📝 Summary
The University of Galway, Ireland is inviting applications for a fully funded PhD position starting in September 2027 (or earlier). The research will focus on embodied AI, networked multi-agent systems, robotic and unmanned systems, game theory, optimization, and applications of multi-agent systems.
The successful candidate will have access to advanced robotic platforms, international research collaborations, industry-linked projects, and opportunities for research visits to leading universities across Europe, North America, and China.
Fully Funded PhD Position in Embodied AI, Multi-Agent Systems & Robotics
🎓 Designation
PhD Candidate / Fully Funded PhD Researcher
🔬 Research Area
- Embodied Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Networked Multi-Agent Systems
- Robotics and Autonomous Systems
- Control of Robotic and Unmanned Systems
- Game Theory
- Optimization
- Multi-Agent Systems and Their Applications
📍 Location
University of Galway, Galway, Ireland
🎯 Eligibility / Qualification
Applicants should have:
- An academic background in Control Theory, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
- Strong mathematical skills and/or hands-on robotics experience will be advantageous.
- An excellent academic record.
- IELTS overall score of 6.5, with no individual band below 6.0.
- A self-motivated, honest, and responsible approach to research.
💼 What the PhD Candidate Will Get
- Access to robotic platforms, including robotic manipulators and unmanned ground vehicles.
- Technical support for robotics research.
- Opportunities to participate in joint research projects with international academics and industry partners.
- Opportunities for research visits to leading universities in Europe, North America, and China.
- A fully funded PhD opportunity at the University of Galway.
🧪 Job Description
The selected PhD researcher will conduct advanced research in embodied AI and multi-agent robotic systems, with potential applications involving networked autonomous systems, robotics, control, game theory, and optimization.
The researcher will contribute to collaborative research projects and may work with robotic platforms and unmanned systems while developing theoretical and practical solutions for multi-agent autonomy.
📩 How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a single PDF containing:
- Updated CV
- Academic transcripts
- IELTS score report, if available
- Representative publications or details of relevant project experience
- A brief research proposal
- Contact information for two referees
📧 Email: Panpan.zhou@universityofgalway.ie
Subject line: fully-funded PhD application-[your name]
📅 Last Date to Apply
Open
Applicants interested in joining in September 2027 or earlier are encouraged to contact the supervisor with their application materials.
🌹 Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and share this opportunity with their academic network.
