Postdoc/Fellow Position In “Efficient Perception For Safety And Ergonomics For Human-Robot...

Universities And Institutes Of Italy

Description

Organisation/Company: ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI TECNOLOGIA

Research Field: Engineering

Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)

Application Deadline: 08/05/2022 23:00 - Europe/Brussels

Location: Italy › GENOVA

Type Of Contract: Other

Job Status: Other

Eu Research Framework Programme: H2020

Reference Number: G.A. 870142

Commitment & contract: full-time, temporary contract

Location: Italy, Genoa, via San Quirico 19D

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

The Event-driven perception for robotics (www. edpr.iit.it) Research Line at IstitutoItaliano di Tecnologia in Genoa, is seeking to appoint one postdoctoral/internship position focusing on neuromorphic sensing of human presence and human movement with the goal of improving safety and ergonomics for human-robot interaction in manufacturing workspaces.

The research activities will be carried out under the supervision of Dr. Chiara Bartolozzi and Dr. Arren Glover. The selected candidate will work with a multidisciplinary consortium of participant to the awarded project APRIL (H2020 DT-FOF-12, n. G.A. 870142). APRIL project aims at implementing and deploying market oriented, low cost and multipurpose robots that support semiautomatic tasks in manufacturing production lines and handle flexible or deformable materials in industries of any size or domain. The candidate will work with different robotic platforms for human-robot interaction in manufacturing context selected together with the consortium and with different sensorial setups specifically designed to assess the gaze pattern, reaction time, working movements, fatigue level in workers. Specifically, the candidate will work on the decoding of human movement and intention to improve safety and interaction between robots and operators, using event-driven vision sensing, to exploit efficiency, low latency and high temporal resolution. Event-driven vision will be used to extract relevant characteristics of velocity, and acceleration in 3D to infer action features (e.g. trajectory prediction, time-of-arrival) and psychophysics state of the operator (e.g.: vitality and fatigue). Such kinematic and psychophysics parameters will be used to estimate in real-time the intention and goal of the action.

Required qualifications/skills

PhD/MSc in computer science, robotics, computer engineering or related fields

Knowledge of C/C++ programming languages and Linux/Windows development tools

Ability to communicate proficiently in English (written and spoken)

Experience in robotics and/or computer vision and machine learning

Desired skills

Knowledge of middleware for robotics (e.g. YARP or ROS)

Knowledge of event-driven algorithms for vision

Independent research capabilities as well as flexibility to work in a team

Good communication skills

Strong problem-solving attitude

High motivation to learn

Spirit of innovation and creativity

Good at 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 PACKAGE

Competitive salary package for international standards (Salary can include  bonus option depending on your role and contract)

Private health care coverage (depending on your role and contract)

Wide range of staff discounts

Candidates from abroad or Italian citizens who permanently work abroad and meet specific requirements, may be entitled to a deduction from taxable income of up to 90% from 6 to 13 years.

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: May 8th 2022

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 IstitutoItaliano di Tecnologia.

Your data will be processed by IstitutoItaliano 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:dpo@iit.it - kindly note that this e-mail address is exclusively reserved for handling data protection issues. Please, do not use this e-mail address to send any document and/or request of information about this opening).

Contact Information

Organisation/Company: ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI TECNOLOGIA

Department: Event-Driven Perception for Robotics

Organisation Type: Research Laboratory

Website: https: // www. iit.it/it/openings

E-Mail: hrservicedesk@iit.it

Country: Italy

City: GENOVA

Postal Code: 16163

Street: VIA MOREGO 30

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