The Robotics, Brain and Cognitive Science department directed by Professor Giulio Sandini, is a multidisciplinary community of scientists sharing research interests and contributing jointly to the emerging field of human centered research and technologies with a focus on learning and development and, in general, on the dynamics of knowledge acquisition and update in the framework of goal directed actions. Among the Senior Scientists coordinating RBCS research activities are Franco Bertora (Brain Imaging), Luciano Fadiga (Brain Machine Interface), Giorgio Metta (Cognitive Humanoids), Pietro Morasso (Motor Learning and Robot Rehabilitation), Concetta Morrone (Visuo-haptic Perception), Stefano Panzeri (Brain Signal Analysis), Thierry Pozzo (Physiology of Action and Perception). Collaborations with international research centers and industries is carried out throught formalized projects and teaching-oriented international networks. RBCS is the home of the iCub humanoid robot (www.icub.org). For more information about RBCS research visit: RBCS homepage

The RBCS department is looking to appoint full-time researchers with experience in the field of:

• Machine learning
• Mechanical Design

Applicants demonstrating excellence in other areas of Humanoid Robotics sharing the department’s multidisciplinary view are also encouraged.

The successful applicant will join and help to develop a team studying the evolution of next generation humanoid platforms with human-like abilities and materials.

Candidates should have a good first degree in science or engineering and a PhD (or equivalent research experience at a post-doctoral level). Experience of research into the specific fields is important and a true interest in multidisciplinary research is essential. Evidence of top quality research in the form of published papers and/or patents will be a definite advantage.

The salary will be commensurate to qualification and experience.

These posts will be offered on a fixed-term contract for a period of up to four years, depending on qualifications and experience.

Informal enquiries to Prof. Giorgio Metta ( Questo indirizzo e-mail è protetto dallo spam bot. Abilita Javascript per vederlo. ), Cell: +39.320.421.8836.

To apply please send a covering letter outlining experience and qualifications for the post and CV to Giulio Sandini, quoting Ref. RBCS-2. Questo indirizzo e-mail è protetto dallo spam bot. Abilita Javascript per vederlo.