[FieldTrip] Postdoctoral Fellowship position - ISI Foundation

[Kyriaki Kalimeri]

Job Description


Institute for Scientific Interchange(ISI) <http://www.isi.it> is seeking to
appoint a highly motivated Postdoctoral Assistant to undertake research
activities related to human centric computing for the Horizon2020 project
"Sound Of Vision". ISI provides an unusually rich opportunity for collegial
interaction in a highly competitive environment. Mentoring will also be
provided by a multidisciplinary faculty team including co-investigators on
the project and collaborators from Neurology, Engineering, Medicine and
Psychology.


Project Overview


Sound of Vision
<http://www.isi.it/project-detail/?pid=sound-of-vision-natural-sense-of-vision-through-acoustics-and-haptics>
(Natural sense of vision through acoustics and haptics) is a highly
multidisciplinary project that will design, implement and validate an
original non-invasive, wearable hardware and software system to assist
visually impaired people by creating and conveying an auditory
representation of the surrounding environment. This representation will be
created, updated and delivered to the blind users continuously and in real
time. In addition to the auditory representation, haptics will be used
moderately as an additional channel to convey some of the most relevant
information. The system will help visually impaired people to both perceive
and navigate in any kind of environment (indoor/outdoor), without the need
for predefined tags/sensors located in the surroundings and regardless of
the lighting conditions.


Specifically you will:



   - Conduct user and feasibility studies to determine the appropriate
   mobile platform and delivery components to support the functionality of the
   "Sound of Vision" prototype;
   - Participate in the shared decision making around alternatives to the
   hardware and software development;
   - Participate in a large trial to assist in system deployment and data
   collection;
   - Carry out innovative, impactful research of strategic importance to
   the domain of behavioural neuroscience, cognitive science and human
   computer interaction;
   - Produce high quality scientific and technical outputs including
   journal articles, conference papers and presentations, patents and
   technical reports.


To be successful in this position you will need:



   - PhD in neuroscience, computer science, computer engineering or other
   related field with a neuroscience-related background.
   - demonstrated experience in behavioural neuroscience and BCI
   techniques. Specific areas of focus include visual impairments, brain
   plasticity and usability research will be desired.
   - fluency in English


The review of applications will begin immediately and the position will
remain open until filled. The initial appointment is for 1 year with a
possibility of extension. To apply, send cover letter, curriculum vitae and
professional reference list to the PI of the project Dr.Kyriaki Kalimeri,
kyriaki.kalimeri at isi.it.  ISI  is an equal opportunity employer and does
not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender,
sexual orientation, age, religion or disability.

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*Dr. Kyriaki KalimeriElectronic & Computer Engineer*
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