Project Researcher/Senior Researcher for the development of research infrastructure for humanoid an
About this role
Turku School of Economics at the University of Turku, Finland, invites applications for a fixed-term position of Project Researcher/Senior Researcher starting as soon as possible and lasting until 31 December 2028.
The position is divided equally between developing the research infrastructure shared by Turku School of Economics and working at the , where the Project Researcher/Senior Researcher will be part of the research group.
The position focuses on developing a research infrastructure based on humanoid robotics and embodied AI at Turku School of Economics, as well as conducting research using this infrastructure. The aim is to establish a long-lasting and evolving research environment for studying human-AI interaction, particularly in business research settings.
The research environment built around a humanoid robot will enable experimental research on human interaction with embodied AI and the exploration of new use cases in services, customer experiences, and business. The infrastructure will be developed in collaboration with the disciplines and students of Turku School of Economics, companies, technology providers, other research infrastructures at the University of Turku, and researchers from various fields.
Job description
The main responsibility of the Project Researcher/Senior Researcher is to develop the research infrastructure built around a humanoid robot and its use in research. The work involves continuously developing the technical and operational infrastructure, introducing new solutions and functionalities, and designing and conducting research studies and experiments in collaboration with researchers.
The Project Researcher/Senior Researcher will participate in research projects in which the humanoid and embodied AI infrastructure and its development play a central role. The position involves planning and conducting research, publishing scientific findings, and preparing new research projects and applications for external funding, with a