The Centre for Cultural Heritage Technology (CCHT) of the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) in Venice focuses on researching and promoting new technologies for recording, documenting, analyse and preserve Cultural Heritage in a broad sense (artistic, archaeological, archival, historical heritage). A strongly interdisciplinary infrastructure, the Centre combines expertise from computing and conservation sciences domains, integrating these competencies to foster cutting-edge research.
CCHT is currently seeking to appoint a Junior PostDoc with a solid background in Robotics and Machine Learning applied to Computer Vision (3D modelling/reconstruction). The appointed researcher will consolidate CCHT expertise in the development of a 3D digitisation system using robotic arms to capture multiview images of Cultural Heritage objects.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- A Ph.D. in computer science or related field (with preferred specialisation in Machine Learning/CV and/or Robotics);
- Experience in developing scripts to control robotic arms (e.g. UR robots);
- Experience in Deep neural network model design and implementation (using common frameworks as Pytorch, TensorFlow, etc.);
- Proficiency with programming languages (e.g., Python, C/C++);
- Proficient in English language (written and oral);
- Experience in the computer vision field (for example, but not limited to, 3D reconstruction from RGBD data, photometric stereo, structure from motion, structured light systems, etc.) or machine learning applied to computer vision.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
- Strong track record of research publications in top tier conferences and journals (e.g. CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, NIPS, TPAMI, IJCV, IVC, CVIU);
- Good communication skills and ability to cooperate;
- Interest in cultural heritage (applications to archaeology, art, artefact studies etc.) and, more broadly, Digital Humanities.
COMPENSATION PACKAGE
- Competitive salary package for international standards (Salary can include bonus option depending on your role and contract)
- Private health care coverage (depending on your role and contract)
- Wide range of staff discounts
- Candidates from abroad or Italian citizens who permanently work abroad and meet specific requirements, may be entitled to a deduction from taxable income of up to 90% from 6 to 13 years.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- An equal, inclusive and multicultural environment ready to welcome you with open arms. Discrimination is a big NO for us!
- We like contamination and encourage you to mingle and discover what other people are up to in our labs!
- If paperwork is not your piece of cake, we got you! There is a specialized team working to help you with that, especially during your relocation.
- If you are a startupper or a business-minded person, you will find some exceptionally gifted professionals ready to nurture and guide your attitude and aspirations.
- If you want your work to have a real impact, in IIT you will find an innovative and stimulating culture that drives our mission to contribute to the improvement and well-being of society!
- We stick to our values! Integrity, courage, societal responsibility and inclusivity are the values we believe in. They define us and our actions in our everyday life. They guide us to accomplish IIT mission.
Your application must include (as separate documents):
- a detailed CV (including a list of publications)
- a research statement, expanding on current and past research
- 2 representative publications in PDF or (open access) links to them
- name and contacts of two referees
The call will remain open until the position is filled
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Primary Location
VENEZIA
Job
Postdoc
Organization
Cultural Heritage Technologies
Job Posting
Jun 7, 2022, 12:51:45 PM