PhD in Classification, Design, Optimization, and Generative Methods for Mechanisms and Robotic Systems University of Rome Tor Vergata in Italy

Prof. Elena Rossi is recruiting a PhD student in Robotics at Politecnico di Milano , Italy. The project is focused on legged robot locomotion , making this a strong fit for applicants interested in robotics, control, autonomy, and robot motion planning. The position is fully funded for 3 years . Eligibility / requirements: The post does not list detailed entry requirements beyond seeking a candidate to join the group. Applicants are asked to send a CV. Application deadline: 2027-02-01. How to ap...

Oakland University in Michigan is recruiting one or more PhD students for a research group working on resilient and intelligent manufacturing . The project areas include robotic automation , OLP , virtual commissioning , AI-enhanced simulations , uncertainty quantification , and broader manufacturing simulations and digital twins . This opportunity is a strong fit for students with a background in Industrial Engineering , Manufacturing Engineering , Mechanical Engineering , or Mechatronics Engin...

Michigan Technological University has an immediate PhD opening with Assistant Professor Vinh Nguyen in agentic vision-language models and robotic assembly . The project focuses on building a unique manufacturing assembly workcell that uses agentic vision-language models for both fully robotic and human-collaborative assembly operations. A second research direction includes penetration testing of the workcell for cybersecurity quantification , making this a strong fit for students interested in r...

PhD and Master’s research opportunities are available in the Bioinspired Robotics and Resilient Intelligence (BR2I) Laboratory at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), USA. The opening is in the Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering and is centered on bioinspired robotics, resilient intelligence, and related robotics/computational research themes. The post specifically mentions a PhD student opening for Spring or Fall 2027 and Master’s student researchers for the upcoming academi...

Yamaguchi Prefectural Industrial Technology Center is recruiting a researcher / engineer equivalent position in mechatronics and control systems engineering . The work focuses on research and development in mechanical, electrical/electronic, information, and control technologies, plus technical support for companies such as technical consultation, prototype development, demonstration experiments, and implementation support. This is a full-time, permanent position with no fixed term and a 6-month...