I would like to advertise the opening of a PhD position in the Robotics, Brain, and Cognitive Sciences Department (RBCS) at the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (Italian Institute of Technology) to work on the development of a novel tactile feedback device for enhancing stroke rehabilitation. The PhD candidate will work directly with an interdisciplinary team of researchers - Dr Alberto Ansaldo, Dr. Michela Bassolino, and Dr. Netta Gurari. IIT is an English-language based research center located in Genoa, Italy with state-of-the-art laboratories and international collaborations in the field of robotics, neuroscience, cognitive systems, and nanotechnologies.



The project is strongly interdisciplinary, using skills from the following fields: materials science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and experimental psychology. Specific requirements of the PhD candidate include:

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Masters degree in engineering, physics, chemistry, or related
disciplines

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Programming skills (e.g., C/C++)

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Good written and oral communication skills in English

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Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team

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An excitement for a career in conducting scientific research


All of the information regarding this call and the application procedures can be found at:

http://www.iit.it/en/openings/phd-ca...hnologies.html

The advertisement for this theme can be found in Annex A-4 of the call under Theme 1-31:

http://www.studenti.unige.it/postlau...iiiciclo/IITen

Please note that when applying you will be required to prepare and upload your documents here:

http://www.studenti.unige.it/postlau...iiiciclo/IITen

by SEPTEMBER 21, 2012 AT 12PM CET. If you have question about the application process, please contact Mrs. Anastasia Bruzzone (anastasia.bruzzone@iit.it <mailto:anastasia.bruzzone@iit.it>) who is responsible for the administrative procedures. For further details concerning the research project, please contact Dr. Netta Gurari at netta.gurari@iit.it <mailto:netta.gurari@iit.it>.


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Netta Gurari, Ph.D.
Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia
Robotics, Brain & Cognitive Sciences Department
http://www.nettagurari.com