Research Fellowship In Conservation Science

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Research Fellowship In Conservation Science - IT | Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia Commitment & contract: fellow position – 6-month collaboration contract 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. You will be working in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary group, where junior and senior scientists collaborate, each with their expertise, to carry out a scientific activity with a shared research goal. The Cultural Heritage Technologies Research unit is coordinated by dr Arianna Traviglia. The assignment stems from the Foundation’s need to carry out research and experimental activities in the framework of the project HE-LIX (Heritage Empowerment by Leveraging Innovation and eXchange) developed in partnership with several Italian institutions, with the aim of developing innovative diagnostic tools: the candidate will collaborate with the IIT researchers from the CCHT, CABHC and CLN2S centers . Within the research team, your main responsibilities will be: Collaboration for in situ microbiological analyses on frescoes at the archeological parck of Pompeii (in synergy with CABHC and CLN2S); Collaboration for the isolation on Petri-plates of micro-species (in synergy with CABHC); Collaboration in the development and testing of a machine learning method for HSI and THz data processing (e.g. clustering of microbial species based on acquired data); Collaboration in data processing and interpretation of hyperspectral images acquired during previous diagnostic campaign in Pompeii (in synergy with CLN2S). The position might require regular travel to partners’ research facilities, depending on needs. Master’s degree in Conservation science, Physics, Chemistry, or a related field; Experience in handling and manipulating archaeological/cultural heritage samples; Experience in designing and developing antimicrobial products for Cultural Heritage applications; Experience in investigating nanostructured materials for Cultural Heritage applications; Experience in HSI and/or THz data acquisition and/or data processing and interpretation. Ability to work in a challenging and international environment Capacity to work autonomously and collaboratively in a highly interdisciplinary environment Candidates 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. This open position is financed by “ HE-LIX" project (azione 1.1.2 Titolo Progetto: HE-RMES: HEritage Research and Methodologies for Equity and Sustainability – CUP B19H26000060007 - Progetti PN Ricerca, Innovazione e Competitività 2021–2027 (PN RIC 2021–2027) Decreto Direttoriale n. 307 del 18.03.2025 - MI2311 ). Please submit your application using the online form and including a detailed CV and 2 reference letters. To discover more about life at IIT, visit the dedicated section here: https://www.iit.it/en/work-at-iit This is to inform you pursuant to the Regulation (UE) 2016/679 on “ Protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and the free movement of such data ” and to Ita