Italy
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.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

We are looking for highly motivated, outstanding scientist with a background and PhD in Robotics or Software Engineering and strong background and interest in data-driven, machine learning control techniques and their practical application to robot loco-manipulation control.

The ideal candidate should also possess:

• Strong academic and solid engineering background with hands-on experience in designing and developing autonomous control systems.
• Excellent understanding and solid experience with Deep Learning and differential programming frameworks (e.g. TensorFlow, Pytorch), PCL, OpenCV, Cloud infrastructure, dataset collection and management, CUDA and parallel computing methods.
• Solid understanding and hands on experience with robot modeling, motion planning and control (kinematics and dynamics, path planning, dynamic simulation and control software components)
• Excellent knowledge and practical experience with designing, implementing and testing classical or machine learning based control methods on robotic systems.
• Outstanding SW development and programming skills in C++, Python, ROS tools and libraries.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Experience from simulation to physical robot transfer for complex robotic platforms
• Hands on experience with floating base 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 in time and priority management

Please refer the Job description for details