Post Doc in Robotic Teleoperation

ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI TECNOLOGIA; Genova; On-site; EUR 37,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care

Tax deduction for research activity

Job summary

ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI TECNOLOGIA in Genova invites applications for a short-term collaboration position in the Advanced Robotics Research Unit. The role focuses on developing simulation software, real-time systems, and interdisciplinary research aimed at medical and industrial robotics applications.

The ideal candidate has a PhD or an excellent 4-year Master in physics, robotics, or related fields, strong C/C++ and CUDA experience, and a solid publication record, with proficient English.

Qualifications

• PhD degree or excellent 4-year Masters in physics, robotics, optical engineering, CS or related fields.
• Experience in interactive and immersive user interaction systems using virtual reality; knowledge of C/C++.
• Strong publication record.
• Good command of spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Simulation software implementation using multi-threading and GPU programming (CUDA).
• Build and integrate robust systems within a multi-disciplinary team for real-time operation and live demonstrations.
• Prepare reports and contribute to writing academic papers.

Skills

C/C++

CUDA

Multithreading

English proficiency

Education

PhD Degree

4-year Masters in Physics/ Robotics/ Optical Engineering/ CS

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Commitment & contract: Collaboration contract, 4 months or until March 31st 2027 (end of the project)

Location: IIT - Center for Robotics and Intelligent Systems, Via S. Quirico, 19d, 16163 Genova GE

Step into a world of endless possibilities, together let’s leave something for the future!

At IIT, we are committed to advancing human-centered Science and Technology to address the most urgent societal challenges of our era. We foster excellence in both fundamental and applied research, spanning fields such as neuroscience and cognition, humanoid technologies and robotics, artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, and material sciences, offering a truly interdisciplinary scientific experience. Our approach integrates cutting-edge tools and technology, empowering researchers to push the limits of knowledge and innovation. With us, your curiosity will know no bounds.

We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering diversity in all its forms, creating an inclusive environment. We value the unique experiences, knowledge, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives of our people. By embracing diversity, we believe science can achieve its fullest potential.

THE ROLE

You will be working in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary group, where junior and senior scientists collaborate, each with their expertise, to carry out a scientific activity with a shared research goal.

The Advanced Robotics Research Unit, directed by Prof. Darwin Caldwell focuses on novel robotic components and technologies for applications in medical, surgical, and rehabilitation robotics, exoskeletons and force augmentation, manipulation and dexterous manipulators, telepresence and teleoperation, industrial automation and robotics, active perception and learning, inspection robotics, hyper-redundant robots, robot dynamics and “fast” robot and robots for hazardous environments.

Within the research team, your main responsibilities will be:

• Simulation Software implementation using multi-threading and GPU programming and libraries (CUDA).
• Building and integrating robust systems within a multi-disciplinary team for real-time operation and demonstrating live systems with the funding agency.
• Preparing reports and contributing to the writing of academic papers.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• PhD Degree (OR excellent 4-year Masters’s degree in Physics, robotics, Optical engineering, computer science, or related fields)
• Required development experience in interactive and immersive user interaction systems using virtual reality, knowledge of C/C++
• Strong publication record
• Good command of spoken and written English

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Experience in Simulation in finite element multiphysics
• Knowledge of CUDA, Magnetics and CAD (SolidWorks/AutoCAD)
• Ability to work in a challenging and international environment
• Capacity to work autonomously and collaboratively in a highly interdisciplinary environment
• Possess Analytical Reasoning skills and a growth mindset

COMPENSATION PACKAGE

• A yearly gross salary ranging between €37,000 and €39,000
• Private health care coverage depending on your role and contract
• Candidates from abroad or Italian citizens who have carried scientific research activity permanently abroad and meet specific requirements, may be entitled to a deduction from taxable income of up to 90% from 6 to 13 years.

This open position is financed by Istituto Nazionale per l'Assicurazione contro gli Infortuni sul Lavoro - INAIL within the the INAIL Project “Sistemi Cibernetici Collaborativi – Robot Teleoperativo 3” (Collaborative Cybernetic Systems – Robotic Teleoperation 3). CUP: J53C24000520005