Postdoctoral position in Perception for Autonomous Manipulation for Mobile Robot

ph3bPostdoctoral position in Perception for Autonomous Manipulation for Mobile Robot /b /h3pItaly /ppCommitment contract: Fixed-term contract with renewal option /ppLocation: IIT - Center for Robotics and Intelligent Systems, Via S. Quirico 19d, 16163 Genova, Italy /ppStarting period: To be agreed, according to project and candidate availability /ppStep into a world of endless possibilities, together let’s leave something for the future! /ppAt 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. /ph3THE ROLE /h3pThe Humanoids Human Centred Mechatronics Research Unit is seeking an exceptional and highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to develop advanced perception and autonomous manipulation methods for mobile robotic systems operating in complex, dynamic environments /ppThe successful candidate will contribute to the development of perception-to-action capabilities that enable robots to understand their surroundings, localize objects, reason about scene geometry and semantics, and perform autonomous manipulation and navigation tasks. The work will focus on bridging robust perception, 3D scene understanding, object and environment representation, for enabling autonomous manipulation for real robotic platforms. /ppYou will join a multicultural and multidisciplinary research team with strong expertise in robot design, modelling, control, whole-body loco-manipulation, balancing, physical interaction, teleoperation, and autonomous robotic systems. The Research Line is coordinated by Nikos Tsagarakis, whose work spans robotics, mechatronics, and control for advanced legged and mobile platforms. /ppThis position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge robotic systems, including mobile and legged robots, equipped with single and dual arm manipulation systems. The candidate will be encouraged to publish high-impact research, contribute to international collaborations, and develop solutions that can be validated on real robotic hardware. /pulliAccess to state-of-the-art robotic platforms and experimental facilities. /liliA highly interdisciplinary and international research environment. /liliOpportunities to publish in leading robotics venues. /liliCollaboration with experts in mechatronics, control, perception, AI, and robot design. /liliThe possibility to contribute to European and international research projects. /liliA stimulating environment focused on both scientific excellence and real-world robotic impact. /li /ulh3Main responsibilities /h3ulliDevelopment of robust perception pipelines for mobile robots and autonomous manipulation. /liliObject detection, classification, pose estimation, tracking, and localization. /liliPerception methods for grasping, manipulation, interaction, and task execution. /liliSensor fusion using RGB-D cameras, LiDAR, inertial sensors, and other perception modalities. /liliLocalization, mapping, and situational awareness in dynamic environments. /liliIntegration of perception modules with whole-body manipulation control systems. /liliValidation of algorithms in simulation and on physical robotic platforms. /liliContribution to publications, project deliverables, software documentation, and experimental reports. /li /ulh3ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENT /h3ulliPhD in Robotics, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or related disciplines. /liliStrong background in robot perception and autonomous robotic systems. /liliExperience in object detection, semantic segmentation, object pose estimation, feature extraction. /liliExperience with perception for robotic manipulation, grasping and object localization /liliExperience in machine learning or deep learning methods applied to perception and manipulation skill learning. /liliPractical experience with perception sensors such as RGB-D cameras, stereo cameras, LiDAR, IMUs, radar, GPS, or related calibration methods. /liliStrong software development skills in C++, Python, Linux, and ROS/ROS2. /liliExperience with simulation-to-real transfer using tools such as Gazebo, Isaac Sim, MuJoCo or similar environments. /liliExperience designing, implementing, testing, and integrating robust perception and manipulation algorithms on real robotic systems. /liliFamiliarity with frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, PCL, CUDA, or related GPU-accelerated tools. /liliStrong publication record appropriate to career stage. /liliAbility to organize, document, report, and publish research results. /liliGood communication skills in English. /li /ulh3ADDITIONAL SKILL /h3ulliHands-on experience with mobile or legged robots. /liliExperience in autonomous manipulation, grasp planning, affordance detection, or perception-guided control. /liliExperience with active perception, multi-modal perception, or uncertainty-aware perception. /liliFamiliarity with motion planning and manipulation frameworks /liliExperience with software integration, testing and collaborative software development. /liliStrong problem-solving attitude and analytical thinking. /liliCreativity, independence, and ability to work collaboratively in a highly interdisciplinary environment. /liliHigh motivation to learn and contribute to ambitious robotic research. /liliGood time and priority management skills. /li /ulh3COMPENSATION PACKAGE /h3ulliA yearly gross salary ranging between 30.000 and 40.000 euro. /liliPrivate health care coverage /liliCandidates 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. /li /ulpThis open position is financed by Project: “Sistemi Cibernetici Collaborativi – Robot Teleoperativo 3” (Collaborative Cybernetic Systems – Robotic Teleoperation 3) – INAIL Project CUP: J53C and Project: "MATISSE - Model-based engineering of Digital Twins for early verification and validation of Industrial Systems" - Project HORIZON-KDT-JU-2023-2-RIA Grant n. - CUP: J53C /ppbApplication deadline: Open until filled /b /ppbTo discover more about life at IIT, visit: /b /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr