Computational Sciences

In the domain of Computational Sciences, we have currently 3 internship positions available, with a duration of 6 months, and flexible start from 15/09/2026. 
The internships are reserved for undergraduate students currently enrolled in a master’s degree course in fields related to the research topics. These are not post-graduate internships.

IMPORTANT: 
•    you can apply using the link associated with each available position;
•    potential interns will have to rely on Erasmus+ funding from their own University;
•    due to visa restriction, for non-EU citizens the internship duration can only be 3 months.
 
1. Computational techniques for electrostatic characterization of biomolecular systems
The internship will be carried out in the Computational mOdelling of NanosCalE and bioPhysical sysTems group, coordinated by Walter Rocchia in the Center for Human Technologies (Genoa, Italy).

General description: Computational techniques for the electrostatic characterization of large biomolecular systems and subsequent data analysis. The student will be exposed to state-of-the-art modeling and solution techniques related to biomolecular processes.

Application through IIT’s recruitment platform here.

2. Deep Learning models for automatic writer/hand identification
The internship will be carried out in the Cultural Heritage Technologies group, coordinated by Arianna Traviglia in the Center for Cultural Heritage Technology (Roncade, Italy).

General description: the internship centers on the development, implementation, and evaluation of Deep Learning-based automatic writer/hand identification models. Your activity will comprise state-of-the-art model report preparation, data understanding and development of software for automatic writer/hand identification. This will allow you to develop competences in software management (e.g., Git use), data preparation to train Deep Learning models and use of PyTorch and/or HuggingFace.

Application through IIT’s recruitment platform here.

3. Few-shot deep learning models for automated segmentation of cultural heritage settlements
The internship will be carried out in the Cultural Heritage Technologies group, coordinated by Arianna Traviglia in the Center for Cultural Heritage Technology (Roncade, Italy).

General description: The internship centers on the development, implementation, and evaluation of few-shot deep learning models for the automated segmentation of cultural heritage settlements. Your activity will comprise state-of-the-art model report preparation, remote sensing data understanding and development of software for few-shot learning models. This will allow you to develop competences in software management (e.g., Git use), different data types frand use of PyTorch and/or HuggingFace.

Application through IIT’s recruitment platform here.

Life Technologies

In the domain of Life Technologies, we have currently 2 internship positions available, with a duration of 6 months, and flexible start from 15/09/2026. 

The internships are reserved for undergraduate students currently enrolled in a master’s degree course in fields related to the research topics. These are not post-graduate internships.

IMPORTANT: 
•    you can apply using the link associated with each available position;
•    potential interns will have to rely on Erasmus+ funding from their own University;
•    due to visa restriction, for non-EU citizens the internship duration can only be 3 months.
 
1. Identify relevant networks in the mouse brain through correlation of fMRI and behavioral scores
The internship will be carried out in the Functional neuroimaging group coordinated by Alessandro Gozzi in the Center for Neuroscience and Cognitive Systems (Rovereto, Italy).

General description: the selected candidate will analyze existing fMRI datasets consisting of functional images of the mouse brain during a cognitive taks. The final goal is to identify behaviorally relevant networks by correlating brain activity with behavioral scores.

Application through IIT’s recruitment platform here.

2. Evaluation of neural circuits involved in normal and degraded socio-cognitive behaviors, and mechanisms of brain-to-brain communication
The internship will be carried out in the Genetics of Cognition group, coordinated by Francesco Papaleo in the Center for Convergent Technologies (Genoa, Italy).

General description: the project aims to evaluate neural circuits subtending the development of socio-cognitive functions, in normal condition and in disorders characterized by aberrant social behaviors. A special focus will be on the mechanisms of brain-to-brain communication. Your activity will comprise studies of mouse behavior and in vivo brain circuits imaging.

Application through IIT’s recruitment platform here.

Nanomaterials

In the domain of Nanomaterials, we have currently 5 internship positions available, with varying durations of either 3 or 6 months, and flexible start from 15/09/2026. 

The internships are reserved for undergraduate students currently enrolled in a master’s degree course in fields related to the research topics. These are not post-graduate internships.

IMPORTANT: 
•    you can apply using the link associated with each available position;
•    potential interns will have to rely on Erasmus+ funding from their own University;
•    due to visa restriction, for non-EU citizens the internship duration can only be 3 months.
 
1. Optical nanosensor for biomedical applications: label-free protein sequencer based on plasmonic nanopores with optical readout and AI-based data analysis
The internship will be carried out in the Plasmon Nanotechnologies group coordinated by Francesco De Angelis in the Center for Convergent Technologies (Genoa, Italy). 

General description: working on optical nanosensor for biomedical applications, using first-generation label-free protein sequencer based on plasmonic nanopores with optical readout and AI-based data analysis to move toward the future of personalized medicine. You will work on the realization of the sensor in a Clean Room, performing practical measurements and data analysis.

Application through IIT’s recruitment platform here.

2. Electron microscopy of nanomaterials for optoelectronics
The internship will be carried out in the Electron Spectroscopy and Nanoscopy group, coordinated by Giorgio Divitini in the Center for Convergent Technologies (Genoa, Italy). 

General description: Electron microscopy of nanomaterials for optoelectronics. The project will include experiments on state-of-the-art transmission and scanning electron microscopes and data analysis. Python-based further analysis can be pursued. The project will allow you to develop competences in nanomaterials for optoelectronics and energy applications and in scientific coding for data analysis and machine learning.

Application through IIT’s recruitment platform here.

3. Light-matter interaction on low dimensional perovskites with (photo)-electrical characterization and optical spectroscopy to develop photodetectors and memristors
The internship will be carried out in the Optoelectronics group coordinated by Roman Krahne in the Center for Convergent Technologies (Genoa, Italy). 

General description: This project targets light matter interaction on low dimensional perovskites, with (photo)-electrical characterization (spectral and time-dependent) and optical spectroscopy experiments to develop photodetectors and memristors. Your activity will comprise electrical and photoconductivity studies of nanomaterials, optical spectroscopy (Absorption, PL, reflectance) and will allow you to develop competences in electrical characterization with probe station. photodiodes and memristor devices and semiconductor devices.

Application through IIT’s recruitment platform here.

4. Development of graphene oxide–ceria nanoparticle composite coating for copper alloys
The internship will be carried out in the Cultural Heritage Technologies group, coordinated by Arianna Traviglia in the Center for Cultural Heritage Technology, (Roncade, Italy).

General description: you will assist in developing a graphene oxide–ceria nanoparticle composite coating for copper alloys, focusing on synthesis, coating deposition, and corrosion testing. This will allow you to develop competences in nanomaterials synthesis, coating techniques, corrosion analysis and materials characterization.

Application through IIT’s recruitment platform here.

5. Development of a chitosan-based composite coating with metallic nanoparticles for protecting fresco surfaces
The internship will be carried out in the Cultural Heritage Technologies group, coordinated by Arianna Traviglia in the Center for Cultural Heritage Technology, (Roncade, Italy).

General description: you will develop and optimize a chitosan-based composite coating with metallic nanoparticles for protecting fresco surfaces. This will allow you to develop competences in the formulation of biopolymer-based coating and analysis of conservation-oriented materials.

Application through IIT’s recruitment platform here.

Robotics

In the domain of Robotics, we have currently 5 internship positions available, with durations of 6 months, and flexible start from 15/09/2026. 

The internships are reserved for undergraduate students currently enrolled in a master’s degree course in fields related to the research topics. These are not post-graduate internships.

IMPORTANT: 
•    you can apply using the link associated with each available position;
•    potential interns will have to rely on Erasmus+ funding from their own University;
•    due to visa restriction, for non-EU citizens the internship duration can only be 3 months.
 
1. Development of object-modelling techniques for low-latency perception from event cameras
The internship will be carried out in the in the Event-Driven Perception for Robotics group, coordinated by Chiara Bartolozzi in the Center for Robotics and Intelligent Systems (Genoa, Italy).

General description: Event cameras provide ultra-fast, low-power vision, making them ideal for robotics. However, most AI-based 3D modelling methods—such as NeRFs and Gaussian Splatting—are designed for standard cameras and cannot directly use event data. This forces current systems to rely on additional sensors and inefficient representations. In this project, you will help bridge this gap by developing object-modelling techniques directly from event cameras, enabling end-to-end, low-latency perception. During the project, you will learn how to:
- Understand the principles behind event cameras and their unique data format
- Work with state-of-the-art AI-based 3D modelling techniques, including Gaussian Splatting
- Design and implement event-based object representations
- Integrate perception algorithms with robotic tasks such as detection, tracking, and grasping in highly dynamical scenarios
This project offers hands-on experience in event-based vision, 3D reconstruction, and robotics, and is ideal for students interested in cutting-edge sensing and perception technologies.

Application through IIT’s recruitment platform here.

2. Neuromorphic tactile perception in robot using neural spiking encoding schemes and self-supervised learning methods
The internship will be carried out in the in the Event-Driven Perception for Robotics group, coordinated by Chiara Bartolozzi in the Center for Robotics and Intelligent Systems (Genoa, Italy).

General description: Robots are more than just artificial intelligence as they can physically interact with the world to perform useful tasks. Humans greatly rely on tactile perception when they are grasping, manipulating or using tools, but robotic tactile perception is far behind biological capability. Taking inspiration from biology, neuromorphic tactile perception aims to bridge the gap using neural spiking encoding schemes and self-supervised learning methods. We are looking for a motivated student to process tactile and proprioception data taken from a robot performing a painting task to extract features and perform brush stroke recognition using spiking neural network methods. The project aims to both boost the tactile capability of the robot and provide insight into functionality of skin receptors and organization in biology.

Application through IIT’s recruitment platform here.

3. Cognitive-inspired architectural approach for AI in human-robot interaction
The internship will be carried out in the in the COgNiTive Architecture for Collaborative Technologies group, coordinated by Alessandra Sciutti in the Center for Human Technologies (Genoa, Italy).

General description: you will work on a cognitive-inspired architectural approach for AI in human-robot interaction. Your activity will comprise the development of robotics cognitive skills and will allow you to develop competences in Robotics, Cognitive Architecture, Human-Robot Interaction.

Application through IIT’s recruitment platform here.

4. Development of an automated post-processing pipeline for 3D scans of cultural heritage objects
The internship will be carried out in the in the Cultural Heritage Technologies group, coordinated by Arianna Traviglia in the Center for Cultural Heritage Technology (Roncade, Italy).

General description: The internship focuses on the development of an automated post-processing pipeline for 3D scans of cultural heritage objects. The student will work on alignment, cleaning, and optimization of scan data to produce high-quality, ready-to-use digital models.

Application through IIT’s recruitment platform here.

5. Software development and testing of mobile/legged robots that can grasp everyday objects
The internship will be carried out in the in the Humanoids and Human Centered Mechatronics group coordinated by Nikolaos Tsagarakis in the Center for Robotics and Intelligent Systems (Genoa, Italy).

General description: Join our lab for a 6-month Erasmus internship to help build software and test mobile/legged robots that can grasp everyday objects. You’ll learn hands-on with robot software, simulation and real experiments, in a friendly international team.

Application through IIT’s recruitment platform here.