Two Fellow Positions on Robotics and Applied Machine Learning - (2400000U)

Commitment & contract: Fixed term 1-year contract with renewal option 

Location: Via San Quirico 19d, 16163 Genova (GE), Italia

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 for a truly interdisciplinary experience. 

YOUR TEAM

You will be working in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary group, where biomedical, mechanical, automation and electrical engineers, computational scientists and computer technician collaborate, each with their own expertise, to carry out common research within the EU project Ergo Lean GA 850932.

The Human-Robot Interfaces and physical Interactions (HRI2) Research line is coordinated by Dr. Arash Ajoudani, who has extensive experience in physical human-robot interaction, mobile manipulation, robust and adaptive control, assistive robotics, and tele-robotics. 

The research focuses on the development and implementation of novel algorithms for intelligent and adaptive control of collaborative robots in response to human dynamic states.

Within the team, your main responsibilities will be:

• theoretical and hands-on research
• contribution to the lab projects
• preparation of grants and support of the general activities of the lab.

 WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU SHINE

• MSc degree with a strong background in one or multiple of the following topics: collaborative robot planning and control, computer vision, applied machine learning, physical human-robot interaction, and human modeling.
• Strong skills on C++ and Python
• Experience with ROS
• Confidence with version control tools (specifically git)
• A publication record
• The ability to properly report, organize and publish research data
• Good command in spoken and written 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
• Team work spirit, enthusiasm to participate to international robotics challenges

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Competitive salary 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 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 with list of publications, cover letter (outlining motivation, statement of research, experience and qualifications) and contact details of 2 references.

The position will remain open until suitable candidates are found. 

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