Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Multimodal AI for Object Detection and Pose Estimation in Space Robotics Italian Institute of Technology in Italy

Postdoctoral Research Fellow opportunity at the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) in the AI for Good (AIGO) research unit, working on the LILO project in collaboration with the Italian Space Agency (ASI).

The project focuses on computer vision, machine learning, and deep learning for a robotic platform supporting autonomous satellite servicing. Research topics include multimodal AI, object detection, pose estimation, robust perception under extreme illumination, and methods that work with limited onboard computational power.

This is a strong fit for candidates with a PhD in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Robotics, or related fields. The ideal profile includes experience with foundation models, transformers, major deep learning frameworks, and a solid publication record in top-tier venues. The role also mentions the ability to work independently and collaboratively, including mentoring PhD students.

The post is announced by Vittorio Murino (Computer Vision and Machine Learning researcher) and is based in Genoa, Italy. Deadline: 2026-07-31 (noted as postponed until the position is covered).

Interested applicants should use the application link provided in the post and review the full job description before applying.