Lead a Frontier AI Lab for Industrial Innovation

Physics World; Piemonte; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Start-up grant

Access to high-end computing

Job summary

AI4I in Turin invites applications from outstanding researchers to establish and lead R&D Laboratories at the intersection of frontier AI and industrial transformation. Founding Heads will define the scientific identity of their Labs, build international teams and translate research into industrial impact.

Labs operate at TRL 2–6 with access to HPC, engineering support, and opportunities for grants and partnerships. Hybrid work arrangements may be negotiated.

Qualifications

• Founding Head role requiring leadership in AI research and innovation.
• Ability to define scientific direction and recruit world-class talent.

Responsibilities

• Design, establish and lead one of AI4I's core R&D laboratories.
• Define long-term vision and short- and long-term goals for the lab.
• Attract international researchers and build a high-impact team.
• Secure external funding from EU programs and industrial partnerships.
• Oversee development of reusable AI assets and software demos.

Job description

AI4I in Turin invites applications from outstanding researchers to establish and lead R&D Laboratories at the intersection of frontier AI and industrial transformation. Founding Heads will define the scientific identity of their Labs, build international teams and translate research into industrial impact.

Labs operate at TRL 2–6 with access to HPC, engineering support, and opportunities for grants and partnerships. Hybrid work arrangements may be negotiated.