R&D Researcher – PRUNE Project

Description

EHT S.C.p.A. is an IT group founded in Sicily and operating nationwide, which designs, coordinates, and implements complex digital solutions for the public and private sectors. The company brings together technological expertise, production capabilities, and specialized know-how through a collaborative model involving innovative companies, promoting research, development, and digital transformation across various fields of application.

Within EHT, the R&DI – Research, Development & Innovation Business Unit serves as the project and technology engine for industrial research, experimental development, and applied innovation initiatives. The BU works on multidisciplinary projects that integrate digital, scientific, environmental, territorial, and technology transfer expertise, with the goal of transforming research into concrete, measurable, and high-impact solutions.

The selected candidates will be assigned to the PRUNE project, an initiative funded under the RETI – Puglia program, with EHT as the lead organization and the participation of public and private partners. The project aims to create an innovative digital platform for the sustainable management of marine-coastal environments, with a particular focus on the management of Posidonia oceanica residues, through data lakes, field observations, open data, marine weather forecasts, predictive models, and Artificial Intelligence components.

The team’s planned operational headquarters is in Lecce, in the heart of Salento, a strategic location for fostering connections between research, business, the environment, and innovation.

Information

Company

EHT SCPA

Contract

Fixed-term

Place of work

Lecce

The Role
EHT S.C.p.A. is seeking an R&D Researcher to join the R&DI Business Unit and participate in the scientific and experimental activities of the PRUNE project.
The successful candidate will contribute to exploring new technological solutions, analyzing the state of the art, conducting experiments, and generating knowledge useful for the development of the digital platform envisaged by the project. The role is designed for a person with strong intellectual curiosity, an aptitude for applied research, and the ability to link scientific inquiry with concrete project objectives.
Within PRUNE, the candidate will work on topics related to the sustainable management of marine-coastal environments, the use of data for spatial planning, the forecasting of environmental phenomena, and the identification of innovative solutions for the valorization of Posidonia oceanica residues.

Main Responsibilities
The successful candidate will participate in the execution of research protocols, experimental testing, and technology scouting activities. They will be involved in analyzing the state of the art, collecting and organizing scientific evidence, producing technical documentation, and assisting with the drafting of papers, reports, and new project proposals.
The role involves constant interaction with technical staff, data scientists, developers, project managers, and scientific partners, helping to keep the project up to date with technological and scientific developments in the sector.

Ideal Candidate Profile
We are looking for a candidate with an academic background in science, technology, computer science, engineering, or related fields. A PhD is preferred, but candidates with extensive experience in applied research, IT project management, or technological innovation will also be considered favorably.
Analytical skills, writing skills, the ability to learn quickly, critical thinking, and problem-solving are essential. The ideal candidate can delve into complex topics, identify connections across different fields, and contribute to the generation of new project ideas.

What We Offer
The candidate will join a team focused on industrial research and experimental development, with the opportunity to work on a concrete, multidisciplinary project with significant environmental impact. The role offers opportunities for growth in applied research, project proposal writing, technical and scientific output, and collaboration with qualified partners.

Why Apply to th
Joining EHT’s R&DI Business Unit means working in an environment where technology, research, and tangible impact come together. The PRUNE project offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of an innovative digital platform for the sustainable management of marine and coastal environments, addressing real-world challenges related to the environment, data, artificial intelligence, and spatial planning.

The selected candidates will have the opportunity to:

  • work on a structured, multidisciplinary R&D project;
  • collaborate with scientific, technological, and local partners;
  • develop advanced skills in the fields of digital technology, the environment, and applied innovation;
  • contribute to solutions that have a tangible impact on the local community;
  • grow professionally within a business unit focused on research, development, and technology transfer.

Work location
,Lecce; you will join the PRUNE project’s operational team.

Equal Opportunity
EHT S.C.p.A. promotes an inclusive work environment focused on developing skills. The recruitment process is open to all candidates in accordance with equal opportunity principles and applicable laws.

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