Commitment & contract: Collaboration contract, 1 year
Location: INAIL in Via di Fontana Candida, Monte Porzio Catone, Roma (primary) and Center for Robotics and Intelligent Systems, Genova, Italy
ABOUT US
At IIT we work enthusiastically to develop human-centered Science and Technology to tackle some of the most pressing societal challenges of our times and transfer these technologies to the production system and society. Our Genoa headquarters are strictly interconnected with the other 11 centers around Italy and two outstations based in the US. We promote excellence in basic and applied research such as neuroscience and cognition, humanoid technologies and robotics, nanotechnology, materials for a truly multidisciplinary scientific experience.
YOUR TEAM
The Artificial and Mechanical Intelligence Research Line (https://ami.iit.it/) is seeking to appoint a full-time research fellow interested in the general topic of Robotics and AI.
You will be working in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary group, where biomedical, mechanical and electrical engineers, and computational scientists collaborate, each with their own expertise, to carry out common research. In particular, you will be working in the context of the ergoCub project (https://opentalk.iit.it/con-il-progetto-ergocub-di-inail-e-iit-la-robotica-e-al-servizio-della-prevenzione/), a joint collaboration between INAIL (https://www.inail.it/cs/internet/istituto/struttura-organizzativa/uffici-centrali/dipartimento-di-medicina.html) and IIT. We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic postdoc who will join our team to improve the state of art in humanoid robotics for physical human-robot interaction and wearable sensors.
The focus of the job is to develop algorithms, methods or technologies for the Artificial and Mechanical Intelligence cutting-edge robotics research lab. The laboratory, led by Dr. Daniele Pucci, combines theoretical investigations with real-time practical implementation on real hardware and embedded electronics.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- PhD Degree in one of the following areas: robotics, control engineering, artificial intelligence, mechanical engineering, software engineering, electronic engineering, biomedical engineering, wearable robotics, or any other field related to robotics and ai;
- Outstanding or very good academic track record;
- Creative, proactive, and collaborative attitude;
- English language skills (both written and oral).
ADDITIONAL SKILLS (AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING)
- Experience with robotics experimental systems;
- Experience with machine learning tools;
- Experience with robot dynamics, control, and estimation;
- Experience with programming languages (C++, Python, MATLAB), and middlewares (e.g., YARP, ROS);
- Experience with GitHub or other code versioning tools
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 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’s 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!
If you feel this tickles your appetite for change, do not hesitate and apply!
Please submit your application using the online form and including a detailed CV, University transcripts, a list of (eventual) publications/projects, a cover letter (outlining motivation into the project and work environment) and contact details of at least 2 references (maximum 3).
Application’s deadline: July 18th 2022
Your data will be processed by Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, based in Genoa, Via Morego 30, acting as Data Controller, in compliance with the rules on protection of personal data, including those related to data security.
Please also note that, pursuant to articles 15 et. seq. of European Regulation no. 679/2016 (General Data Protection Regulation), you may exercise your rights at any time by contacting the Data Protection Officer (phone Tel: +39 010 28961 – email: dpo@iit.it – kindly note that this e-mail address is exclusively reserved for handling data protection issues. Please, do not use this e-mail address to send any document and/or request of information about this opening).
Primary Location
GENOVA S. QUIRICO
Job
Postdoc
Organization
Artificial and Mechanical Intelligence
Job Posting
Apr 20, 2022, 2:14:25 PM