Junior Research Fellow at University of Cape Town

Requirements for the position:

• A PhD specializing in Artificial Intelligence or a related area.
• A research track record including a demonstrated ability for independent research and publications in high-quality conference proceedings and/or journals.
• At least 2 years’ experience as a postdoctoral research fellow in Artificial Intelligence or a related area. Candidates without two years of postdoctoral experience, but meeting the other two requirements, may be considered.

Advantageous:

• Research experience in Knowledge Representation and Reasoning.
• Research experience in Adaptive and Cognitive systems.

Responsibilities include:

• Undertake and participate in AIRU research projects in Knowledge Representation and Reasoning, Adaptive and Cognitive
• Systems and Human-Centred AI under the guidance of Prof Tommie Meyer and A/Prof Deshen Moodley.
• Conduct independent research; prepare and communicate peer-reviewed conference and journal papers; and supervise and mentor postgraduate students in the AIRU.
• Research administration, such as writing funding proposals, and research project coordination and management.

Closing date: 30 April 2023