Post Doc Position In Intelligent And Ergonomic GENOVA

Post Doc Position In Intelligent And Ergonomic
Genova
Liguria, GENOVA

Post doc position in Intelligent and Ergonomic Human-Robot Interaction and Collaboration

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- Project: H2020 SOPHIA GA 871237, IIT-Leonardo Joint Laboratory_

- Commitment & contract: collaborator, temporal contract, 2 years_

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

**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 will be working in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary group, where biomedical, mechanical, automation and electrical engineers, computational scientists and computer technicians collaborate, each with their own expertise, to carry out common research.

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 of novel algorithms and interfaces to enhance human-robot interaction including the modelling of human intentions, preferences and dynamic states, environment and task perception, machine learning for human-robot interaction, and adaptive control of collaborative robots.

Hence, applicants with PhD degree and expertise in one or more of the following topics are encouraged to apply:

- Robot control for physical interaction

- Machine learning for human-robot interaction

- Human modeling (physical and/or cognitive)

- Robotic perception

- Navigation control in human-populated environments

- Manipulation control and/or learning

- Learning from demonstration

Within the team, your main responsibilities will be:

- theoretical and hands-on research

- supervision of PhD and MSc students

- preparation of grants and support of the general activities of the lab.

This open position/research is partially financed by EU Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme with the SOPHIA project and partially by the IIT-Leonardo joint laboratory.

**ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

- PhD degree with a strong background in one or multiple of the following topics: human/humanoids modeling, collaborative robot planning and control, and physical human-robot interaction.

- Strong skills on C++ and Python

- Experience with ROS

- Confidence with version control tools (specifically git)

- A strong publication record

- The ability to properly report, organize and publish research data

- Good command in spoken and written English

**ADDITIONAL SKILLS

- 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

- Private health care coverage

- 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!

- We inform you that the information you provide will be used solely for the purposes of evaluating and selecting professional profiles in order to meet the requirements of Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia. _

- Your data will be processed by Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, based in Genoa, Via Morego 30, acting as Data Controller, in compliance with the rules on protection of personal data, including those related to data security. _

**Primary Location** GENOVA

**Job** Postdoc