PhD Positions in Multimodal LLMs, AI Safety, and Embodied AI at AImageLab Unimore Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia in Italy

AImageLab at Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia (Unimore) and the ELLIS Unit Modena are announcing several upcoming PhD positions in cutting-edge AI research.

The advertised research directions include next-generation multimodal LLMs, with emphasis on architectures, training, and reasoning capabilities; AI safety and trustworthiness, including robustness, alignment, and reliable multimodal systems; and embodied AI and world models, focusing on perception, planning, and interaction in physical and simulated environments.

The positions are linked to a vibrant research environment at the intersection of foundation models, multimodal AI, and embodied intelligence. Some positions are funded through industrial collaborations, including AMD Silo AI, while others are connected to major European projects such as ELLIOT, ELIAS, and MINERVA. The post highlights access to top-tier compute resources and a strong network of academic and industrial partners across Europe.

This is a PhD opening, not a scholarship announcement. The post does not list formal eligibility requirements such as degree level, GPA, or language test scores, but it is clearly aimed at candidates with interest in AI research. The selection process is expected to begin in summer 2026, and the positions are scheduled to start on November 1, 2026.

To apply or express interest, candidates should send their CV to [email protected]. For more information, they may contact Lorenzo Baraldi or follow the LinkedIn post link.