Research Positions in AI for Advanced Materials & Engineering Design (Postdoctoral, PhD,Research Fellowships, Internships)
Pubblicato il 31-08-2026 - The Italian Institute Of Artificial Intelligence in Torino
The Italian Institute of Artificial Intelligence (AI4I) is an Institute that aims to enhance scientific research, technological transfer, and, more generally, the innovation capacity of the Country, promoting its positive impact on industry, services and public administration. To this end, the Institute contributes to creating a research and innovation infrastructure that employs artificial intelligence methods, with particular reference to manufacturing processes, within the framework of the Industry 4.0 process and its entire value chain. The Institute establishes relationships with similar entities and organizations in Italy and abroad, including Competence Centers and European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs).
Are you looking to support the future of industrial innovation?
The Italian Institute of Artificial Intelligence (AI4I) is seeking talented and highly motivated researchers for postdoctoral, PhD, research fellowship, and internship positions in AMED Lab - AI for Advanced Materials & Engineering Design
LOCATION
AI4I, OGR, Turin, Italy
The lab develops AI methods for advanced materials and engineering design, with research spanning machine learning, physics-based modeling, simulation, optimization, and intelligent material systems. We are particularly interested in candidates eager to work on ambitious interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of AI, physics, materials science, mechanics, and robotics.
Current Research Directions Include
- Physics-Aware AI models for multiscale simulation, surrogate modeling, and scientific discovery
- AI-guided design of Robotic Matter and architected material systems
- Generative AI for advanced materials and engineering design
- AI-native approaches to multifunctional, adaptive, and intelligent materials
About You You are strongly curious and motivated, with a strong interest and background in one or more of the following areas:
- Machine learning / AI
- Computational mechanics / physics-based simulation
- Materials science / metamaterials / architected materials
- Robotics / intelligent systems
- Applied mathematics / scientific computing
Why Join AI4I? AI4I is a transformative hub where application-oriented AI research meets industrial impact. You will work in a dynamic, international environment alongside world-class researchers and industry leaders.
- Competitive Compensation: Competitive pay and premio incentives, along with support for conference participation and research travel (Researchers relocating from abroad may be eligible for tax exemptions of up to 90% link)
- Innovation Ecosystem: A stimulating, ambitious, and collaborative research environment within AI4I’s international and interdisciplinary ecosystem, with connections to leading institutions such as Oxford, ETH, TU Delft, Imperial College, TUM, UC Berkeley, UCLA, Politecnico di Milano, and Penn State, top-level industry (e.g., Nvidia) and Nobel-prize-level researchers (e.g., AI for Materials Design)
Work at the heart of the AI revolution and contribute to cutting-edge research and co-author high-impact publications in emerging areas of AI-guided materials and engineering design. Access to high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure and to state-of-the-art fabrication and experimental facilities through established collaborations and partnerships
- Impact: Contribute to the innovation capacity of the country through high-performance computing (HPC) and to state-of-the-art fabrication and experimental facilities through established collaborations and partnerships
Application Requirements
- CV
AI4I is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. More information about the lab AMED and the institute AI4I. The main application channel is through LinkedIn Jobs; however, if needed, applications or informal inquiries may also be sent to (email hidden).