Doctoral student in Social Robotics

24 hours ago

Stockholm, Sweden KTH Royal Institute of Technology Full time

School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at KTH

Third-cycle subject: Computer Science

CLEAR-BOT (CoLlaborative intElligence for human-Aligned RoBOTs) is a project that aims to align robot learning with human intentions. Current AI systems often miss the nuances of human intentions, leading to unintended consequences. We aim to develop robots that learn true human intentions by combining direct human feedback with insights from foundation models. This approach will reduce reliance on continuous human input while ensuring robots act safely and ethically in complex human environments.

The project focuses on (1) integrating human feedback with information from foundation models, and (2) creating a shared understanding between robots and humans, enabling robots to detect misalignment and proactively seek clarification for expanding and/or correcting their representation.

Minimum Requirements

The candidate must have a degree in Computer Science or related fields. Experience with robotics, human-robot interaction, human-computer interaction, and machine learning are important.

To be admitted to postgraduate education (Chapter 7, 39 § Swedish Higher Education Ordinance), the applicant must have basic eligibility in accordance with either of the following:

- Passed a second cycle degree (for example, a master's degree), or
- Completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 second-cycle higher education credits, or
- Acquired, in some other way within or outside the country, substantially equivalent knowledge.

Selection Process

In order to succeed as a doctoral student at KTH, you need to be goal-oriented and persevering in your work. During the selection process, candidates will be assessed upon their ability to:

- Independently pursue their work
- Collaborate with others
- Have a professional approach
- Analyse and work with complex issues

Information regarding Admission and Employment

Only those admitted to postgraduate education may be employed as a doctoral student. The total length of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education in four years. An employed doctoral student can, to a limited extent (maximum 20%), perform certain tasks within their role, e.g. training and administration. A new position as a doctoral student is for a maximum of one year, and then the employment may be renewed for a maximum of two years at a time. In the case of studies that are to be completed with a licentiate degree, the total period of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education for two years.

Application Process

Apply for the position and admission through KTH's recruitment system. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the advertisement. Applications must be received by the last closing date at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time). Applications must include the following elements:

- CV including your relevant professional experience and knowledge.
- Copies of diplomas and grades from previous university studies and certificates of fulfilled language requirements. Translations into English or Swedish if the original document is not issued in one of these languages. Copies of originals must be certified.
- Representative publications or technical reports. For longer documents, please provide a summary (abstract) and a web link to the full text.

Other Information

Striving towards gender equality, diversity, and equal conditions is both a question of quality for KTH and a given part of our values. According to The Protective Security Act (2018-585), the candidate must undergo and pass security vetting if the position is placed in a security class. Information regarding whether the position is subject to such a classification will be provided during the recruitment process.

We firmly decline all contact with staffing and recruitment agencies and job ad salespersons.

In case of discrepancy between the Swedish original and the English translation of the job announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.

About KTH

KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has grown to become one of Europe’s leading technical and engineering universities, as well as a key centre of intellectual talent and innovation. We are Sweden’s largest technical research and learning institution and home to students, researchers, and faculty from around the world. Our research and education cover a wide area including natural sciences and all branches of engineering, as well as architecture, industrial management, urban planning, history, and philosophy.

Monthly salary according to KTH's doctoral student salary agreement.

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