Post Doc in Soft Robotics
Pubblicato il 04-10-2026 - Istituto Italiano Di Tecnologia in Italia
Organisation/Company Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia Research Field Engineering Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Application Deadline 31 Dec 2026 - 14:54 (UTC) Country Italy Type of Contract Other Job Status Other Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Commitment & contract: Collaboration fixed-term contract, up to 24 months
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 multicultural and multi-disciplinary group, where junior and senior scientists collaborate, each with their expertise, to carry out a scientific activity with a shared research goal.
The Bioinspired Soft Robotics Research Unit is coordinated by Dr. Barbara Mazzolai. The Unit focuses on studying soft-bodied organisms—such as animals and plants—to design adaptive systems capable of interacting with complex, unstructured, and constrained environments, including underground settings, mar