Doctoral student in Cognitive Science with focus on AI and Ethics - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply
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Lund University, The Faculties of Humanities and Theology, Department of Philosophy
Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.
Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.
The position is placed within the project Ethics for autonomous systems and AI which is a part of the Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program on Humanities and society (WASP-HS). The PhD student will participate in the research school within WASP-HS.
The goal of the PhD project is to investigate how trust between a human and a robot can develop as a result of their interaction. A particular focus is on non-verbal cues that reinforce or interfere with the development of trust. A related question is what aspect of a robot that leads to it becoming part of the in-group. The interdisciplinary approach consists of four main parts: 1) An analysis of the psychological and cognitive theories of trust and in-group identification; 2) An analysis of current computational models of trust; 3) Computational modelling of the mechanisms behind trust and in-group identification in humanoid robots, based on cognitive and neuroscientific data; 4) Experimental studies of human-robot and robor-robot interaction where these mechanisms are implemented.
Work assignments
Doctoral education. Departmental work can be assigned.
Admission requirements
Admission requirements for doctoral studies in each subject are specified in the relevant general syllabus, available at https://www.ht.lu.se/en/education/phd-studies/general-syllabi/
Relevant experience from both the technical and the humanistic fields is meriting for the position.
Assessment basis
The selection process will primarily take into account the applicants’ ability to benefit from third cycle studies. This is assessed from the criteria quality, quantity, progression and relevance.
The application must include:
- records of first- and second-cycle studies (Ladok transcript or other transcript of courses and grades)
- first- and second-cycle theses/degree projects
- a list of other relevant administrative and educational qualifications
- scholarly journal articles, reports or papers of relevance for the subject
- where applicable, documented skills in a language of relevance for the research studies
- project proposal (1500 words max. excluding references)
Please note that you need to upload all documents (theses/degree projects, articles, project plan etc.) with your application, in the pdf-format.
Type of employment
Limit of tenure, four years according to HF 5 kap 7§.
| Type of employment | Temporary position |
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| First day of employment | 17 August |
| Salary | Monthly salary |
| Number of positions | 1 |
| Full-time equivalent | 100 |
| City | Lund |
| County | Skåne län |
| Country | Sweden |
| Reference number | PA2020/287 |
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| Published | 01.Feb.2020 |
| Last application date | 01.Mar.2020 11:59 PM CET |