[PROFESSIONAL PROFILES AT IIT] - Banner

Professional profiles at IIT

[PROFESSIONAL PROFILES AT IIT] - Introduction

[PROFESSIONAL PROFILES AT IIT] - Staff Areas

Scientists

The people leading and carrying out the research activities

Technicians

The people supporting the laboratories and infrastructure activities

Administrative staff

The people responsible for the administrative activities

[PROFESSIONAL PROFILES AT IIT] - Scientists Introduction

[PROFESSIONAL PROFILES AT IIT] - PI

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR (PI)
The Principal Investigator (PI) is the person in charge of a research unit, directing scientific activities and coordinating team members. Research projects led by the PI may be directly related to IIT's institutional activities or result from winning national and international funding.

You can become a PI at IIT through a specific tenure track selection or by obtaining an award or funding, after IIT has assessed the scientific alignment of the project with the Foundation's strategic plan.

[PROFESSIONAL PROFILES AT IIT] - Technologist

TECHNOLOGIST
A Technologist holds a doctorate degree and has a highly specialized role in a specific scientific field. Technologists support research activities by managing and coordinating the facilities and a team of technicians specialized in using certain tools, frameworks, or protocols. They also apply the research results in the civil and industrial sectors through patent development and also foster relationships with the business world, promoting the Institute's scientific achievements.

You can become a Technologist by applying for a specific open position or following an internal career path.

[PROFESSIONAL PROFILES AT IIT] - Researcher

RESEARCHER
The Researcher is a senior figure with solid previous experience as a Postdoctoral researcher. Leveraging their expertise, they contribute to achieving the goals of their scientific projects or those assigned by the Principal Investigator (PI) who coordinates and/or supervises them. In cases involving management of high-level research projects recognized by third-party entities, such as those of the European Commission, the Researcher is encouraged by the IIT Foundation to pursue a career as a PI.

You can become a Researcher by applying for a specific open position or following an internal career path.

[PROFESSIONAL PROFILES AT IIT] - PostDoc

POST DOC
A Post Doc is a researcher who chooses to continue their scientific career immediately after obtaining a PhD. Their scientific activities are generally supervised by other senior researchers who support Post Doc in areas closely related to their specific research field, as well as in fundamental career activities such as mentoring, teaching, and drafting applications for grants and funding.

[PROFESSINAL PROFILES AT IIT] - Fellow

RESEARCH FELLOW
A Research Fellow is a junior position, who does not have a PhD yet, and is eager to start a career in the research world. You can apply for a fellowship after obtaining a Master's to enter a doctoral program.

[PROFESSIONAL PROFILES AT IIT] - Technicians Introduction

[PROFESSIONAL PROFILES AT IIT] - Administration Introduction