Description Commitment & contract: Postdoc – Duration 24 months
Location: Genova
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. Our Genoa headquarter is strictly inter-connected with our 11 centers around Italy and two outer-stations based in the US for a truly interdisciplinary experience.
YOUR TEAM The COgITOR lab is led by Prof. Alessandro Chiolerio, within the Bioinspired Soft Robotics research line, under the responsibility of Dr. Barbara Mazzolai. You will be working in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary group and collaborate to carry out common research with outstanding facilities. The activity foresees the development and evaluation of a prototype of a colloidal cybernetic system, a multifunctional platform composed of liquid state material able to self-heal, sensing, computation and memorization, energy recovery and conversion, integrating an ad hoc electronics. The research aims to develop, characterize and optimize a liquid state pressure sensor, as well as to integrate the energy, sensing and computing subsystems into the final unit, the COgITOR prototype. The prototype will be then characterized to assess the cross-talk between subsystems and the response in extreme environment.
Within the team, your main responsibilities will be:
Fabrication of the liquid state pressure sensor Characterization of the sensor Integration of the subsystems (pressure, energy, computing) into a single device Integrated system testing Extreme environment testing ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS Ph.D. in any field of engineering or physics
Documented experience and strong skills in LabView, manual setting up of experiments
Autonomy and responsible behavior in a lab
The ability to properly report, organize and publish research data
Good command in spoken and written English
Availability to transfer for the contract duration in Genova, Italy
ADDITIONAL SKILLS In addition to an appropriate scientific background, the applicant profile shall embrace as much as possible the following expertise areas: soft robotics, fluid mechanics, LaTeX typesetting, Matlab scripting, Python language
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
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Competitive salary package for international standards
Wide range of staff discounts
Private health care coverage
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!
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