Post Doc in 3D Printing for Soft Mechanical Sensing - Genova, Italia - Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia

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Post doc in 3D printing for soft mechanical sensing
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Commitment & contract: Postdoc
Duration 24 months_
Location: Genova_

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 11 centers around Italy and two outstations in the US.

We promote excellence in basic and applied research such as neuroscience and cognition, humanoid technologies and robotics, soft robotics, nanotechnology, materials for a truly multidisciplinary scientific experience.

YOUR TEAM
The Soft Biorobotics Perception Research Line is led by Dr. Lucia Beccai.

You will be working in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary group and collaborate with the team to carry out common research within outstanding facilities.

For this post, the research aim is to design, fabricate and test innovative fully integrated soft mechanical sensing solutions by 3D printing for soft robotics.

Within the team, your main responsibilities will be:

Design and fabrication of soft mesoscale active structures by 3D printing embedding multiple materials with different properties (e.g. mechanical, electrical, optical, etc.) for 3D mechanical soft sensing
Investigation of innovative materials with custom properties (electrical, optical, mechanical), compatible with 3D printing processes
Characterization of 3D printed soft mechanical sensors

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

D. in material science, micro/nanotechnology, electrical engineering, and similar disciplines

At least 2yr experience in:
Fabrication processes based on Digital Light Processing (DLP) printing, multimaterial printing, casting/deposition of soft materials
Development and characterization of flexible and stretchable smart materials in general and for 3D printing
Coaching PhD students
Strong skills on:
Design and testing of soft mechanical (force, vibration, shear etc.) sensors
Mechanical design (*.stl files)
An excellent publication record
The ability to properly report, organize and publish research data
Excellent communication skills
Excellent command in spoken and written English
Experience on preparing project proposals

IMPORTANT SKILLS

Strong problemsolving attitude
High motivation to learn
Spirit of innovation and creativity
Good in time and priority management
Ability to work in a challenging and international environment
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a highly interdisciplinary environment

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Competitive salary package for international standards
Private health care coverage
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 businessminded 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 wellbeing 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.

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A cover letter outlining the motivation and how your qualifications match the requirements of the call
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A detailed CV
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2 reference letters

APPLICATIONS MISSING ANY OF THE ABOVE DOCUMENTS OR INFORMATION WILL NOT BE EVALUATED.

Application's deadline:
March 31st, 2023

We inform you that the information you provide will be used solely for the purposes of evaluating and selecting professional profiles in order to meet the requirements of Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia._
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._

Primary Location GENOVA

Job Postdoc

Organization Soft BioRobotics Perception

Job Posting Feb 24, 2023, 6:50:15 AM