Italy
- Commitment & contract: collaborator 1 year (renewable)_
- Location: Center for Robotics and Intelligent Systems, Genova_ **WHO WE ARE** At IIT, we are committed to advancing human-centered Science and Technology to address the most urgent societal challenges of our era. We foster excellence in both fundamental and applied research, spanning fields such as neuroscience and cognition, humanoid technologies and robotics, artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, and material sciences, offering a truly interdisciplinary scientific experience. Our approach integrates cutting-edge tools and technology, empowering researchers to push the limits of knowledge and innovation. We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering diversity in all its forms, creating an inclusive environment. We value the unique experiences, knowledge, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives of our people. By embracing diversity, we believe science can achieve its fullest potential. **THE ROLE** The research will focus on: - Modeling of human behavior in response to social and environmental cues;
- Design and implementation of perception algorithms for detecting and interpreting social signals such as gaze, gestures, and facial expressions;




- Development of robot control strategies for generating communicative and interactive behaviors in real-time;
- Application of these techniques for control of humanoid robots in collaborative settings and robot-assisted therapy and rehabilitation. This position offers the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art robotic platforms and collaborate with experts in robotics, neuroscience, and healthcare. **ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS**
- A PhD in Robotics, Computer Vision or related disciplines
- Documented experience in Machine Learning, Computer Vision
- Good knowledge of programming languages and Deep Learning frameworks
- Experience working with real robotic platforms
- Strong publication record
- Good command of spoken and written English **ADDITIONAL SKILLS**
- Experience in Human-Robot interaction
- Experience working with Humanoid Robots
- Knowledge of programming languages C++ and Python
- Knowledge of software middleware for robotics (e.g., YARP, ROS or ROS2)
- Capacity to work autonomously and collaboratively in a highly interdisciplinary environment
- Possess Analytical Reasoning skills and a growth mindset **COMPENSATION PACKAGE**
- Private health care coverage depending on your role and contract
- Application’s deadline: July 6th, 2025_

📌 Researcher in Behavior Modeling, Perception and Control for Assistive Robotics (Genova)
🏢 Istituto Italiano Di Tecnologia
📍 Genova