PhD: Using Swarm Robotics: Radboud University is offering a PhD scholarship focused on exploring the evolution of language through swarm robotics models. The project aims to understand the ecological conditions that foster the emergence of language features such as grammatical structure and the propensity to lie, utilizing innovative data-driven methods.
PhD Scholarship Opportunity: Language Evolution Using Swarm Robotics
| Designation | PhD Candidate |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Language Evolution, Swarm Robotics |
| Location | Donders Centre for Cognition, Radboud University, Netherlands |
| Eligibility/Qualification | Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., computer science, robotics, AI, computational biology) |
| Salary | €3,059 – €3,881 gross monthly |
| Duration | 1.5 years (extendable to 4 years upon positive evaluation) |
| Application Deadline | August 14, 2025 |
Description
The PhD candidate will investigate how social, cognitive, and environmental pressures affect the emergence and structure of human language. The role involves designing and executing a swarm robotics foraging-navigation game, working in simulated and real environments. Key responsibilities include:
- Collaborating with the VR lab to create consistent virtual worlds.
- Examining the interplay between ecological conditions and language emergence.
- Engaging in data analysis, statistical modeling, and empirical research.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application via the official application button. Kindly address your application letter to Limor Raviv and ensure to include all required documents as specified in the application form.
Last Date to Apply
August 14, 2025
For more details about the scholarship position and working as a PhD candidate at Radboud University, please visit the relevant pages linked on the university’s website.
