Location: Lancaster,PA, USA
Job Description:
Franklin & Marshall College is recruiting for a full-time, 10 week position of Graduate Research Assistant.
Job Details:
* Location: F&M Campus - Lancaster, PA
* Classification: Full-time / Nonexempt
* Schedule: 40 hours per week, flexibly scheduled. 10 weeks.
* Reports to: Assistant Professor of Computer Science
* Department: Computer Science
Job Description:
The primary purpose of the project is to investigate the roles of theory of mind capabilities in a socially assistive robot. The work entails developing algorithms for theory of mind and/or conducting human subject experiments to examine the effects of robots with theory of mind. The development of these capabilities builds on our novel algorithm for chaining together a series of analogical inferences. The effects are examined in the context of a robot assisting a young child with a puzzle.
Essential Functions:
* Research and algorithm development for inferring beliefs and intents of the robot user AND/OR Design and conduct experiments to examine effects and perspective on social robots using theory of mind.
* Reviewing relevant literature, summarizing and presenting related works to the research group; scholarly writing leading to at least 1 publication.
* Assisting undergraduate research assistants on their projects (developing knowledge representation, algorithm enhancements, designing experiments, etc).
* All other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree related to human-robot interaction (e.g., Computer Science, Cognitive Science, Psychology).
* Must be actively enrolled in a graduate or doctoral program in Computer Science or a field related to human-robot interaction.
* At least 1 year of research experience.
* Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
* Proficiency in Google Suite Products (Docs, Gmail, Sheets, Slides, Drive).
* Evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
* Successful interview.
* Successful completion of background checks.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Prior research experience at a graduate level.
* Prior software experience with R or pandas.
* Experience researching topics related to knowledge representation, logical reasoning, planning, or analogy.
* Experience designing and conducting human subjects research.
* Experience researching topics related to social robotics.
* Experience developing software or models for human-robot interaction.
Additional Information:
Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of reference checks, a criminal background verification, and verification of credentials. The College will coordinate these verifications.
Franklin & Marshall College strongly encourages all employees to be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus.
Full-time members of the Franklin & Marshall College professional staff receive competitive starting pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health coverage, dental, vision, generous retirement savings plan contributions, education benefits for employees, spouses and dependent children, and enjoy access to all College facilities including dining venues to suit all tastes, recreation and fitness facilities, and libraries, plus access to College performances, lectures, and events. To learn more about our Benefits, please visit our Benefits Page.
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