Description
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 J33C22001220001)
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 software applications on smartphones and mobile devices for a navigation system for people in the context of smart cities. The software will interface to a wearable electronic system that will enable, using dedicated sensors and intelligent interaction with online maps, improvement of the autonomy of elder visually impaired people.
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 and software engineering with high Technology Readiness Level (TRL), strongly oriented towards technology transfer.
Within the team, your main responsibilities will be:
1. The design of application-level software associated with the electronic systems developed during the project both for general-purpose systems and portable devices (smartphones, tablets)
2. The proactive cooperation in a multidisciplinary team involving mechanical and software engineers
3. The writing of the documentation of the implemented software to enable trials on subjects
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
4. A PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar disciplines
5. Documented experience on software design, and for applications for portable devices (development frameworks, Android & iOS development tools and Python programming language)
6. A strong publication record
7. The ability to properly report, organize and publish research data
8. Good command in spoken and written English
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
9. Good knowledge on gitlab, github, and SVN
10. Basic knowledge on Electronic PCB and schematics
11. Good communication skills
12. Strong problem-solving attitude
13. High motivation to learn
14. Spirit of innovation and creativity
15. Good in time and priority management
16. Ability to work in a challenging and international environment
17. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a highly interdisciplinary environment
COMPENSATION PACKAGE
18. Competitive salary package for international standards (Salary can include bonus option depending on your role and contract)
19. Private health care coverage (depending on your role and contract)
20. Wide range of staff discounts
21. 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?
22. An equal, inclusive and multicultural environment ready to welcome you with open arms. Discrimination is a big NO for us!
23. We like contamination and encourage you to mingle and discover what other people are up to in our labs!
24. 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!
25. 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.
26. 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!
27. 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!