Two Postdoctoral Researchers in Software Engineering & Robotics
(MLOps for AI-Enabled Cyber-Physical Systems)
Deadline: 30 June 2026
The IDeaLS Lab at AI4I, Italy’s new national AI center, is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Postdoctoral Researcher with strong expertise in Software Engineering, Robotics, or AI-enabled Cyber-Physical Systems. The successful candidate will contribute to cutting-edge research on MLOps, intelligent software pipelines, and adaptive robotics, working closely with research groups at AI4I and top collaborators abroad.
The Role
As a postdoctoral researcher, you will contribute to advancing foundational and applied research at the intersection of AI, robotics, and large-scale intelligent systems. You will work closely with interdisciplinary teams across AI4I as well as with top collaborators abroad, contributing to both academic excellence and high-impact industrial innovation.
Your Responsibilities
You will contribute to research activities including:
Contributing to the development of research prototypes and demonstrators for industrial partners, as well as supporting proposals for funding of national/international applications.
Required Qualifications
Well Received Qualifications
What We Offer
You’ll have access to state-of-the-art high-performance computing infrastructure and GPU clusters essential for conducting cutting-edge AI, software engineering, and security research.
Salary range: €30,000 – €55,000 gross per year, depending on experience.
(Researchers relocating from abroad may be eligible for tax exemptions of up to 90%).
If you’re passionate about shaping the future of AI security and want to see your research protect the next generation of AI systems, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s build secure AI together!
Position Details
Expected Start Date: As soon as possible in 2026
Duration: 2 years (renewable)
Location: Turin, Italy (on-site)
Supervision: Sebastiano Panichella
Affiliation: AI4I – The Italian Institute for Artificial Intelligence • IDeaLS Lab – Intelligent Development and Large-Scale Systems Lab
How to Apply
Please submit the following documents in a single PDF:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
About the IDeaLS Lab at AI4I
The IDeaLS Lab conducts research on intelligent, adaptive, and dependable large-scale software systems, integrating expertise in:
As a postdoc here, you will join a rapidly growing European AI hub with exceptional opportunities for research impact, visibility, and leadership.
About Us
The Italian Institute for Artificial Intelligence (AI4I) was founded as a research institute to perform transformative, application-oriented research in Artificial Intelligence, driving innovation and industrial progress. The Institute is designed to engage and empower gifted, entrepreneurial, and ambitious researchers who are committed to generating real-world impact at the intersection of science, technology, and industrial transformation.
Competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, access to dedicated high-performance computing resources, state-of-the-art laboratories, and strong industrial collaborations are among the distinctive features that define AI4I. The Institute fosters a dynamic international environment and an ecosystem that supports the creation and growth of innovative startups.
AI4I’s mission is to advance scientific research, technology transfer, and, more broadly, Italy’s innovation capacity, promoting positive impact across industry, services, and public administration. To achieve this, the Institute contributes to building a research and innovation infrastructure that leverages AI methods, with a special focus on manufacturing processes and the broader Industry 4.0 value chain.
AI4I also maintains strategic relationships with leading organizations in Italy and abroad, including Competence Centers and European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs), positioning itself as an attractive destination for researchers, companies, and startups seeking collaboration and impact.