SISSA, Physics Area
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Position Title:
SISSA RTT Position in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
Position Location:
Trieste, Friuli-VeneziaGiulia 34136, Italy
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Appl Deadline:
(posted 2025/04/03, listed until 2025/05/08)
Position Description:
Position Description
SISSA, the Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati in Trieste, invites expressions of interest for a faculty position at tenure track level from outstanding scientists in the early stage of their career, active in the development of machine learning and artificial intelligence algorithms with particular interest in applications to molecular science and soft and condensed matter. Candidates with an exceptional track record of using cutting edge machine learning methodology to address problems in molecular science will also be considered. The successful applicant will be part of SISSA’s ongoing efforts in scientific machine learning and strengthen collaboration with molecular sciences. SISSA is the largest graduate school in Italy. The scholarships of the PhD students are entirely funded by the school budget, and PI positions are offered together with a starting grant including at least the salary for one post doc. The working environment is truly international. English is the standard language used for any scientific activity. Researchers currently employed outside of Italy may benefit from a fiscal exemption of 5-12 years according to Italian law. SISSA is an inclusive institution and we warmly welcome all expressions of interest, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, or political orientation. Expressions of interest are particularly welcome from individuals belonging to communities and social groups that are underrepresented in STEM academia. An expression of interest should include: - a cover letter, including a description of the candidate’s motivation to move to SISSA, - a professional CV, including a link to the candidate’s ORCID profile, containing an updated list of publications, - a motivated statement of the academic level (tenure track or associate professor) the candidate is aspiring to, - the contact info of three scientists who have agreed to be contacted to help us evaluate the candidate’s scientific profile, - a research statement of maximum one page. We will favor profiles with a strong theoretical background and an interdisciplinary CV at least partially focused on machine learning and artificial intelligence. This call will remain open until 08/05/2025. Expressions of interest should be written in English, packaged in a single pdf file and sent exclusively via this web service.Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
Send the following item by normal mail:
- Three reference letters
And anything else requested in the position description.
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