Research Fellow in Learning Foundation Models for Human Humanoid-robot Interaction

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**Research fellow in learning foundation models for human humanoid-robot interaction**
- (2400003V)
- Commitment & contract: collaboration contract_
- Location: Genoa, Italy_ **WHO WE ARE**
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 headquarter is strictly inter-connected with our 11 centers around Italy and two outer-stations based in the US for a truly interdisciplinary experience. **YOUR TEAM** You will be working in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary group, where biomedical, mechanical and electrical engineers, computational scientists, physicists, chemists, biotechnologists and biologists experts collaborate, each with their own expertise, to carry out common research. Within the team, your main responsibilities will be: - Prepare proof of concept software and libraries that enable generative, and more generally foundation, models to obtain a natural human-robot interaction combining several robot modes
- Support the research line activities This open position/research is funded by INAIL within the project: “ErgoCub-2.0 - Gestione integrata, predittiva e responsabile dei profili di rischio nei nuovi contesti lavorativi ibridi: collaborazione uomo-robot e intelligenza artificiale” (CUP J53C2400054005). **WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU SHINE**
- Master or PhD Degree in Robotics, or Artificial Intelligence related topics;
- Knowledge of at least one of the following softwares: C++, Python
- English language skills (written and oral). **EXTRA AWESOME**
- Experience with one of the following: deploying algorithms onto real Robotics system; Foundation models, generative models, or specific instances of them (e.g.



Large Language Models); exteroceptive and proprioceptive sensors used to train learning algorithms
- Outstanding technical and theoretical skills
- Creative, proactive and collaborative attitude **COMPENSATION & BENEFITS**
- Competitive salary for international standards
- Wide range of staff discounts **WHAT’S IN FOR YOU?**
- An equal, inclusive and multicultural environment ready to welcome you with open arms. Discrimination is a big NO for us!
- We like contamination and encourage you to mingle and discover what other people are up to in our labs!
- 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!
- 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.
- 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!
- 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! **Application’s deadline: February 24th, 2025**
- We inform you that the information you provide will be used solely for the purposes of evaluating and selecting professional profiles in order to meet the requirements of Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia._
- Your data will be processed by Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, based in Genoa, Via Morego 30, acting as Data Controller, in compliance with the rules on protection of personal data, including those related to data security._ **Primary Location** GENOVA **Job** Fellow **Organization** Artificial and Mechanical Intelligence **Job Posting** Feb 10, 2025, 9:34:58 AM

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