Founding Heads of Four Thematic R&D Labs

European Commission; Italia; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading European research institute in Italy is seeking Founding Heads of Research & Development Labs to push the boundaries of AI in industrial settings. The roles are full-time and offer competitive salaries, collaboration with top scholars, and access to cutting-edge facilities. Candidates should hold a PhD and have expertise in areas like computer vision or generative AI. This is a unique opportunity to directly influence the future of industrial AI in Europe.

Servizi

Competitive international salaries

Relocation support

Access to advanced tools and expertise

Competenze

• PhD positions with extensive research experience.
• Strong background in computer vision or generative AI.
• Ability to collaborate with academic and industry partners.

Mansioni

• Lead the R&D Labs focusing on AI for Industrial Applications.
• Shape projects that advance AI in various sectors.
• Oversee the integration of research efforts across disciplines.

Conoscenze

Leadership in Research

Computer Vision

Generative AI

Collaboration with Industry

Cybersecurity Knowledge

Formazione

PhD in a relevant field

Descrizione del lavoro

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3/5-year appointment, renewable or convertible to a permanent contract upon evaluation.

Organisation/Company AI4I Research Field Technology » Future technology Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Positions PhD Positions Country Italy Application Deadline 15 Oct 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Rome) Type of Contract Other Type of Contract Extra Information 3/5-year appointment, renewable or convertible to a permanent contract upon evaluation. Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Shape the Future of Industrial AI in Europe

The Italian Institute of Artificial Intelligence for Industry (AI4I)is a public research institute established in 2024 to advance cutting-edge AI research across science, technology, and industrial applications. Based in Turin, AI4I operates as a national infrastructure supported by public funding and embedded in a vibrant innovation hub.

The Research & Development Labs are the backbone of the Institute, combining scientific excellence with real-world impact. They operate within a unique ecosystem that includes the AI Foundry (state-of-the-art GPUs and engineering capacity), the System for User Knowledge (SUK) (for industrial matchmaking and co-design), and the Institute for Advanced Study, which brings top international scholars to Turin. AI4I benefits from strong partnerships with IIT, leading universities (Politecnico di Torino, IMT Lucca), key industrial players (Leonardo), and access to CINECA’s HPC infrastructure through the national AI Factory.

Call for Founding Heads of R&D Labs

AI4I is launching the second round of its international recruitment campaign to appoint the Founding Heads of its Research & Development Labs.

Computer Vision for Industrial Environments

Generative AI and Foundation Models in Advanced Manufacturing

AI for Cybersecurity

Selected candidates will lead their Lab within AI4I’s integrated ecosystem, with full scientific autonomy, access

to advanced tools and expertise, and the opportunity to shape the future of industrial AI in Europe. The position

includes:

• Competitive international salaries and relocation support

• Collaboration with leading scholars and industry partners, also through the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS)

• Access to AI4I’s integrated infrastructure, including the AI Foundry, the System for User Knowledge (SUK), and the national AI Factory

• Access to incubation, acceleration, and venture programs and funds