Two-year post-doctoral position in Robot Learning and Human-Robot Interaction

Intelligent Robotics group (https://irobotics.aalto.fi ) at Aalto University (https://aalto.fi ) is looking for a post-doctoral researcher for a recently awarded collaborative project AISA - “AI powered situational awareness in shared autonomy”.

AISA aims to to provide operators of (semi-)autonomous systems a better situational awareness in case they are suddenly called in and have to orient themselves quickly to support the system.  This is often needed to resolve complex situations where the system has to yield some control back to the operator.

AISA is a collaborative research project between Aalto University (Helsinki, Finland) and Lund University (Sweden), and part of collaboration between WASP (Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program) and Aalto University. The research will focus on a use case considering autonomous cars encountering an unexpected situation. The work will be primarily performed in simulation but the project will also have access to two demonstrator and data collection platforms: Alex, Aalto University’s autonomous car platform (https://acas.fi/alex/ ), and the WASP research arena WARA-PS (https://wasp-sweden.org/research/research-arenas /).

We seek excellent candidates at post-doctoral level who have experience in machine learning. Additional experience with human-robot interaction is considered a benefit, as the project will address questions intersecting learning and HRI.

Candidates should hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Excellent candidates in a final phase of their Ph.D. studies can also be considered. Suitable disciplines include Robotics, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Control Engineering, Mathematics, and other related areas. A strong publication record is considered a plus. Candidates are expected to be proficient in some machine learning frameworks and fluent in spoken and written English. 

The position is foreseen to run from beginning of 2023 to end of 2024, but the start time can be negotiated. The position is fixed-term for two years. The salary is determined based on experience and qualifications in accordance to the salary system of Aalto University. The expected starting salary for a postdoctoral researcher is approximately 3800 € per month. In addition to the salary, the contract includes occupational health benefits. The position is located at the Aalto University Otaniemi campus which can be easily reached by public transport.

Ready to apply?

To apply for the position, please send the documents indicated below (in English, compiled in a single PDF) using the on-line recruitment system. To access the recruitment system, please use the “Apply” link . Please send your application by October 16, 2022 at the latest.

The required documents are:

• an application letter describing briefly your background and interests

• a Curriculum Vitae (with contact details)

• names and contact information (email) of at least two references

• a list of publications, with three highlights for this position indicated

• doctoral degree certificate (if available)

• a link to electronic copy of Ph.D. Thesis (if available)

• links to electronic copies of 1-2 most relevant publications

All applicants will be notified on the decisions.

Additional information

For additional information, please contact Ville Kyrki preferably by e-mail [email protected] or alternatively by tel. +358 50 4082035. In recruitment process related questions please contact HR Coordinator Camilla Hanganpää, [email protected].

About Intelligent Robotics at Aalto University

Intelligent Robotics group at Aalto University’s School of Electrical Engineering works actively to develop intelligent robotic systems with a particular emphasis on methods and systems that cope with imperfect knowledge and uncertain sensors. The research environment provides excellent opportunities for open-minded co-operation with highly motivated research staff as well as with top national and international partners, and access to state-of-the-art robot platforms such as Franka Emika Panda and Care-O-Bot 4. The group is also deeply involved in a university-wide autonomous vehicle initiative Alex. Intelligent Robotics group coordinates the Autonomous AI research program in the national flagship Finnish Center for AI (FCAI, https://fcai.fi ). The group is highly international and the working language is English.

Aalto University and the School of Electrical Engineering

Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 12 000 students, 400 professors and close to 4 000 other faculty and staff working on our dynamic campus in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland. Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community’s diversity and inclusiveness. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our community.

The School of Electrical Engineering promotes high-quality science, technology and innovations for the benefit of the Finnish society and all of humankind. In our research environment, the natural sciences, engineering and information technology intertwine to form smart systems and innovations that save energy and promote well-being. With our research, we seek to respond to many challenges posed by sustainable development and the results are applied, for example, in mobile devices, electrical networks, health care and in satellites. School’s special strength is linking the research with the Finnish and international business sector. We have around 2000 students in total, and around 250 master’s and 50 doctoral degrees annually. Our personnel consists of 700 people with over 70 professors.

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