Vincenzo Riccio

University of Udine is advertising a PhD call 2026 in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence , with research opportunities in software testing , test automation , software engineering , AI/ML-based software systems , mobile and web applications , search-based and evolutionary testing , trustworthy AI , and quality assurance for machine learning systems . The post is shared by Vincenzo Riccio , Associate Professor at the University of Udine, whose research focuses on software test automation and machine-learning-based software. He invites motivated, independent, and collaborative PhD candidates who want to work on reliable, robust, and intelligent software systems. The official University of Udine call covers the 42nd cycle PhD programme and includes the programme in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence among other doctoral programmes. The selection period opens on 30 April 2026 and closes on 4 June 2026 at 14:00 Italian time . Applicants should check the official call, review the doctoral programme details, and prepare the required application materials before the deadline. Interested candidates may also contact Vincenzo Riccio directly by email for research-fit questions or supervision interest.