ERASMUS+ INTERNSHIP in ROBOTICS - Cognitive-inspired architectural approach for AI in human-robot interaction

Commitment & contract: Full-time internship within the Erasmus+ Traineeship programme for undergraduate students enrolled in a master’s degree programme; the position requires a time commitment of 40 hours/week (full time)

Location: Center for Human Technologies, Genoa, Italy

Duration: 6 months

Start date: 15/09/2026 (flexible)

Compensation: No salary granted by IIT (applicants must rely on funding from their University’s Erasmus+ programme)

Step into a world of endless possibilities, together let’s leave something for the future!

At IIT, we are committed to advancing human-centered Science and Technology to address the most urgent societal challenges of our era. We foster excellence in both fundamental and applied research, spanning fields such as neuroscience and cognition, humanoid technologies and robotics, artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, and material sciences, offering a truly interdisciplinary scientific experience. Our approach integrates cutting-edge tools and technology, empowering researchers to push the limits of knowledge and innovation. With us, your curiosity will know no bounds.

We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering diversity in all its forms, creating an inclusive environment. We value the unique experiences, knowledge, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives of our people. By embracing diversity, we believe science can achieve its fullest potential.

THE ROLE

During your internship you will work on a project in the COgNiTive Architecture for Collaborative Technologies (https://contact.iit.it/) group, coordinated by Alessandra Sciutti. This group focuses on Cognitive Robotics and Human-Robot Interaction.

Your activity will comprise

• Development of robotics cognitive skills

And will allow you to develop competences in

• Robotics
• Cognitive Architecture
• Human Robot Interaction

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• To be registered as a student in an undergraduate master’s degree programme in Biomedical and Computer Engineering, Computer science, Cognitive science and Psychology or a cognate field of study for the entire duration of your stay at IIT
• To have a good command of spoken and written English
• To rely on funding from your University’s Erasmus+ programme

Please submit your application including a detailed CV, university transcripts, cover letter, and contact details of the reference Erasmus + Office for your University

Application’s deadline: March 31th, 2026