Job Description - Technician in Multifunctional Neural Interfaces with deepbrain regions (25000009)
Commitment & contract: Fixed Term Contract
Location: Lecce
WHO WE ARE
At IIT, we are committed to advancing human-centered Science and Technology to address the most urgent societal challenges of our era. We foster excellence in both fundamental and applied research, spanning fields such as neuroscience and cognition, humanoid technologies and robotics, artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, and material sciences, offering a truly interdisciplinary scientific experience.
YOUR TEAM
You will be working in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary group, where junior and senior scientists collaborate, each with their expertise, to carry out a scientific activity with a shared research goal. The Multifunctional Neural Interfaces Research Unit is coordinated by Prof. Ferruccio Pisanello, who has extensive experience in the development of new photonic and optoelectrical technologies for interfacing with deep brain regions. You will share with the team the main responsibility of developing a new generation of multifunctional neural endoscopes based on a novel type of metasurfaces.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
* Build and manage optical systems.
* Provide technical support to research activity on optics, photonics and spectroscopy.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
* A Master of Science in physics.
* Previous experience in the development of optical systems.
* Coding skills in Python and Matlab.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
* PhD in Physics.
* 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 PACKAGE
* A yearly gross salary ranging between 33,000 euro and 35,000 euro, which may include a bonus option depending on your role and contract.
* Private health care coverage depending on your role and contract.
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, cover letter (outlining motivation, experience and qualifications).
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