Research fellow in Robotics and AI
- (2400008I)

Commitment & contract: c ollaboration contract, 1 year
Location: INAIL - Via di Fontana Candida, Monte Porzio Catone, Roma (primary) and Center for Robotics and Intelligent Systems, Genova, Italy

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 Artificial and Mechanical Intelligence Research Unit is coordinated by Dr. Daniele Pucci. The research combines theoretical investigations with real-time practical implementation on real hardware and embedded electronics.
We are seeking to appoint a full-time research fellow interested in the general topic of Robotics and AI to join our team to improve the state of art in humanoid robotics for physical human-robot interaction and wearable sensors. In particular, you will be working in the context of the ergo Cub project (https://opentalk.iit.it/con-il-progetto-ergocub-di-inail-e-iit-la-robotica-e-al-servizio-della-prevenzione/), a joint collaboration between INAIL (https://www.inail.it/cs/internet/istituto/struttura-organizzativa/uffici-centrali/dipartimento-di-medicina.html) and IIT.
Within the research team, your main responsibilities will be:

• develop algorithms, methods or technologies for the Artificial and Mechanical Intelligence cutting-edge robotics research lab
• support the activities of the research line

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s degree in one of the following areas: robotics, control engineering, artificial intelligence, mechanical engineering, software engineering, electronic engineering, biomedical engineering, wearable robotics, or any other related field to robotics and AI
• Very good academic track record
• Creative, proactive, and collaborative attitude
• Good command of spoken and written English

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Experience with robotics experimental systems
• Experience with machine learning tools
• Experience with robot dynamics, control and estimation
• Experience with programming languages (C++, Python, MATLAB), and middlewares (e.g., YARP, ROS)
• Experience with Git Hub or other code versioning tools
• Ability to work in a challenging and international environment
• Capacity to work autonomously and collaboratively in a highly interdisciplinary environment
• Analytical Reasoning skills and a growth mindset

COMPENSATION PACKAGE

• Competitive salary for international standards
• 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/research is funded by INAIL within the project: “Ergo Cub-2.0 - Gestione integrata, predittiva e responsabile dei profili di rischio nei nuovi contesti lavorativi ibridi: collaborazione uomo-robot e intelligenza artificiale” (CUP J53C24000540005).
Please submit your application using the online form and including a detailed CV, university transcripts, a list of (eventual) publications/projects, cover letter (outlining motivation into the project and work environment) , and contact details of 2 references.
Application’s deadline: January 1st, 2025

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Primary Location ROMA UFFICI

Job Fellow

Organization Artificial and Mechanical Intelligence

Job Posting Dec 2, 2024, 8:37:04 AM