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Chaona Chen

1 year ago

Robotics, AI University of Sheffield in United Kingdom

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PhD

Field of study

Neuroscience

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Deadline

Expired

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United Kingdom

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University of Sheffield

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Keywords

Neuroscience
Computer Science
Cognitive Science
Social Skills
Interpersonal Communication
Robotics
Social Robotics

About this position

?? Exciting PhD Opportunity at School of Computer Science at The University of Sheffield ! ??

I'm recruiting a PhD student to join my lab to pioneer human-centric AI that drives socially aware and culturally competent robots. ???

?? Project Highlights:
- Investigate how humans communicate with social signals
- Develop robots with advanced social intelligence
- Address real-world challenges in human well-being

? Research team:
You will be co-supervised by me (primary supervisor) and Prof. Tony Prescott (secondary supervisor). You will work closely with students and collaborators at School of Computer Science at The University of Sheffield and Sheffield Robotics .

We welcome candidates with a background in Computer Science, Robotics, Cognitive Science, or Neuroscience.

??More details and how to apply: https://lnkd.in/dV2wYrGx

Feel free to reach out to me at [email protected] for informal discussions.

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What's required

Applicants should have a background in Computer Science, Robotics, Cognitive Science, or Neuroscience. Strong interest in human-centric AI, social intelligence, and robotics is preferred. No specific GPA, language, or other requirements are mentioned.

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Lecturer (Asst. Prof.) in Robotics at University of Sheffield

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United Kingdom

Research Interests

Artificial Intelligence

Neuroscience

Social Robotics

Cognitive Science

Computer Science

Professor of Cognitive Robotics

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United Kingdom

Research Interests

Human-robot Interaction

Social Psychology

Social Robotics

Embodied Cognition

Social Cognition