Machine Learning for the Design of Accessible Interactive Systems

Brunel University London (BUL) is recruiting to EPSRC Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) PhD studentships effective 1 October 2020. Applications are invited for the following specific project called “Machine Learning for the Design of Accessible Interactive Systems”.

The successful applicants will join the internationally recognised researchers in the Department of Computer Science. This exciting research project is focused on the development of an adaptive user interface for people with a range of cognitive and physical disabilities (for example, dementia, motor and visual impairments) and will explore the potential of Machine Learning within this area. The project will be pursued in collaboration with an industrial partner, CityMaaS, who specialise in providing AI-driven accessibility solutions for transportation. This research will involve the engagement with users for gathering insight and system evaluation.

Applicants will be required to demonstrate their ability to undertake research applying AI, Machine Learning, or related (e.g., Natural Language Processing) techniques. The successful applicant will be required to apply user-centred methods to design and run user studies.

Please contact Dr Theodora Koulouri at [Email Address Removed] or Professor Steve Counsell at [Email Address Removed] for an informal discussion about the studentships.

Eligibility

Applicants will have or be expected to receive a first or upper-second class honours degree in an Engineering, Computer Science, Design, Mathematics, Physics or a similar discipline. A Postgraduate Masters degree is not required but may be an advantage.

Experience in AI, ML, or related (e.g, Natural Language Processing) at UG level or above (i.e.: you studied the topic(s) as part of a module or final year project work) is an advantage. In addition, he/she should be highly motivated, able to work in a team, collaborate with others and have good oral and written communication skills.

How to Apply

Please submit your application documents (see list below) by Noon on Friday 26 June 2020 to [Email Address Removed] Interviews will take place in July 2020.

• Your up-to-date CV;
• Your personal statement (300 to 500 words) summarising your background, skills and experience;
• Your Undergraduate/Postgraduate Masters degree certificate(s) and transcript(s);
• Evidence of your English language skills to IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent, 6.0 in all sections), if appropriate;
• Contact details for TWO referees, one of which can be an academic member of staff in the College.

Remember to state the title of the project at the top of your personal statement.