Post Doc On Haptic Perception - Genova, Italia - Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia

Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia

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Genova, Italia

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Post doc on haptic perception
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Project: HAPTIC _Electrophysiological and multimodal assessment of developmental trajectory of multisensory integration in typical and impaired humans during haptic experiments
Commitment & contract: 1+1 years (fixedterm contract)_
Location: 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

You will be working within the Unit For Visually Impaired People (UVIP) Research Line, a multicultural and multi-disciplinary group led by Dr.

Monica Gori, who has extensive experience in the field of psychophysics for multisensory processing, and that has been working for over twenty years on the perceptual and motor correlates of many pathologies, among which blindness, deafness, dyslexia, psychiatric disorders, multiple sclerosis, in childhood and adulthood.

The unit is multidisciplinary at its very roots, comprising both neuroscience-oriented and technology-oriented profiles.

The post-doc will interact with an interdisciplinary team composed of a neurophysiology expert, a technician programming virtual reality settings, and a statistics expert.

THE PROJECT

WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU SHINE

It will be required a PhD in neuroscience, (bio)engineering, neurobiology, (neuro)psychology or related areas with a strong background/experience in haptics experiments.
Knowledge of programming haptic devices/interfaces, creating perceptual experiments, analyzing and possibly modeling data.
Knowledge of one or more of the following: neurophysiology, programming of virtual reality settings, statistics.
Experience in programming in languages for haptic interfaces, e.g. MATLAB, Python C/C++, python and possibly Unity.
Good knowledge of written and spoken English.

EXTRA AWESOME

Good communication skills.
Strong 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 & 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 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

If you feel this tickles your appetite for change, do not hesitate and apply

Application's deadline: 17/11/2023_
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 ERZELLI

Job Postdoc

Organization Unit for Visually Impaired People

Job Posting Nov 2, 2023, 6:14:21 AM