Research Fellow – Robot Learning: Monash University’s School of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering, within the Faculty of Engineering, is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow for a 12-month fixed-term appointment. This position is part of the Monash Robotics team, Australia’s leading human-centred robot research facility, and will contribute to the recently awarded ARC Discovery Project focusing on “Human Models for Accelerated Robot Learning and Human-Robot Interaction.” The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing novel models to enhance robot learning, specifically in human-robot interaction scenarios.
Research Fellow – Embodied AI & Models of Human Decision-Making for Robot Learning
Job No.: 661145
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 12-month fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $78,120 – $106,022 pa Level A (plus 17% employer superannuation)
Designation: Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Research Area: Embodied AI & Models of Human Decision-Making for Robot Learning
Location: Clayton campus
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or related disciplines, including machine learning and computational cognitive sciences.
Job Description: The Research Fellow will:
- Contribute to the ARC Discovery Project by developing novel models for generating various human behaviors to train human-robot interaction policies.
- Identify and integrate known human behavioral biases into deep learning models fit to human data.
- Collaborate with the project team to develop innovative robot learning algorithms.
- Evaluate robot policies in simulation and with real users, aiming for fast and safe robot training in human contexts like healthcare facilities, homes, and workplaces.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should address the selection criteria and apply online through ‘How to apply for Monash Jobs’. Your application must be submitted by Thursday, 21 March 2024, 11:55pm AEDT.
Enquiries: For further information, contact Pamela Carreno-Medrano, Lecturer, Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering, at pamela.carreno@monash.edu or +61 3 9905 5562.
Closing Date: Thursday, 21 March 2024, 11:55pm AEDT
Monash University encourages applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
Join us at Monash to contribute to groundbreaking research in an inclusive and collaborative community. Work with us to #ChangeIt. Monash actively supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements, and your application’s success is subject to pre-employment and background checks.
