School/Institution:Umea University, Norway, Umea
Discipline: Artificial Intelligence
Employment Type:Full-time
Posted:2021-03-06
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PhD Position in Designing Artificial Intelligence Systems
Job Description
Research topic: Designing AI systems capable of accounting for the exposition of users to anxiety and adapting the behavior of the system to reduce this anxiety.
The Department of Computing Science at Umeå University is seeking candidates for a PhD student position in Computer Science with focus on socially intelligent systems for human-agent collaboration.
The Department of Computing Science is a dynamic environment with around 150 employees representing more than 20 countries worldwide. We conduct education and research on a broad range of topics in Computing Science.
The department's research on Artificial Intelligence has a strong international position, in particular on the topics of collaborative and responsible AI. In these areas, the focus is on human-AI interaction and on the ethical and societal impact of AI. Our researchers collaborate with several national and international research groups, and have active links with industry and policy organizations.
Wallenberg Foundations and WASP-HS
The project is financed by the Wallenberg Foundations. The student will be affiliated to WASP-HS, the Wallenberg Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous Systems and Software Program - Humanities and Society.
The WASP-HS graduate school provide foundations, perspectives, and state-of-the-art knowledge in the different disciplines taught by leading researchers in the field. It thus provides added value on top of the existing PhD programs at the hosting university, providing unique opportunities for students who are dedicated to achieving international research excellence in a research and other activities conducted within WASP-HS please visit https: // wasp-hs .org /.
Research project
What is the net cost in terms of anxiety incurred by these decisions, both in the short run (eg the relief of immediate reaction) and in the long run (eg uncertainty of economic and social actors)? How can we generate pragmatic decisions and plans that account for classic performance criteria augmented with the anxiety experienced by users, both immediately and in the long run?
This PhD project strives to build intelligent systems capable of answering such questions.
In this research, the PhD student will contribute to the study of how to design AI systems capable of accounting for the anxiety a situation is causing to various actors and how decisions can be adjusted for balancing the achievement of system goals with the anxiety provoked by the decisions.
This research involves the following general tasks:
The research is based on articles such as:
Miceli, M., & Castelfranchi, C. (2005). Anxiety as an “epistemic” emotion: An uncertainty theory of anxiety. Anxiety, Stress, and Coping, 18 (4), 291–319.
The PhD student will have the opportunity to develop a high interdisciplinary profile and expertise on making computational models of human cognitive components that can be included in state-of-the-art AI problem-solving techniques.
About the position
The successful applicant will be employed by Umeå University and receive salary for a period equivalent of four years of full time PhD studies. PhD students are typically offered the opportunity to gain teaching experience on suitable undergraduate courses. If so, the employment period is extended to cover the time spent on teaching (at most 20%). Expected starting date is 1st of June 2021 or as otherwise agreed.
Admission requirements
The applicant is required to have completed a second-cycle level degree, or completed course requirements of at least 240 ECTS credits, of which at least 60 ECTS credits are at second-cycle level, or have an equivalent education from overseas, or equivalent qualifications .
To fulfill the specific entry requirements for doctoral studies in computing science, the applicant is required to have completed courses at second-cycle level degree equivalent to 90 ECTS credits in computing science, or in a subject considered to be directly relevant for the specialization in question , preferably cognitive science or psychology. A solid ability and interest in computing sciences is assumed.
Since research is conducted in an international research environment, the ability to collaborate and contribute to teamwork, and a very good command of the English language, both written and spoken, are key requirements.
It is a strong merit if you can demonstrate knowledge about / experience with
Application
A complete application should contain the following documents:
The application and attached documents must be written or translated to English or Swedish. Documents must be in Word or pdf format. Applications must be submitted electronically using the e-recruitment system of Umeå University. Reference number: AN 2.2.1-1780-20.
The procedure for recruitment for the position is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance (chapter 12, 2§) and the decision regarding the position cannot be appealed. The recruitment aims at a balanced gender distribution, and in particular women are encouraged to apply.
For additional information, please contact Assoc. Prof. Loïs Vanhee lois.vanhee@umu.se or Prof. Virginia Dignum virginia@cs.umu.se.
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