POST-DOC POSITION IN MARKER-LESS TRACKING AND CHARACTERIZATION OF MOVEMENT IMPAIRMENT IN NEUROLOGICAL PATIENTS (J)

Project.
Performance in Robots Interaction via Mental Imagery (PRIMI - Project.
- HORIZON-CL-DIGITAL-EMERGING-02)Commitment %26amp; contract.
Collaboration Contract (12 months)Location.
Center for Translational Neurophysiology of Speech and Communication (CTNSC), Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), Ferrara - ItalyWHO 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 for a truly interdisciplinary experience.
OUR TEAMYou will be working in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary group, where Engineers, Biologists, Medical doctors and Psychologists collaborate, each with their own expertise, to carry out common research.
The Multiscale Brain communication Research line is coordinated by Prof.
Luciano Fadiga, who has extensive experience in the neurophysiology of the motor system.
The research focuses on the characterization of healthy and pathological movement via marker-less motion capture.
ithin the team, your main responsibilities will be.
ecord data of healthy and neurological patients affected by abnormal movement control.
nalyze movement data via deep neural networks to extract altered individual and group profilesThis open position/research is financed by European Commission within the PRIMI project.
HAT WOULD MAKE YOU SHINEA PhDresearch centered on neuroscience and similar disciplinesDocumented experience on the motor neurophysiology and motion captureA strong publication recordThe ability to properly report, organize and publish research dataDocumented experience in coaching junior scientistsGood command in spoken and written EnglishEXTRA AWESOME%26bull; Experience on and marker-less motion capture %26bull; Knowledge of machine learning methods%26bull; Good communication skills%26bull; Strong problem solving attitude%26bull; High motivation to learn%26bull; Spirit of innovation and creativity%26bull; Good in time and priority management%26bull; Ability to work in a challenging and international environment%26bull; Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a highly interdisciplinary environmentCOMPENSATION %26amp; BENEFITS%26bull; Competitive salary package for international standards%26bull; Private health care coverage (depending on your role and contract)%26bull; Wide range of staff discountsWHAT'S IN FOR YOU?%26bull; An equal, inclusive and multicultural environment ready to welcome you with open arms.
Discrimination is a big NO for us!%26bull; We like contamination and encourage you to mingle and discover what other people are up to in our labs!%26bull; 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!%26bull; 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.%26bull; 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!%26bull; 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, university transcripts, cover letter (outlining motivation, experience and qualifications) and contact details of 2 references.
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