Support Administrative Assistant to the Scientific Director
Italy

Commitment & contract: Full-time, fixed-term employment contract

Location: Genova

Step into a world of endless possibilities, together let’s leave something for the future!

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. With us, your curiosity will know no bounds.

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
You will be working in a multi-disciplinary group, where people with different backgrounds collaborate, each with their own expertise, to carry out the research.

The Scientific Director Secretariat Office is looking for a Support Administrative Assistant to provide administrative and organizational support in a dynamic and international research environment.

Your main responsibilities will be:





Perform administrative back office activities for the Scientific Director

Support the Scientific Director's agenda, managing contacts with internal and external stakeholders

Support for the organization of the Scientific Director’s travel

Support for the organization and management of official visits

Draft institutional, managerial and technical texts including signature document

Prepare Power Point presentations and word reports

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma in economic or scientific disciplines

Documented experience in travel organization, administrative support and secretariat

Familiarity with the main IT software packages, including Word and Excel

A cooperative approach with the stakeholders

Accuracy and good analytical skills

Good command of spoken and written English and Italian

Good at time and priority management

Professional presence

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

A master or bachelor degree in economic or scientific disciplines

Knowledge of SAP software

Good communication skills

Strong problem-solving attitude

High motivation to learn

Ability to work in a challenging and international environment

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a highly interdisciplinary environment

COMPENSATION PACKAGE

A yearly gross salary of 23.000,00 euro.

Wide range of staff discounts;

2 days of teleworking per week;

Flexible working time.

Application’s deadline: November 1st, 2026

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📌 Support Administrative Assistant to the Scientific Director (Genova)
🏢 IIT
📍 Genova