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Workplace Description

The candidate will be working in the Distributed AI for dependable cyberSecuritY (DAISY) Unit, of FBK-CS, which focuses on developing novel AI-driven methods for cyber threat detection in distributed computing environments, with a particular emphasis on open-world challenges and the trade-off between minimising cybersecurity risks and preserving perceived service quality in distributed applications.

Background information and description of research projects

This position is offered within the IPCEI Next Generation Cloud Infrastructure and Services (CIS): 8ra and the FBK CAITE project.

The 8ra Initiative is a strategic European endeavour dedicated to create a resilient and scalable digital infrastructure tailored to Europe’s needs. At its core is the Important Project of Common European Interest on Next Generation Cloud Infrastructure and Services (IPCEI-CIS), bringing together 12 EU member states and about 120 industrial and research partners to drive Europe’s digital sovereignty. The main goal of IPCEI-CIS is to establish a "Multi-Provider Cloud-Edge Continuum" that operates independently of any single provider. This continuum embodies the seamless fusion of cloud and edge computing, enabling the flexible allocation of resources and applications between the cloud and the network edge. In 8RA, FBK is responsible for the project Cybersecurity & AI at the Edge (CAITE) whose aim is twofold. First, it aims to bring AI at the edge, by providing scalability and resource efficiency through the development of cooperative, distributed AI algorithms, optimising data, energy, and processing resources while adapting to the different computational environments and capabilities. Second, the project emphasises the creation of security, privacy-enhancing, and trust-aware services to ensure resilience and compliance in distributed AI-enabled applications. Three research centers of FBK cooperate and develop CAITE: the Augmented Intelligence Center, the Center for Cybersecurity, and the Digital Society Center.

Job Description

The DAISY research unit is seeking a highly motivated and talented Postdoctoral Researcher to join a team working at the intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. This position is part of an advanced research initiative aimed at developing novel AI algorithms for threat and anomaly detection in smart infrastructures and smart industry (Industry 4.0) environments.

The successful candidate will contribute to cutting-edge research that enhances the security of interconnected and intelligent systems, including industrial IoT, smart grids, autonomous manufacturing processes, and critical infrastructure.

The successful candidate will contribute to the following tasks:

• • Implementation of approved projects within the IPCEI-CIS framework, ensuring efficient and timely delivery in alignment with project objectives;
• • Ensuring the effective coordination and supervision of project activities, guaranteeing compliance with objectives, timelines, and financial requirements;
• • Support the team in the planning, preparation and coordination of the submission process, in particular of EU funding proposals;
• • Identify strategic needs and potential project concepts that can have a high success rate across the range of scientific activities carried out within the Cybersecurity Centre.
• • Collaborate in the communication and dissemination activity;
• • Contribute to research activities in line with personal expertise and the strategic direction of the DAISY research unit.

The selected candidate may also be involved in additional activities or projects within the Centre, depending on organizational needs.