Description
Italian Institute of Artificial Intelligence for Industry
Turin, Italy
AI4I seeks a leader with deep AI knowledge, experience leading complex organisations and the ability to connect research with engineering challenges and industrial adoption.
The Director will define the Institute’s strategy for scientific and technological development and industrial impact, prepare the multi-year Strategic Plan and the Annual Plan for approval by the Supervisory Board, and set clear objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs). The Director will be accountable for implementing both plans and achieving their objectives.
Working with the Heads of Laboratories, the Director will shape research, development and engineering priorities to address industrial needs and ensure that each laboratory implements its business plan and achieves its objectives. In developing and implementing the Institute’s strategy, the Director will draw on the advice of the Scientific Advisory Board. The remit includes work on agentic and physical AI and the development, validation and deployment of AI-based engineering solutions in areas such as advanced manufacturing, robotics and automation, energy and infrastructure.
The Director will coordinate the development of AI4I’s different units, including its laboratories, the AI Foundry and the Academy; set recruitment strategy and coordinate hiring and talent development; and lead business development and technology transfer while securing additional funding. The Director will build partnerships with companies, business associations, competence centres, public institutions and national and European innovation agencies, and leverage the SUK (System for User Knowledge) platform to build a national ecosystem for the development and adoption of AI solutions.
A master’s degree or equivalent is required. Candidates must demonstrate technological depth, organisational leadership, effective industry engagement and experience securing and managing significant funding. Candidates may come from research institutions, industry, consultancy, public institutions or technology-transfer organisations.
Renewable three-year appointment with an internationally competitive remuneration package.
Apply by 15 November 2026 at 23:59 CET.
