Post-doc position in marker-less tracking and characterization of movement impairment in neurological patients - (2400002J)
4 Apr 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI TECNOLOGIA- Department
Human Resources and Organization Direction- Research Field
Neurosciences- Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)- Country
Italy- Application Deadline
20 Apr 2024 - 00:00 (Europe/Rome)- Type of Contract
Other- Job Status
Full-time- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
European Union / Next Generation EU- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
Project: Performance in Robots Interaction via Mental Imagery (PRIMI – Project: 101120727 - HORIZON-CL4-2022-DIGITAL-EMERGING-02)
Commitment & contract: Collaboration Contract (12 months)
Location: Center for Translational Neurophysiology of Speech and Communication (CTNSC), Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), Ferrara - Italy
WHO WE ARE
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 headquarter is strictly inter-connected with our 11 centers around Italy and two outer-stations based in the US for a truly interdisciplinary experience.
YOUR TEAM
You will be working in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary group, where Engineers, Biologists, Medical doctors and Psychologists collaborate, each with their own expertise, to carry out common research.
The Multiscale Brain communication Research line is coordinated by Prof. Luciano Fadiga, who has extensive experience in the neurophysiology of the motor system.
The research focuses on the characterization of healthy and pathological movement via marker-less motion capture.
Within the team, your main responsibilities will be:
- Record data of healthy and neurological patients affected by abnormal movement control.
- Analyze movement data via deep neural networks to extract altered individual and group profiles
This open position/research is financed by European Commission within the PRIMI project.
WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU SHINE
- A PhD research centered on neuroscience and similar disciplines
- Documented experience on the motor neurophysiology and motion capture
- A strong publication record
- The ability to properly report, organize and publish research data
- Documented experience in coaching junior scientists
- Good command in spoken and written English
EXTRA AWESOME
• Experience on and marker-less motion capture
• Knowledge of machine learning methods
• 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 (depending on your role and contract)
• 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!
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: 20th April 2024
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.
Please also note that, pursuant to articles 15 et. seq. of European Regulation no. 679/2016 (General Data Protection Regulation), you may exercise your rights at any time by contacting the Data Protection Officer (phone Tel: +39 010 28961 - email: [email protected] ).
Requirements
- Research Field
- All
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Excellent
Additional Information
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI TECNOLOGIA
- Country
- Italy
- State/Province
- Draft
- City
- FERRARA
- Postal Code
- 44121
- Street
- via Fossato di Mortara 19
Where to apply
- Website
https://iit.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=2400002J
Contact
- State/Province
Draft- City
GENOVA- Website
https://www.iit.it/it/openings- Street
VIA MOREGO 30- Postal Code
16163
[email protected]
STATUS: EXPIRED
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