Postdoc on Perception and Situational Awareness for mobile robots - (2200007U) Commitment & contract: 2 years fixed term contract with renewal option Location: IIT - Center for Robotics and Intelligent Systems, Via S. Quirico, 19d, 16163 Genova GE. 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. 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. YOUR TEAM You will be working within the Humanoid & Human Centred Mechatronics Research Line, a multicultural and multi-disciplinary group with strong expertise in robot design, modelling and control of new mechatronics components. The Humanoid & Human Centred Mechatronics Research Line is coordinated by Nikos Tsagarakis, who has extensive experience in Robotics and Mechatronics and Control. The research focuses on robot design exploring state of art design approaches (structural, actuation and transmission systems) combined with advancements in control including whole body loco-manipulation generation, balancing regulation, physical interaction and teleoperation control. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS We are looking for highly motivated, outstanding scientists with a background and PhD in Robotics or Software Engineering and strong background and interest in perception system development for legged and mobile robots. Proficiency in robot perception and state estimation with a proven portfolio of practical projects, and excellent hands-on / practical skills are essential. Excellent C++, Python programming, software design skills under Linux, experience with software integration and testing frameworks, e.g. Travis, and expertise with ROS are fundamental required competences. The ideal candidate should also possess one or more of the following: Strong expertise in the localization and mapping of terrestrial or flying vehicles and robots Expertise in state estimation of floating base robots Relevant background in environment reconstruction, semantic segmentation and classification Expertise in obstacle detection, avoidance and path planning methods for mobile systems in any field Expertise in object feature detection, classification and localization Real experience working with different perception sensor systems, 2D/3D cameras and LiDAR, inertial sensors, radar technologies, GPS, and calibration methods Real experience in designing, implementing and testing robust, efficient perception algorithms and development of perception stacks for autonomous mobile systems in general in any field Machine learning/deep learning experience applied to perception and any experience with deep learning frameworks, e.g., Caffe, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and GPU-acceleration frameworks, e.g., CUDA will be a plus. Outstanding software development and programming skills in C++, Python, and ROS tools and libraries. ADDITIONAL SKILLS Experience from simulation to physical robot transfer for complex robotic platforms Hands-on experience with perception tools for mobile/legged robots Strong problem-solving attitude and analytical thinking Flexible and creative team player with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a highly interdisciplinary environment High motivation to learn Good communication skills in English Good time and priority management COMPENSATION PACKAGE 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. 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, a cover letter (outlining motivation, experience and qualifications) and any documents demonstrating previous relevant working experience and research studies. Application's deadline: The position is Open until filled. 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. Please also note that, pursuant to articles 15 et. seq. of European Regulation no. 679/2016 (General Data Protection Regulation), you may exercise your rights at any time by contacting the Data Protection Officer (phone Tel: 39 010 28961 - email: dpoiit.it - kindly note that this e-mail address is exclusively reserved for handling data protection issues. Please, do not use this e-mail address to send any document and/or request of information about this opening). Primary Location GENOVA Job Postdoc Organization Humanoids & Human Centered Mechatronics Job Posting Sep 21, 2022, 11:50:07 AM J-18808-Ljbffr