PhD Positions in Physical AI, Robotics, and Intelligent Systems at North Carolina State University North Carolina State University in United States

Zhiyu Huang announced upcoming PhD recruitment for the PARIS Lab at North Carolina State University, where he will join as a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Fall 2026.

The lab name, PARIS, stands for Physical AI, Robotics, and Intelligent Systems. Research will focus on three connected areas: embodied intelligence and Physical AI; foundation-model-driven robotics; and human-centered, adaptive AI systems. The post highlights interests in AI models and algorithms for real-world decision-making, vision-language-action models, world models, generalizable robot learning, robot navigation and manipulation, and AI/robotic systems that collaborate naturally with people and adapt safely over time.

Openings: PhD students for Spring 2027 and Fall 2027.

Eligibility / interests: Students with interests in Physical AI, robotics, robot learning, foundation models, and human-AI collaboration are especially encouraged to reach out. The post does not mention GPA, test scores, citizenship restrictions, or funding details.

How to apply: Email Zhiyu Huang at [email protected] with a CV and a brief research statement. The post also welcomes collaboration from researchers, students, and industry partners.

Institution: North Carolina State University.