Erasmus Internship in Life Technologies / Sensory & Functional Information From Brain Circuit Functional Imaging

Erasmus Internship: Life Technologies / Sensory & Functional Information From Brain Circuit Functional Imaging

Company: Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia Location: Genova, Italy Contract: Erasmus Internship Duration: 6 months, full-time Start Date: January 15, 2026 (flexible)

About the Role

The Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) is seeking an enthusiastic undergraduate master's student for an Erasmus Internship opportunity. This internship will be based at the Center for Converging Technologies in Genova, Italy, and will focus on a project within the Group of Optical Approaches to Brain Function, coordinated by Tommaso Fellin.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge life technologies, specifically focusing on sensory information and brain circuit functional imaging.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage in research activities related to sensory information and brain circuit functional imaging.
• Utilize and learn about optical approaches in brain function research.
• Contribute to ongoing projects within the Group of Optical Approaches to Brain Function.

Requirements

• Currently an undergraduate master's student.
• Interest in Life Technologies, Sensory Information, Brain Circuit, and Functional Imaging.
• Familiarity with Optical Approaches is a plus.

What We Offer

• A 6-month, full-time Erasmus Internship.
• The opportunity to work in a leading research institution.
• Experience in a dynamic and innovative research environment.
• The chance to contribute to significant scientific advancements.

The Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering diversity in all its forms, creating an inclusive environment for all employees and interns.