Fellow Position on Knowledge Graph Processing (RITHMS)

Description



Commitment & contract: Collaboration Contract

Location: Venice

WHO WE ARE

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 headquarter is strictly inter-connected with our 11 centers around Italy and two outer stations based in the US, for a truly interdisciplinary experience.

YOUR TEAM

You will be working in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary group, where computational scientists ( Machine Learning, Computer Vision, image processing, big data and high-performance computing), material engineers, chemists, physicists, digital humanists and archaeologists collaborate, each with their own expertise, to carry out common research.

At the Centre, you will be working in the framework of EC Horizon Europe RITHMS project (2022-2025). RITHMS intends to support Police and Customs/ Border Authorities in addressing illicit trafficking of cultural goods through multidisciplinary research, technological innovation, outreach and training. The project will develop a digital platform able to identify criminal organized networks using information available on the internet and other open sources of information and applying approaches derived from Social Network Analysis (SNA).

As a team member, your main responsibilities will be to support and contribute to the development of the Knowledge Graph deriving from the datasets implemented during the project and feeding RITHMS SNA platform.

WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU SHINE


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Master’s degree in computer science;



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Documented experience working with heterogenous datasets and documented knowledge of technologies for the creation and the storage of knowledge graphs;



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Proficiency with Python;



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Proficiency in English language (written and oral).


EXTRA AWESOME


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Experience on Deep Learning algorithms and relevant platforms ( Py Torch or Tensor Flow);



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Experience in grant proposal preparation at National and/or European level.


COMPENSATION & BENEFITS


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Competitive salary for international standards



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Wide range of staff discounts



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Private health care coverage


 WHAT’S IN FOR YOU?


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An equal, inclusive and multicultural environment ready to welcome you with open arms. Discrimination is a big NO for us!



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We like contamination and encourage you to mingle and discover what other people are up to in our labs.



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If paperwork is not your piece of cake, we got you! There’s a specialised team working to help you with that, especially during your relocation.



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If you are a start-upper or a business-minded person, you will find some exceptionally gifted professionals ready to nurture and guide your attitude and aspirations.



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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.



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Integrity, courage, societal responsibility and inclusivity are the values we believe in. They define us and our actions in our everyday life and guide us to accomplish IIT mission. We stick to our values!