POST-DOCTORAL POSITION ON SOFTWARE DESIGN FOR SMART NAVIGATION SYSTEMS FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE

Post-Doctoral Position on Software Design for Smart Navigation Systems for Visually Impaired People - (2200005K) Project: Finanziato dall’Unione Europea – NexGeneration EU, nell’ambito del Piano Nazionale di Ripresa e Resilienza, Missione 4 Componente 2 – Investimento 1.5 – “RAISE (Robotics and AI for Socio-economic Empowerment”, CUP J33C...) Commitment & contract: Post-Doc, 2 years contract Location: Genova, Erzelli, Center for Human Technologies (CHT), Electronic Design Laboratory (EDL) 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. YOUR TEAM You’d be working in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary group, where biomedical, mechanical, and electrical engineers, neuroscientists, computational scientists, and robotics experts collaborate, each with their expertise, to carry out common research. The Electronic Design Laboratory (EDL) Facility is coordinated by Marco Crepaldi, who has, together with the researchers and engineers of the facility, extensive experience in the design of electronic systems for application to scientific research. The research focuses on the design of software applications on smartphones and mobile devices for a navigation system for people in the context of smart cities. The software will interface to a wearable electronic system that will enable, using dedicated sensors and intelligent interaction with online maps, improvement of the autonomy of elder visually impaired people. Within the team, your main responsibilities will be: The design of application-level software associated with the electronic systems developed during the project both for general-purpose systems and portable devices (smartphones, tablets) The proactive cooperation in a multidisciplinary team involving mechanical and software engineers The writing of the documentation of the implemented software to enable trials on subjects ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS A PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar disciplines Documented experience on software design for applications for portable devices (development frameworks, Android & iOS development tools and Python programming language) A strong publication record The ability to properly report, organize and publish research data Good command in spoken and written English ADDITIONAL SKILLS Good knowledge on gitlab, github, and SVN Basic knowledge on Electronic PCB and schematics 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 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. The position will be filled in as soon as a suitable candidate will be found. The Selection processes will be managed in compliance with the provisions established in Article 7 of the Funding Decree 1053 del .... 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 Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia. Your data will be processed by Istituto Italiano 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. 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