Open Position

The ISI Foundation is looking for excellent candidates at all levels of seniority to join the Learning and Algorithms for Data Analytics research area, to contribute to both fundamental and applied research projects.

The appointed researchers will develop and apply data science and machine learning algorithms to solve interesting problems in the cyber-security domain, having access to exclusive data provided by the industrial partner, while being fully embedded in a research institute with the freedom of pursuing curiosity-driven research. Mentoring will be provided by a multidisciplinary team including

Gianmarco De Francisci Morales,
Andre Panisson
Paolo Bajardi,
Francesco Bonchi, and others.

Core skills you will need for this position:

– PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Machine Learning, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
– An established publication record in the fields of data science and machine learning.
– Strong programming skills in Python or Java, familiarity with machine learning libraries, and being able to manipulate large datasets.
– Solid knowledge of statistics.
– Experience with the cyber-security domain (anomaly/intrusion detection, log analysis, malware) is a plus.
– Fluency in English both spoken and written.

ISI offers an unusually rich opportunity for collegial interaction in a highly stimulating environment. We provide a competitive salary according to the qualifications and medical and pension benefits according to the Italian state. Initial appointment will be for a period of 1 year, with the possibility of renewal. ISI is an equal opportunity employer.
To apply, please send your cover letter and curriculum vitae to applied-research@isi.it