NASK National Research Institute in Poland invites talented scientists to form a research group and establish an original research program in applied mathematics, artificial intelligence, and computer science. A passionate and enthusiastic team, excellent working conditions, competitive salaries, and a tenure-track carrier model are all part of the offer.
A leading research institute in Central Europe, NASK offers an outstanding research environment with unique datasets, labs, and network infrastructure, supporting world-class scientific research with cybersecurity and artificial intelligence applications.
We announce a competition for the post of Assistant Professor in the Department of Image Processing at the NASK Centre for Research and Development.
Department of Image Processing conducts research on machine intelligence algorithms, with a particular focus on deep learning methods that find application in image analysis. The Department also designs computer systems using machine intelligence mechanisms for signal and image processing.
We are looking for an ambitious and committed researcher with extensive research experience in the area of image processing, biometrics, and deep learning, supported by a strong publication record. In the position, the candidate will participate in the implementation and development of image analysis and biometric identity recognition systems, conduct research on deep learning algorithms, computer vision techniques, and develop software tools for data detection, classification, and annotation.
Tasks:
- Implementation of image analysis solutions and the development of biometric systems.
- Conducting scientific research, particularly in the areas of computer vision, deep learning, and biometrics.
- Preparing scientific papers.
- Participating in conferences and industry meetings, popularizing the results of the work and research of the department.
- Providing other departments of the NASK Research and Development Center with substantive support in the fields of computer vision, machine learning, and deep learning, biometrics beyond known best practices, and collaborating on projects covering the mentioned topics.
Requirements:
- Possession of at least a Master's or Master's degree in the discipline of computer and information sciences, information and communication technology or a related discipline, and a doctoral degree in the discipline of information and communication technology or a related discipline;
- Documented scientific achievements (publications in national and international journals, conference presentations, participation in scientific and R&D projects) in the discipline of information and communication technology;
- At least 3 years' experience in research and development in computer vision;
- Recognized competence in at least one of the following areas: deep learning/AI, image processing, biometrics;
- Programming skills in Python, knowledge of ML libraries (including for neural network design, e.g. PyTorch) and willingness to learn other computer vision tools;
- Good knowledge of Linux (usage, elementary administration);
- Fluency in Polish and knowledge of English at a minimum C1 level;
- Ability to create documents and presentations in LaTeX and office packages and materials promoting scientific achievements.
What we offer:
- a job in a team dedicated to research on image analysis systems and algorithms;
- scientific cooperation with the best research centres in the world;
- cooperation in many ambitious national and international research projects;
- comfortable scientific working conditions (modern office space) in a hybrid mode; attractive employee benefits, including a quarterly bonus scheme;
- competitive salary: PLN 12,000 - 21,000 gross.
Requirements:
- Possession of at least a Master's or Master's degree in the discipline of computer and information sciences, information and communication technology or a related discipline, and a doctoral degree in the discipline of information and communication technology or a related discipline;
- Documented scientific achievements (publications in national and international journals, conference presentations, participation in scientific and R&D projects) in the discipline of information and communication technology;
- At least 3 years' experience in research and development in computer vision;
- Recognized competence in at least one of the following areas: deep learning/AI, image processing, biometrics;
- Programming skills in Python, knowledge of ML libraries (including for neural network design, e.g. PyTorch) and willingness to learn other computer vision tools;
- Good knowledge of Linux (usage, elementary administration);
- Fluency in Polish and knowledge of English at a minimum C1 level;
- Ability to create documents and presentations in LaTeX and office packages and materials promoting scientific achievements.
Application:
Application should include:
- A curriculum vitae containing a description of the candidate's scientific achievements, in particular:
- a list of research projects in which the candidate/candidate has participated, including the role of the candidate/candidate in the project;
- list of publications;
- list of positions held.
- a motivation letter addressed to the Director of NASK-PIB;
- a statement of consent to the processing of personal data for recruitment purposes,
- copies of educational evidence.
Applications containing the competition documents should be submitted by September 20, 2024 until 16.00 to the secretariat of NASK-PIB, Warsaw (01-045), Kolska 12 Street, or delivered by post with a note on the envelope: " Assistant Professor in the Department of Image Processing at the NASK Centre for Research and Development" or sent via application form at https://system.erecruiter.pl/FormTemplates/RecruitmentForm.aspx?WebID=79a90b174a194a7baa671f54673bc375 until the end of September 20, 2024.
Applications delivered after this deadline will not be considered, but the deadline is considered to have been met if the offer has been posted at the postal operator's office or submitted at the Institute's headquarters before the deadline.
If the application does not contain the documents required in the competition announcement, confirming the fulfillment of formal requirements, the candidate will be asked to submit the missing documents within 7 days. If the application is not completed within the specified period, it will be rejected.
An offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon eligibility for employment in Poland. Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.
According to the Polish labor law, every employee hired for a job must take a medical examination before starting work.
It is our duty to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Deadline for settlement of the competition: October 20, 2024.
We offer:
- Administrator
The administrator of your data processed as part of the recruitment process is the Scientific and Academic Computer Network - National Research Institute (NASK-PIB) with its registered office in Warsaw at ul. Kolska 12, as an employer.
- Data Protection Officer
You can contact the personal data protection officer appointed by NASK-PIB at the following address:
- NASK - National Research Institute, ul. Kolska 12, 01-045 Warsaw;
- e-mail: [email protected]
- Purpose and basis of processing
Your personal data to the extent indicated in the provisions of the labor law will be processed in order to carry out the current recruitment procedure. The legal basis for the processing of this data is Art. 6 sec. 1 lit. c GDPR (fulfillment of the legal obligation incumbent on the administrator) and art. 6 sec. 1 lit. b of the GDPR (activities aimed at concluding a contract and performance of a contract concluded with a natural person).
Providing other data to the extent not specified by law will be treated as consent to the processing of such personal data (Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR). Consent in this case is voluntary, and consent so expressed can be revoked at any time.
NASK PIB will process your personal data, also in subsequent recruitment processes, if you give your separate consent (Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR), which may be revoked at any time.
- Recipients of personal data
Your personal data may be transferred only to entities authorized to receive them under the law. In addition, personal data may be disclosed to entities that process them on behalf of NASK-PIB by providing technical services, operating the NASK-PIB telecommunications network, ICT systems or providing NASK-PIB with ICT services and tools.
- Data retention period
Your data collected in the current recruitment process will be stored until the end of the recruitment process, but not longer than for 24 months.
If you consent to the use of personal data for future recruitment purposes, your data will be stored for a period of 24 months.
- Rights of data subjects
You have the right to:
- access to your data and receive a copy thereof;
- rectify (correct) your personal data;
- restrictions on the processing of personal data;
- deletion of personal data;
- lodge a complaint to the President of the Personal Data Protection Office (to the address of the Personal Data Protection Office, ul. Stawki 2, 00 - 193 Warsaw).
- Information about the requirement to provide data
Providing your personal data in the scope resulting from art. 221 of the Labor Code is necessary to participate in the recruitment procedure. Providing other data by you is voluntary.
