Post Doc On Haptic Perception GENOVA

Post Doc On Haptic Perception
Genova
Liguria, GENOVA

Project: HAPTIC - Electrophysiological and multimodal assessment of developmental trajectory of multisensory integration in typical and impaired humans during haptic experimentsCommitment contract: 1+1 years (fixed-term contract)WHO WE AREAt 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 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, and materials for a truly multidisciplinary scientific experience. YOUR TEAMYou 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.

The team has been working for over twenty years on the perceptual and motor correlates of many pathologies, including blindness, deafness, dyslexia, psychiatric disorders, and multiple sclerosis, in childhood and adulthood.

The unit is multidisciplinary, 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 PROJECTThe research project will investigate multisensory perception during development, considering different sensory modalities such as vision, audition, and touch/haptics.

The selected candidate will be required to program haptic devices and run haptic/multisensory psychophysical experiments. WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU SHINEPhD 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 languages for haptic interfaces, e. g. , MATLAB, Python, C/C++, and possibly Unity. Good knowledge of written and spoken English. EXTRA AWESOMEStrong problem-solving attitude. High motivation to learn. Spirit of innovation and creativity. Good time and priority management skills. Ability to work in a challenging and international environment. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a highly interdisciplinary environment. COMPENSATION BENEFITSCompetitive 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 encourage you to mingle and discover what other people are up to in our labs!There's a specialized team working to help you with paperwork, especially during your relocation. If you are a startupper or a business-minded person, you will find 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 guide us to accomplish IIT's mission!If you feel this tickles your appetite for change, do not hesitate and apply!Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit.

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