| More Information: | One of the most pressing matters that holds back robots from taking on more
tasks and reach a widespread deployment in society is their limited ability to
understand human communication and take situation-appropriate actions. This PhD
positions is dedicated to addressing this gap by developing the underlying
data-driven models that enable a robot to engage with humans in a socially aware
manner.
This position is specifically targeted at the development of an argumentative
dialogue system for human-robot interaction. The PhD candidate will explore how
to fuse verbal and non-verbal behaviour to infer a person's perspective. The
candidate will use, and further develop, reinforcement learning techniques in
order to drive the robot's argumentative strategy for deliberating topics of
current social importance such as global warming or vaccination.
The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in speech technology and
reinforcement learning. He or she has strong interactive system background will
design and run the experiments to evaluate the created hybrid-AI models through
human-robot interaction.
Topics of interest:
1) long-term human-robot interaction
2) affective computing
2) NLP&argument-mining
## **Requirements**
* MSc in Computer Science or related field.
* At least 3 years of programming experience in python (java or C++is a plus).
* Motivation to meet deadlines.
* Affinitty to design and social science research.
* Interest in collaborating with colleagues from Industrial Design.
* Willingness to teach and guide students.
* The ability to work in a team, take initiative, be results oriented and
systematic.
## **Conditions of employment**
TU Delft offers DAI-Lab PhD-candidates a 5-year contract (as opposed to the
normal 4-years), with an official go/no go progress assessment after one
year.Approximately a fifth of your time will be allocated to developing
ground-breaking learning materials and educating students in these new
subjects.Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour
Agreement for Dutch Universities, increasing from € 2434 per month in the
first year to € 3270 in thefifth year. As a PhD candidate you will be enrolled
in the TU Delft Graduate School. The TU Delft Graduate School provides an
inspiring research environment with anexcellent team of supervisors, academic
staff and a mentor. The Doctoral Education Programme is aimed at developing your
transferable, discipline-related andresearch skills. The TU Delft offers a
customisable compensation package, discounts on health insurance and sport
memberships, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible workschedules can
be arranged. For international applicants we offer the Coming to Delft Service
and Partner Career Advice to assist you with your relocation.
## **TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)**
Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of
the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top
international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers
world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges
in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For
generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers,
both in business and in a social context. At TU Delft we embrace diversity and
aim to be as inclusive as possible (see our [Code of
Conduct](https://www.tudelft.nl/en/about-tu-delft/strategy/integrity-policy/tu-delft-code-of-conduct/)).
Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology to have a
positive impact on a global scale.
Challenge. Change. Impact!
## **Faculty Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science**
The Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS)
brings together three disciplines - electrical engineering, mathematics and
computer science. Combined, they reinforce each other and are the driving force
behind the technology we use in our daily lives. Technology such as the
electricity grid, which our faculty is helping to make future-proof. We are also
working on a world in which humans and computers reinforce each other. We are
mapping out disease processes using single cell data, and using mathematics to
simulate gigantic ash plumes after a volcanic eruption. There is plenty of room
here for ground-breaking research. We educate innovative engineers and have
excellent labs and facilities that underline our strong international position.
In total, more than 1,100 employees and 4,000 students work and study in this
innovative environment.
Click [here](https://www.tudelft.nl/en/eemcs/the-faculty/) to go to the website
of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science.
## **Additional information**
For further info on the content of the position please contact [Dr. Catharine
Oertel](mailto:c.r.m.m.oertel@tudelft.nl)
## **Application procedure**
Interested applicants should uploud an up-to-date curriculum vitae, letter of
motivation and the names and contact information (telephone number and email
address) of two references.
The letter of application should summarise (1) why the applicant wants to do a
PhD, (2) why the project is of interest to the applicant, (3) evidence of
suitability for the job, and (4) what the applicant hopes to gain from the
position.
Please apply before **March16, 2022**.
Please apply here:
https://www.tudelft.nl/over-tu-delft/werken-bij-tu-delft/vacatures/details?jobId=5341&jobTitle=PhD%20position%20in%20Argumentative%20Dialogsystem%20for%20Human-Robot%20deliberations%20
* A pre-employment screening can be part of the selection procedure.
* You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or
post.
* Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated. |