**Postdoctoral position concerning the development of a device for neuroscientific experiments**
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- Commitment & contract: 1 year, collaboration contract _
- Location: Via Guidubaldo del Monte, 54, 00197, Rome, RM_
**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**
You will be working in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary group, where neuroscientists, psychologists, physicists, and engineers collaborate, each with their own expertise, to carry out common research.
The research focuses on the conceptualization and development of an integrated platform for neuroscience experiments using non-invasive recording and non-invasive brain and body stimulation.
Within the team, your main responsibilities will be:
- Developing a strategy for the creation of the platform hardware and software, identification of components to be used and noninvasive recording and stimulation devices to be interfaced
- Identification of devices to be interfaced.
- Manuscript preparation
- Scientific dissemination
- Communication and outreach
- Participating in national and international Grant writing;
***WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU SHINE**
- A PhD in Psychology or Behavioral Neuroscience, including Social Neuroscience or similar
- Experience in non-invasive stimulation devices, non-invasive electrophysiological devices, electronics, code programming, CAD software, medical and non-medical devices interfacing.
- A strong scientific production record, including publications, submitted articles, articles in preparation and conference submissions
- The ability to properly report, organize and publish research data.
- Good command in spoken and written English.
**EXTRA AWESOME**
- Experience in engineering related fields (preferred biomedical engineering),electroencephalography, electrocardiography, electrogastrography, thermal imaging, skin conductance response, magnetic stimulation, focused ultrasounds, electric stimulation systems.
- Advanced knowledge of _Matlab, Python, Autodesk Fusion 360_
- 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
- Ability to supervise projects comprising multidisciplinary teams.
**COMPENSATION & BENEFITS**
- Competitive salary package for international standards
- Private health care coverage
- 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 start upper 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!
- Application's deadline: December 3, 2024._
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- We inform you that the information you provide will be used solely for the purposes of evaluating and selecting professional profiles 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 personal data protection, including those related to data security._
**Primary Location** ROMA SAPIENZA
**Job** Postdoc
**Organization** Neuroscience and Society
**Job Posting** Nov 19, 2024, 5:16:50 AM