FELLOWSHIP POSITION IN DEVELOPING ORGANIC BIOELECTRONIC IMPLANTABLE DEVICES FOR THERANOSTIC PURPOSES

Job Description - Fellowship position in developing organic bioelectronic implantable devices for theranostic purposes (2400008A) Project: Funded by Unione Europea – NexGeneration EU, admitted for funding by the Ministry of Health for the implementation of investment 2.1 - Enhancement and strengthening of biomedical research in the National Health System – progetto “Brain Lesions Border Characterization: Intraoperative Electrophysiology and Off-line Neurobiology -BLBC” - PNRR-POC-..., CUP J53C... Commitment & contract: Collaboration Contract Location: Center for Translational Neurophysiology of Speech and Communication (CTNSC) 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. YOUR TEAM You will be working in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary group, where experts in chemistry, material science, physics, biotechnology, physiology, psychology, data analysis and electronic engineering collaborate, each with their own expertise, to carry out common research. The Multiscale Brain Communication Research Unit is coordinated by Prof. Luciano Fadiga, who has extensive experience in Neurophysiology. The research focuses on studying the mechanisms by which the brain processes and understands the communicative behaviors of other individuals. This includes the study of sensorimotor communication, in healthy participants, by means of non-invasive neurophysiological methods. In the PNRR BLBC Project, where this position is opened, the IIT team will manufacture a device capable to collect small electrical signals in wet environment with high signal-to noise ratio and fine spatial localization. This will be achieved by endowing recording sites with conductive polymeric coating. The device will be validated in vivo in neurosurgical contexts. The final aim will be the development of novel paradigms for electrophysiological mapping of brain lesion borders. Within the team, your main responsibilities will be: Analysis of microepicorticography data collected during the clinical trial of EPIBRAIN devices developed during BLBC; Search for new electrophysiological fingerprints suitable for discriminating healthy tissue from diseased tissue, also in conjunction with molecular neurobiology data collected during BLBC. This open position/research is financed by the Italian Ministry of Health within the PNRR-POC-... project. WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU SHINE Documented experience on the conduction of electrophysiological experiments with human subjects; The ability to properly report and organize research data; Good command in spoken and written English. EXTRA AWESOME Deep knowledge of brain stimulation/recording, both via invasive and non-invasive means; Advanced data analysis skills with large datasets, also by means of programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, et similia; 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; 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. 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