Call for Founding Heads of R&D Laboratories

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pb*This opportunity is located in Turin, Italy.* /b /p pThe Italian Institute of Artificial Intelligence (AI4I) is seeking for talented and ambitious Heads of RD Laboratories to lead the next generation of AI research and development in AI-driven industries /p h3Lead the next generation of artificial intelligence research for industrial innovation. /h3 pThe Italian Institute of Artificial Intelligence (AI4I) invites applications from outstanding, entrepreneurial and ambitious researchers to establish and lead new RD Laboratories at the intersection of frontier artificial intelligence and industrial transformation. bFounding Heads /b will define the scientific identity of their Laboratories, build internationally competitive teams, create reusable AI assets, and translate research excellence into industrial, technological and societal impact. /p h3About AI4I’s RD Laboratories /h3 h3RD Laboratories are the cornerstone of the Institute’s scientific and technological architecture. Each Laboratory may focus on foundational AI methods, enabling platforms or application-driven domains and is expected to grow beyond its initial endowment by attracting competitive research funding, industrial collaborations and technology-transfer opportunities. /h3 pAI4I Laboratories operate at the convergence of frontier research and real-world validation, primarily across TRL 2–6. They are expected to produce internationally visible science while creating reusable software, models, datasets, benchmarks, prototypes, IP and industrial demonstrators. Collaboration and cross-fertilization across Laboratories are strongly encouraged. /p h3Labs Are At The Centre Of An Articulated Organization /h3 ul liCollaboration: Collaboration and cross-fertilization between labs are strongly encouraged. /li liHPC AI Supercomputing Resources: An extensive GPU-based accelerated computing facility and high-performance data infrastructure is available to support lab activities. /li liEngineering Support: A dedicated Engineering unit provides on-demand, specialized support in high-performance computing (HPC), software engineering, data engineering, and more. /li liThe Institute for Advanced Study: The FCSP Institute of Advanced Study provides continuous interaction with leading academic and industrial AI organizations worldwide. /li liAcademic Collaborations: Broad collaborations with universities and research institutions through joint research programmes, doctoral programmes and international grants. /li liEntrepreneurship: A "spin-off friendly" culture and relationships with investors, accelerators and the deep-tech ecosystem encourage entrepreneurial initiatives. /li liBusiness Development: Dedicated business development support facilitates industrial partnerships and access to European and national funding programmes. /li /ul h3What We Are Looking For /h3 pAI4I is looking for leading AI researchers with the ambition and scientific depth to make major contributions to frontier artificial intelligence and its industrial application.



The call is open to distinctive proposals across the full spectrum of foundational methods, enabling technologies and application-driven domains, and candidates are invited to define the scientific direction they consider most original and consequential. /p h3The Areas Of Particular Interest Are /h3 ul liAI for Operations, Optimization and Industrial Decision Systems /li liDomain Foundation Models, Multimodal Industrial AI and AI Resources /li liAgentic AI for Cyber-Physical System /li liEfficient Embodied AI, Edge AI, TinyML /li liAI for Materials Discovery, Automated Experimentation and Circularity /li liDigital Twins, Synthetic Data and Scientific–Industrial Simulation /li liCognitive Security Technologies /li liCollective Intelligence and Collaborative Multi-Agent Systems /li liHuman-Centered AI for Adaptive Human–Machine Collaboration /li /ul h3What We Offer /h3 ul liA renewable four-year appointment, with a pathway to a permanent position based on performance against agreed KPIs and targets. /li liSalary range: €70,000 – €120,000 + 25-35% MBO gross/year (depending on experience) and relocation support. /li liA start-up grant, with scope and phasing determined through the Laboratory’s approved strategic and financial plan. /li liPotential tax exemption of up to 90% for eligible researchers relocating to Italy, subject to applicable law and individual eligibility. /li liAccess to high-end computing, data, engineering, deployment and industrial co-design infrastructure. /li liThe opportunity to recruit and shape an international team of researchers, engineers, postdoctoral fellows and PhD candidates. /li liSupport for competitive grants, industrial partnerships, IP, licensing, spin-offs and public‑private research programs. /li /ul h3Your Role as Founding Head /h3 pAs the Head of an RD Lab, you will design, establish, and lead one of the Institute’s core research laboratories. You will be responsible for defining the RD plan for your lab: setting a long-term vision and short-and‑long-term goals; attracting world‑class talent, delivering scientific and technological breakthroughs; and positioning the Institute as one of the world’s leading centers for AI research and innovation. With support from the Institute’s core support functions and engineering infrastructure, your responsibilities will include: /p ul liScientific and Strategic Leadership: Designing cutting‑edge AI Research Development programs and solutions, meeting milestones, and achieving defined success metrics. Monitoring AI advancements, identifying opportunities for high‑impact innovation. /li liTeam Building:



Leading a team of AI researchers and engineers to execute advanced research and develop practical software or platforms. /li liOutreach: Collaborating with marketing and business development teams to promote AI4I, expanding its reach and influence. /li liRevenue Generation: Attracting external funding from private and public sources to support the growth of your lab, including EU programs and strategic industry partnerships. /li liProject Management: Managing multiple projects simultaneously, establishing schedules, and resolving bottlenecks to ensure smooth execution. Acting as an interface between the Institute and external partners and users. /li liAI Assets Development: Overseeing the creation and maintenance of reusable frameworks, libraries, and APIs aligned with industry needs. /li /ul h3Key Success Metrics /h3 pPerformance Will Be Assessed Through Annual And Multi-year KPIs Agreed During The Appointment And Aligned With The Approved Strategic Plan. Core Dimensions Include /p ul liScientific excellence: quality and visibility of peer‑reviewed publications, invited contributions, benchmark adoption and international scientific positioning. /li liTechnology and reusable assets: TRL progression, reproducibility, prototype maturity, software, models, datasets, benchmarks, standards, patents and deployment readiness. /li liIndustrial and societal impact: validated use cases, pilots, partner retention, adoption evidence and measurable improvements in productivity, quality, resilience, safety or sustainability. /li liFinancial growth: competitive funding, industrial revenue, leverage beyond the initial endowment and credible licensing or spin‑off opportunities. /li liLeadership and management: team development, hiring, delivery on time and budget, risk management, governance and contribution to cross‑Laboratory initiatives. /li /ul h3Candidate Profile /h3 h3We Seek Leaders With /h3 ul liStrong track record in AI research and development, with a deep understanding of methods and architectures. /li liDemonstrated ability to lead complex, multidisciplinary RD programs, from design to implementation. /li liAbility to interact across academic, industrial, and institutional settings. /li liExperience in applying AI in sectors such as advanced manufacturing, autonomous systems, human‑machine interaction, or software development. /li /ul h3Preferred Qualifications /h3 ul liA PhD in a relevant field. /li liPrevious leadership of a research group, Laboratory, center, major project or multidisciplinary program, both in public institutions or in centers for corporate RD. /li liExperience in European RD programs, public‑private consortia or industrial research partnerships. /li liOwnership or development of patents, software, open‑source projects, datasets, standards or other AI assets. /li liExperience as a founder or co‑founder, or a track record in technology transfer, licensing or venture creation. /li /ul h3Note /h3 pDue to the high volume of applications, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted directly. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

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