Postdoc Positions in Nonlinear Dynamics, Control Theory, and Swarm Robotics at Scuola Superiore Meridionale Scuola Superiore Meridionale in Italy

Scuola Superiore Meridionale is advertising postdoc positions in the MERC area, with research connected to nonlinear dynamics, control theory, complex systems, and swarm robotics. The group led by Mario di Bernardo works through the CORELab on decentralized control of multi-agent systems, multi-scale modelling and control, safety-guaranteed control, AI for control with imperfect data, and experimental swarm robotics applications such as decentralized drone shows.

The post is aimed at candidates with backgrounds in control, dynamical systems, scientific ML, network science, statistical physics, or risk and reliability modelling. The announcement also highlights interest in applicants who want to bring methods into the lab and work hands-on with multi-agent robotic platforms. Interview language is English.

Funding details include a 12-month appointment, renewable up to 3 years, with a salary of €28,456 gross/year plus a €1,500 research budget. The official call states that there are 18 post-doc positions in total at Scuola Superiore Meridionale. The deadline shown in the post is 25 May 2026, 14:00 CET; the official notice also lists a deadline of 2026-06-05 23:59, so applicants should verify the current deadline on the call page before submitting.

To apply, read the full call, prepare the required documents, and submit through the official recruitment portal linked in the notice. If you are interested in the research direction, the professor invites informal contact before applying.