PhD Position in Spatial Reasoning and Human-Computer Interaction

2 weeks ago


Umeå, Västerbotten, Sweden TN Sweden Full time

Welcome to this exciting opportunity to contribute to a groundbreaking project at the Department of Computing Science As a PhD researcher, you will play a key role in designing and developing interactive systems that reason spatially and are centered around the human user.

About the Project

The project is funded by the Wallenberg foundation and aims to improve the capabilities of autonomous systems in understanding general world knowledge, common sense reasoning, and explaining their problem-solving processes. We expect your contributions to enhance the spatial reasoning of these systems and improve users' spatial skills through interaction.

Responsibilities
  • Develop interactive systems that utilize artificial intelligence and cognitive science principles
  • Enhance the spatial reasoning capabilities of autonomous systems
  • Foster collaboration between researchers from various disciplines

You will work under the supervision of Associate Professor Zoe Falomir and benefit from her expertise in spatial reasoning, spatial cognition, and cognitive human-computer interaction.

This is a four-year position, allowing you to pursue your PhD studies while contributing to an innovative project.

Eligibility

To apply, you should have a strong background in computing science, preferably with experience in interactive systems, automated reasoning, or machine learning. Your expertise in Artificial Intelligence and proficiency in programming languages such as Python, PyTorch library, or Prolog are also essential.

Why Choose Us?

We offer a collaborative environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make significant contributions to the field of Computing Science.



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