[AISWorld] PhD Position in Human-Robot Interaction: Trust in Autonomous Vehicles

[Gregory Baker]

Dear all, 

 

Do you know someone with a background in Human-Computer Interaction,
Human-Robot Interaction, or a related area? At the HIT Lab NZ in the
University of Canterbury we are looking for the right candidate for a PhD
position looking at an exciting emerging area: autonomous vehicles. Please
pass along the following:

 

 

PhD in Human-Robot Interaction: Trust in autonomous vehicles

 

We are working with a consortium to explore the use of autonomous vehicles
for the transportation of small groups. You will be working with a team on
the first New Zealand trials of an autonomous vehicle at the Christchurch
Airport using the Navya mini bus. This project focuses on the trust that
passengers, bystanders and other members of the public have in autonomous
vehicles. This may include questions about safety, but also about its
ethical decision making. You will conduct a series of experiments to
understand the relationship between the trust of the users of the vehicle
and the vehicle's behavior, in particular concerning its communication with
users.

An annual scholarship of NZD7,971 is available for three years. In addition,
the candidate may apply for a competitive
<http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/scholarshipsearch/ScholarshipDetails.aspx?Schol
arshipID=6935.127> UC Doctoral Scholarship at NZD21,000 per annum and
tuition fees at the domestic rate.


The Candidate


The ideal candidate would have a background in human-computer interaction or
human-robot interaction. Knowledge of experimental design and data analysis
are a benefit.


About the HIT Lab NZ


The HIT Lab NZ is a dynamic, international, multidisciplinary environment,
bringing together people with varying viewpoints to design new ways of
supporting people in their everyday lives, be it at work, play, or school.
We take a human-centred approach, starting by looking at the people we are
looking to support (e.g., young, old, skilled, unskilled), the tasks they
need help with (e.g., repairing a device, visualizing a new house), and the
environment they will be in (e.g., at work, in the home, visiting a museum),
then designing solutions within these constraints using appropriate advanced
technologies.

We hope to provide a welcoming space for people from a wide breadth of areas
pertaining to the human condition, such as technical, design, artistic, and
psychological. When in doubt, contact us! We're always looking for
innovative thinkers!


Requirements


International applicants will be required to arrange for their NZ student
visa after an offer of a place. Please check
<http://www.immigration.govt.nz> http://www.immigration.govt.nz for
information about what type of visa might be most suitable and the process
of acquiring it. The university has various types of accommodation available
on campus. Please check
<http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/future-students/accommodation/>
http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/future-students/accommodation/ for information
about the options and prices. International students should also consult the
International Student website at
<http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/international/>
http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/international/ to learn about the cost of
living, fees, and insurances.


How to apply


You can find out more about the postion and apply online here
<http://www.hitlabnz.org/index.php/jobs/phd-in-human-robot-interaction-trust
-in-autonomous-vehicles/>  by 15 September 2017. Your application should
include your CV, academic records, a one page statement of interest, and
three references. Please contact Dr. Christoph Bartneck (
<mailto:christoph.bartneck at canterbury.ac.nz>
christoph.bartneck at canterbury.ac.nz) for further questions.

 

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