Postdoctoral Research Contract in AI: The Department of Information Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Trento announces a selection for a two-year, fixed-term research contract focusing on innovative architectures and programming models for dependable, energy-efficient artificial intelligence (AI) systems. This project is funded by the EU–European Defence Fund within the ARCHYTAS framework and supervised by Prof. Flavio Vella.
Postdoctoral Research Contract in AI Architectures (Project ARCHYTAS)
Designation:
Postdoctoral Researcher
Key Details Table:
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | AI Architectures (Dependable/Energy-Efficient Systems), Computer System Architectures, AI Accelerators, Parallel Programming Models, Performance Modelling |
| Project | ARCHYTAS – ARCHitectures based on unconventional accelerators for dependable/energY efficienT AI Systems |
| Department | Department of Information Engineering and Computer Science, University of Trento |
| Contract Duration | 24 months |
| Gross Salary | €39,224.00 per year |
| Location | Trento, Italy (at the Department of Information Engineering and Computer Science) |
| Application Deadline | 7 October 2025, 12:00 noon |
| Contract Start Date | By 1 January 2026 |
Research Area:
The contract focuses on AI architectures that overcome current hardware limitations in modern AI workloads. Main research subareas include:
- AI accelerators (hardware for AI processing)
- Computer system architectures (network-on-chip, task placement, communication algorithms)
- Parallel programming models (processing-in-memory, SRAM-centric architectures, GPU programming)
- Performance modelling and optimization of machine learning algorithms
Location:
Department of Information Engineering and Computer Science, University of Trento, Trento, Italy
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Academic Degree: PhD in Computer Science, Information Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent foreign qualification). Final-year PhD students may apply if the degree will be completed within six months after the call is published.
- Language Proficiency: Excellent English.
- Research Proposal: Must address approved ARCHYTAS research topics (detailed in the document) and be written in English (max 6 pages).
- Technical Skills/Expertise:
- Advanced knowledge of computer architecture, AI accelerators, computing systems programming, parallel programming, and programming AI accelerators.
- Publication record in top-rated venues in Computer Systems, Parallel Computing, HPC, and Systems for Machine Learning.
- Other Requirements: Civil and political rights; specific legal and professional conditions (see the original document for exclusions).
Job Description:
The postdoc will actively lead and contribute to cutting-edge EU-funded research on AI acceleration and novel system architectures. Responsibilities include:
- Conducting research on new parallel programming models and runtime optimizations for unconventional hardware
- Designing, modeling, and optimizing AI/ML algorithms on emerging accelerator platforms
- Teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students
- Collaborating with industry, research centers, and academic partners
- Publishing research outcomes in high-level forums
How to Apply:
- Applications must be submitted online through: http://www.unitn.it/apply/inc-ric
- Required documents include:
- Curriculum Vitae (PDF)
- Research proposal and publications (up to six)
- Degree certificate (for foreign qualifications, with certified translation if required)
- Valid identity document
- Any other documentation deemed relevant
- For assistance, contact: selezioni.ricerca@unitn.it or phone numbers in the document.
Last Date for Apply:
Online applications must be submitted by 12:00 noon on 7 October 2025.
Note:
All conditions, exclusions, and detailed procedures are contained in the official call. Candidates should consult the full notice for additional information and precise requirements.
