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(1) Cover letter ( no more than 1 page)
(2) Curriculum vita
(3) Publication list
(4) Personal Research Goals/Objectives ( 2-3 pages)
(5) Name, affiliation, and email address of two references, one of which should be a previous employer or supervisor

Summary

Applications are invited for several new postdoctoral research positions in the area of Human-Robot Interaction. You will work with Professor Lionel P. Robert Jr. and a larger team of researchers in studying the collaboration between humans and robots. You will be expected to collaborate with all team members and contribute to the intellectual life of others. You will also supervise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students in the lab. You'll contribute to our research group by embracing excellence and diversity. Applications from all underrepresented groups are welcome. Motivated postdoctoral fellows who have both an interest and knowledge of the human-robot interaction literature are encouraged to apply.

• Research areas focus on Human-Robot Collaborations, subareas include:
• Robots and the changing nature of work
• Human Autonomous Vehicle(s) Interactions
• Bi-directional Trust in Human-Robot Interactions
• Situational Awareness in Human-Robot Collaborations
• Conflict and Conflict Resolution in Human-Robot Collaborations
• Communicating Intention between Humans and Robots

Please see the homepage of Professor Lionel Robert for more details. (https://sites.google.com/umich.edu/lionelrobert/ )

The contract is for one year from August 15, 2024, to August 14, 2025, but renewable for an additional year (from August 15, 2025, to August 14, 2026) according to the research budget, research activity, performance, and research achievements.

Why Work at Michigan?

Benefits at the University of Michigan:

The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. For more information about Postdoctoral benefits, please visit the benefits website .

Required Qualifications*

• PhD in information, information systems, engineering, computer science, cognitive science, communications, robotics, social psychology, neuroscience, or other relevant fields
• Proficiency in English demonstrated by prior publications
• A track record that demonstrates the ability to work well with interdisciplinary research teams
• Experience managing or working on different projects interchangeably
  

Work Locations

School of Information and/or Robotics Institute, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI. Hybrid work is acceptable for this role, following the UMSI Remote Work Policy and with supervisor approval.

Employment outside of the United States or from a U.S. Territory is not allowable. Applicants must be eligible to be employed in the United States; sponsorship to obtain such status is not available at this time.

Additional Information

This position may work with and/or support systems that maintain or process sensitive institutional data as defined by university policy. Successful candidates must comply with federal, state, and local law, and/or university policies or agreements that require the university to implement specific privacy and security safeguards, including but not limited to ITAR, EAR, HIPAA, FERPA, and FISMA. This position is responsible for protecting data and information from unauthorized release or loss, alteration, or unauthorized deletion; and following applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files and release of data internally or externally to the University of Michigan.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Consideration of applications will begin immediately. Applications must be submitted by March 20, 2024, for consideration as the job posting will close for review. All applications will be screened, and only those qualified will be scheduled for an interview (on-site or online).

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.