https://www.kth.se/lediga-jobb/838544?l=en Application deadline: august 15 Doctoral students in Human-AI interaction for autonomous vehicles School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at KTH Project description Third-cycle subject: Human-Computer Interaction Autonomous transportation poses a host of human-machine interaction challenges, both from the perspectives of passengers, pedestrians, fleet managers. This doctoral project will unfold in the emerging field of human-AI interaction where there are a host of challenges emerging from the very theoretical foundations of Human-Computer Interaction and AI respectively. The position is funded by the highly successful initiative “StandUp for Energy”, a multi-disciplinary environment where we at Human-Centred Technologies focus on user interfaces for Electric vehicles, which we expect to be fully autonomous in the medium term. Possible research topics include, but are not limited to: interaction between vulnerable road users and autonomous electric vehicles, external human-machine interfaces for autonomous vehicles, control tower operator interfaces for fleets of autonomous vehicles, interaction between drivers of non-autonomous vehicles of all types and autonomous vehicles, etc. Supervision: Prof. Cristian Bogdan and co-supervisor by affiliated Professor Gerrit Meixner. What we offer The possibility to study in a dynamic and international research environment in collaboration with industries and prominent universities from all over the world. A workplace with many employee benefits and monthly salary according to KTH’s Doctoral student salary agreement. A postgraduate education at an institution that is active and supportive in matters pertaining to working conditions, gender equality and diversity as well as study environment. Work and study in Stockholm, close to nature and the water. Guidance on relocating and settling in at KTH and in Sweden Admission requirements To be admitted to postgraduate education (Chapter 7, 39 § Swedish Higher Education Ordinance), the applicant must have basic eligibility in accordance with either of the following: passed a second cycle degree (for example a master's degree), or completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 second-cycle higher education credits, or acquired, in some other way within or outside the country, substantially equivalent knowledge In addition to the above, there is also a mandatory requirement for English equivalent to English B/6. Selection In order to succeed as a doctoral student at KTH you need to be goal oriented and persevering in your work. During the selection process, candidates will be assessed upon their ability to: independently pursue his or her work collaborate with others, have a professional approach, analyze and work with complex issues and present good programming skills. Candidates should have strong knowledge of human-computer interaction and machine learning/artificial-intelligence. After the qualification requirements, great emphasis will be placed on personal skills. Target degree: Doctoral degree Information regarding admission and employment Only those admitted to postgraduate education may be employed as a doctoral student. The total length of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education in four years' time. An employed doctoral student can, to a limited extent (maximum 20%), perform certain tasks within their role, e.g. training and administration. 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