Fully Funded PhD Positions in Robotics and AI
Hellenic Robotics Center of Excellence HERON & National Technical University of Athens
The Hellenic Robotics Center of Excellence HERON (heron-robotics-coe.eu) and the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA – ntua.gr/en) are offering fully funded PhD positions in cutting-edge robotics and artificial intelligence research.
About HERON
HERON is Greece’s first Robotics Center of Excellence, funded under the European Union’s Horizon Europe Widening Program (Teaming for Excellence). Our mission is to advance robotics science and technology in the AI era while driving industrial innovation.
International Collaboration: HERON brings together the Athena Research Center (coordinating partner), leading Greek university professors, and two prestigious international partners: the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT).
Research Areas
We invite applications in the following research topics:
- Reinforcement Learning for Computer Vision
- Theoretical Methods and Algorithms for Deep Learning with Geometric Reasoning
- Embodied Artificial Intelligence for Robot Perception and Multimodal Learning
- Vision-Language Models: Theory and Applications to Cognitive and Robotic Systems
- Autonomous Navigation for Field Robotic Vehicles
- Robot Learning and Intelligent Control in Dexterous, Agile and Collaborative Robotics
- Telerobotic Surgery and Haptics
- Cognitive Robotic Systems for Human Assistance and Rehabilitation
Supervisory Team
- Prof. Petros Maragos (Director of HERON) – maragos@cs.ntua.gr
- Prof. Costas Tzafestas – ktzaf@cs.ntua.gr
What We’re Looking For
Ideal Candidates possess:
- Strong academic background in Electrical and Computer Engineering or related fields
- Passion for interdisciplinary research at the intersection of Robotics and AI
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and research aptitude
- Programming experience and genuine interest in robotics
- Strong work ethic and enthusiasm for collaborative, cross-disciplinary research
- Motivation to work in an international research environment
What We Offer
Research Environment: Join an international, collaborative research community working alongside world-class researchers in robotics and AI. Benefit from:
- Strong industrial partnerships
- Opportunities for international research stays
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources
- Mentorship from leading experts in the field
Funding: These positions are fully funded PhD scholarships and research assistantships provided by HERON.
How to Apply
Official Application: Visit the formal announcement at the NTUA School of Electrical and Computer Engineering:
www.ece.ntua.gr/gr/announcement/2183 (announcement in Greek)
For Inquiries: Contact us at phd@heron-robotics-coe.eu for questions about the PhD positions and application process.