**One Postdoctoral position on multimodal AI models for image and video interpretation**
- (2400007K)
- Commitment & contract: collaboration contract, _12-24 months_
- Location: Genova CHT_
**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 US. We promote excellence in basic and applied research such as computation, neuroscience and cognition, humanoid technologies and robotics, nanotechnology, materials for a truly multidisciplinary scientific experience.
**YOUR TEAM**
**_ About the research project_**
**ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS**
- A PhD in_ _computer science, machine learning, computer vision, physics, engineering, mathematics or related areas.
- Documented expertise in:
o Computer Vision, with focus on multimodal machine learning;
o ML and CV approaches with a preference for former and recent deep learning models (GNNs, Transformers, etc.).
- Strong programming ability (Python preferred) with hands-on skills in AI and Deep Learning frameworks (e.g., Pytorch, Tensorflow or equivalent tools).
- Ability/willingness to integrate within multidisciplinary research group.
- Proven track record of publications in the relevant technical areas.
- Ability to properly report, organize and publish research data.
- High motivation to learn.
- Good priority management.
- Ability to work in a challenging and international environment.
- Fluency in spoken and written English.
**NICE-TO-HAVE**
- Knowledge/experience on multimodal approaches, and in general on some of the topics quoted above (e.g., domain adaptation, few-shot learning, self-supervised learning, model debiasing, etc.).
- Knowledge of 3D vision (multi-view geometry, point cloud data processing, neural rendering)
- Experience in deploying and fine-tuning DL models, also large language or vision-language models.
- Practical experience on deploying ML models on HPC platforms.
- Team player skills with the ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner.
**COMPENSATION & BENEFITS**
- Competitive salary for international standards.
- Wide range of staff discounts.
**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!
- **A detailed CV with a full list of publications, plus a final section titled "Relevant skills" commenting on the strong points where your CV matches the required skills (listed above).**:
- **Name and contacts of 2 referees.**
**Application's deadline**:November 14th, 2024**
This position is pending budget approval.
- We inform you that the information you provide will be used solely for the purposes of evaluating and selecting professional profiles in order to meet the requirements of Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia._
- Your data will be processed by Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, based in Genoa, Via Morego 30, acting as Data Controller, in compliance with the rules on protection of personal data, including those related to data security._
**Primary Location** GENOVA ERZELLI
**Job** Postdoc
**Organization** AIGO - AI for Good
**Job Posting** Oct 29, 2024, 8:57:32 AM