ERASMUS+ INTERNSHIP in LIFE TECHNOLOGIES / Synaptic mechanisms of visual computation and learning in visual and motor cortex

About this position

Commitment & contract: Full-time internship within the Erasmus+ Traineeship programme for undergraduate students enrolled in a master’s degree programme; the position requires a time commitment of 40 hours/week (full time)

Location: Center for Neuroscience and Cognitive Systems, Rovereto (Trento), Italy

Duration: 6 months

Start date: 15/09/2026 (flexible)

Compensation: No salary is granted by IIT. Applicants must rely on funding from their University’s Erasmus+ programme . To understand more about the programme, your eligibility and how to apply, please contact the Student / Erasmus+ office of your University.

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

During your internship you will work on a project in the Functional architecture of neural circuits group ( https://rossilab.iit.it ) coordinated by Federico Rossi . This group focuses on visual, circuit and computational neuroscience.

Your activity will comprise

• Analysis of 2-photon imaging neural data
• Analysis of behavioural data
• Analysis of connectomics data

And will allow you to develop competences in

• Analysis of population recordings (suite2p and python)
• Quantification of behaviour (DeepLabCut and python)
• Analysis of the MICrONS dataset

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• To be registered as a student in an undergraduate master’s degree programme in Neuroscience, Biology, Cognitive science or a cognate field of study for the entire duration of your stay at IIT
• To have a good command of spoken and written English
• To rely on funding from your University’s Erasmus+ programme

Please submit your application including a detailed CV, university transcripts, cover letter, and contact details of the reference Erasmus + Office for your University

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