SWEN Research Group

Open Positions

Join SWEN.

We welcome PhD students, postdocs, and visiting researchers working on software engineering, model-driven development, performance, software architecture, and AI for SE.

Open positions

  • PhD position

    PhD position on model-driven AI systems

    3-year PhD on MDE for AI-enabled systems. Fully funded.

    Deadline: 2026-06-30

Thesis topics

  • MSc Thesis

    MSc thesis — DSL for digital twins

    Thesis topic: design and evaluation of a DSL for specifying digital twin behaviors.

Why L'Aquila

A vibrant intellectual hub in the heart of the Apennines.

L'Aquila is a city of rich history, cultural heritage, and striking natural beauty. Surrounded by the Apennine mountains, it combines academic excellence with extraordinary landscapes. Home to the University of L'Aquila, the Gran Sasso Science Institute, the Fine Arts Academy, and the Conservatorio — a hub for education, research, and the arts.

Nearby are the Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare and the Laboratori del Gran Sasso, two of the world's leading research centers in physics. The city's dynamic intellectual environment is enriched by natural surroundings: picturesque villages, expansive national parks, and world-class ski resorts.

L'Aquila · Italian Capital of Culture 2026

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