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    Post-Doctoral Position on Hardware Design for Smart Navigation Systems for Visually Impaired People - Genoa, Italia - Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia

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    Project: Finanziato dall'Unione Europea – NexGeneration EU, nell'ambito del Piano Nazionale di Ripresa e Resilienza, Missione 4 Componente 2 – Investimento 1.5 – ""RAISE (Robotics and AI for Socio-economic Empowerment", CUP J33C

    Commitment & contract: Post-Doc, 2 years contract

    Location: Genova, Erzelli, Center for Human Technologies (CHT), Electronic Design Laboratory (EDL)

    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

    You'd be working in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary group, where biomedical, mechanical, and electrical engineers, neuroscientists, computational scientists, and robotics experts collaborate, each with their expertise, to carry out common research.

    The research focuses on the design of a full-custom and battery-powered hardware device that enables navigation for people in the context of smart cities. The hardware will be interfaced with a software application on a mobile device and will include several dedicated sensors and input devices to permit the improvement of the autonomy of elderly visually impaired people while moving in the city.

    This includes the opportunity to develop ad-hoc solutions, with particular emphasis on the improvement of the state-of-the-art solutions, to build the stock of knowledge in electronic engineering with high Technology Readiness Level (TRL), strongly oriented towards technology transfer.

    Within the team, your main responsibilities will be:

  • The design and prototyping of electronic systems using commercial components
  • The proactive cooperation in a multidisciplinary team involving mechanical and software engineers
  • The writing of the documentation of the implemented electronics to enable trials on subjects
  • ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • A PhD in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunication, Microelectronics, and similar disciplines
  • Documented experience on the design of electronic circuits (custom electronic boards)
  • Good experience on firmware development for electronic systems
  • The ability to properly report, organize and publish research data
  • Good command in spoken and written English
  • ADDITIONAL SKILLS

  • Experience on Electronic PCB Prototyping
  • Knowledge of Arduino, C/C++ and Python Programming Languages
  • Good communication skills
  • Good problem solving 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 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



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