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IIT lists this Post-Doc in Vision-based Surgical Robot Control opportunity in town of italy, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Post-Doc in Vision-based Surgical Robot Control
Commitment & contract: Post-Doc, 24 months
Location: Center for Robotics and Intelligent Systems, Via San Quirico 19D, 16163 Genova (GE), Italy
The Institute for Advanced Technology (IIT) is a leading research institution in engineering and technology, fostering excellence in both fundamental and applied research across a range of fields including robotics, AI, nanotechnology, and material sciences. IIT offers an interdisciplinary scientific experience, leveraging cutting-edge tools and technology to advance human-centered science and technology for societal challenges.
We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering diversity in all its forms, creating an inclusive environment.
THE TEAM
You will work in a multicultural and multidisciplinary group of junior and senior scientists collaborating on shared research goals.
The Biomedical Robotics Lab, coordinated by Dr. Leonardo De Mattos, focuses on human-centered medical robotic technologies, including microsurgery, disease detection and diagnosis, assistive interfaces and general healthcare. The lab is part of the Advanced Robotics research unit directed by Prof. Darwin Caldwell, which covers robot design, control and new applications across medical, surgical and rehabilitation robotics, exoskeletons and other domains.
THE PROJECT
This position is part of Horizon Europe project AIRCARE, which aims to advance robotics and AI technologies for diagnosis and treatment of upper aerodigestive tract diseases. The project has completed a definition of requirements, specifications, design and preliminary prototyping. The next phase involves user testing and iterative system improvements.
THE ROLE
The selected candidate will join the AIRCARE consortium and work with engineers and surgeons to refine, validate, deploy and clinically test a novel robot-assisted laser microsurgery system for the upper aero-digestive tract. Core focus is on vision systems that add autonomy to surgical robots, with lab and OR testing.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Design, implementation and testing of vision systems for surgical task autonomy
Contribution to the documentation needed for clinical trials
Extensive experimentation with partner surgeons
Preparation of reports and scientific papers
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
PhD degree in engineering, computer science or related field
Experience with vision systems
Experience in control of robotic systems
Experience in medical robotics
Strong publication record
Strong interest in medical devices
Capacity to work autonomously and collaboratively in a highly interdisciplinary environment
Analytical reasoning skills and growth mindset
Proficiency in spoken and written English
Availability to work in Genoa, Italy
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Experience with real-time vision systems
Experience in control of robotic arms such as Kuka Med, UR5 or Franka
Experience in automation and/or autonomous systems
Knowledge of study design and experimental data analysis
Research experience in the context of robotic microsurgery
Experience in development of medical devices under MDR
Experience in clinical trials
Proficiency in Italian
Ability to work in a challenging international environment
COMPENSATION PACKAGE
A yearly gross salary ranging between 37,500€ and 45,000€
Private health care coverage depending on role and contract
Candidates from abroad or Italian citizens with permanent abroad research activity may be entitled to a deduction from taxable income of up to 90% for 6 to 13 years
This open position is financed by the European Commission within the AIRCARE project (GA No. ).
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