hard copy of the details from The Directorate of Human Resources, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Tel: +44 (0) 161 275 8837, Email: eps-hr@manchester.ac.uk

Closing date:  20 July 2024.  Please quote reference FSE/XXX. 

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.

We particularly welcome applications from women and other under-represented groups for this post. Appointment will always be made on merit.  For further information, please visit https://www.cs.manchester.ac.uk/connect/social-responsibility/responsible-processes/

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.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.  All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

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