Post doctoral position in data analysis of multimodal data

ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI TECNOLOGIA; Genova; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care

Tax deduction for researchers

Job summary

ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI TECNOLOGIA seeks a post-doctoral researcher to advance data analysis for multimodal sensing and prosthetic control at the Rehab Technologies Lab in Genova. The project focuses on AI, robotics, and human‑machine interaction for upper- and lower-limb prosthetics.

You will work across physiology signal processing, ML, and real‑time validation with prosthetic systems, collaborating with international teams and contributing to scientific publications.

Qualifications

• PhD required in computer science, mechatronics, electronics or related field.
• Documented experience in mechatronics, data analysis, and publishing.
• Good knowledge of English and basic office tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze multimodal data including EMG, pressure, and motion signals.
• Develop model-based and ML-driven methods for prosthesis control and human‑machine interaction.
• Validate concepts with experimental data and real-time prosthetic tests.

Skills

Python

C#

C programming

Analytical reasoning

Growth mindset

Education

PhD in computer science, mechatronics, electronics

Tools

Unity

MuJoCo

Job description

Post doctoral position in data analysis of multimodal data

Italy

Commitment & contract: 1 year collaboration contract

Location: Rehab Technologies Lab, CCT@Morego - IIT, Via Morego, 30, Genova

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.

For the Rehab Technologies INAIL IIT (https://rehab.iit.it/it/) research unit we are seeking a highly motivated post-doctoral researcher to contribute to the development of next‑generation upper‑ and lower‑limb prosthetic systems that combine advanced sensing, artificial intelligence, robotics, and human‑machine interaction. The researcher will work at the intersection of physiological signal processing, machine learning, multimodal sensing, and prosthetic control, with the opportunity to develop and experimentally validate novel control approaches for prostheses. The research will span the full development cycle, from experimental design and multimodal data acquisition to signal processing, model development, and real‑time validation with prosthetic systems and human users. A key focus will be the analysis of multimodal and time‑series data, including electromyography (EMG), pressure, motion, and other physiological or biomechanical signals. The researcher will develop and validate model‑based and ML‑driven methods for prosthesis control, intent decoding, and human‑machine interaction, as e.g. shared‑autonomy and/or task‑agnostic control paradigms, with particular attention to robustness, generalization, and real‑world deployment. The position will also involve integrating data from novel sensing technologies enabled by emerging manufacturing processes, including Aerosol Jet Printing electronics. The researcher will contribute to the prototyping and experimental validation of these technologies and associated innovative control strategies. You will join a multidisciplinary and international research environment, working closely with researchers from robotics, artificial intelligence, biomedical engineering, neuroscience, and rehabilitation. The position offers the opportunity to develop independent research activities, contribute to scientific publications and international projects, and translate research concepts into innovative assistive technologies.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• A PhD degree in computer science, mechatronics, electronics or a similar discipline;
• Documented experience in mechatronics, data analysis, publishing research;
• Good knowledge of the English language;
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite;
• Strong focus on research needs and expectations.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Experience in Python, C#, C programming languages;
• Knowledge of Unity, MuJoCo;
• 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 30K and 47K
• 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.

FONDO ITALIANO PER LE SCIENZE APPLICATE (FISA)
Avviso n. 1075 del 18 luglio 2024 - Avviso pubblico "finalizzato al finanziamento di proposte progettuali con le risorse del FISA - Fondo Italiano per le Scienze Applicate, per l'anno 2024" nell’ambito di intervento "Life-Science Technologies", codice identificativo FISA-2024-00164, Progetto dal Titolo: "EASy-MOVE - Empowering Amputees: Sensorized Prosthetic Systems for Enhanced Motor Control and Sensory Feedback". CUP: J53C25001740001

Application's deadline: November 27th, 2026

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