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Research contract holders - Manufacturing technologies and systems (Prof. Rauch, Erwin)

Free University of Bozen - Bolzano logoFree University of Bozen - Bolzano
Bolzano, Italy
Deadline: 2026-10-30
Posted: Oct 25, 2026

NL Highlights

Contribute to defining requirements, use cases, experimental tasks, evaluation metrics, benchmarks, and data management procedures for humanoid robotic platforms.
Develop, integrate, and evaluate Embodied AI and Machine Learning algorithms for perception, manipulation, and navigation in simulated and real industrial environments.
Deploy software on hardware, conduct laboratory tests, and support the setup of industrial pilots, including data collection and technology validation.

Details

Reference

1460/2026

Salary & Funding

Competitive academic stipend expected.

Duration

1 research contract

Contact Info

Personnel Office Academic Staff (Ufficio Personale Accademico) for content questions; ICT for technical difficulties.

Eligibility

Must have the admission requirements as per Art. 2 of the call.
Self-declarations may be used by Italian and European Community citizens without restriction.
For Non-EU-citizens legally residing in Italy, provisions of D.P.R. 445/2000, art. 3 apply; otherwise, proof via certificates/attestations from the competent foreign authority is required.
Documents not in English, French, German, or Spanish require an Italian translation certified by the competent Italian diplomatic or consular representation or an official translator.

Next Steps

1
Fill out the online application form, attaching required documentation (CV, publications, identity document, and for Non-EU citizens, relevant certificates) in PDF or JPG formats.
2
Choose one of the validation methods: self-declaration, digital signature, or SPID/CIE authentication.
3
Validate the application using one of the specified methods.
4
Submit the application and check for the confirmation email.

Opportunity Overview

Rector's Decree n. 1460/2026 of 15.10.2026

Selection procedure for 1 research contract

Selection procedure for 1 research contract (Art. 22 law no. 240/2010, as modified by law no. 79/2022)

Decree Nr. 1460/2026 of 15/10/2026

Faculty of Engineering

Academic recruitment field: 09/IIND-04 (Manufacturing technologies and systems)

Supervisor Prof./Dr.: Rauch, Erwin

Area of research or title of the research project: Humanoid Intelligence for Industrial Validation and Evaluation (HI2VE), Program FESR 2021-2027, Project code EFRE1127 + Automation and reconfiguration of flexible production systems (Funds for new projects development Rauch)

Description of the research activity:

The HI2VE project aims to develop a Humanoid Industrial Benchmark for the evaluation of humanoid robotic platforms and Embodied AI algorithms in real industrial environments. The selected candidate will contribute to defining requirements, use cases, experimental tasks, evaluation metrics, benchmarks and data management procedures. The activities will also include the selection, development, integration and evaluation of Embodied AI and Machine Learning algorithms for perception, manipulation and navigation, working both in simulated environments and on real robotic platforms. Further tasks will include software deployment on hardware, preparation and execution of laboratory tests, and support for the setup of industrial pilots, definition of test protocols, data collection and validation of the technologies in the selected use cases, in collaboration with the project partners.

Job details

  • Title: Research contract holders - Manufacturing technologies and systems (Prof. Rauch, Erwin)
  • Employer: Free University of Bozen - Bolzano
  • Location: Universit tsplatz 1 - piazza Universit Bolzano, Italy
  • Published: 2026-10-15
  • Application deadline: 2026-10-30 12:00 (Europe/Rome)
  • Job type: Researcher
  • Field: Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Systems Engineering, Algorithms, Data Mining, Software Engineering

INFORMATION FOR COMPLETING AND SENDING THE APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO THE SELECTION PROCEDURE

Before filling out the online application form, we would like to inform you that the procedure is carried out according to the attached call.

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We would like to point out that:

  • Fields marked with an asterisk (*) in the application form are compulsory;
  • When filling in the online application form, it will be necessary to attach the required documentation, using pdf or jpg formats, as specified;
  • In order to improve readability and support the candidate in filling in the online form, the form is structured into several sections; section titles are shown in the page header;
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Self-declarations

The self-declarations requested in the course of the application are made in accordance with art. 46 and 47 of DPR 445/2000.

  • Italian and European Community citizens: Can use self-declarations without restriction.
  • Non-EU-citizens legally residing in Italy: Can use self-declarations for states, facts, and personal qualities certifiable by Italian public bodies. For other cases, proof via certificates/attestations from the competent foreign authority is required.
  • Documents in foreign languages: A translation into Italian, certified by the competent Italian diplomatic/consular representation or an official translator, must be attached. The Commission may request translations into Italian for documents originally in English, French, German, or Spanish.

Untrue declarations are punishable under the Penal Code and special laws on the subject.

Completing the application:

  1. Check data: Ensure all entered data is accurate.
  2. Validate and Submit: Submit the application and check for the confirmation message sent via e-mail.
  3. Keep a copy: Retain a copy of the confirmation message.

Important points:

  • The application procedure is accessible 24 hours a day until the closing date, which closes at 12:00 PM.
  • For technical support, fill out the application well in advance of the deadline. Registration is required, and access credentials will be provided.
  • Report any problems via the support link at the top right of the online form. The Personnel Office Academic Staff handles content questions, and ICT provides technical support.

Protection of personal data

With reference to the European Regulation 2016/679, the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano informs that data in application documents will be used exclusively for this selection procedure and the possible conclusion of the contract.

Anthesi Srl is the external data processing manager for the online application management.

Required documents for the application:

  • CV in PDF format
  • Publications in PDF format (respecting the limit indicated in the call)
  • Copy of a valid identity document in PDF or JPG format
  • For Non-EU citizens: certificates or attestations from the competent foreign authority in PDF or JPG format.

Validation methods:

  • Self-declaration: Print, sign, scan, and attach the generated statement along with an identity document.
  • Digital signature: Download the PDF application, digitally sign it, and attach it.
  • SPID or CIE authentication: If accessed via SPID or CIE, the form completion is valid without a signature.

Upon completion of one of the validation methods, an online registration confirmation message will be sent. If not received, contact the Personnel Office Academic Staff.