PhD Position on Human-Robot Interaction: The University of Twente is offering an exciting opportunity for a PhD researcher in Robots and AI for health coaching. The successful candidate will work on developing innovative interactive systems, including social robots, chatbots, and intelligent virtual avatars, to provide personalized coaching and support in healthcare, sports, and rehabilitation.
PhD Position on Human-Robot Interaction and AI for Health Coaching
Designation: PhD Position
Research Area:
- Human-computer interaction/Human-Robot Interaction
- Machine/Reinforcement learning
- Computer vision
- Natural Language Processing (NLP)
- Signal processing
- Conversational agents
- System engineering
- Robotics
Location: University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, or a related field
- Strong background in at least three of the research areas mentioned above
- Experience with programming languages such as Python, C++, or similar, and robotics middleware
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, cultural, and communication skills
- Experience in conducting and evaluating user studies, both quantitatively and/or qualitatively
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary research team
- Creative mindset and excellent analytical and communication skills in English
Job Description:
- Conduct research on developing multimodal interactive systems for health coaching and rehabilitation
- Explore the use of Large Language Models and natural language conversations to enhance the personalization and sensitivity of these coaching systems
- Improve the physical interaction capabilities of socially assistive robots to achieve interactions similar to those with physiotherapists and caregivers
- Design systems that can interactively adapt their behavior to users’ coaching goals and preferences over time
Offer:
- Full-time position for four years, with a qualifier in the first year
- Salary range from €2,901 (first year) to €3,707 (fourth year) per month, according to the collective labor agreement for Dutch universities
- Excellent benefits, including a holiday allowance, end-of-year bonus, and a solid pension scheme
- Access to sports facilities on campus and a family-friendly institution with parental leave options
- Training program as part of the Twente Graduate School
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit the following documents via the “Apply now” button:
- Cover letter (maximum 2 pages) highlighting your specific interest, qualifications, and motivations
- Curriculum Vitae, including a list of courses, grades, publications, and references
- IELTS, TOEFL-iBT, or Cambridge CAE-C (CPE) test result, if applicable
Last Date to Apply: February 8, 2025
