Copenhagen PhD 2025
| Copenhagen PhD 2025 | |
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| Type | Job |
| Categories (tags) | Uncategorized |
| Dates | 2025/05/19 - 2025/07/30 |
| Link | https://employment.ku.dk/phd/?show=164007 |
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| Abstract due | |
| Submission deadline | 2025/05/22 |
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| Tweet | Job: PhD fellowship in Human Centred Robotics at University of Copenhagen, to start October 2025 https://employment.ku.dk/phd/?show=164007 |
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Copenhagen PhD 2025:
Details:
The Human Centred Computing at KU invites applicants for a PhD fellowship in human centred robotics, part of our research around the real world use of robots. Start date is (expected to be) 1st October 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The project
In recent years, advancements in robotics—driven by improvements in hardware, computer vision, and reasoning systems—have enabled the integration of robots into various social environments, such as self-driving cars, robot waiters, and cleaning robots. However, despite progress, robots still face significant challenges in reacting to and collaborating with humans in social contexts. Their ability to coordinate with human movements and actions remains underdeveloped, highlighting the need for new research directions to improve human-robot interaction (HRI). This PhD seeks to explore new approaches to designing and understanding social robots, drawing from human-computer interaction (HCI) and the social sciences.
By focusing on the emergent nature of robot interactions and employing qualitative and ethnographic methods, the overal goal is to foster a deeper understanding of how sociality is achieved between humans and robots. We will also critically assess the broader implications of robotics in society, particularly the ethical and economic considerations of automating labor in areas traditionally viewed as low-status. The goal of the PhD is to combine cutting-edge developments in technology, including machine learning and robot control, with an understanding of how these innovations might reshape robotic interaction.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for candidates within the field(s) of human centred computing. Applicants can have a background from Computer Science, or have conducted relevant projects in the social sciences, but need to have evidence of both a technology focus and an understanding of human computer interaction (or related fields). We are looking for researchers who combine both the ability to develop and configure prototype research systems, with the ability to design and study these prototypes.
Our group and research - and what do we offer?
The human centred computing section is one of Europe’s largest and most successful human computer interaction groups, focusing on topics such as digital fabrication, ethnography studies, technology & wellbeing, and extended and virtual reality. Our broad research focus is on using computing to support people’s activities and well-being; inventing new ways for people to interact with technology, and understanding how human capabilities are influenced by technology. We are a diverse and highly collaborative group of researchers that strives to provide a welcoming, supportive, and caring environment for all. Professor Brown leads the section. The group is a part of the department of Computer Science, Faculty of SCIENCE, University of Copenhagen. We are located in Copenhagen.
We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories and an active and supportive research environment.
Principal supervisor is Professor Barry Brown, HCC Section, DIKU, barry@di.ku.dk , Phone 44119671.
Application deadline:
The deadline for applications is 22 May 2025, 23:59 GMT +1.
We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.
