[iva] Expression of Interest for Postdoctoral/Fellowship Position in Computer Science/Engineering at Sapienza University of Rome

[Maurizio Mancini]

 **Call for Expression of Interest - One-Year Postdoctoral Position**

**About Us:**
The Department of Computer Science is pleased to invite qualified
candidates to express their interest in a one-year postdoctoral position in
Human-Computer Interaction. Our institution is committed to advancing
knowledge and fostering innovative research in Affective Computing and
Social Signal Processing, and we are seeking a highly motivated
postdoctoral researcher to join our team.

**Position Details:**
- **Position Title:** Postdoctoral Researcher
- **Duration:** The position is initially for 12 months, with the
possibility of extension to 18 months.
- **Location:** Sapienza University of Rome, Department of Computer Science
- **Net Salary:** between 1500€ and 2200€ per month, based on
qualifications and contract duration (12 or 18 months)

**Work within the PRIN 2022 COCOA Project:**
The successful candidate will become part of our research team,
collaborating on research activities within the PRIN 2022 COCOA project.
One of the project's aims is to create a social robot-based interactive
system (a "dining companion") to maintain meaningful interaction with human
commensals during a meal. Based on the existing literature in Affective
Computing and Social Signal Processing, the postdoctoral researcher will
develop social interaction models focusing on turn-taking, gaze, gestures,
facial expressions, etc. The main goal will be to create and test
interaction models in real-life scenarios where the robot can display
nonverbal behavior (e.g., simulate gaze contact, perform expressive
movements, generate expressive sounds).

**Responsibilities:**
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with our
research team in HCI and will be expected to:
- Conduct independent research
- Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals
- Collaborate with faculty and researchers involved in the COCOA Project
- Assist in the supervision of graduate students and contribute to
departmental activities

**Qualifications:**
To be considered for the postdoctoral position, candidates should meet the
following qualifications:
- Having a Ph.D. in Computer Science or Computer Engineering from an
internationally recognized institution would be preferable; candidates
without a Ph.D. but with an outstanding track record in the same areas will
also be considered
- Strong research background and publication record in Affective and Social
Computing (experience with robot programming is a plus)
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Excellent programming skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

**Gender Balance Commitment:**
The Department of Computer Science is dedicated to promoting gender balance
in academia and research. We strongly encourage applications from
individuals of all genders. We believe in fostering an inclusive and
diverse research environment where the contributions of all researchers are
valued equally.

**Application Deadline and Interview Schedule:**
Interested candidates are invited to express their interest by submitting
the following documents to Prof Maurizio Mancini by December 29th, 2023.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews, which will be
conducted in early January 2024. The successful candidate will be expected
to take up the position between March and April 2024.

**How to Apply:**
Interested candidates are invited to express their interest by submitting
the following documents to m.mancini at di.uniroma1.it:
- An updated CV with a list of publications
- A cover letter summarizing their research interests and briefly
illustrating their motivation in applying for the position

**Contact Information:**
If you have any questions or want to submit your interest, do not hesitate
to contact Prof Maurizio Mancini at m.mancini at di.uniroma1.it
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