Department
Computer Science
Salary
£36,024 - £54,395 per year
Grade
Grade 6/7
Contract status
Fixed term
Hours of work
Full-time
Based at
University of York campus (with some remote working options available)
Interview date
To be confirmed
Posted Date
25/01/2024
Apply by
23/02/2024
Job Reference
13045
Documents
Job Description 13045 Grade 6.pdf (PDF, 294.98kb)
Job Description 13045 Grade 7.pdf (PDF, 304.42kb)
The University of York's Department of Computer Science is seeking to recruit one Research Associate/Research Fellow to conduct research on long-term adaptation of autonomous systems under uncertainty.
The post is for work in the context of the Horizon Europe project AI4WORK, whose objectives involve developing socially-acceptable and trustworthy planning and adaptation solutions for robotics and autonomous systems. The research work will involve developing self-adaptation techniques for verified plan synthesis and task allocation in collaborative environments. These techniques could be based on Markov Decision Processes and reinforcement learning, considering system dynamics (such as resource location, availability, uncertainty), contingencies, and changed priorities.
The candidate should have a background of excellent research across at least one of AI, Software Engineering or Robotics, as well as willingness and aptitude for collaborating closely with the project partners.
Skills, Experience & Qualification neededResearch Associate (Grade 6)
Research Fellow (Grade 7) All of the above and in addition:
Research Environment
You will join a large and internationally leading team who specialises in AI and software engineering, with a substantial research track record and success at delivering research results as part of big, collaborative research projects. The team includes five permanent members of academic staff, six research associates/fellows, and 20 PhD students. The team is highly supportive and encourages cross-project collaboration, especially on joint publications and the development of new research projects.
Project Duration: The post is available on a fixed-term basis until 31 December 2026.
Interview date: To be confirmed
Informal enquiries can be made to Dr. Simos Gerasimou (simos.gerasimou@ york.ac.uk).
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