Postdoc - Measuring Cognitive Load in Human-Robot Collaborative Tasks

Postdoc - Measuring Cognitive Load in Human-Robot Collaborative Tasks Postdoc - Measuring Cognitive Load in Human-Robot Collaborative Tasks Italy Commitment & contract: Postdoctoral Researcher – 2 years contract Location: Genoa, Italy, via Enrico Melen 83 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 Social cognition in human-robot interaction Research unit is coordinated by Prof. Agnieszka Wykowska, the Human-Robot Interfaces and Interaction Research unit is coordinated by Prof. Arash Ajoudani The project is related to studying cognitive load in human-robot collaboration. Your team would be multicultural and multi-disciplinary, where cognitive neuroscientists, experimental psychologists, and roboticists collaborate, each with their own expertise, to carry out common research vision. Within the research team, your main responsibilities will be: Designing experiments which use behavioral measures (performance, eye tracking, kinematics), EEG, and physiological markers to study cognitive load Data collection and data analyses Writing up results for scientific publications ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS A PhD in cognitive neuroscience, neuro-engineering, experimental psychology or other similar disciplines, Extensive experience with the EEG methodology (ERPs, time-frequency analysis, functional connectivity), Proficiency in statistics and statistical analysis tools (e.g., R, MATLAB, SPSS), Proficiency in programming experiments (e.g., PsychoPy, Psychtoolbox), Strong publication record, Ability to properly report, organize and publish research reports, Excellent spoken and outstanding written English skills, Ability to conduct research independently. ADDITIONAL SKILLS Experience with studies in human-robot interaction Experience of working in a lab abroad, Excellent time and priority management, Good communication skills, Strong problem-solving attitude, High motivation to learn, Spirit of innovation and creativity, Team-work attitude. Ability to work in a challenging and international environment Capacity to work autonomously and collaboratively in a highly interdisciplinary environment Possess Analytical Reasoning skills and a growth mindset COMPENSATION PACKAGE A yearly gross salary ranging between 36.000 and 40.000 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. This open position is financed by internal funds. Please submit your application using the online form and including a detailed CV, university transcripts, 2 selected publications, cover letter, and contact details of 2 references. Application’s deadline: 15/05/2025 To discover more about life at IIT, visit the dedicated section here: https://www.iit.it/en/work-at-iit Fill in the form below and send your application. I have read and accept the privacy policy I have read and I accept the terms and conditions J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: provincia-di-genova, IT

Posted Date: 6/17/2025