Dottoranda / Dottorando in Robotica — SUPSI / DTI
NewCHF 51'500 - 88'000
SUPSI / DTI · Lugano (TI)
- Location
- Lugano
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
SalaryCHF 51'500 - 88'000
Role overview
PhD Position in Robotics
- PhD Position in Robotics
- Duties and responsibilities
- Conduct cutting-edge research in embodied AI, multimodal perception, and human behavior understanding for mobile robots (e.g. humanoids) within an European EUROSTARS project involving a leading robotics company.
Main responsibilities
- Duties and responsibilities
- Conduct cutting-edge research in embodied AI, multimodal perception, and human behavior understanding for mobile robots (e.g. humanoids) within an European EUROSTARS project involving a leading robotics company.
- Develop machine learning and sensor fusion algorithms for robust multimodal people detection, tracking, and localization using multimodality, e.g., using information coming from RGB-D, Time-of-Flight, audio, and proprioceptive sensing.
- Design and implement methods for human behavior modeling and intention-to-interact prediction in dynamic human-robot interaction scenarios.
- Integrate perception and behavior understanding modules into a ROS2-based robotic software architecture and validate them on real robotic platforms.
- Design and conduct experimental evaluations in laboratory and real-world environments, including data collection, benchmarking, and performance analysis.
- Publish research findings in leading international conferences and journals, and present results at scientific meetings.
- Collaborate with researchers and industrial partners within a European EUROSTARS consortium and contribute to project deliverables.Requirements Technical background and skills
- Master's degree in Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline.
- Strong programming skills in Python; experience with C++ is an advantage.
Application process
- The University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI) invites applications for a at the
- Dalle Molle Institute for Artificial Intelligence (IDSIA USI-SUPSI)
- within the Department of Innovative Technologies (DTI), located in Lugano.
- The degree of employment is 100%, with a contract starting on October 1, 2026, or on a mutually agreed date.
- Applications will only be considered if submitted electronically by 30.08.2026, through the dedicated application form.
- The following documents, written in English, must be included:
- Motivation letter (1–2 pages).
- Curriculum vitae including a list of publications (if available) and a link to the Master’s thesis.
Contacts
- List of three referees (with email addresses). For further information, please contact Dr. Antonio Paolillo
Company and context
- Strong organizational skills, curiosity, and willingness to learn new technologies and research methodologies. Desirable but not strictly required
- Experience with ROS2 or robotic software development; experience with Linux-based systems and version control systems (e.g. Git)
- Knowledge of one or more of the following areas: sensor fusion, human-robot interaction, multi-object tracking, deep learning.
- Previous research experience demonstrated through publications, open-source contributions, or participation in research projects. What SUPSI Offers
- Fixed-term contract.
- Fully funded PhD.
- Interdisciplinary and international working environment.
- Collaboration with academic and research partners.
- Salary in line with Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) standards.
- Participation in conferences, workshops, and scientific activities.
Additional details
- The University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI) invites applications for a
- Collaborate with researchers and industrial partners within a European EUROSTARS consortium and contribute to project deliverables.Requirements Technical background and skills
- Good analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational skills, curiosity, and willingness to learn new technologies and research methodologies. Desirable but not strictly required
- Experience with ROS2 or robotic software development; experience with Linux-based systems and version control systems (e.g.
- Previous research experience demonstrated through publications, open-source contributions, or participation in research projects.
- Opportunity to develop professional and scientific skills. We value diversity Application Process
- List of three referees (with email addresses). For further information, please contact
Notes and original content
- Collaborate with researchers and industrial partners within a European EUROSTARS consortium and contribute to project deliverables.Requirements
- Technical background and skills
- Soft skills
- Strong organizational skills, curiosity, and willingness to learn new technologies and research methodologies.
- Desirable but not strictly required
- What SUPSI Offers
- Opportunity to develop professional and scientific skills.
- We value diversity
- Application Process
- List of three referees (with email addresses).
Questions about this listing
What salary does SUPSI / DTI offer for this role?
SUPSI / DTI lists CHF 51'500 - 88'000 gross per year for this position in Lugano. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does SUPSI / DTI offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with SUPSI / DTI during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need the G permit to apply for this role in Ticino as an Italian cross-border worker?
Yes, if you are resident in Italy within the 20 km border zone. The Swiss employer files the G-permit application at the Ticino cantonal migration office after the contract is signed — first issuance takes 2-6 weeks, then automatic yearly renewal for as long as the employment continues. Weekly return to your Italian home is required to keep the status.
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