Founding AI Lab Director for Industrial Innovation

The Italian Institute of Artificial Intelligence (AI4I); Torino; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Renewable four-year appointment

Salary €70,000–€120,000 + 25–35% MBO (

Relocation support

Start-up grant

Possible tax exemption up to 90% for适移

Job summary

The Italian Institute of Artificial Intelligence (AI4I) in Turin invites applications for Founding Heads of R&D Laboratories to lead next-generation AI research and its industrial applications.

Founding Heads will define the lab's scientific identity, recruit world-class teams, create reusable AI assets, and translate research into industrial, technological, and societal impact. This is a four-year renewable appointment with KPI-based review.

Qualifications

• Strong track record in AI research and development.
• Proven ability to lead complex, multidisciplinary R&D programs.
• Ability to interact across academic, industrial, and institutional settings.
• Experience applying AI in sectors such as manufacturing, autonomous systems, human–machine interaction, or software development.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead an AI R&D laboratory within AI4I.
• Recruit and develop world-class researchers and engineers.
• Promote AI4I’s reach via outreach and business development.
• Attract external funding from private and public sources (EU programs, partnerships).
• Manage projects, schedules, and deliverables; liaise with partners and users.
• Oversee development of reusable AI assets (libraries, APIs, datasets).

Skills

AI research leadership

Multidisciplinary program leadership

Cross-sector interaction

Industry AI application experience

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

The Italian Institute of Artificial Intelligence (AI4I) in Turin invites applications for Founding Heads of R&D Laboratories to lead next-generation AI research and its industrial applications.

Founding Heads will define the lab's scientific identity, recruit world-class teams, create reusable AI assets, and translate research into industrial, technological, and societal impact. This is a four-year renewable appointment with KPI-based review.