Job Description - Research Fellow in Learning Foundation Models for Human Humanoid-Robot Interaction (2400003V) Commitment & Contract: Collaboration Contract 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 headquarters 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 biomedical, mechanical and electrical engineers, computational scientists, physicists, chemists, biotechnologists and biologists collaborate to carry out common research. The Artificial and Mechanical Intelligence research line is coordinated by Daniele Pucci (https://ami.iit.it/) and is seeking to appoint a fellow researcher that focuses on foundation models that combine robot modes like motion, speech, vision, tactile sensors, etc., to advance the human-robot interaction features of the ergoCub humanoid robot (https://ergocub.eu/). The selected candidate will contribute to the ergoCub joint laboratory between IIT and INAIL, the National Institute for Insurance against Accidents at Work, whose goal is to safeguard workers against physical injuries and occupational diseases. You'll work in taking the cognitive intelligence for human-robot interaction of the robot ergoCub to the next level. Research will address the fundamental societal challenges that INAIL aims to solve: to help reduce injuries in the workplace and facilitate the return to work of people injured at the workplace. This goal needs humanoid robots that interact with human beings, and the fellow will contribute towards this perspective. Besides the above research area, the models will also be used for other research axes of the Artificial and Mechanical Intelligence, namely, to give humanoid robots the ability to fly (https://ami.iit.it/aerial-humanoid-robotics) and to help and collaborate with humans via wearables.
Main Responsibilities: Develop software applications for the Artificial and Mechanical Intelligence cutting-edge robotics research.Prepare proof of concept software and libraries that enable generative, and more generally foundation, models to obtain a natural human-robot interaction combining several robot modes.Support the research line activities.WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU SHINE Master or PhD Degree in Robotics or Artificial Intelligence related topics.Knowledge of at least one of the following software: C++, Python.English language skills (written and oral).EXTRA AWESOME Experience with deploying algorithms onto real Robotics systems; Foundation models, generative models, or specific instances of them (e.g., Large Language Models); exteroceptive and proprioceptive sensors used to train learning algorithms.Outstanding technical and theoretical skills.Creative, proactive and collaborative attitude.COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Competitive salary for international standards.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 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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