Summary
The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) invites applications for a scholarship position focused on understanding moral psychology and decision-making in human-robot collaboration. The successful candidate will engage in groundbreaking research, contributing to the development of innovative psychological tasks and measurement tools in a rapidly evolving field.
Research in Moral Psychology, Human-Robot Collaboration, AI, Robotics, Decision Science, University of Technology Sydney, Australia.
Designation
PhD Research Scholarship in Moral Psychology and Human-Robot Collaboration
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Moral Psychology, Cognitive Science, Human-Robot Interaction, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Decision Science |
| Location | University of Technology Sydney, Australia |
| Scholarship Amount | $39,000 per annum (tax-exempt) with fee waivers |
| Supervisor(s) | Dr. Milan Andrejevic, Dr. Dikai Liu |
Eligibility/Qualification
Candidates should have:
- An Honours or Master’s degree in:
- Psychology, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience (with good statistics understanding)
- A related discipline with a strong interest in psychological science
- Experience with quantitative methods and experimental psychology approaches
- Excellent academic writing skills
- Experience with coding and statistical software (R, Matlab, Python, etc.) or a willingness to learn
- Willingness to learn mathematical/computational models of human cognition
- Demonstrated work ethic
Desirable:
- A record of contributing to academic publications
Job Description
The successful candidate will:
- Collaborate with robotics engineers and access cutting-edge robotics facilities
- Develop measurement tools, experimental designs, and innovative psychological tasks
- Review literature relevant to moral psychology, cognitive science, human-robot interaction, artificial intelligence, and decision science
- Plan, administer, and run studies with human participants
- Apply various quantitative data analysis methods
- Work within multidisciplinary teams
- Communicate research findings to stakeholders and the academic community
- Prepare manuscripts for publication in leading journals
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their CV and a research proposal to:
- Dr. Milan Andrejevic: Milan.Andrejevic@uts.edu.au
- Dr. Dikai Liu: dikai.liu@uts.edu.au
Last Date to Apply
Open Now
Applications are currently open and will continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
This scholarship presents an exciting opportunity for candidates interested in shaping the future of artificial intelligence technology in an increasingly automated world.
