DescriptionCommitment & contract: 2 yearsLocation: Genova, via Enrico Melen 83WHO WE AREAt 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 headquarter is strictly inter-connected with our 11 centers around Italy and two outer-stations 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 TEAMYou will be working within the Unit For Visually Impaired People (UVIP) Research Line, a multicultural and multi-disciplinary group led by Dr. Monica Gori, who has extensive experience in the field of psychophysics for multisensory processing, and that has been working for over twenty years on the perceptual and motor correlates of many pathologies, among which blindness, deafness, dyslexia, psychiatric disorders, multiple sclerosis, in childhood and adulthood. The unit is multidisciplinary at its very roots, comprising both neuroscience-oriented and technology-oriented profiles. The research project you will focus on the quantitative characterization of individuals, in order to develop and validate user-centered technologies and rehabilitation training protocols.Your main responsibilities will be:Quantitative characterization of sensory and cognitive status of typical and impaired individuals using statistics and data science to analyze multimodal data (e.g. behavioral, cognitive, motor, perceptual, and physiological data)WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU SHINEA PhD in computer science, statistics, computer engineering, software engineering, biomedical engineering, or related fields.Proven experience with at least one programming language among Python, R, and MATLAB for data science.Experience with the statistical analysis of multifactorial data from mixed experimental designs.Experience with Bayesian statistics and Bayesian models.Experience dealing with sparse and/or hierarchical datasets.Working knowledge of written and spoken English.Good communication skills and the ability to integrate within a multidisciplinary international research group.EXTRA AWESOMEExperience with machine learning techniques.Experience with neurophysiological, computer vision, motion capture or eye-tracking data.COMPENSATION & BENEFITSCompetitive salary package for international standardsWide range of staff discountsWHAT'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!#J-18808-Ljbffr
