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Delft University of Technology
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Postdoc in Meaningful Human Control for Human-Robot Collaboration Delft University of Technology in Netherlands
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Salary and benefits in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities; 30-month postdoc position, full-time basis with part-time possible, and support for grant applications to extend the position.
Deadline
Nov 14, 2026
Country
Netherlands
University
Delft University of Technology
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About this position
This postdoc at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) focuses on developing AI-enabled robotic systems for responsible human-robot collaboration in the EU-funded OPERA project. The work addresses how autonomous robots in human-centered environments can move beyond immediate sensor response to estimate uncertainty, adapt to human preferences and values, explain their decisions, and act safely and reliably in changing conditions.
The project investigates meaningful human control in human-robot collaboration: how people can understand, influence, and take responsibility for a robot’s behavior. The postdoc will develop methods that make robot decision-making more transparent, trustworthy, safe, and reliable, with emphasis on real-world multi-stakeholder scenarios. The research combines data-driven AI approaches with cognitive and socio-technical modeling, and explores how fast, reactive behavior can be integrated with more deliberate reasoning and adaptation.
The position sits within TU Delft’s strong engineering and design environment in the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS), where the university highlights its large international research community and facilities. The work is explicitly interdisciplinary, connecting AI, robotics, cognitive science, and social science to address ethical and governance challenges in human-robot interaction.
The project contributes to broader efforts toward trustworthy and responsible AI-enabled robotic systems, including issues such as fairness, bias, privacy, safety, and oversight.
Funding details
Salary and benefits in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities; 30-month postdoc position, full-time basis with part-time possible, and support for grant applications to extend the position.
What's required
Applicants must have or expect to receive a PhD degree before joining the project. The postdoc welcomes candidates from different technical backgrounds, including AI, human-robot interaction, or socio-technical/design backgrounds, and particularly values interdisciplinary research experience or interest. The position is for 30 months on a full-time basis, with part-time arrangements possible.
How to apply
Apply online no later than 14 Nov 2026 via the application button. Upload a CV and a motivational letter summarising your motivation, evidence of suitability, and what you hope to achieve in the position. Address the application to Luciano Cavalcante Siebert and do not send applications by email or post.
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