Note: Please remember to fill in the "PhD section" with all relevant information when compiling the Online Application Form.
Candidates should have a Background and publications in: data mining, machine learning (classification, clustering, learning to rank, collaborative filtering, regression analysis, etc.), graph mining (community detection, link prediction etc.), complex networks, stochastic modeling, information retrieval, social and information networks, big data and scalable computing.
CS fundamentals: algorithms, data structures, software engineering, databases, etc.
Strong programming skills (at least one is required, few is a plus): Java, C++, Python
BigData tools: MapReduce, Hadoop, Mahout, NoSQL, etc.
Candidates should demonstrate enthusiasm for performing applied research in an interdisciplinary Research Unit.
Selection procedure and criteria
Selection procedure conditions are transparent and are based on international standards.
Procedure
A Selection Committee, appointed by the Director, assesses all applications on the basis online application info and - if provided - reference letters. Shortlisted candidates, selected on the basis of the preliminary analysis, are invited for a research presentation at IMT. Travel expenses to Lucca for the research presentation interview will not be reimbursed.
Selection Criteria
The evaluation criteria are based on: Quality of research activity, including publications in peer-reviewed journals and references; Research organization experience and participation in international/national research projects and research periods in public and private institutions (academic and non-academic); Relevance of the candidate's profile for the development of IMT's research activities; Teaching, mentoring and supervision experience; Motivation; Excellent knowledge of English, both written and spoken; As well as any other requirements as specified in the advertisement.
Application
Apply ONLINE only.
Before starting prepare the application attachments and information as listed below.
Info
- Personal info and contact info (compulsory)
- Number of your Identity Document (Passport or Identity Card) (compulsory)
- University degree (compulsory) and Ph.D. (obtained, or "ongoing")
- Name, position, institution and email address of three referees (compulsory)
- An email, with the appropriate instructions to upload the reference letters will be automatically generated and sent to your referees.
Attachments
- Your CV in English (compulsory);
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One research paper (published or working paper): compulsory.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to present this research paper in the final stage of the selection.