Artificial Intelligence Approaches for Building Human and Artificial Agent Societies, with Interactive Learning on Edge Devices

Position: Research appointment (pre-doc) Institute: Uni. Siena
Posted on: 18/02/2026 Deadline: 09/03/2026

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

09/IINF-05 - Information Processing Systems

Description

Study of next-generation artificial intelligence techniques for Agentic AI, with a focus on small-scale, interactive, collection-less, and edge-based models. Focus on neural language models that can run on devices with limited computational capacity compared to servers and workstations equipped for scientific computing. Study and research for innovative solutionsthat allow for distributed training and customization of the models considered, evolving their architecture over time to meet new needsunknown at deployment time. Study and pilot testing of specific use cases related to supporting citizens in paying taxes, supporting chamber of commerce activities, teaching, and permit applications.

Number of positions

2

Funding body

Università degli Studi di Siena