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Call for Expression of Interest for MSCA Postdoctoral fellowships at UNIGE – N. 7 Optimization and machine learningHosting InformationOffer Deadline: Mon, 5 May 2025 - 13:00Organisation / Company: University of GenoaLink: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/hosting/call-expression-interest-msca-postdoctoral-fellowships-unige-n-7-optimization-andUniversity of Genoa, UNIGE, located in Genoa, ITALY, welcomes postdoctoral researchers of any nationality, with an excellent track record, to apply to the European Commission Marie Sklodowska-Curie (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025. Our University has been beneficiary of several MSCA-PF in Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe. The Marie Sklodowska Curie (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowship is one of funding scheme of the European Commission’s Horizon Europe Research & Innovation programme, dedicated to excellent research promoting international mobility, as well as interdisciplinary and intersectoral exchanges. MSCA fellowship grant provides a competitive salary plus mobility and family allowances if applicable, as well as a contribution to cover research, training and networking costs. The research projects will have 2- or 3-years duration. Selected candidates will be provided with special support for proposal writing and development. The University of Genoa will organize in May the fifth edition of the Masterclass MSCA@UniGe. Selectedcandidate researchers will have the opportunity to attend a 2-days online intensive training and coaching course on how to write a successful proposal. This masterclass is a pathway of support to candidates and their supervisors in preparing project proposal, including prescreening activity of the draft proposals and the organisation of dedicated B2B meetings, by the European Research Office of UniGe, National Contact Point and other experts.The masterclass will take place on May/June2025.More information: Masterclass MSCA@UniGeMSCA domain: Mathematics (MAT)Research Project DescriptionI work in the field of optimization for machine learning and inverse problems. My main interest is the development and the application of mathematical optimization techniques to enhance the performance, efficiency, and interpretability of models and algorithms. Optimization plays a crucial role in the of training machine learning models. The goal is to minimize an empirical error, which is an approximation of the true objective function, perturbed by stochastic noise. In modern applications, the problem is often high dimensional, and most successful optimization methods are based on simple iterative procedures, such as gradient descent or stochastic gradient descent. I am interested in many challenges related to the behavior of gradient based methods such as: convergence in the nonconvex setting, implicit regularization properties, scalable, adaptive, asynchronous and distributed implementations.Research GroupMaLGa is a joint research center between computer science and mathematics. Its activities span a wide range of diverse but connected topics, including Computer Vision, Computational Harmonic Analysis, Data Science, Statistical Learning and Optimization.ApplicationAn expression of interest shall be sent to prof. Silvia Villa (silvia.villa@unige.it, Orcid ID: 0000-0002-6232-5631) within 5th May 2025.Your file should contain the following elements:A short CVA one-page research proposalOne/two letters of reference (optional)For more information, please contact prof. Silvia Villa (silvia.villa@unige.it).EligibilityFor MSCA-PF 25 call (opening foreseen on 9th April 2025), at the deadline for the submission of proposals (10th September 2025) postdoctoral candidates shall have a maximum of 8 years of postdoctoral research experience and must not have resided or carried out their main activities in Italy (for European Fellowship) or in the Third Country of the outgoing phase (for Global Fellowship) for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the abovementioned deadline. More info on MSCA PF are available at the following link: https://marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu/actions/postdoctora…

DDSA Postdoc Fellowship Call 2025Danish Data Science Academy (DDSA)Link: https://www.scientifyresearch.org/grant/ddsa-postdoc-fellowship-call-2025-data-science-denmark/Deadline: 5 March 2025The DDSA Postdoc Fellowship Call 2025 from the Danish Data Science Academy (DDSA) supports visionary and creative-thinking young data scientists who wish to pursue their own research ideas in collaboration with a strong host environment at a Danish research institution. The fellowship is a fixed individual research grant supporting early career data scientists to develop and consolidate their individual research identity and scientific network. By focusing on academic freedom and the researcher-driven idea, DDSA aims to foster talents and engage and empower the new generation of data science researchers in Denmark. What is funded: The Fellowship provides 1.3 million DKK.Duration: 2 years.EligibilityBy the time of application, applicants must have a PhD degree, or the PhD thesis must be accepted for defense prior to June 1, 2025. Applications are open to Denmark-based applicants and those abroad.https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/funding/ddsa-postdoc-fellowship-call-2025-data-science-denmark

The 9th International Conference on Information Technology (InCIT2025)November 12-14, 2025Phuket, ThailandImportant DatesCamera Ready Submission Deadline: 16 May - 15 September 2025Registration: 12 August – 15 September 2025Call for papers: https://incit2025.computing.psu.ac.thContact: incit2025@phuket.psu.ac.thThe topics of interest for the conference papers include, but are not limited to:Agricultural and Industrial InformaticsArtificial Intelligence and Data ScienceBlockchain and Smart ContractCloud and Grid ComputingComputer Educational TechnologyComputer Networks and CommunicationsDatabase and Information RetrievalHealth and Bio InformaticsHealth, Wellness, and Bio informaticsHuman Computer Interaction and Affective ComputingImage Processing and Computer VisionInformation Forensics and SecurityInternet of Things and Embedded SystemsIT Project and IT Service ManagementKnowledge and Data ManagementMachine Learning and Intelligent SystemsMetaverse and Virtual RealityNatural Language ProcessingOntology and Semantic WebPervasive and Mobile ComputingQuantum Computing and AlgorithmsSoftware Engineering and Software DevelopmentSustainable ComputingSubmissionPaper Format:All authors must use the official “IEEE Manuscript Templates for Conference Proceedings”, which can be obtained from the IEEE Manuscript Templates for Conference Proceedings.Submissions must not exceed 8 pages, including all figures, tables, appendices, etc.All submissions must be in PDF format.InCIT 2025 balances the interests of a high quality conference with fairness towards the authors and audience members. Therefore, InCIT 2025 applies this policy, and reserve the right to preclude authors who do not present their paper at the conference from having their papers published in IEEE Xplore.

The 10th International Conference on Digital Arts, Media and Technology (DAMT) and8th ECTI Northern Section Conference on Electrical, Electronics, Computer and Telecommunications Engineering (NCON)Link: http://icdamt.orgConference Location: Nan, ThailandConference Information: krittika.ka@up.ac.th, roungsan.cha@mfu.ac.th and walaiporn@camt.infoCALL FOR PAPERThe 10th International Conference on Digital Arts, Media and Technology (DAMT) and 8th ECTI Northern Section Conference on Electrical, Electronics, Computer and Telecommunications Engineering (NCON) will be jointly held in Nan, Thailand from 29 January – 1 February 2025. Both conferences were formed by Electrical Engineering/Electronics, Computer, Telecommunications and Information Technology Association of Thailand (ECTI Thailand) in cooperation with international forum in this region. The objective is to create an opportunity for students, academics, and industry researchers to exchange ideas and discuss development in digital arts, media and technology for strengthening the growth of creative industries.We look forward to receiving your contributions and to see you at the joint conference of ECTI DAMT and NCON 2025.Technical TracksECTI DAMT and NCON 2025 have the goal of a broad technical program. Relevant topics for the conference include, but are not limited to, the following areas:DAMT-20251. Digital Arts and Media2. Knowledge and Innovative Management3. Digital Transformation4. Software Engineering5. Spatial Computing6. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning7. Data Science and TechnologyNCON-20251. Devices, Circuits and Systems2. Communication and Signal Processing3. Control Engineering and Automation4. Electrical Power Systems and Power Electronics5. IOT and Edge ComputingImportant Date:i. Deadline for Special Session and Tutorials Proposal:ii. Deadline for Paper Submission: Round 1 : 18 October 2024 Round 2 : 22 November 2024iii. Notification of Acceptance: Notification Round 1 : 15 November 2024 Notification Round 2 : 20 December 2024iv. Deadline for Final Manuscript Submission: 3 January 2025v. Conference Dates: 29 January – 1 February 2025Publisher: IEEEScopus Indexed: Conference PaperVenueNantrungjai Boutique Hotel is located just a 5-minute drive from Nan Airport. And it is 2 kilometers from the city center and the stadium, offering a tranquil haven amidst lush garden views. Indulge in the hotel’s luxurious rooms Free airport transfer and seamless Wi-Fi connectivity throughout the hotel.

Application deadline: July 4th, 2024Location: Nova Information Management School Universidade Nova de Lisboa Campus de Campolide Lisbon, PortugalLink: https://academicpositions.com/ad/nova-ims/2024/faculty-positions-for-assistant-professor-businesss-intelligence-and-analytics/218536The PositionNOVA Information Management School (NOVA IMS) at Universidade Nova de Lisboa invites for an expression of interest for a position as a Professor (at Assistant/ Associate or Full Professor level) in Business Intelligence and Data Warehouses.The position is to be filled in NOVA IMS’ facilities in Lisbon, Portugal.Salary and conditions are competitive and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.QualificationsNOVA IMS seeks a candidate with a strong commitment to excellence in scholarly research and teaching. He/ she will be expected to teach in undergraduate as well as graduate programme classes related to Business Intelligence and Databases and one or more of the following areas of expertise:Business IntelligenceDatabase Management SystemData WarehousingData AnalyticsThe successful applicants should have a strong academic background and an international profile in the aforementioned expertise areas with a record of research publications in top-ranked field journals. Moreover, relevant experience in obtaining funding and managing national and international research projects will be considered an advantage.The successful candidate should be able to provide strong and committed leadership in education, including curriculum development, course coordination and educational innovation, the preparation and delivery of lectures, seminars and tutorials, consultation with students, and marking and assessment.The main requirements for applicants are listed below:PhD or doctoral degree from a recognized university;Excellent scientific achievements, documented by internationally recognized publications;Excellent didactic skills;Demonstrate an excellent teaching ability at both the undergraduate and graduate levels;High capacity to develop pedagogical innovations and to manage a programme;Excellent communication skills (oral, written, presentation);Proficient in English (oral and written);Ability to teach in English;Collaborative skills, initiative, result oriented, organization, and capacity to work in an interdisciplinary environment.The SchoolNOVA Information Management School (NOVA IMS, www.novaims.unl.pt) is the School of Information Management and Data Science of Universidade Nova de Lisboa. It is one of the 9 academic units of Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, a university institution with internationally recognized research and quality teaching.It is dedicated to converting data into value, under the motto “Data with Purpose”, through a wide range of activities, namely teaching, and research and development activities that are largely supported by international partnerships, offering a unique research environment to address its main research challenges.The quality of its training is recognized globally, through different national and international accreditations, and outstanding positions achieved in various fields, namely in the Eduniversal ranking (seven of its masters and postgraduate degrees are recognized among the best in the world in their respective areas).NOVA IMS has more than 30 years of accumulated experience in data processing and analysis, which it now puts at the service of digital transformation and the “Big Data” environments in which we live in, namely through a wide range of laboratories (NOVA ANALYTICS LABS powered by NOVA IMS). Today, it has more than 3.000 students from 81 different countries, and high levels of internationalization in all the activities it carries out from Lisbon to the world.How to applyInterested candidates are invited to send the application material listed below by email to rh@novaims.unl.pt (mentioning the reference of the application):A cover letter including motivation to join NOVA IMS;A complete curriculum vitae with a list of publications and a list of classes taught;A copy of the three most significant recent publications, communications or working papers.Reference: NOVAIMS_ BusinessIntelligenceandAnalytics