Postdoctoral position in Non-invasive protocols for inducing plasticity in the motor system
Postdoctoral position in Non-invasive protocols for inducing plasticity in the motor system
Italy
Commitment & contract : Postdoctoral position for 12 months (renewable for another 12 months) from January 1st, 2027
Location : Center for Translational Neurophysiology of Speech and Communication (CTNSC), Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), Ferrara - Italy
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 physicians, psychologists, biomedical engineers, computational scientists, physicists, chemists, and biologists experts collaborate, each with their own expertise, to carry out common research. The Multiscale Brain Communication Research unit (CTNSC) is coordinated by Prof. Luciano Fadiga, who has extensive experience in Neurophysiology.
The research focuses on studying the mechanisms by which non-invasive brain stimulation promote neuro-behavioral plasticity in healthy individuals. This includes the study of motor neurophysiology, by means of non-invasive neurophysiological methods, motion capture and electrophysiological methods.
Within the team, your main responsibilities will be:
Designing experiments within the CTNSC research lines and, more specifically within the Brain & Machine Flagship project
Explore new non-invasive protocols to induce neural plasticity in motor circuits responsible for the planning, programming and execution of goal-directed reaching-grasping actions
Analyzing data and writing scientific reports
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
A PhD in neuroscience, and similar disciplines
Documented experience on the use of non-invasive brain stimulation
A strong publication record
The ability to properly report, organize and publish research data
Good command in spoken and written English
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Experience on Electromyography and online brain stimulation protocols
Knowledge of matlab/python programming for statistical analyses and signal processing
Good communication skills
Strong problem solving attitude
High motivation to learn
Spirit of innovation and creativity
Good in time and priority management
Ability to work in a challenging and international environment
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a highly interdisciplinary environment
Previous successful experience working with the Fondazione Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia will be considered an advantage, all other evaluation criteria being equal.
COMPENSATION PACKAGE
A yearly gross salary of 30.000,00 euro
Private health care coverage depending on your role and contract
Candidates from abroad or Italian citizens who have carried scientific research activity permanently abroad and meet specific requirements, may be entitled to a deduction from taxable income of up to 90% from 6 to 13 years.
Application's deadline: November 12th, 2026
Italy
Commitment & contract : Postdoctoral position for 12 months (renewable for another 12 months) from January 1st, 2027
Location : Center for Translational Neurophysiology of Speech and Communication (CTNSC), Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), Ferrara - Italy
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 physicians, psychologists, biomedical engineers, computational scientists, physicists, chemists, and biologists experts collaborate, each with their own expertise, to carry out common research. The Multiscale Brain Communication Research unit (CTNSC) is coordinated by Prof. Luciano Fadiga, who has extensive experience in Neurophysiology.
The research focuses on studying the mechanisms by which non-invasive brain stimulation promote neuro-behavioral plasticity in healthy individuals. This includes the study of motor neurophysiology, by means of non-invasive neurophysiological methods, motion capture and electrophysiological methods.
Within the team, your main responsibilities will be:
Designing experiments within the CTNSC research lines and, more specifically within the Brain & Machine Flagship project
Explore new non-invasive protocols to induce neural plasticity in motor circuits responsible for the planning, programming and execution of goal-directed reaching-grasping actions
Analyzing data and writing scientific reports
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
A PhD in neuroscience, and similar disciplines
Documented experience on the use of non-invasive brain stimulation
A strong publication record
The ability to properly report, organize and publish research data
Good command in spoken and written English
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Experience on Electromyography and online brain stimulation protocols
Knowledge of matlab/python programming for statistical analyses and signal processing
Good communication skills
Strong problem solving attitude
High motivation to learn
Spirit of innovation and creativity
Good in time and priority management
Ability to work in a challenging and international environment
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a highly interdisciplinary environment
Previous successful experience working with the Fondazione Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia will be considered an advantage, all other evaluation criteria being equal.
COMPENSATION PACKAGE
A yearly gross salary of 30.000,00 euro
Private health care coverage depending on your role and contract
Candidates from abroad or Italian citizens who have carried scientific research activity permanently abroad and meet specific requirements, may be entitled to a deduction from taxable income of up to 90% from 6 to 13 years.
Application's deadline: November 12th, 2026