Research Assistant or Associate to develop Conversational Agents for Human-Robot Interaction

Imperial Enterprise; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 36.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

43 days off a year

Hybrid working

World-leading institution

Zusammenfassung

Imperial College London’s Biomechatronics Laboratory invites applications for a Research Assistant or Associate to develop conversational agents for human-robot interaction in dementia research.

The role blends data science, mechatronics, AI and signal processing to create social robots and wearable systems that support independence, wellbeing and psychosocial engagement in healthcare settings. Hybrid working is possible.

Qualifikationen

• PhD (or close to completing) in Computer Science, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Experience in signal processing, programming, and/or neurorobotics
• Experience testing and deploying social robots and/or intelligent voice agents
• Knowledge of neurorobotics and voice agents
• Desirable: app development and programming in Python and C/C++

Aufgaben

• Collaborate with psychiatrists, neurologists and engineers to develop robot behaviour and conduct human-robot interface experiments
• Develop a conversational agent to encourage psychosocial interactions with dementia patients
• Collect and analyze behavioural, movement and wellbeing data to inform interventions

Kenntnisse

Data Science

Mechatronics

Clinical Data Collection

Artificial Intelligence

Human-Robot Interaction

Neurorobotics

Signal Processing

Natural Language Processing

Wearable Systems

Python

C/C++

Ausbildung

PhD in Computer Science / Engineering or related field

Tools

Python

C

C++

Jobbeschreibung

Research Assistant or Associate to develop Conversational Agents for Human-Robot Interaction

The Biomechatronics Laboratory at Imperial College London ( https://www.biomechatronicslab.co.uk ) is looking to appoint a researcher to support the development of social robotics, natural language processing (NLP), wearable systems, and machine learning technologies in the context of dementia research and healthcare applications.

You will combine machine learning, mechatronic fabrication, artificial intelligence (AI), and signal processing to develop technologies that support independence, safety, wellbeing, and psychosocial engagement for people living with dementia. Your research will include the collection and analysis of behavioural, movement, and wellbeing data to inform innovative preventative care interventions.

We are looking for a researcher with a track record in Data Science, Mechatronics, Clinical Data Collection, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). This represents a unique opportunity for a researcher with experience in human-robot interaction, neural recording, stimulation, signal processing, natural language processing, and wearable systems.

Interested applicants may wish to review the below publications, which go into greater detail about the work that we do:

• You will collaborate with psychiatrists, neurologists and engineers to develop robot behaviour, conducting human-robot interface experiments to map voice activity in response to robotic engagement.
• You will develop a conversational agent to encourage psychosocial interactions with dementia patients.

What we are looking for

• You should have a PhD (or close to completing), in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline, or equivalent research, industrial or commercial experience.
• Practical experience in a signal processing, programming, and/or neurorobotics is essential.
• You should have experience in testing and deployment of social robots and/or intelligent voice agents.
• You must hold knowledge of neurorobotics and voice agents.
• Knowledge in app development and computer programming such as Python and C, C++ is desirable.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 43 days off a year)

Further information

This position is fixed term and is expected to run for up to 20 months (in the first instance).

Hybrid working may be considered for this role. Staff working in roles that are suitable for hybrid working will normally be expected to work 60% of their time onsite. The opportunity for hybrid working will be discussed at interview.

Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

We reserve the right to close the advert before the stated closing date, should we receive a high volume of applications.

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