Senior AI Research Scientist
Pubblicato il 13-08-2026 - Altro in Milano
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior AI Research Scientist (Model-based RL) based in Italy. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of intelligent industrial automation through advanced artificial intelligence research.
You will develop cutting-edge reinforcement learning systems that enable real-world machines and facilities to continuously learn and optimize performance.
Working at the intersection of AI research, control theory, and industrial applications, you will help transform complex operational environments.
The position combines deep technical exploration with practical deployment, turning innovative research into impactful solutions.
You will collaborate with multidisciplinary experts, contribute to ambitious research initiatives, and influence the direction of AI-driven control systems.
This is an ideal opportunity for a researcher passionate about applying advanced AI techniques to solve large-scale, real-world challenges.
Accountabilities:
Design,
implement, and evaluate model-based reinforcement learning agents, including planning-based controllers such as MPC and MPPI, as well as the software prototypes required for deployment in real industrial control systems.
Develop learned dynamics models and world models capable of generalizing across different systems, including training approaches such as pretraining, curriculum learning, active learning, adversarial learning, and fine-tuning.
Research and apply advanced methods in safe reinforcement learning, constrained control, scenario planning, Bayesian reinforcement learning, and related areas to ensure reliable and secure AI agent deployment.
Translate research discoveries into practical outcomes by developing production-ready solutions and leading the rollout of research initiatives or large-scale projects.
Communicate research findings, technical developments, and project results clearly t