RE:LAB is a design and innovation company specialized in shaping the interaction between people and complex technologies.

Since 2004, we have been working on products and systems used daily across the automotive, industrial, and consumer sectors. Our goal is to make advanced technology understandable, safe, and natural to use.

We don’t just design interfaces. We design experiences that bring together design, engineering, human factors, and artificial intelligence. Our multidisciplinary team tackles real-world challenges in highly complex contexts, where quality and reliability are essential.

We partner with global companies when user experience is not a detail, but a critical factor for a product’s success—when adoption, safety, and user trust truly make the difference.

At RE:LAB, we believe technology should feel human. This belief guides the way we work, the design decisions we make, and the relationships we build every day.

Designing human experiences for complex technologies.

To support our Research & Development activities, we are looking for a Research & Cultural Innovation Intern (extracurricular internship) to join our multidisciplinary team.

The internship offers the opportunity to contribute to research activities focused on topics related to culture, humanities, philosophy, and the relationship between people, technology, and society. The selected candidate will support the exploration, collection, analysis, and organization of knowledge and content that can contribute to innovation initiatives and internal research projects.

In addition, the candidate will have the opportunity to support selected cultural initiatives and organizational activities connected to the company's presence within the local territory and innovation ecosystem.

We are particularly interested in candidates who are intellectually curious, methodical, and genuinely passionate about research. We value people who enjoy exploring complex topics, organizing knowledge, connecting ideas across disciplines, and approaching challenges with a rigorous and analytical mindset. The ideal candidate is motivated by learning, cultural inquiry, and the creation of meaningful knowledge that can support innovation and organizational growth.

Main Activities

• Support research activities related to topics in the humanities, culture, philosophy, and contemporary society.
• Contribute to the collection, analysis, synthesis, and organization of information from academic, cultural, and institutional sources.
• Support the preparation of reports, presentations, and research materials.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of internal knowledge resources and documentation.
• Assist in the organization of cultural, dissemination, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Support selected organizational activities related to events, partnerships, and projects connected to the local innovation ecosystem.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams working across technology, design, engineering, and research domains.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cultural Heritage, Philosophy, Literature, Humanities, History, Cultural Studies, Digital Humanities, or related fields.
• Strong interest in research, cultural topics, and knowledge creation.
• Excellent writing, synthesis, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to analyze, organize, and structure information in a rigorous and systematic way.
• Strong curiosity, attention to detail, and methodological approach to research activities.
• Interest in the relationship between culture, technology, innovation, and society.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Good command of the English language, both written and spoken.

Internship Details

• Duration: 6 months
• Schedule: Full-time
• Start date: To be agreed based on candidate availability
• Work location: On-site, Reggio Emilia HQ
• Internship allowance: the internship includes a monthly reimbursement, in accordance with the applicable regional regulations.

Our Promise

We build technology for people—and that same principle guides how we work together. At RE:LAB, you’ll find more than a role: a place where ideas are valued, growth is supported, and individual perspectives contribute to meaningful innovation.

Our Values in Action

• Integrity first: we act with transparency and responsibility in every decision, project, and interaction.
• Diversity as a strength: different backgrounds and viewpoints help us solve complex problems better.
• Inclusion by design: we encourage open dialogue and create space for everyone to contribute.
• Growth mindset: we support continuous learning and professional development through real projects and shared expertise.

Ready to shape the future of human–machine interaction?

Join a team that values both advanced technology and human connection.