[JOBS] [Jobs] NEW PhD positions in Italy on Robotics & Intelligent Machines — Apply by July 9th 2026 at 12 (noon – CEST)

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*** NEW Position available! ***

 

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

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Deadline: July 9th 2026 at 12 (noon – CEST)

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

*** 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.

*** AVAILABLE PHD POSITIONS — RESEARCH TOPICS and Hosting institutions ***

[ CURRICULUM: AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS ]

1. AI for maritime sensing, perception, and decision support – University of Pisa

2. Data-driven approaches for identification and control of hybrid dynamical systems – University of Sannio

[ CURRICULUM: HEALTHCARE AND WELLNESS OF PERSONS ]

1. Emotionally Intelligent Social Robots for Healthcare and Assistive Contexts – University of Genova

2. Technologies for Rehabilitation and Healthcare Simulation – University of Genova

3. Learning Individual Cognitive and Behavioral Dynamics for Early Detection of Stress, Fatigue, and Attention Deficits – Italian Institute of Technology

4. Soft Robotics for Human Cooperation and Rehabilitation – Italian Institute of Technology

5. Social Robot Assistant for Intelligent Health Care – University of Palermo

6. Virtual Reality and Agent-Based Training for Prosthetic Hands – Free University of Bozen

[ CURRICULUM: HOSTILE AND UNSTRUCTURED ENVIRONMENTS ]

1. Perception-Driven Task-Priority Control for Underwater Intervention Robotic Systems – University of Genova

2. Designing and Developing Humanoid Robot Companions – University of Genova

3. Design and Control of Modular Robotic End-Systems for Deformable Object Manipulation – Italian Institute of Technology

4. Highly Integrated Optical Sensors in Soft Robotic Manipulators – Italian Institute of Technology

5. SLAM for Legged Robots in Dynamic and Changing Environments – Italian Institute of Technology

6. Distributed Autonomy and Intelligent Navigation for Serious Games with Biomimetic Robot Swarms in GNSS-Denied Environments – Università Politecnica delle Marche

[ CURRICULUM: INDUSTRY 4.0 ]

1. Multi-Agent Cognitive Architectures for Heterogeneous Robot Coordination Across Different Embodiments – Fusion AI Labs S.r.l.

2. Task and Motion Planning Models for Cognitive Robots – University of Genova

3. Sensing, Perception and Control for Human-Robot Physical Interaction – University of Genova

4. Design and Virtual Prototyping of Robot Hands for Humanoids – University of Genova

5. Multimodal AI for Generating Anticipatory Robot Behaviors that Adapt to Physical and Cognitive Ergonomics and Human Intentions – Italian Institute of Technology

6. Physical AI and Humanoid Robotics for Adaptive Industrial Production Systems – Italian Institute of Technology (n. 2 positions)

7. Vision-Language-Action Intelligence for Resilient Multi-Robot Construction – Italian Institute of Technology

8. Foundation Models for Human-Robot Collaboration and Tactile Manipulation – University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”

9. Development and Integration of Haptic Devices for Extended Reality Applications – University of Siena

10. Generative Physical AI for Humanoid Robotics with Differentiable Computational Models – Generative Bionics S.r.l.

11. Intelligent Loco-Manipulation Planning and Control of Mobile Robots – Leonardo S.p.A.

12. Optimization of Flexible Robotic Work-Cell for Industrial Handling – Place Reserved for Innova S.r.l. Employee

[ CURRICULUM: MOBILITY AND AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES ]

1. Model-Based and Learning Control for Morphing Robotic Platforms in Autonomous Modular Construction – Italian Institute of Technology

2. Terrain-Aware Mapping and Autonomous Exploration of Mobile Robots – Place Reserved for Leonardo S.p.A. Employee

*** APPLY NOW ***

Link: https://drim.i-rim.it/en/admission/

Deadline: July 9th 2026 at 12 (noon – CEST)

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

*** IMPORTANT ***

New scholarships and research topics may be added soon.

Check https://drim.i-rim.it/en/admission/ regularly for updates.

*** CONTACT US ***

Coordinator: Prof. Antonio Sgorbissa — antonio....@unige.it

DRIM Secretariat: phd_...@unige.it