Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI TECNOLOGIA
- Department
- Unit for Visually Impaired People
- Research Field
- Psychological sciences
- Researcher Profile
- First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Country
- Italy
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Other
- Job Status
- Other
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- H2020
- Reference Number
- G.A. N. 948340
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
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
This postdoctoral position focuses on the investigation of cortical mechanisms of spatial representation in children with and without visual impairment.
The human brain is highly plastic, able to modify its structure and functions to adapt to changes within the body or in the external environment. How spatial representation develops is still unclear. We have recently demonstrated that blind children have problems with many audio spatial processing. The goal of this Postdoc theme are:
studying spatial development from infancy to childhood.
studying the development of spatial representations with EEG technique.
studying the relationship between spatial processing and sensory-motor skills.
The selected candidate will work on the EEG and behavioral experiments with typical and visually impaired children and infants.
The successful applicant will join an interdisciplinary team based at the Center for Human Technologies of Italian Institute of Technology, Genoa, Italy, and conduct research within the Unit for Visually Impaired People (U-VIP) unit (Principal Investigator: Monica Gori) and in the context of the ERC StG. funded project MySpace (G.A. N. 948340). The research will happen in a fully equipped laboratory, supplied with many multisensory technologies, EEG, EGI, motion capture, and eye-tracking devices, in a group with a variety of competencies ranging from engineering to neurophysiology, statistical experts, cognitive neuroscientists, and experts of rehabilitation.
The research for this Postdoctoral position will involve:
Human cortical models, programming, human signal, and motor processing.
Neurophysiology and psychophysics
Design of experiments, testing, and data analysis in human-tools interaction settings.
Collaborate with clinical centers
Statistics
The goal of the research is to understand how space representation develops in absence of vision.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
PhD in neurophysiology, neuroscience, cognitive psychology, modeling, computer science, psychophysics, or related fields;
Experience in EEG
Experience in data analysis, modeling, and statistics
The ability to properly report, organize and publish research data
Documented experience in coaching junior scientists
Good command in spoken and written English
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Experience with children
Knowledge of programming languages
Experience with psychophysical measurements, Bayesian models
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 (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!
Please submit your application using the online form and including a detailed CV, university transcripts, cover letter (outlining motivation, experience and qualifications) and contact details of 2 references.
Application’s deadline: November, 30th, 2022
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Additional Information
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI TECNOLOGIA
- Country
- Italy
- City
- GENOVA
- Postal Code
- 16163
- Geofield
Where to apply
- Website
Contact
- City
- GENOVA
- Website
- Postal Code
- 16163
- hr_servicedesk@iit.it