Postdoctoral Researcher in Tactile Sensor Arrays and System Integration

2 settimane fa


Genoa, Liguria, Italia Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia A tempo pieno

At Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, we are seeking a highly skilled Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team in Genova. The successful candidate will be part of a multicultural and multi-disciplinary group, working on the design, fabrication, and testing of innovative fully integrated sensing solutions for food manipulation.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Design and development of tactile sensors and sensor arrays
  • Characterization of tactile sensors
  • Design of custom electronics and PCB miniaturization
  • System integration and acquisition

Requirements:

  • Ph.D. in electrical or electronical engineering
  • Documented experience and strong skills in design and characterization of tactile sensors, hardware and firmware development, electronic design and signal acquisition and processing
  • A strong publication record
  • Documented experience in coaching junior scientists
  • Good command in spoken and written English

Additional Skills:

  • Knowledge and/or experience in microfabrication technologies, integration of different sensors in one platform, 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

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary package for international standards
  • Private health care coverage
  • 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

About Us:

We are a research institute that works 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.

Why Join Us:

  • An equal, inclusive and multicultural environment ready to welcome you with open arms
  • 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

Our Values:

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.



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