Research Fellow (fixed term)

Location:  Jubilee Campus 

Salary:  £32,348 to £43,414 per annum (pro-rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance. 

Closing Date:  Thursday 08 December 2022 

Reference:  SCI322822

We are looking to recruit a postdoctoral researcher in the area of machine learning for multi-agent coordination. Applicants should have a PhD computer science or a related area, and an excellent background in reinforcement learning and/or multi-agent systems.
The researcher will work under the supervision of Professor Tony Pridmore and Professor Brian Logan to develop approaches to allow agents to learn norms (behavioural conventions) that allow autonomous systems which are not co-designed to coordinate their activities.
We offer an excellent working environment within a top research university and with close connections to other research groups worldwide.  

This role is fixed term until 16th December 2023. The opportunity of an extension will depend on the availability of further funding. Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours); however, applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 21.75 hours per week). Please specify in your application if you wish to work part time and the number of preferred hours. Arrangements for job share would be considered.

The position is based in the School of Computer Science, Jubilee Campus, University of Nottingham.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Tony Pridmore at [email protected] . Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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