ATMRI at NTU is seeking a highly motivated Research Fellow to conduct research in Human Factors, Human-AI Teaming, and Human-Centred AI for next-generation Digital Air Traffic Controller (ATCO) Assistant systems.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct human factors research for the design, development, and evaluation of AI-enabled ATCO Assistant systems.
- Design and conduct human-in-the-loop (HITL) experiments to assess controller performance, workload, situation awareness, trust, and acceptance of AI-assisted decision support tools.
- Develop user-centred interfaces and interaction paradigms that facilitate effective Human-AI collaboration in operational ATM environments.
- Design human factors requirements, evaluation metrics, and validation protocols for Digital ATCO Assistant functionalities.
- Investigate cognitive processes and controller behaviours to support personalized and adaptive AI assistance.
- Conduct usability studies and experimental analyses using quantitative and qualitative methodologies.
- Collaborate closely with AI, machine learning, and software engineering teams to translate operational requirements into deployable human-centred solutions.
- Engage with operational stakeholders, including air traffic controllers, ANSPs, and regulators, to gather user requirements and validate developed solutions.
- Contribute to safety, explainability, trustworthiness, and human oversight considerations for AI applications in air traffic management.
- Disseminate research outcomes through technical reports, journal publications, conference papers, demonstrations, and stakeholder presentations.
Requirements:
- Ph.D. in Human Factors, Human-Computer Interaction, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
- Experience in Human-AI Teaming, Human-Automation Interaction, or Human-Centred AI, preferably in safety-critical systems.
- Proven ability to design and conduct Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) experiments, usability studies, and human factors evaluations.
- Strong analytical and data analysis skills, with experience in experimental design and statistical analysis tools.
- Proven track record of high-quality publications in reputable venues.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams and engage with external and international stakeholders.
- Prior experience in Air Traffic Management (ATM), Air Traffic Control (ATC), or aviation is an advantage.
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Hiring Institution: NTU
