System identification methods and machine learning

1 Assistant Professor position
(Deadline November 7th, 2014 12:00 )
Fields
System identification, machine learning, control systems
Activity
Research, tutorship and mentoring of the Institute's PhD students, graduate teaching, applying for research funding, and participation in the development of the Institute's research activities.
Formal requirements
 PhD in Engineering or mathematics or in related areas. An excellent level of both written and spoken English is mandatory
Note: Please remember to fill in the "PhD section" with all relevant information when compiling the Online Application Form.
Specific requirements
At least three years of postdoctoral research experience, with a focus on control and optimization. The successful candidate will be interested in both theoretical research and in applications to practical problems. Research experience is expected in the area of system identification (theory and algorithms) and machine learning. The successful candidate will be part of the research unit Dynamical Systems, Control and Optimization at IMT Lucca and is expected to interact in research issues at the boundaries of system identification/machine learning, advanced optimization methods, and model predictive control.
Gross amount
+/- €35,000 (100% of the salary of a tenured researcher as defined by law)
Duration
3 years, renewable for a maximum of 5 total years
Job Research Area: 
CSA
Job Research Unit: 
DYSCO
Job Contract Type: 
Ricercatore tempo determinato (legge 240/2010 art.24 comma 3 lettera a) ) - Fixed term researcher
Full call
Selection Committee correction
Calendar latest update
November 19th, 2014
Calendar
First meeting of the Selection Committee
November 11th, 2014
Preliminary shortlist
Preliminary shortlist
Third meeting of the Selection Committee
November 18th, 2014 from 16.00 - San Francesco complex - Piazza San Francesco, 19 Lucca
Final shorlist
Final shorlist
Fourth meeting of the Selection Committee
November 27th, 2014 from 16.00 - San Francesco complex - Piazza San Francesco, 19 Lucca
Final ranking
Final ranking

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. Applicants selected on the basis of the preliminary analysis are interviewed at the Job Market Meetings in which the Institute is planning to participate, if applicable to the specific academic sector. Alternatively, individual preliminary interviews may also be conducted at IMT or by conference call. Travel expenses to Lucca for the preliminary interview will not be reimbursed. Shortlisted candidates are invited for a Job Market Presentation open to IMT faculty members and students. Travel expenses for the Job Market Presentation will 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);
  • 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.
    Up to 11 additional papers can be submitted for evaluation if desired (to be attached to your application in a single zip file where indicated in the online form)
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