[AUDITORY] [jobs] Postdoctoral position in - The role of Social Signals in human-robot communication (Francesco Rea )

Subject: [AUDITORY] [jobs] Postdoctoral position in - The role of Social Signals in human-robot communication From: Francesco Rea <Francesco.Rea@xxxxxxxx> Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2019 12:45:54 +0000 List-Archive:<http://lists.mcgill.ca/scripts/wa.exe?LIST=AUDITORY> --_000_8dabcfea508c48f8a974a71ece3b29c3iitit_ Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Robotics, Brain and Cognitive Sciences Research Line at Istituto Italiano d= i Tecnologia in Erzelli, Genoa, is seeking to appoint one postdoctoral posi= tion focusing on the use of the iCub humanoid robot to investigate the role= of body-mediated (embodied) social signals in human-robot collaborative in= teraction and to identify the minimum subset of signals enabling mutual und= erstanding in human-robot communication in realistic, application oriented,= scenarios. The research activities will be carry out under the supervision= of Dr. Francesco Rea and Prof. Giulio Sandini. The selected candidate will work with the humanoid robot iCub by implementi= ng robot's behavioural primitives encoding social messages as well as perce= ptual primitives allowing the robot to decode social signs. These social pr= imitives will be tested in realistic scenarios to measure their relative co= ntribution to mutual understanding and to identify the minimum subset, whic= h could be used for gestural communication in specific application domains = such as automotive. The activity will be carried out within a Joint Lab recently established be= tween IIT and a major producer in the automotive sector, dedicated scientif= ic and technical activities, including training, in the field of signs-base= d social communication mediated by robots. Research will be carried in a fu= lly equipped laboratory, including motion capture and eye-tracking devices,= in a group with a variety of competences ranging from robotics to designin= g of experimental studies on humans. The research for this Postdoctoral position will involve: * the development of methods and relative software to generate robot be= haviors for natural mutual understanding * the design and implementation of novel models of immediate perception= of the human partner state * the design of experiments, testing and analysis/validation in human-r= obot interaction experiments. The first goal of the research is modelling how the robot could adapt its p= erception and behaviour to the individual needs of the partner during an in= teraction, with potential implications for communicative technology. The se= cond goal of the research is to exploit how these models can be transferred= to novel robotic designs. Required qualifications/skills * PhD in computer science, robotics, computer engineering or related fi= elds; * Knowledge of C/C++ programming languages and Linux/Windows developmen= t tools; * Ability to communicate proficiently in English (written and spoken); * Experience in robotics. Desired skills * Experience in human-robot interaction experiments; * Knowledge of middleware for robotics (e.g. YARP or ROS); * Experience in human measures and data analysis The successful candidate will be offered a salary commensurate to experienc= e and skills. Interested applicants should submit CV, list of publications, name and cont= acts of 2 referees and a statement of research interest to jobpost.76520@xxxxxxxx= it.it<mailto:jobpost.76520@xxxxxxxx> by 27 March, 2019 quoting Postdoctoral= position in "The role of Social Signals in human-robot communication" - CB= 76520" in the subject line. Added on: 11/03/2019 - Expires on: 27/03/2019 = (https://www.iit.it/careers/openings/opening/969-postdoctoral-position-in-t= he-role-of-social-signals-in-human-robot-communication) Fondazione Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia - IIT (www.iit.it<http://www.iit= .it>) - was founded with the objective of promoting Italy's technological d= evelopment and further education in science and technology. In this framewo= rk, IIT's scientific program is based on the combination of basic scientifi= c research with the development of technical applications, a major inspirat= ional principle. The research areas cover scientific topics of high innovat= ive content, representing the most advanced frontiers of modern technology,= with wide application possibilities in various fields ranging from medicin= e to industry, from computer science to robotics, life sciences and nanobio= technology. Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia is an Equal Opportunity Employer that activ= ely seeks diversity in the workforce. Please note that the data that you provide will be used exclusively for the= purpose of professional profiles' evaluation and selection, and in order = to meet the requirements of Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia. Your data will be processed by Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, based in Ge= noa, Via Morego 30, acting as Data Controller, in compliance with the rules= on protection of personal data, including those related to data security. Please also note that, pursuant to articles 15 et. seq. of European Regulat= ion no. 679/2016 (General Data Protection Regulation), you may exercise you= r rights at any time by contacting the Data Protection Officer (phone +39 0= 10 71781 - email: dpo[at]iit.it). Contacts jobpost.76520@xxxxxxxx<mailto:jobpost.76520@xxxxxxxx> --_000_8dabcfea508c48f8a974a71ece3b29c3iitit_ Content-Type: text/html; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable <html xmlns:v=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o=3D"urn:schemas-micr= osoft-com:office:office" xmlns:w=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" = xmlns:x=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:excel" xmlns:m=3D"http://schema= s.microsoft.com/office/2004/12/omml" xmlns=3D"http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html= 40"> <head> <meta http-equiv=3D"Content-Type" content=3D"text/html; charset=3Dus-ascii"= > <meta name=3D"Generator" content=3D"Microsoft Word 14 (filtered medium)"> <style></style> </head> <body lang=3D"IT" link=3D"blue" vlink=3D"purple"> <div class=3D"WordSection1"> <o:p> </o:p> Robotics, Brain and Cognitive Sciences Rese= arch Line at Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia in Erzelli, Genoa, is seeking = to appoint one postdoctoral position focusing on the use of the iCub humano= id robot to investigate the role of body-mediated (embodied) social signals in human-robot collaborative inter= action and to identify the minimum subset of signals enabling mutual unders= tanding in human-robot communication in realistic, application oriented, sc= enarios. The research activities will be carry out under the supervision of Dr. Francesco Rea and Prof. Giu= lio Sandini.<o:p></o:p> The selected candidate will work with the h= umanoid robot iCub by implementing robot’s behavioural primitives enc= oding social messages as well as perceptual primitives allowing the robot t= o decode social signs. These social primitives will be tested in realistic scenarios to measure their relative contributi= on to mutual understanding and to identify the minimum subset, which could = be used for gestural communication in specific application domains such as = automotive.<o:p></o:p> The activity will be carried out within a Joint Lab= recently established between IIT and a major producer in the automotive se= ctor, dedicated scientific and technical activities, including training, in= the field of signs-based social communication mediated by robots. Research will be carried in a fully equipped laborator= y, including motion capture and eye-tracking devices, in a group with a var= iety of competences ranging from robotics to designing of experimental stud= ies on humans.<o:p></o:p> The research for this Postdoctoral position will in= volve:<o:p></o:p> <ul type=3D"disc"> <li class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-= alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"> the development of methods and relative software to ge= nerate robot behaviors for natural mutual understanding<o:p></o:p></= li><li class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bott= om-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"> the design and implementation of novel models of immed= iate perception of the human partner state<o:p></o:p></li><li class= =3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;= mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"> the design of experiments, testing and analysis/valida= tion in human-robot interaction experiments.<o:p></o:p></li></ul> The first goal of the research is modelling how the= robot could adapt its perception and behaviour to the individual needs of = the partner during an interaction, with potential implications for communic= ative technology. The second goal of the research is to exploit how these models can be transferred to novel= robotic designs.<o:p></o:p> Required qualifications/skills<o:p></o:p> <ul type=3D"disc"> <li class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-= alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"> PhD in computer science, robotics, computer engineerin= g or related fields;<o:p></o:p></li><li class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D= "mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2= "> Knowledge of C/C++ programming languages and L= inux/Windows development tools;<o:p></o:p></li><li class=3D"MsoNorma= l" style=3D"mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 = level1 lfo2"> Ability to communicate proficiently in English (writte= n and spoken);<o:p></o:p></li><li class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"mso-m= argin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"> Experience in robotics.<o:p></o:p></li></ul> Desired skills<o:p></o:p> <ul type=3D"disc"> <li class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-= alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"> Experience in human-robot interaction experiments;<o:p= ></o:p></li><li class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"mso-margin-top-alt:auto= ;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"> Knowledge of middleware for robotics (e.g. YARP or ROS= );<o:p></o:p></li><li class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"mso-margin-top-al= t:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"> Experience in human measures and data analysis<o:p></o= :p></li></ul> The successful candidate will be offered a = salary commensurate to experience and skills.<o:p></o:p> Interested applicants should su= bmit CV, list of publications, name and contacts of 2 referees and a statem= ent of research interest to  <a href=3D"mailto:jobpost.76520@xxxxxxxx= t.it">jobpost.76520@xxxxxxxx</a>  by  27 March, 2019 quoting Postdoctoral position in “= The role of Social Signals in human-robot communication” - CB 76520&#= 8221; in the subject line. Added on: 11/03/2019 - Expires= on: 27/03/2019 (<a href=3D"https://www.iit.it/careers/openings/open= ing/969-postdoctoral-position-in-the-role-of-social-signals-in-human-robot-= communication">https://www.iit.it/careers/openings/opening/969-postdoctoral= -position-in-the-role-of-social-signals-in-human-robot-communication</a>)&n= bsp; <o:p></o:p> Fondazione Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia – = IIT (<a href=3D"http://www.iit.it">www.iit.it</a>) - was founded with the o= bjective of promoting Italy's technological development and further educati= on in science and technology. In this framework, IIT’s scientific program is based on the combination of basic scient= ific research with the development of technical applications, a major inspi= rational principle. The research areas cover scientific topics of high inno= vative content, representing the most advanced frontiers of modern technology, with wide application possibiliti= es in various fields ranging from medicine to industry, from computer scien= ce to robotics, life sciences and nanobiotechnology.<o:p></o:p> Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia is an Equal Opportu= nity Employer that actively seeks diversity in the workforce.<o:p></o:p></s= pan> Please note that the data that you provide will be = used exclusively for the purpose of  professional profiles’ eval= uation and selection, and in order to meet the requirements of Istituto Ita= liano di Tecnologia.<o:p></o:p> Your data will be processed by Istituto Italiano di= Tecnologia, based in Genoa, Via Morego 30, acting as Data Controller, in c= ompliance with the rules on protection of personal data, including those re= lated to data security.<o:p></o:p> Please also note that, pursuant to articles 15 et. = seq. of European Regulation no. 679/2016 (General Data Protection Regulatio= n), you may exercise your rights at any time by contacting the Data Protect= ion Officer (phone +39 010 71781 - email: dpo[at]iit.it).<o:p></o:p> <h5>Contacts <a href=3D"mailto:jobpost.76520@xxxxxxxx">jobpost.76520@xxxxxxxx</a> <o:p></o:p= ></h5> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> </div> </body> </html> --_000_8dabcfea508c48f8a974a71ece3b29c3iitit_--

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