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Research position in Complex Event Forecasting at the Institute of Informatics & Telecommunications, NCSR Demokritos

The organisation

The National Center for Scientific Research “Demokritos” (NCSR “Demokritos”) is the largest and oldest research center in Greece. It is located in a green campus at the foot of Ymittos in Aghia Paraskevi, Attica. NCSR “Demokritos” employs more than 1,200 people working in 6 Institutes. One of them is the Institute of Informatics and Telecommunications, which plays an important role in the development of Informatics in Greece.

The Artificial Intelligence Laboratory “SKEL | The AI Lab” is the largest laboratory of the Institute, with around 80 people and activities that cover a wide range of research areas, from Robotics and Bioinformatics to Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, and Big Data Analytics. SKEL is a dynamic group, with a recognized and continuous contribution to the international AI community. In this context, SKEL coordinates or participates in numerous Research and Innovation projects in collaboration with Universities and companies in Europe and around the world.

The role

The position concerns Complex Event Forecasting, at the CER team of the SKEL Laboratory in the context of project CREXDATA. This project aims at developing a generic platform for real-time critical situation management including flexible action planning and agile decision making over streaming data of extreme scale and complexity.

Required qualifications

  • BSc in Information Technology/Computer Science.
  • MSc in Artificial Intelligence.
  • Fluency in English.

Desired qualifications

  • Good knowledge of Java or Scala and Big data technologies, such as Apache Flink and Kafka.
  • Good knowledge of theoretical computer science, such as logic and automata theory.
  • Being self-driven with attention to detail.

What we offer

  • Cooperation with influential international organizations and companies.
  • Participation in large-scale innovative projects and initiatives with social impact.
  • Stable collaboration with a competitive salary.
  • Possibly the greenest workplace in Attica.
  • Flexible working hours/possibility to work remotely.
  • Equal opportunities to all.
  • Substantial support for parents with young children.
  • Continuous training and skill development under the guidance of experienced researchers.
  • Access to the interdisciplinary community of the NCSR “Demokritos”.
  • Access to spin-offs and start-ups established in the Technology Park “Lefkippos”.
  • Access to the international scientific literature.
  • Access to top computing resources and network infrastructure.
  • Opportunities to participate in various actions and sports activities.

Please send your resume with the subject ‘Complex Event Forecasting Position’ to a.artikis@iit.demokritos.gr.

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