PhD Studentship in Assured Runtime Control for Safe Autonomy (Engineering) University of Exeter in United Kingdom

Mehdi Hosseinzadeh, Assistant Professor at Washington State University, is recruiting a PhD student for research in control theory , control systems , and AI-enabled autonomous systems . The position emphasizes foundational work in control with applications to robotics , safety-critical systems , and intelligent decision-making . The post also notes that experience with machine learning , artificial intelligence , or data-driven methods is a plus when paired with strong control expertise. Eligib...

Fully funded 4-year doctoral studentship at the University of Oxford in Autonomous Intelligent Machines & Systems , jointly with the Oxford Martin AI Governance Initiative and the EPSRC CDT in Autonomous Intelligent Machines & Systems (AIMS) . This opportunity is aimed at PhD applicants interested in research at the intersection of robotics , computer science , electrical engineering , and AI governance . The post is described as a fully funded doctoral studentship with an October 2027 start . P...

Two fully funded PhD positions are available in AI, Robotics, and Autonomous Systems at the Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, Tennessee Technological University, USA . The students will join Dr. Yongyang Liu 's research group and work on AI-driven robotics and autonomous systems with a focus on learning-based decision-making , human-centered intelligence , and integrated perception, reasoning, and control . Research topics include human-robot interaction , human behavior and cogn...

PhD opportunity at Aarhus University in Physical AI , with a focus on adaptive foundation models for robotics . The project is hosted by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and is described as a three-year, fully funded Danish PhD stipend. Research themes include developing adaptive foundation models for robotics, moving beyond pretrained APIs, and contributing to core technical AI methods. This is a strong fit for applicants interested in robotics , machine learning , artifici...

PhD opportunity at Aston University in the Autonomous Robotics and Perception Laboratory on AI-driven robotic disassembly using mixed reality and haptics . The project focuses on robotics , artificial intelligence , mixed reality , haptic teleoperation , and autonomous robotic manipulation for industrial applications. This is a research-intensive doctoral position suited to candidates interested in real-world robotic systems, perception, and human-in-the-loop control. Funding: Tuition fees are c...