Senior Researcher in Multisensory Innovations

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Researcher to join our team at Istituto Italiano Di Tecnologia. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting research in multisensory investigations and tools development.

Istituto Italiano Di Tecnologia is a leading research institution that focuses on developing human-centered science and technology. Our goal is to tackle some of the most pressing societal challenges and transfer our technologies to the production system and society.

The Senior Researcher will work on the quantification of interindividual differences, participating in the development of urban tools and applications for people with and without impairment (children and adults). Key responsibilities include:

• Human models, programming, human signal, and motor processing.
• Computational models in the development of perceptual and motor abilities.
• Machine learning methods that promote interaction.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to work on various projects, including the development of software applications, designing experiments, testing, data analysis, and dissemination in human-tools interaction settings.

The competitive salary package for this position is approximately €65,000 - €80,000 per year, depending on experience. Additionally, staff discounts are available for international standards.

To be considered for this position, candidates must have a Ph.D. in engineering, modeling, computer science, robotics, psychophysics, applied neuroscience, biomedical engineering, or related fields. Strong communication skills, knowledge of programming languages, and experience in mathematical models and machine learning are also required.

Experience with psychophysical measurements, Bayesian models, and motion tracking is desirable. Knowledge of human-artificial interaction and expertise in rehabilitation are also valued.