[I-RIM ML] [Jobs] Post Doc Opportunity at University of Naples Federico II: Supervised autonomy and shared-control of surgical robots

[fanny.ficuciello]

Dear Colleagues,

We are searching for a Post Doc to join the PRISMA group at the 
University of Naples Federico II to work in the field of Surgical 
Robotics.
The grant is on the “Supervised autonomy and shared-control of surgical 
robots”.
The candidate will work with the Medical Robotics Team of the PRISMA 
group on several European and National projects and will have the 
opportunity of interacting with a recognized network of experts in the 
fields of robotics and machine learning. More information on the 
position can be found in the following and in the attachment (to share).

Required skills
1. Strong Programming Skills
Robotics developers need to have a solid understanding of computer 
programming languages such as C++, Python, and Java. It is also helpful 
to have experience with robotics-specific libraries, ROS (Robot 
Operating System) and OpenCV (Open Computer Vision) are the popular 
ones.
2. Control Theory Knowledge
The candidate should work on specific setups, in primarily on the da 
Vinci Research Kit and also on Collaborative robot manipulators. 
Teleoperation control, haptic-based shared-control, adaptive control and 
model predictive control, vision-based control are among controllers 
that will be used to realize automatic suturing, cutting and complex 
tasks with supervised autonomy
3. Computer Vision and Machine Learning
This includes knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and computer 
architecture. The candidate should also be familiar with the principles 
of machine learning and artificial intelligence, as these technologies 
are increasingly being used in robotics to advance control strategies 
with respect to the state of the art.
4. Problem-solving Skills
Robotics projects mostly involve complex, multi-disciplinary problems 
which require creative and analytical thinking to solve. Being a 
robotics developer, you should be able to break down a problem into 
smaller, more manageable pieces and develop a plan to solve it. The 
candidate should also be able to identify and troubleshoot problems that 
arise during the development process.
5. Collaboration and Communication
Good communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential for 
explaining technical concepts to non-technical team members and for 
presenting findings to clients or stakeholders.
6. Creativity
Robotics is a rapidly evolving field, and the best robotics developers 
are those who are able to think outside the box and come up with 
creative solutions to challenges. As a robotics developer, the candidate 
should be willing to experiment and try new approaches in order to push 
the boundaries of what is possible.
7. Attention to detail
Robotics projects require a high level of precision and attention to 
detail. This includes ensuring that the code is well-written and 
organized, that the hardware is properly assembled and tested, and that 
the robot is functioning as intended.

Important dates
Application deadline: 7th December 2023

Place: Medical Robotics Lab, Department of Electrical Engineering and 
Information Technologies, University of Naples, Italy

Contacts
For any doubt or questions, please contact Prof. Fanny Ficuciello 
(fanny.ficuciello at unina.it) and Prof. Bruno Siciliano 
(bruno.siciliano at unina.it).
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