Applications are invited for one full-time PhD studentship for a period of 3 years, starting Jan 2011, at ’The Physical Structure of Perception and Computation’ lab of the Department of Biophysical and Electronic Engineering, University of Genoa, Italy.
The proposed PhD research project will be focused on ‘Self-learning paradigms for sensorimotor integration in active binocular vision in the peripersonal space’, on the ground of the European Commission FP7-ICT grant ‘EYESHOTS’ Heterogeneous 3D perception across visual fragments’.
The project will provide the opportunity to work on neural modeling, visual psychophysics, robotics, or a combination of them. Experimental, modeling, and theoretical approaches might be pursued with a different accent according to personal attitude.
Ongoing cooperation, at international level, with research groups of different disciplines, and at local level, with the Department of Robotics, Brain and Cognitive Sciences of the Italian Institute of Technology will ensure a highly interdisciplinary and stimulating environment.
Successful applicants will have at their disposal state-of-the-art sw and hw, a 3D VR simulator environment, a 3D laser scanner (Vivid 919, Konica-Minolta), a large-scale CPU/GPU-based neuromorphic architecture for joint stereo and motion cortical representation, and an iCub 6dof binocular robot head. Binocular eye tracking equipment will be specifically purchased for this project.
Stipend is EUR 1,072 (tax free) per month, in accordance with the Italian University regulation for academic personnel. Granting of additional top-up funds will be commensurate with commitment.
Applicants are expected to have a good honors degree in computer science, engineering, physical sciences, cognitive science, or related disciplines. An open mind and enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research is essential.
Expressions of interests are encouraged as soon as possible, but by 20th September 2010 at the latest. Please send your CV, background concerning your research interests, and the names and e-mail addresses of 2-3 referees to:
Silvio P. Sabatini
Department of Biophysical and Electronic Engineering University of Genoa Via
Opera Pia 11a
I-16145 Genova
Itali
Tel: +39-010-3532092
Fax: +32-010-3532289
e-mail: silvio.sabatini@unige.it
Official applications should be sent according to the guidelines indicated in the administrative documentation ‘Bando di concorso’ downloadable from the following link:
http://www.studenti.unige.it/postlaurea/dottorati/XXVI/generale/en/
The strict deadline is 24th September, 2010.
PhD Studentship Biophysical and Electronic Engineering, Italy
