The Robotics and NLP laboratories at UIC invite applications for a postdoctoral scholar position. The focus of the project is on robot assistants that can collaborate with humans in tasks that involve physical interaction and spoken dialogue. We are developing a computational and data-driven framework that will allow the robot to engage in back-and-forth communication, where turns can be spoken utterances and/or force exchanges.
We are looking for candidates with a strong publication record in either natural language processing with a focus on discourse and dialogue modeling, or physical human-robot interaction, but that are able to do research in both areas. Familiarity with ROS, proficiency in machine learning and experience with human studies are highly desirable. In addition to
research, the successful applicant will be involved in several formal and informal mentoring activities designed to prepare him/her for their career beyond the postdoctoral fellowship.
The position is available immediately, but the starting date is negotiable. The duration of the appointment is two years with the possibility of renewal for an additional year. The interested
candidates should submit a CV, a research statement, and three references to one of the project leaders, Dr. Barbara Di Eugenio (bdieugen [at] uic.edu) or Dr. Milos Zefran (mzefran [at] uic.edu).
Informal inquiries are welcome!