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    Postdoctoral position in "Multisensory investigations and tools development" - Genoa, Italia - Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia

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    Project: Funded by Unione Europea – NexGeneration EU, nell'ambito del Piano Nazionale di Ripresa e Resilienza, Missione 4 "Istruzione e ricerca", Componente 2 "Dalla ricerca all'impresa" – Investimento 1.5 – Creazione e rafforzamento di Ecosistemi dell'Innovazione", costruzione di "leader territoriali di R&S" – progetto RAISE "Robotics and AI for Socio-economic Empowerment", CUP J33C

    Commitment & contract: 1 year (fixed-term contract)

    Location: Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia- Center for Human Technologies, Genova via Enrico Melen 83

    WHO WE ARE

    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 headquarter is strictly inter-connected with our 11 centers around Italy and two outer-stations 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 successful applicant will join an interdisciplinary team based in Erzelli, Genoa, Italy, and conduct research within the Unit for Visually Impaired People (U-VIP) research line (Principal Investigator: Monica Gori). The research will happen in a fully equipped laboratory, supplied with many multisensory technologies, motion capture, and eye-tracking devices, in a group with a variety of competencies ranging from engineering, neurophysiology, statistical experts, cognitive neuroscientists, and experts of rehabilitation.

    The current position is funded by European Union – NexGeneration EU within the RAISE "Robotics and AI for Socio-economic Empowerment" project and more specifically is in the contest of Spoke 1 'Urban Technologies for Inclusive Engagement'.

    In particular, this postdoctoral position focuses on the investigation and implementation of tools for the identification of interindividual differences in multisensory investigations and tools development

    Mathematical models combined with motor analysis and artificial intelligence models will be used to develop and validate new technological solutions that are able to predict and adapt to user needs. Behavioral studies will be combined with motor tracking and biometric human parameters analysis, and to determine user skills and applied with machine learning approaches to the development and validation of new interactive solutions.

    The selected candidate will work on the quantification of interindividual differences, participating in the development of urban tools and applications for people with and without impairment (children and adults).

    The research for this Postdoctoral position will involve:

  • Human models, programming, human signal, and motor processing.
  • Computational models in the development of perceptual and motor abilities.
  • Machine learning methods that promote interaction
  • Design of experiments, testing, data analysis and dissemination in human-tools interaction settings.
  • Collaborate at the development of tools
  • Development of software applications
  • The goal of the research is to quantify the user difference to develop and validate urban technology of inclusive engagement.

    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

  • PhD in engineering, modeling, computer science, robotics, psychophysics, applied neuroscience, biomedical engineering, or related fields;
  • Ability to communicate proficiently in English (written and spoken);
  • Knowledge of programming languages
  • Experience in mathematical models and possibly machine learning
  • Experience in data analysis, modeling and statistics
  • DESIRED SKILLS

  • Experience with psychophysical measurements, Bayesian models and motion tracking;
  • Experience in human-artificial Interaction;
  • COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

  • Competitive salary package for international standards
  • Wide range of staff discounts
  • 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


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