Commitment & contract: 5 Years
Location: IIT Erzelli
ABOUT US
At IIT we work enthusiastically to develop human-centered Science and Technology to tackle some of the most pressing societal challenges of our times and transfer these technologies to the production system and society. Our Genoa headquarters are strictly interconnected with the other 11 centers around Italy and two outstations based in the US. We promote excellence in basic and applied research such as neuroscience and cognition, humanoid technologies and robotics, nanotechnology, materials for a truly multidisciplinary scientific experience.
YOUR TEAM
You will be working in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary group, where Computer Scientists, engineers, physicists, mathematicians, and statisticians collaborate together, each with their own expertise, to carry out common research.
The Computational Statistics and Machine Learning Research line is coordinated by Massimiliano Pontil.
The research focuses on the study of machine learning theory and algorithms, with a focus on multitask and meta-learning, online and interactive learning, kernel methods and statistical learning theory, dynamical systems, and time series analysis. We are also interested in techniques from mathematical statistics, and numerical linear algebra and optimization.
Outstanding candidates will be considered in all areas of Machine Learning with a preference to the following areas: statistical learning theory, high dimensional statistics, online learning, stochastic and numerical optimization. The focus on the work is on machine learning theory, but we also consider applicants with more applied interests or working in a nearby disciplines in which machine learning plays and important role.
Within the team, your main responsibilities will be to investigate open research problems in machine learning theory and algorithm, write research papers and when appropriate opensource software to fully reproduce the results presented in the papers. You will also possibly be involved in coaching PhD students and organizing activities of the group. These research positions are part of a broader plan at IIT to recruit scientists in the area of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and their applications areas of science and engineering.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- A PhD in Mathematics, Computer Science or related disciplines.
- Good record of research publications in top tier conferences and journals (COLT, ICML, NIPS, Annals of Statistics, JMLR, etc.) is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving attitude
- The ability to properly report, organize and publish your research results.
- Good command in spoken and written English.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
- Experience on writing research proposal
- High motivation to learn
- Good knowledge of software tools (Python, TensorFlow, etc.)
- Spirit of innovation and creativity
- Good in time and priority management
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a challenging and international environment
COMPENSATION PACKAGE
- Competitive salary package for international standards
- Private health care coverage (depending on your role and contract)
- Wide range of staff discounts
- Candidates from abroad or Italian citizens who permanently work abroad and meet specific requirements, may be entitled to a deduction from taxable income of up to 90% from 6 to 13 years.
WHAT’S IN FOR YOU?
- An equal, inclusive and multicultural environment ready to welcome you with open arms. Discrimination is a big NO for us!
- We like contamination and encourage you to mingle and discover what other people are up to in our labs!
- If paperwork is not your piece of cake, we got you! There’s a specialized team working to help you with that, especially during your relocation!
- If you are a startupper or a business-minded person, you will find some exceptionally gifted professionals ready to nurture and guide your attitude and aspirations.
- If you want your work to have a real impact, in IIT you will find an innovative and stimulating culture that drives our mission to contribute to the improvement and well-being of society!
- We stick to our values! Integrity, courage, societal responsibility and inclusivity are the values we believe in! They define us and our actions in our everyday life. They guide us to accomplish IIT mission!
If you feel this tickles your appetite for change, do not hesitate and apply!
Please submit your application using the online form and CV, list of publications, a statement of research interests and names of two referees.
Application’s deadline: August 15th, 2022
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Primary Location
GENOVA ERZELLI
Job
Postdoc
Organization
Computational Statistics and Machine Learning
Job Posting
Jun 29, 2022, 6:33:49 PM