Call for Expression of Interest for Assistant Professors

University of Trento, Department of Information Engineering and Computer Science

The University of Trento, Department of Information Engineering and Computer Science invites expressions of interest in view of the opening of two positions at the level of Tenure Track Assistant Professor. These positions are to be considered in the context of Department of Excellence project financed by the Italian Ministry of Education.

We seek candidates with significant accomplishments who are committed to reach further promising achievements in the areas of Digital Vehicles and Data Science. Specifically one position will cover the aspects related to Computer Science and Computer Engineering with the following subtopics of interest:

AREA DIGITAL VEHICLES

  • sensing, protocols, and middleware (for IoT and vehicular systems)
  • embedded and distributed systems design and control
  • AI and intelligent systems
  • software, safety and security engineering

AREA DATA SCIENCE

  • data analytics and visualization
  • cloud, edge, and fog computing
  • data privacy
  • human computer interaction
  • natural language processing

while the other position will cover the aspects related to Communication and Information Engineering

AREA DIGITAL VEHICLES

  • wireless, satellite, ad hoc and vehicular networks
  • software-defined and cognitive communications/networks
  • next-generation networks, cellular networks and 5G
  • Sensor/data fusion and recognition for autonomous vehicles

AREA DATA SCIENCE

  • signal/data processing, representation and visualization
  • analysis, detection and recognition
  • information theory, statistics and coding

Successful candidates for the positions will be expected to have a strong publication record and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. In order to be eligible for the positions the candidates need to have at least three years experience at the postdoc (or higher) level. The candidates should have a proven record of participation and possibly leadership in research projects and experience in teaching in English in graduate institutions. Knowledge of Italian is appreciated but not required.

The University of Trento particularly welcomes applications from women candidates.

Research

The University of Trento has systematically ranked in the top tier positions in Italy in the past 10 years in both national Research Assessment Evaluations (RAE) and University Surveys. In the latest RAE the University of Trento as a whole ranks 1st among medium universities; the Department of Information Engineering and Computer Science ranks 2nd nationwide in its field. The Department is a vibrant environment with 44 faculties (average age is 46 years), several of its members have held previous positions outside Italy in universities or multi-national corporations.

The Department expects the successful candidates to contribute significantly to the research outcomes in one or multiple research programs of the department (https://www.disi.unitn.it/research/programs). Opening of new areas of research is also encouraged.

Teaching

The Department offers MSc, MEng, and PhD programs in EE and CS taught exclusively in English and designed for an international student audience. The University of Trento offers a double degree Master of Science program in ICT Innovation within the European Institute of Technology EITDigital, of which Trento is a core partner.

Terms and Conditions

The starting gross salary for Assistant Professors is 45.367 euros. A bonus for years in service is accrued at 13.5% of the yearly gross salary and is paid at time of retirement, severance or leave. Professors may supplement their base salary by industrial consultancies and grants up to twice their base salary. The employer pays social security charges. Medical insurance is included. 

Assistant professors are expected to teach 60-90 hrs/year depending on seniority.

The position holder will have a personal grant for research/travel expenses. The research group will negotiate the possibility of supervising PhD students fully funded by the University.

The tenure-track position is for 3 years. Post-holders who have not been resident in Italy in the past two years may benefit of a special tax-exemption.

Application

Expressions of interest in English should include a CV (including a list of publications and brief description highlighting the three most significant publications), a research statement and a teaching statement (up to two pages each), the names and addresses of at least three referees.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to Trento for a presentation and an interview.

Informal inquiries for further information regarding the position can be addressed to prof. Nicu Sebe at niculae.sebe [at] unitn.it.

Expressions of interest should be addressed to:

Prof. Niculae Sebe

Head of Department of Information Engineering and Computer Science via Sommarive 9, 38123 Trento Italy

Email applications are welcomed and should be sent to positions [at] list.disi.unitn.it (subject: POSITIONS-2018) , writing POSITIONS-2018 in the subject field.

Deadline for the receipt of the expression of interest: September 15th, 2018.