Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia

ERASMUS+ INTERNSHIP in Robotics / Growing Robots for Navigating Unexplored Environments

Italy

Commitment & contract: Erasmus Internship for undergraduate master students for 6 months, full time, from 15/1/2026 (flexible)

Location: Center for Converging Technologies (Via Morego 30, Genova)

 

The Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) is a premier research institution in Italy, with headquarters in Genova (Italy). IIT groups have four main areas of activity: robotics, nanomaterials, life technologies and computational sciences. More info at https://www.iit.it/en/web/guest/our-research

We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering diversity in all its forms, creating an inclusive environment

THE ROLE

During your internship you will work on a project in the Group of Bioinspired Soft Robotics coordinated by Barbara Mazzolai. The activity of this group is predominantly in the areas of Soft Robotics; Bioinspired devices; Growing Robots; Plant science.

Web link:  https://bsr.iit.it

Your activity will comprise:

  • CAD design and 3D printing
  • Programming of motor control and debug interfaces
  • Assessment of the testing scenarios and validation

And will allow you to develop competences in:

  •  Familiarity with CAD design, additive manufacturing and materials
  • Coding of custom-designed robotic systems

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • To be registered as a student in a master’s degree course in the areas of Robotics/Materials/Mechanical Engineering or cognate fields
  • Good command of spoken and written English

SALARY PACKAGE

No salary paid by IIT (applicants must rely on funding from their University’s Erasmus+ programme)

 

Please submit your application using the online form and including a detailed CV, university transcripts, cover letter, contact details of the reference Erasmus + Office for your University and confirmation of availability of Erasmus+ fundings.

Application’s deadline: Jult 31st, 2025

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