The University of Trento is looking for a Technologist to join the Department of Psychology and Cognitive Science (DIPSCO), based in Rovereto, to support the TIPE research project (Towards Inclusive Public Environments), funded by the Italian Science Fund and focused on the development of virtual environments that allow participants to explore and compare real and modified urban spaces.
What to expect
You will work within DIPSCO, designing and developing immersive urban environments in virtual reality, used to simulate interventions in urban spaces with particular attention to the gender dimension. This is a technical, hands-on role suited to someone with software development and 3D modelling skills who is interested in working closely with experimental research, combining development activities, headset configuration and support during sessions with participants. The contract is fixed-term for 24 months, with the possibility of renewal for a further 12 months, full time (36 hours per week), under the former D3 economic category and the 2025–2027 Education and Research National Collective Labour Agreement. The initial gross annual salary is €37,596. The position is based in Rovereto. The University offers flexible working hours, the possibility of remote working where compatible with the role, and an employee welfare package including meal vouchers, a company nursery, health insurance, public transport contributions, reserved parking, scholarships for employees’ children, psychological counselling services and access to affiliated sports activities.Position
The selected candidate will be responsible for the 3D modelling and implementation of squares and urban environments using Unity and programming languages such as C# and JavaScript, as well as for the development of navigable virtual reality environments, with particular attention to the accurate representation and usability of spaces.
The role includes supporting the implementation, configuration and testing of VR environments and headsets used in experimental activities, the synchronisation of navigation and data acquired from VR headsets with external physiological measurements, and the management, extraction, organisation and pre-processing of data collected during experiments.
The selected candidate will also support data analysis activities and the verification of the quality and completeness of the acquired data, and provide technical assistance during experimental sessions, checking the correct functioning of hardware and software systems.
Requirements
Applicants must have:
- a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Information Engineering, Communication Sciences, Psychological Sciences and Techniques or Computer Science and Technology, or a Master’s degree in Design, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Psychology, Cognitive Science, Cybersecurity or Information Society Techniques and Methods, or an equivalent qualification obtained in Italy or abroad;
- at least two years of professional and/or research experience following a Bachelor’s degree, or at least one year of professional and/or research experience, or a PhD, following a Master’s degree, in areas relevant to the activities covered by the position;
- programming skills and experience in developing interactive applications, including for Android devices, preferably using C# and/or JavaScript;
- basic knowledge of 3D content management and modelling and the ability to use software tools for the creation of three-dimensional environments;
- previous experience with Unity and VR/AR;
- ability to learn and use VR technologies and to integrate software and hardware components in experimental activities;
- problem-solving skills, operational autonomy and an aptitude for interdisciplinary work;
- good knowledge of English;
- knowledge of the organisation of the University of Trento, with particular reference to its Statute and the structure of its technical and administrative organisation.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted by 17 November 2026 at 12:00 noon, following the procedures set out in the official call published
by the University of Trento.
Participation in the selection procedure requires payment of a non-refundable €10 application fee. For further information, please refer to the official call available on the University of Trento website under “Work with us”.
Company information
via Verdi, 6, 38122 Trento (Trento, Italia) See details page
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