Fellow position in the field of software engineering for the analysis of optical microscopy and spectroscopy data

Organisation/Company

Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia

Research Field

Physics

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Application Deadline

31 Mar 2026 - 00:00 (UTC)

Country

Italy

Type of Contract

Other

Job Status

Other

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Horizon Europe - ERC

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Commitment & contract: 6 months

Location: IIT CHT Erzelli, Genoa, Italy

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 environment, where junior and senior scientists collaborate, each with their expertise, to carry out a scientific activity with a shared research goal.

The Optical Investigation of Dynamical Systems research unit was established in 2026 by Eli Slenders, following the award of an ERC starting grant. The research focuses on the development of optical microscopy systems for measuring molecular diffusion and biomechanical properties in biological systems. This includes designing custom-built optical microscopes, developing control software, and building data analysis pipelines to extract quantitative information from dynamic samples.

This fellowship is a software-engineering role with a strong focus on scientific computing and reproducible open-source development. Within the research team, your main responsibilities will be:

• Development of a software framework for simulating realistic fluorescence fluctuation spectroscopy data (FFS)
• implementation of a data analysis framework for robust, autonomous, and real-time data evaluation for FFS

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• A Master’s degree in Computer Science, physics, mathematics, engineering or a related discipline
• Strong Python skills
• Experience with modern deep-learning architectures
• The ability to properly report, organize and publish research data
• The successful candidate should have good practice with teamwork and a problem-solving attitude.
• Good command of spoken and written English

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Strong motivation to contribute to the establishment and growth of a new research line
• Ability to work in a challenging and international environment
• Interest in optics and microscopy but no prior experience required

COMPENSATION PACKAGE

• Competitive salary package

This position is funded by the European Union through the ERC starting grant project Comprehensive Platform for Correlating Biomolecular Dynamics and Biomechanics with Multiscale Optical Spectroscopy (MotionPicture), No. 101219234.

Please submit your application using the online form and including a detailed CV, university transcripts, cover letter outlining motivation, experience, and qualifications and contact details of 2 references.

Application’s deadline: The position will remain open until March 31st, 2026.

To discover more about life at IIT, visit the dedicated section here:https://www.iit.it/en/work-at-iit

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