Doctoral Student in Cognitive Science within the project Social Interaction with Autonomous Artefacts - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The PhD position is placed within the multidisciplinary project Social interaction with autonomous artefacts in cognitive science and theoretical philosophy and tied to the Cognitive Robotics Lab and CogComLab. The project aims to develop sustainable, reliable, humane, and inclusive models of interaction between human and artefact within the perspective of embodied and embedded cognition. It examines dynamic and developmental aspects of human-artefact interaction and the underlying mechanisms to clarify the function and influence of such interaction on human behaviour and forms of life.

The PhD project will investigate ecologically, socially, culturally, and existentially sustainable interaction between human and artefact, by combining knowledge and skills in cognitive modelling, philosophy, and cognitive science, and using our humanoid robot platform Epi (https://www.lucs.lu.se/epi/).

The project is part of the Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program -- Humanities and Society (WASP-HS), financed by the Wallenberg Foundations. WASP-HS aims to realize excellent research and develop competence on the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence and autonomous systems with a strong investment on research in humanities and social science. See https://wasp-hs.org

The PhD position entails participation in WASP-HS Graduate School https://wasp-hs.org/graduate-school/

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/

Additional requirements:

- Background in social robotics or cognitive modelling or in relevant areas of philosophy

- Demonstrated ability to contribute to both cognitive science and theoretical philosophy in agreement with the specialisation of the project

A background in both social robotics or cognitive modelling and in relevant areas of philosophy is particularly meritorious.

Assessment criteria

The selection process will primarily take into account the applicants’ ability to benefit from third cycle studies. This is assessed against 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§.