IIT Kanpur Opening for Research Associate, INR 47,000/- p.m., Apply by Oct. 7th, 2021

IIT Kanpur Opening for Research Associate, INR 47,000/- p.m., Apply by Oct. 7th, 2021

Overview:

Smart Materials Structures and Systems laboratory (SMSS), IIT Kanpur is seeking passionate and motivated researchers to work in the field of Robot Mediated Interaction with children​​​​​.

Project Title: "Cognitive Robotics based study of Child-Robot Interaction (CRI) - Characterization of Critical Parameters and Interaction Design

 

 

About the Position:

  • Position: Research Associate - I
  • No of Positions: 01
  • Age Relation: Upper age limit is relaxable up to 5 years of SC/ST/OBC/Women and Physically handicapped candidates.
  • Tenure of Appointment: Temporary on a Contractual basis for one year or until the project ends.
  • Salary range:  INR 47,000 per month

 

 

Minimum Qualification:

Ph.D. (awarded/ submitted) or M.E./ M.Tech. + 3 years of relevant experience in Engineering (EE/CSE/Mechatronics), Cognitive Sciences, or related field.

 

 

Essential Skillset:

  • Good understanding of Mathematical modeling, Statistical Methods, and Probability theory
  • Experience in working with Robot Programming, Cognitive Architectures
  • Experience with experimental studies with subjects/children and Design of Experiments
  • Good Python programming skills
  • Prior experience working with NAO or similar robot is desirable
  • Good publications track record

 

 

Responsibility:

  • Research, Design and Conducting game-play based Interaction Experiments with NAO Robot (and other benchmarking robots) and subjects of various age-groups
  • Modeling and validating Cognitive Architectures of Child Learning
  • Preparing and publishing research articles in peer-reviewed journals

 

 

How to Apply?

  • Interested candidates may send their application including the details of complete professional academic record (attach copies of certificates) and work experience to the undersigned,  by e-mail (bishakhbiitk[at]gmail.com).
  • last date to Apply: October 7th, 2021

 

 

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