[JOBS] [Jobs] Multiple PhD positions in Italy on Robotics & Intelligent Machines — Apply by December 17th, 2025

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🎓 CALL FOR PHD POSITIONS — DRIM DOCTORATE IN ROBOTICS AND INTELLIGENT MACHINES (ITALY)

Deadline: DECEMBER 17th, 2025 — 12:00 noon CET
Apply here: https://drim.i-rim.it/en/admission/
Supporting Institution: I-RIM, Italian Institute of Robotics and Intelligent Machines
Doctorate Coordinator: Prof. Antonio Sgorbissa (University of Genoa) — antonio....@unige.it
DRIM Secretariat: phd_...@unige.it

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💡 WHAT IS DRIM?

The Doctorate in Robotics and Intelligent Machines (DRIM) is one of Italy’s most exciting PhD programs in Robotics and AI.
It connects top-ranked Italian universities and research centers with international partners and leading industrial players.

By joining DRIM, you will:

➡️ Study and conduct research in world-class institutions.
➡️ Collaborate with leading companies in Robotics and AI.
➡️ Access cutting-edge labs, AI & robotics infrastructures, and international research networks.
➡️ Become part of a dynamic international research community.

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📚 AVAILABLE PHD POSITIONS — RESEARCH TOPICS and Hosting institutions

[ CURRICULUM: AGRIFOOD ]

1. Harnessing robotics and AI for in-field crop monitoring and assessment — CNR (National Research Council)

[ CURRICULUM: AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS ]

1. Safe generative models for control via differential geometry and control theory – The Italian Institute of Artificial Intelligence for Industry (AI4I)
2. Geometric optimal control for generative models of physical systems – The Italian Institute of Artificial Intelligence for Industry (AI4I)
3. Security and resilience of networked dynamical systems under adversarial conditions– University of Cagliari

[ CURRICULUM: HEALTHCARE AND WELLNESS OF PERSONS ]

1. Touch Sensing and AI – Scuola Sant’Anna and Università Campus BioMedico

[ CURRICULUM: HOSTILE AND UNSTRUCTURED ENVIRONMENTS ]

1. Riemannian geometry in reinforcement learning – The Italian Institute of Artificial Intelligence for Industry (AI4I)
2. Geometry and physics-based inductive bias for robust and explainable foundational models – The Italian Institute of Artificial Intelligence for Industry (AI4I)
3. Electrostatic zipping transducers for underwater operation - UNITN Institution – University of Trento
4. Autonomous navigation and distributed perception for robotics in complex shipyard environments – Fincantieri S.p.A., Università di Genova
5. Neuromorphic active exploration - Italian Institute of Technology (IIT)
6. Learning Adaptive Robotic Behavior for Manipulation in Unstructured Environments - Italian Institute of Technology (IIT)
7. Mechatronic Design and End-Effector Development for Inspection and Maintenance Mobile Robots - Italian Institute of Technology (IIT)
8. Aerial Drones for Autonomous Inspection of Photovoltaic Plants – Università di Genova
9. Advanced navigation and guidance systems for autonomous marine robots – University of Genoa

[ CURRICULUM: INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF INFRASTRUCTURE ]

1. Computer Vision and AI Applications for Remote Sensing of Photovoltaic Plants – Wesii S.r.l., University of Genoa

[ CURRICULUM: MOBILITY AND AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES ]

1. Resilient Semantic-Driven Navigation for Mobile Robotic Platforms - Italian Institute of Technology (IIT)

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📝 APPLY NOW

• Link: https://drim.i-rim.it/en/admission/
• Deadline: DECEMBER 17th, 2025 — 12:00 noon CET

Students will conduct their research project at the hosting institution. Interested students are encouraged to contact the tutors and/or the Unit’s Principal Investigators for further information prior to submitting their application.

International applications are welcome, and participants will receive logistical support for visa issues, relocation, and related matters.

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⚠️ IMPORTANT

New scholarships and research topics may be added soon.
Check https://drim.i-rim.it/en/admission/ regularly for updates.

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📧 CONTACT US

• Coordinator: Prof. Antonio Sgorbissa — antonio....@unige.it
• DRIM Secretariat: phd_...@unige.it