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    Assistant Professor / Research Scientist

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    Let's build intelligence together
    Our Context

    The University of Cagliari is a leading institution with international expertise in computer science, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence. Our research unit consistently publishes in top-tier journals and presents at highly-ranked conferences, reflecting our commitment to advancing the field. We are also involved in spin-offs that offer students hands-on, business-oriented experience, and we maintain active collaborations with numerous universities, research institutes, and companies. You will have the opportunity to attend international conferences and schools, where you can present your research. You will have access to extensive computing resources with NVIDIA A6000 and A30 GPUs.

    Our Location

    Situated in Cagliari, the capital and largest city of Sardinia, Italy, our university offers a combination of academic excellence and exceptional quality of life. Nestled on the stunning Mediterranean coast of southern Europe, Cagliari is a vibrant and culturally rich city, renowned for its picturesque historical districts, sophisticated shopping streets, and breathtaking panoramic terraces. The city enjoys a warm Mediterranean climate year-round and boasts connectivity, with an international airport a quick 5-minute train ride.

    Our Opportunities
    We offer various positions including postdoctoral researchers, doctoral interns and fellowships, and research scholarships, with opportunities for hands-on experience in cutting-edge research. Currently, there are no open positions, but internships are available year-round.
    Postdoctoral Researcher
    Open to everyone
    We have no vacant positions.

    Responsibilities:
    - Conduct novel research concerning responsible artificial intelligence.
    - Provide guidance and mentorship to junior researchers and research unit members.
    - Contribute to applied research projects related to responsible artificial intelligence.
    - Participate in the writing of articles and of other documents related to research activities.
    - Participate in teaching tasks, such as course assistance and student supervision.
    - Support the logistic activities of the research unit.

    Qualifications:
    - Has, or is in the process of getting, a doctoral degree in machine learning or related fields.
    - Proven track record of grants, fellowships, patents, and first-authored publications.
    - Experience solving complex problems and comparing alternative solutions, tradeoffs.
    - Interpersonal experience working and communicating cross functionally in a team.
    - Research and hands-on experience in machine learning, pattern recognition, data mining.
    - Relevant experience using frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow or equivalent.
    - Communication ability to convey complex research findings clearly and succinctly.
    - Authorization to work in the country of employment during the employment.

    Duration:
    1-year fixed term, with the possibility of annual renewal for up to a total of 6 years.

    Gross Annual Salary:
    € 23,000 to € 25,000 per year.

    Doctoral Intern
    Open to everyone
    Slots available - please email me your curriculum and cover letter.

    Responsibilities:
    - Participate in cutting edge research aiming to solve fundamental machine learning problems.
    - Lead the assigned project by designing, implementing and evaluating innovative solutions.
    - Collaborate with the unit's members to facilitate development from ideation to implementation.
    - Disseminate your research results through the production of publications, datasets, and code.

    Qualifications:
    - Second- or third-year doctoral student in machine learning or related computational field.
    - Publications at top tier artificial intelligence conferences and/or journals.
    - Strong ability to quickly prototype while keeping the code readable and documented.
    - Communication ability to convey complex research findings clearly and succinctly.
    - Authorization to work in the country of employment  throughout the duration of employment.

    Duration:
    3 to 12 months depending on individual needs and progress in the current doctoral program.

    Gross Annual Salary:
    Unpaid internship (with compensation provided by your home university).

    Doctoral Student
    Open to everyone
    We have no vacant positions.

    Responsibilities:
    - Conduct research to advance the science and technology of intelligent systems.
    - Develop and enhance computational methods for understanding and representing data.
    - Contribute to the progress of relevant research communities through high-quality publications.
    - Collaborate on and drive productivity in existing research projects.

    Qualifications:
    - Master’s degree in a technical field such as computer science and applied mathematics.
    - Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python preferred).
    - Good knowledge of machine learning concepts and techniques.
    - Authorization to work in the country of employment  throughout the duration of employment.

    Duration:
    3-year fixed term, with the possibility of a 6-month extension in exceptional cases.

    Gross Annual Salary:
    € 16,000 to € 17,000 per year, with a 50% increase during months (at least 6) spent abroad.

    Research Fellow
    Open to everyone
    We have no vacant positions.

    Responsibilities:
    - Assist in conducting research in responsible artificial intelligence.
    - Support the development of models and algorithms under the guidance of senior researchers.
    - Document research findings and methodologies for internal and external stakeholders.
    - Collaborate with unit's members to integrate artificial intelligence solutions into products.

    Qualifications:
    - Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a technical field like computer science and applied mathematics.
    - Experience in deep learning, with a portfolio of projects (and publications, if available).
    - Proficiency in programming such as Python, and frameworks, such as TensorFlow and PyTorch.
    - Self-motivated with the ability to conduct high-quality work independently.
    - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
    - Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    - Passion for staying current with the latest artificial intelligence research and advancements.

    Duration:
    3 to 18 months depending on the needs of the corresponding project.

    Gross Annual Salary:
    € 1,200 to € 1,500 per month, depending on expertise. Part-time options are typically available.

    Curricular Intern
    Open to University of Cagliari's affiliates only
    Slots available - please email me your curriculum and transcript.

    Responsibilities:
    - Assist in conducting research in responsible artificial intelligence.
    - Support the development of models and algorithms under the guidance of senior researchers.
    - Document research findings and methodologies for internal and external stakeholders.
    - Collaborate with unit's members to integrate artificial intelligence solutions into products.

    Qualifications:
    - Second- or third-year Bachelor's or Master's student in computer science or related field.
    - Proficiency in programming such as Python, and frameworks, such as TensorFlow and PyTorch.
    - Self-motivated with the ability to conduct high-quality work independently.
    - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
    - Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

    Duration:
    3 to 5 months (300 to 375 hours) depending on needs and progress in the study program.

    Gross Annual Salary:
    Unpaid internship (as the activity is part of the study programme).

    Thesis Student
    Open to University of Cagliari's affiliates only
    Slots available - please email me your curriculum and transcript.

    Responsibilities:
    - Participate in cutting edge research aiming to solve fundamental machine learning problems.
    - Lead the assigned project by designing, implementing and evaluating innovative solutions.
    - Collaborate with unit's members to facilitate swift development from ideation to implementation.
    - Disseminate your research results through the production of publications, datasets, and code.

    Qualifications:
    - Second- or third-year Bachelor's or Master's student in computer science or related field.
    - Proficiency in programming such as Python, and frameworks, such as TensorFlow and PyTorch.
    - Self-motivated with the ability to conduct high-quality work independently.
    - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
    - Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

    Duration:
    3 to 5 months depending on individual needs and progress in the current study program.

    Gross Annual Salary:
    Unpaid internship (as the activity is part of the study programme).