GATE is a joint initiative between Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden and Chalmers Industrial Technology, Sweden. The Swedish institutions are leading organizations in strategic initiatives such as AI Sweden, AI Research Centre, AI Innovation of Sweden and the Digital Twin Cities Centre.

GATE develops research capacity and potential in Big Data and Artificial Intelligence, cultivating the next generation of leading scientists by expanding the existing research network and establishing long-term agreements with leading global organizations. The Institute builds sustainable stakeholder relationships, focusing on technological collaboration between government, industry, academia and non-governmental organizations towards Artificial Intelligence and smart decision-making models.

We use artificial intelligence for a better and safer life.

Be part of the future and participate in applied research that develops innovations in the field of big data and artificial intelligence in collaboration with the scientific community, business and government.

For our research team, we are looking for young at heart, motivated for high results and open to the unlimited possibilities of the future.

Experienced Researcher

Research area: Computer Vision for Future Cities

In the Future Cities application theme, GATE Institute provides innovative solutions enabling the city to use technology, data and IoT to facilitate effective planning of infrastructure and services, in order to improve the quality of life of the citizens.

Within the city domain, visual data can be effectively used to improve city life and contribute to creating sustainable cities. Computer Vision applications can be utilized for these purposes in a number of fields such as smart-resources management, risks and safety assessment, infrastructure and traffic monitoring and ecological assessments.

The institute is seeking to appoint a Researcher with a strong practical background in the development and deployment of Computer Vision models to support the team. This role will be actively involved in bringing the developed concepts and research projects to life.

Your responsibilities:

• Perform applied research and development of computer vision methods and models;
• Design and implement core components of ML data pipelines;
• Design, implement and deploy solutions, which aim to support city authorities in decision making and to provide a better quality of life for citizens;
• Propose applications of computer vision with potential for great impact at the city level;
• Disseminating results through scientific publications;
• Keep up-to-date with latest technology trends;
• Engage in appropriate training and development opportunities;
• Participate in educational programs in the field of AI   knowledge management and computer vision;
• Participate in generating ideas for applying the results of scientific work in innovative projects;
• You are engaged in continuous professional development and participate in training and knowledge exchange events;

• Prepare presentations to promote research results at the national and international levels.

 

Requirements:

• PhD Degree in computer science, geoinformatics/geomatics, applied mathematics, engineering or a related field. Alternatively, a Master’s Degree in the same areas plus a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in industry or academia;
• Good understanding of fundamental deep learning theory and techniques for Computer Vision;
• Good programming skills in Python and experience with Machine Learning frameworks and libraries such as Tensorflow, PyTorch, Numpy;
• Experience with cloud platforms for model development and model’s deployment as AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google;
• GiS software skills such as QGIS, Arc GIS, etc. is an advantage;
• Academic and other results demonstrated in the form of scientific publications and/or public repositories such as GitHub;
• Solid oral/written communication and presentation skills, ability to prioritize tasks and work on many activities, motivation to discover new approaches and ways to create value and achieve results in the field of artificial intelligence, teamwork skills;
• Fluent English is a must.

 

Our offer:

• You will have the freedom to conduct research in any area within the scope and priorities of GATE, creating new visions for the future
• You will be provided with numerous opportunities for learning, knowledge exchange and career development, locally and internationally
• Your research will be supported by an advanced research infrastructure, comprising of the GATE platform and Open Innovation Labs
• You will have a flexible work schedule and, a modern and appealing work environment, stirring up creativity and productivity
• Competitive working conditions and a salary commensurate with your skills and experience

 

 

How to apply

Please send your contact data and files with personal documents on our Application Form – Gate (gate-ai.eu)  till 15 November 2022:

• Cover/motivation letter that explains the motivating factors for considering the position (max. 1  pp),
• CV with complete publication list,
• Copies of diplomas for completed education and certificates of qualification,
• Copies of documents certifying past work experience in the relevant field,
• Brief description of important scientific achievements and scientific outlook (max. 2 pp),
• Two references letters or personal recommendations, arranged by applicants and directly submitted by the letter or provided as contact data in the cover letter,
• As an attachment to your application please sign and enclose the following declaration:
  I agree to the processing of my personal data included in this application for the needs necessary to carry out the recruitment.

 

Additional information on the site www.gate-ai.eu or contact us on: 

 

By applying for these positions, you voluntarily provide your personal data and consent to be processed for the purpose of recruitment and selection of personnel. The processing of your personal data shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation), the Personal Data Protection Law and related legal acts in Bulgaria.

GATE is a joint initiative between Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden and Chalmers Industrial Technology, Sweden. The Swedish institutions are leading organizations in strategic initiatives such as AI Sweden, AI Research Centre, AI Innovation of Sweden and the Digital Twin Cities Centre.

GATE develops research capacity and potential in Big Data and Artificial Intelligence, cultivating the next generation of leading scientists by expanding the existing research network and establishing long-term agreements with leading global organizations. The Institute builds sustainable stakeholder relationships, focusing on technological collaboration between government, industry, academia and non-governmental organizations towards Artificial Intelligence and smart decision-making models.

We use artificial intelligence for a better and safer life.

Be part of the future and participate in applied research that develops innovations in the field of big data and artificial intelligence in collaboration with the scientific community, business and government.

For our research team, we are looking for young at heart, motivated for high results and open to the unlimited possibilities of the future.

Junior Researcher

Applied area: Data enrichment and semantic interoperability

Your responsibilities:

• Carries out research tasks related to data enrichment and semantic interoperability for artificial intelligence;
• Works with technologies and tools for knowledge management and representation in different application domains;
• Develops techniques and methods for semantic interoperability;
• Participates in research and implementation of algorithms and models for the analysis of enriched data;
• Participates in the generation of ideas for the application of research outcomes in innovation projects;
• Engages in continuous professional development and participates in various events for learning and knowledge exchange;
• Prepares presentations to communicate research results at the national and international level;

• Contributes to high-quality publications.

 

Requirements:

• А minimum of bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, applied computing, software engineering or another related area;
• Experience in the domain of semantic technologies;
• Experience in developing ML models is an advantage;
• Good written and oral communication and presentation skills, prioretizing of tasks, motivation to discover new approaches in AI development;
• Fluency in English.

 

Our offer:

• You will have the freedom to conduct research in any area within the scope and priorities of GATE, creating new visions for the future
• You will be provided with numerous opportunities for learning, knowledge exchange and career development, locally and internationally
• Your research will be supported by an advanced research infrastructure, comprising of the GATE platform and Open Innovation Labs
• You will have a flexible work schedule and, a modern and appealing work environment, stirring up creativity and productivity
• Competitive working conditions and a salary commensurate with your skills and experience

 

How to apply

Please send your contact data and files with personal documents on our Application Form – Gate (gate-ai.eu)  till 15 November 2022:

• Cover/motivation letter that explains the motivating factors for considering the position (max. 2  pp),
• CV,
• Copies of diplomas for completed education and certificates of qualification,
• Two references letters or personal recommendations, arranged by applicants and directly submitted by the letter or provided as contact data in the cover letter
• As an attachment to your application please sign and enclose the following declaration:
  I agree to the processing of my personal data included in this application for the needs necessary to carry out the recruitment.

 Additional information on the site www.gate-ai.eu or contact us on: 

By applying for these positions, you voluntarily provide your personal data and consent to be processed for the purpose of recruitment and selection of personnel. The processing of your personal data shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation), the Personal Data Protection Law and related legal acts in Bulgaria.

GATE is a joint initiative between Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden and Chalmers Industrial Technology, Sweden. The Swedish institutions are leading organizations in strategic initiatives such as AI Sweden, AI Research Centre, AI Innovation of Sweden and the Digital Twin Cities Centre.

GATE develops research capacity and potential in Big Data and Artificial Intelligence, cultivating the next generation of leading scientists by expanding the existing research network and establishing long-term agreements with leading global organizations. The Institute builds sustainable stakeholder relationships, focusing on technological collaboration between government, industry, academia and non-governmental organizations towards Artificial Intelligence and smart decision-making models.

We use artificial intelligence for a better and safer life.

Be part of the future and participate in applied research that develops innovations in the field of big data and artificial intelligence in collaboration with the scientific community, business and government.

For our research team, we are looking for young at heart, motivated for high results and open to the unlimited possibilities of the future.

Experienced Data Science Researcher

Research group: Data Analytics

The Data Analytics team at GATE creates novel and utilizes existing Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning methods to support the work in our four application domains: Digital Health, Future Cities, Intelligent Government and Smart Industry. To achieve our goals, we work with leading academic institutions in the EU, UK and US and we also participate in a broad network of industry partners.

To expand our team, we are looking for experienced Data Scientists that are interested not only in applying existing ML and AI methods to various problems in academia and the industry but also in developing novel approaches to such problems.

Your responsibilities:

• Researches and analyses the landscape of innovative approaches that could significantly contribute to scientific goals of GATE in the field of advanced data analytics, applied to the four application domains at GATE: Digital Health, Future Cities, Intelligent Government and Smart Industry;
• Leads or contributes to high-quality scientific publications
• Prepares presentations to communicate research results at national and international scientific conferences and industry events
• Performs individual and collaborative research in the area of ML and AI
• Under the supervision of the Head of Data Analytics, leads the implementation of existing and the design of novel Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence algorithms in the context of GATE projects
• Develops strong relationships with external key stakeholders;
• Manages work packages or tasks of GATE projects;
• Provides mentorship to junior teammates, helping them to be more effective and successful in their research trajectory;
• Engages in continuous professional development and participates in various events for learning and knowledge exchange.

Requirements:

• PhD Degree in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Informatics or a related field. Alternatively, a Master’s Degree in the same areas plus a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in industry or academia;
• Scientific contributions, through original research that extends the frontier of knowledge by developing a body of work, innovation or application, evidenced by publications in scientific journals;
• Advanced programming skills in Python using at least several of the standard Data Science tools: scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras, H2O, NumPy, SciPy, Pandas or others;
• Experience in participating in research projects, involving a wide variety of stakeholders;
• Demonstrated ability to conceive, design, implement and adapt research programs; and to carry out research under minimal supervision;
• Good written and oral communication and presentation skills, prioritizing of tasks, motivation to discover new approaches in AI development
• Fluency in English.

 

Our offer:

• You will have the freedom to conduct research in any area within the scope and priorities of GATE, creating new visions for the future
• You will be provided with numerous opportunities for learning, knowledge exchange and career development, locally and internationally
• Your research will be supported by an advanced research infrastructure, comprising of the GATE platform and Open Innovation Labs
• You will have a flexible work schedule and, a modern and appealing work environment, stirring up creativity and productivity
• Competitive working conditions and a salary commensurate with your skills and experience

 

How to apply

Please send your contact data and files with personal documents on our Application Form – Gate (gate-ai.eu)  till 15 November 2022:

• Cover/motivation letter that explains the motivating factors for considering the position (max. 1  pp),
• CV with complete publication list,
• Copies of diplomas for completed education and certificates of qualification,
• Copies of documents certifying past work experience in the relevant field,
• Brief description of important scientific achievements and scientific outlook (max. 2 pp),
• Two references letters or personal recommendations, arranged by applicants and directly submitted by the letter or provided as contact data in the cover letter,
• As an attachment to your application please sign and enclose the following declaration:
  I agree to the processing of my personal data included in this application for the needs necessary to carry out the recruitment.

 

Additional information on the site www.gate-ai.eu or contact us on:

By applying for these positions, you voluntarily provide your personal data and consent to be processed for the purpose of recruitment and selection of personnel. The processing of your personal data shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation), the Personal Data Protection Law and related legal acts in Bulgaria.

GATE is a joint initiative between Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden and Chalmers Industrial Technology, Sweden. The Swedish institutions are leading organizations in strategic initiatives such as AI Sweden, AI Research Centre, AI Innovation of Sweden and the Digital Twin Cities Centre.

GATE develops research capacity and potential in Big Data and Artificial Intelligence, cultivating the next generation of leading scientists by expanding the existing research network and establishing long-term agreements with leading global organizations. The Institute builds sustainable stakeholder relationships, focusing on technological collaboration between government, industry, academia and non-governmental organizations towards Artificial Intelligence and smart decision-making models.

We use artificial intelligence for a better and safer life.

Be part of the future and participate in applied research that develops innovations in the field of big data and artificial intelligence in collaboration with the scientific community, business and government.

For our research team, we are looking for young at heart, motivated for high results and open to the unlimited possibilities of the future.

Experienced Researcher

Research group: Analysis of social media and disinformation

Disinformation is not a new phenomenon; however, it reached an impressive level with the growing use of social media by the population. The extraction of data from social media, the various analysis and visualization methods are essential instruments in the study of dynamics of information flows and in the understanding of the mechanisms used for creating and spreading disinformation.

GATE Institute is looking for experienced researchers who are interested in data extraction and analysis from social media for developing analyses tools for content in the Bulgarian language.

The suitable applicants for this post should have a solid background, experience and publications in the domain of information and communication technologies, preferably with a specialization in one or more of the following domains: data retrieval, artificial intelligence, natural language processing. The practical experience in the development and testing of methods for social media analysis is an asset.

Your responsibilities:

• Designs, implements and supports complex data models data in the domain of social media analysis;
• Develops solutions for extracting data from different sources: text documents, relational databases, etc.
• Develops models which help in the analysis of social media content;
• Plans educational activities and teaches in programs in the domain of analysis of natural language and social media contents;
• Participates in research on methods for analysis and content analysis in Bulgarian and other languages;
• Evaluates new methods in comparison with the academic literature and the best international practice;
• Develops ontologies to present the data semantics;
• Contributes to the development of research projects in the domain of social media content analysis;
• Keeps themselves up to date with the newest technological trends;
• Contributes in publications with high research impact;
• Participates in suitable activities for education and development.

 

Requirements:

• PhD Degree in computer science, computational linguistics, natural language processing, or another technological or philological area. Alternatively, a Master’s Degree in the same areas plus a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in industry or academia;
• Experience in the analysis of social media data;
• Experience in the documentation and creation of datasets;
• Experience in tools for collecting social media data, e.g. Crowdtangle, APIs for Twitter, YouTube;
• Experience in developing models and machine learning, e.g. Python
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills;
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work on multiple tasks and motivation for achieving high-quality results;
• Understanding of the principles of Open Science;
• Excellent knowledge of English language;
• Experience in one or more of the following:
  • Experience and good knowledge of the concepts of natural language processing (text extraction, analysis, generation of texts in natural language) and processing of models for machine learning: Supervised and Unsupervised machine learning, Neural Networks, Support vector machines, Kernel methods;
  • experience in extracting data from social media.

 

Our offer:

• You will have the freedom to conduct research in any area within the scope and priorities of GATE, creating new visions for the future
• You will be provided with numerous opportunities for learning, knowledge exchange and career development, locally and internationally
• Your research will be supported by an advanced research infrastructure, comprising of the GATE platform and Open Innovation Labs
• You will have a flexible work schedule and, a modern and appealing work environment, stirring up creativity and productivity
• Competitive working conditions and a salary commensurate with your skills and experience

How to apply

Please send your contact data and files with personal documents on our Application Form – Gate (gate-ai.eu)  till 15 November 2022:

• Cover/motivation letter that explains the motivating factors for considering the position (max. 1  pp),
• CV with complete publication list,
• Copies of diplomas for completed education and certificates of qualification,
• Copies of documents certifying past work experience in the relevant field,
• Brief description of important scientific achievements and scientific outlook (max. 2 pp),
• Two references letters or personal recommendations, arranged by applicants and directly submitted by the letter or provided as contact data in the cover letter,
• As an attachment to your application please sign and enclose the following declaration:
  I agree to the processing of my personal data included in this application for the needs necessary to carry out the recruitment.

 

Additional information on the site www.gate-ai.eu or contact us on: 

 

By applying for these positions, you voluntarily provide your personal data and consent to be processed for the purpose of recruitment and selection of personnel. The processing of your personal data shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation), the Personal Data Protection Law and related legal acts in Bulgaria.

GATE is a joint initiative between Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden and Chalmers Industrial Technology, Sweden. The Swedish institutions are leading organizations in strategic initiatives such as AI Sweden, AI Research Centre, AI Innovation of Sweden and the Digital Twin Cities Centre.

GATE develops research capacity and potential in Big Data and Artificial Intelligence, cultivating the next generation of leading scientists by expanding the existing research network and establishing long-term agreements with leading global organizations. The Institute builds sustainable stakeholder relationships, focusing on technological collaboration between government, industry, academia and non-governmental organizations towards Artificial Intelligence and smart decision-making models.

We use artificial intelligence for a better and safer life.

Be part of the future and participate in applied research that develops innovations in the field of big data and artificial intelligence in collaboration with the scientific community, business and government.

For our research team, we are looking for young at heart, motivated for high results and open to the unlimited possibilities of the future.

Junior Researcher

Research group: Analysis of social media and disinformation

Disinformation is not a new phenomenon; however, it reached an impressive level with the growing use of social media by the population. The extraction of data from social media, the various analysis and visualization methods are essential instruments in the study of dynamics of information flows and in the understanding of the mechanisms used for creating and spreading disinformation.

GATE Institute is looking for early-stage researchers who are interested in the data extraction and analysis from social media for developing analyses tools for content in the Bulgarian language.

The suitable applicants for this post should have a solid background, experience and publications in the domain of information and communication technologies, preferably with a specialization in one or more of the following domains: data retrieval, artificial intelligence, natural language processing. The practical experience in the development and testing of methods for social media analysis is an asset.

Your responsibilities:

• Designs, implements and supports complex data models data in the domain of social media analysis;
• Develops solutions for extracting data from different sources: text documents, relational databases, etc.
• Develops models which help in the analysis of social media content;
• Teaches in programs in the domain of analysis of natural language and social media contents;
• Participates in research on methods for analysis and content analysis in Bulgarian and other languages;
• Develops ontologies to present the data semantics;
• Keeps themselves up to date with the newest technological trends.

 

Requirements:

• А minimum of bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, computational linguistics, natural language processing, or another technological or philological area;
• Experience in the analysis of social media data;
• Experience in tools for collecting social media data, e.g. Crowdtangle, APIs for Twitter, YouTube;
• Experience in developing models and machine learning, e.g. Python
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills;
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work on multiple tasks and motivation for achieving high-quality results;
• Knowledge of the English language.

 

Our offer:

• You will have the freedom to conduct research in any area within the scope and priorities of GATE, creating new visions for the future
• You will be provided with numerous opportunities for learning, knowledge exchange and career development, locally and internationally
• Your research will be supported by an advanced research infrastructure, comprising of the GATE platform and Open Innovation Labs
• You will have a flexible work schedule and, a modern and appealing work environment, stirring up creativity and productivity
• Competitive working conditions and a salary commensurate with your skills and experience

How to apply

Please send your contact data and files with personal documents on our Application Form – Gate (gate-ai.eu)  till 15 November 2022:

• Cover/motivation letter that explains the motivating factors for considering the position (max. 2  pp),
• CV,
• Copies of diplomas for completed education and certificates of qualification,
• Two references letters or personal recommendations, arranged by applicants and directly submitted by the letter or provided as contact data in the cover letter
• As an attachment to your application please sign and enclose the following declaration:
  I agree to the processing of my personal data included in this application for the needs necessary to carry out the recruitment.

 

Additional information on the site www.gate-ai.eu or contact us on: 

By applying for these positions, you voluntarily provide your personal data and consent to be processed for the purpose of recruitment and selection of personnel. The processing of your personal data shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation), the Personal Data Protection Law and related legal acts in Bulgaria.

GATE Institute “Big Data for Smart Society” is a research institute, established in 2019 in Sofia, Bulgaria as a joint initiative between Sofia University Bulgaria, Chalmers University of Technology and Chalmers Industrial Technology, Sweden. Its mission is to accelerate the Big Data and Artificial Intelligence research, innovation and education in collaboration with government, industry and society as a whole.

GATE is focused on developing research capacity in 4 Data Science areas:

• Big Data Management
• Big Data Analytics
• Big Data Insight
• Software Engineering for Big Data and AI

GATE will provide an attractive and stimulating research environment, an advanced infrastructure, including 3 Open Innovation Labs (Citi Living Lab, Digital Twin Lab, Visualization Lab) and holistic platform, integrating Big Data, IoT and AI emerging technologies. GATE offers diverse opportunities for career growth and provides maximum support for personal initiative.

GATE will create value and will accelerate innovation excellence into following strategic application themes:

• Future Cities
• Intelligent Government
• Smart Industry
• Digital Health

 

With respect to its planned intensive development in 2022, GATE CoE is looking for аn:

Office Manager

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the schedule of the Director and arranging key meetings and appointments;
• Takes minutes of meetings, prepares letters and other administrative correspondence;
• Manages the incoming and outgoing administrative correspondence;
• Primary point of contact at the Institute: taking telephone calls and messages, welcoming and directing visitors;
• Researches, gathers and analyses information for the preparation of reports, documents and presentations;
• Establishes and maintains an effective records management and archiving organization;
• Assists the Director of Administration and Finance in the management and procurement of accounting and administrative documents;
• Acting as liaison between the Administration and Finance Department and suppliers;
• Takes care of office space, monitors availability of supplies and helps maintain a pleasant work environment;
• Organizes and coordinates business travel for Institute’s employees;
• Organizes various events and activities for the Institute and its employees;

 

Skills, experience and qualifications:

• High school or university degree in Business Administration or a related field;
• Experience and/or willingness for career development as office manager or personal management assistant;
• Self-motivated with a results-driven with high attention to detail;
• Positive personality with excellent administrative service to both internal team members and external contacts;
• Willing to work with a small effective team and deliver within short deadlines;
• Еxcellent oral and written communication skills in English;
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office package;
• Punctuality and professionalism;

Our offer:

• Work in an innovative, multicultural environment, with opportunities for acquisition of diverse experience and professional development;
• Upon the move to the new premises of GATE – modern and appealing work environment, stirring up creativity and productivity;
• Competitive working conditions and salary commensurate with your skills and experience.

How to apply

Please send your contact data and files with personal documents on our Application Form – Gate (gate-ai.eu)  till October 4th 2022:

• Cover/motivation letter that explains the motivating factors for considering the position (max. 1 pp),
• CV ,
• Copies of diplomas for completed education and certificates of qualification,
• Two references letters or personal recommendations, arranged by applicants and directly submitted by the letter or provided as contact data in the cover letter,
• As an attachment to your application please sign and enclose the following declaration:
  I agree to the processing of my personal data included in this application for the needs necessary to carry out the recruitment.

Stages of the contest:

1.The Selection Committee reviews the documents, submitted by the candidates and selects those meeting the requirements of the job, as described in the job profile. The selected candidates will be informed by 4 October 2022.

2.Interviews will be held with the selected applicants up until 7th October 2022.

3.All interviewed candidates will be notified in writing.

4.The successful candidate will be offered a labor contract.

Additional information on the site www.gate-ai.eu or contact us on: 

By applying for these positions, you voluntarily provide your personal data and consent to be processed for the purpose of recruitment and selection of personnel. The processing of your personal data shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation), the Personal Data Protection Law and related legal acts in Bulgaria.

 

GATE is a joint initiative between Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden and Chalmers Industrial Technology, Sweden. The Swedish institutions are leading organizations in strategic initiatives such as AI Sweden, AI Research Centre, AI Innovation of Sweden and the Digital Twin Cities Centre.

GATE develops research capacity and potential in Big Data and Artificial Intelligence, cultivating the next generation of leading scientists by expanding the existing research network and establishing long-term agreements with leading global organizations. The Institute builds sustainable stakeholder relationships, focusing on technological collaboration between government, industry, academia and non-governmental organizations towards Artificial Intelligence and smart decision-making models.

We use artificial intelligence for a better and safer life.

For our team we are looking for young at heart, motivated for high results and open to the unlimited possibilities of the future.

Event Manager

GATE Institute is looking for a creative and enthusiastic Event manager to coordinate the organization and hosting of events that enhance GATE’s image, raise awareness and expand GATE’s ecosystem.

As an Event Manager at GATE, you will be responsible for organizing and coordinating events such as international research workshops and seminars, webinars, international conferences, information and open door days, hackathons, career and other relevant events.

You will manage the entire process from planning to running the event and carrying out the post-event evaluation. The ideal candidate for this role should demonstrate exceptional organizational abilities, superb interpersonal skills, multi-tasking skills, and excellent time management. The noteworthy Event Manager should enhance the organization’s image and effectively deliver on event objectives.

 

Your responsibilities:

• Plan and organise events with attention to financial and time constraints
• Come up with suggestions to enhance the event’s success
• Research and propose venues, suppliers and contractors
• Book venues
• Draft scenarios for the events and schedule speakers
• Manage and coordinate suppliers and all event logistics (for example venue, stand or exhibition area, invitations, catering, travel)
• Manage branding and communication
• Liaise with the PR to publicise and promote the event
• Coordinate with GATE partners
• Assist in search for sponsors and prepare sponsorship packages
• Work with event management agencies
• Ensure event is completed smoothly and step up to resolve any problems that might occur
• Develop event feedback surveys
• Evaluate event’s success and submit reports

 

Requirements:

• Degree in PR, Marketing, Communications, Hospitality Management or related field is preferred;
• Internship/professional experience – Acquired experience and professional experience of at least 3 years;
• Required expertise:
• • A portfolio of successful events will be considered as a strong advantage;
  • Proficiency in MS Office;
  • Great interpersonal and communication skills;
  • Excellent oral and written English skills;
  • Team player;
  • Organisational skills and attention to detail;
  • Negotiation skills when looking for the best price from venues, suppliers and contractors;
  • Time-management skills and the ability to work under pressure to ensure the efficient running of an event;
  • Self-motivation and enthusiasm.

 Our offer:

• You have the opportunity to work in an international team of specialists and researchers in the field of artificial intelligence
• You will be provided with numerous opportunities for learning, knowledge exchange and career development, locally and internationally
• You will have a flexible work schedule and, modern and appealing work environment, stirring up creativity and productivity;
• Competitive working conditions and a salary commensurate with your skills and experience

How to apply:

Please send your contact data and files with personal documents on our Application Form – Gate (gate-ai.eu)  till 15 November 2022:

• Cover/motivation letter that explains the motivating factors for considering the position (max. 1 pp),
• CV,
• Copies of diplomas for completed education and certificates of qualification.
• Copies of documents certifying past work experience in the relevant field
• Two references letters or personal recommendations, arranged by applicants and directly submitted by the letter or provided as contact data in the cover letter
• As an attachment to your application please sign and enclose the following declaration:
  I agree to the processing of my personal data included in this application for the needs necessary to carry out the recruitment.

 

Additional information on the site www.gate-ai.eu or contact us on: 

By applying for these positions, you voluntarily provide your personal data and consent to be processed for the purpose of recruitment and selection of personnel. The processing of your personal data shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation), the Personal Data Protection Law and related legal acts in Bulgaria.

 

GATE is a joint initiative between Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden and Chalmers Industrial Technology, Sweden. The Swedish institutions are leading organizations in strategic initiatives such as AI Sweden, AI Research Centre, AI Innovation of Sweden and the Digital Twin Cities Centre.

GATE develops research capacity and potential in Big Data and Artificial Intelligence, cultivating the next generation of leading scientists by expanding the existing research network and establishing long-term agreements with leading global organizations. The Institute builds sustainable stakeholder relationships, focusing on technological collaboration between government, industry, academia and non-governmental organizations towards Artificial Intelligence and smart decision-making models.

We use artificial intelligence for a better and safer life.

Be part of the future and participate in applied research that develops innovations in the field of big data and artificial intelligence in collaboration with the scientific community, business and government.

For our research team we are looking for young at heart, motivated for high results and open to the unlimited possibilities of the future

Junior researcher (R1)

Research area: Computer Vision for Future Cities

In the Future Cities application theme, GATE Institute provides innovative solutions enabling the city to use technology, data and IoT to facilitate effective planning of infrastructure and services, in order to improve the quality of life of the citizens.

Within the city domain visual data can be effectively used to improve city live and contribute to creating sustainable cities. Computer Vision applications can be utilized for these purposes in a number of fields such as smart resources management, risks and safety assessment, infrastructure and traffic monitoring and ecological assessments.

The institute is seeking to appoint a Researcher with strong practical background in development and deployment of Computer Vision models to support the team. This role will be actively involved in bringing the developed concepts and research projects to life.

Your responsibilities:

• Perform applied research and development of computer vision and AI methods and models;
• Design, implement and deploy solutions, which aim to support city authorities in decision making and to provide better quality of life for citizens;
• Propose applications of computer vision with potential for great impact at city level;
• Disseminate results through scientific publications;
• Keep up-to-date with latest technology trends;
• Engage in appropriate training and development opportunities;
• Participate in educational programs in the field of AI   knowledge management and computer vision;
• Participate in generating ideas for applying the results of scientific work in innovative projects;
• You are engaged in continuous professional development and participate in training and knowledge exchange events;
• Prepare presentations to promote research results at national and international level;

Requirements:

• Bachelor or Master’s degree as a minimum – in computer science, engineering, or in a related discipline;
• Understanding of fundamental deep learning theory and techniques for Computer Vision;
• Programming skills in Python and experience with Machine Learning frameworks and libraries such as Tensorflow, PyTorch, Numpy;
• Experience with cloud platforms for model development and model’s deployment as AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google;
• Academic and other results demonstrated in the form of scientific publications and/or public repositories such as GitHub;
• Solid oral/written communication and presentation skills, ability to prioritize tasks and work on many activities, motivation to discover new approaches and ways to create value and achieve results in the field of artificial intelligence, teamwork skills
• Fluent English is a must.

 

Our offer:

• You will have the freedom to conduct research in any area within the scope and priorities of GATE, creating new visions for the future
• You will be provided with numerous opportunities for learning, knowledge exchange and career development, locally and internationally
• Your research will be supported by an advanced research infrastructure, comprising of the GATE platform and Open Innovation Labs
• You will have a flexible work schedule and, modern and appealing work environment, stirring up creativity and productivity;
• Competitive working conditions and a salary commensurate with your skills and experience

How to apply:

Please send your contact data and files with personal documents to our Application Form – Gate (gate-ai.eu)  till September 18^th 2022:

• Cover/motivation letter that explains the motivating factors for considering the position (max. 2 pp),
• CV,
• Copies of diplomas for completed education and certificates of qualification,
• Two references letters or personal recommendations, arranged by applicants and directly submitted by the letter or provided as contact data in the cover letter
• As an attachment to your application please sign and enclose the following declaration:
  I agree to the processing of my personal data included in this application for the needs necessary to carry out the recruitment.

 

Stages of the contest:

1. The Selection Committee reviews the documents, submitted by the candidates and selects those meeting the requirements of the job, as described in the job profile. The selected candidates will be informed by 18 September 2022.
2. Interviews will be held with the selected applicants in the period 19 – 26 September 2022.
3. All interviewed candidates will be notified in writing.
4. The successful candidate will be offered a labour contract under the project BG05M2OP001-1.003-0002-C01 „Big Data for Smart Society”.

 

Additional information at www.gate-ai.eu or contact us at:

By applying for these positions, you voluntarily provide your personal data and consent to be processed for the purpose of recruitment and selection of personnel. The processing of your personal data shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation), the Personal Data Protection Law and related legal acts in Bulgaria.

 

GATE institute “Big Data for Smart Society”” is an autonomous research institute, established in 2019 in Sofia, Bulgaria as a joint initiative between Sofia University Bulgaria, Chalmers University of Technology and Chalmers Industrial Technology, Sweden. Its mission is to accelerate the Big Data and Artificial Intelligence research, innovation and education in collaboration with government, industry and society as a whole.

GATE is focused on developing research capacity in four Data Science areas:

• Big Data Management
• Big Data Analytics
• Big Data Insight
• Software Engineering for Big Data and AI

GATE will provide an attractive and stimulating research environment, an advanced infrastructure, including 3 Open Innovation Labs (City Living Lab, Digital Twin Lab, Visualization Lab) and holistic platform, integrating Big Data, IoT and AI emerging technologies. GATE offers diverse opportunities for career growth, fosters research freedom and provides maximum support for personal initiative.

GATE will create value and will accelerate innovation excellence into following strategic application themes:

• Future Cities
• Intelligent Government
• Smart Industry
• Digital Health

The GATE Institute has a large-scale co-funding by the EU and Bulgarian Ministry of Education under the GATE project https://www.gate-coe.eu/.With respect to its planned intensive development in 2022, GATE Institute is looking for:

Research Group Lead with a profile Management and/or Analysis of Research Data for the strategic application theme Intelligent Government

Responsibilities

• Plans and manages research and related projects and activities in the relevant scientific field;
• Provides leadership in the development of knowledge and competencies of the Institute in the relevant scientific field;
• Demonstrates authoritative influence in the field of science and pioneering in the development of scientific programs and applied innovations;
• Participates actively and jointly with the Business Development Department and other leads of research groups in planning and implementing a business plan for revenues from public and corporate sources for research and development;
• Responsible for and manages the costs for the implementation of scientific and development activities with the relevant scientific group;
• Identifies and applies new research methods and innovative technological solutions in the relevant scientific field, which create interest and stimulate the empathy and creativity of researchers in the scientific unit;
• Initiates and together with the Expert, human resources management, actively participates in the selection and attraction of researchers in the relevant scientific field;
• Responsible for, manages and periodically evaluates the development of knowledge and competencies of researchers in the research group;
• Actively communicates with representatives of the public sector and industry in defining joint research projects and activities, and coordinates the participation of researchers from the relevant scientific field in the implementation of these projects;
• Responsible for the timely preparation, summarization and presentation of an annual plan for the development of the scientific field;
• Responsible for the timely preparation of quarterly and annual reports on the performed scientific activity, the achieved scientific and project results in the respective scientific field;
• Responsible for timely planning and reporting of financial revenues, costs and results related to projects and activities in the relevant scientific field;
• Participates in the planning and delivery of professional education programmes;

Coordinates the participation and reporting of the results of the researchers’ activity from the respective scientific field in projects of the Institute with external partners.

 

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Higher education in the field of Information and Communication Technologies, Computer Science, Applied mathematics, Statistics, Software Engineering or related field
• PhD Degree in Information and Communication Technology, Computer Science, Applied mathematics, Statistics, Software Engineering or related field;
• Fluent English language. Knowledge of another language is an advantage;
• At least 7 years of professional experience;
• At least 5 years professional experience in the relevant scientific field; for this post the experience in research on disinformation is particularly valuable.
• Strategic and managerial competency: Planning, organization and management of research activities; create interest and stimulate the empathy and creativity of researchers; identifies and applies new research methods and innovative technological solutions;
• Analytical competency: Data management, including clearing, filtering, anonymizing, aggregating, linking, data integration; Structuring data from different sources and building relational and non-relational data warehouses; Building data models based on standards, ontologies and taxonomies; Skills for developing scripts and application programming interfaces needed to transform data between different warehouses and formats;
• Result orientation: Ability to present the results in the relevant scientific field to the academic community, the public sector, industry and the public; Publication of scientific results in international scientific conferences and journals with high impact factor; Application of the research activity’s results for solving socially significant and applied problems;
• Communication skills and teamwork: problem solving in a dynamic environment; highly developed skills for working with virtual and international research teams;

Our offer

• You will join and collaborate within a team of researchers, but will have the freedom to conduct research in any area within the scope and priorities of GATE, creating new visions for the future;
• You will be provided with numerous opportunities for learning, knowledge exchange and career development, locally and internationally;
• Your research will be supported by an advanced research infrastructure, comprising of the GATE platform and Open Innovation Labs;
• You will have a flexible work schedule and, upon the move to the new premises of GATE – modern and appealing work environment, stirring up creativity and productivity;
• You will be provided with competitive working conditions and salary commensurate with your skills and experience.

How to apply

Please send your contact data and files with personal documents on our Application Form – Gate (gate-ai.eu)  till September 28th 2022:

• A CV detailing previous employments and qualifications.
• A Personal letter of 1-2 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your past participation in research and main research results
• Describe your future goals and future research focus.
• Copies of diplomas for completed education.
• Copies of other diplomas and certificates of qualification.
• Copies of documents certifying past work experience in the relevant field.
• Two references letters or personal recommendations, arranged by applicants and directly submitted by the letter or provided as contact data in the cover letter
• As an attachment to your application please sign and enclose the following declaration:
  I agree to the processing of my personal data included in this application for the needs necessary to carry out the recruitment.

By applying for these positions, you voluntarily provide your personal data and consent to be processed for the purpose of recruitment and selection of personnel. The processing of your personal data shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation), the Personal Data Protection Law and related legal acts in Bulgaria.

 

Stages of the contest

• The Selection Committee reviews the documents, submitted by the candidates and selects those meeting the requirements of the job, as described in the job profile.
• Till 09.2022 interviews will be held with the selected applicants.
• All interviewed candidates will be notified in writing.
• The successful candidate will be offered a labor contract.

 

 

 

 

 

GATE is a joint initiative between Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden and Chalmers Industrial Technology, Sweden. The Swedish institutions are leading organizations in strategic initiatives such as AI Sweden, AI Research Centre, AI Innovation of Sweden and the Digital Twin Cities Centre.

GATE develops research capacity and potential in Big Data and Artificial Intelligence, cultivating the next generation of leading scientists by expanding the existing research network and establishing long-term agreements with leading global organizations. The Institute builds sustainable stakeholder relationships, focusing on technological collaboration between government, industry, academia and non-governmental organizations towards Artificial Intelligence and smart decision-making models.

We use artificial intelligence for a better and safer life.

For our team GATE CoE is looking for аn:

Accountant

Your responsibilities:

• Accepts, verifies the form and content of the primary accounting documents and controls the reliability of the provided primary documents. Performs control regarding the correct formatting of documents and their timely submission;
• Performs current accounting and keeps records of income, expenses and transfers in the Institute;
• Keeps the accounting documentation established for the activity in the Institute;
• Prepares payment orders for expenses from the Institute’s accounts, combining them with the primary accounting documents;
• Compiles statements and references from analytical accounts, prepares turnover sheets and other balance sheet statements. Keeps the accounting registers and compiles a turnover sheet for the Institute’s income, expenses and transfers;
• Prepares the payroll of the employees of the Institute, submits the necessary declarations for the insured persons in the National Institute of Social Sciences;
• Prepares reports for EA SESG, the Horizon 2020 Framework Program and other European programs, the Ministry of Education, the National Academy of Sciences, banks and other institutions related to the activity it performs.

Requirements:

• Higher education in Economics, preferably majoring in finance or accounting;
• Internship/professional experience – Acquired experience and professional experience of at least 5 years;
• Required expertise:
• Experience in the financial reporting of projects financed with European funds;
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards;
• Excellent knowledge of legal acts related to accounting, internal financial control, tax and insurance law;
• Experience in working with accounting software;
• Good command of the English language;
• Teamwork skills;
• Problem solving skills in a dynamic environment;
• Analytical thinking;
• Loyalty and responsibility.

Our offer:

• Work in an innovative, multicultural environment, with opportunities for acquisition of diverse experience and professional development;
• Upon the move to the new premises of GATE – modern and appealing work environment, stirring up creativity and productivity;
• Competitive working conditions and salary commensurate with your skills and experience.

How to apply:

Please send your contact data and files with personal documents to our Application Form – Gate (gate-ai.eu)  till September 1^st 2022:

• Cover/motivation letter that explains the motivating factors for considering the position (max. 1 pp),
• CV ,
• Copies of diplomas for completed education and certificates of qualification.
• Copies of documents certifying past work experience in the relevant field
• Two references letters or personal recommendations, arranged by applicants and directly submitted by the letter or provided as contact data in the cover letter
• As an attachment to your application please sign and enclose the following declaration:
  I agree to the processing of my personal data included in this application for the needs necessary to carry out the recruitment.

 

Stages of the contest:

1. The Selection Committee reviews the documents, submitted by the candidates and selects those meeting the requirements of the job, as described in the job profile. The selected candidates will be informed by 1 September 2022.
2. Interviews will be held with the selected applicants in the period 2 – 7 September 2022.
3. All interviewed candidates will be notified in writing.
4. The successful candidate will be offered a labour contract.

 

Additional information at www.gate-ai.eu or contact us at:

By applying for these positions, you voluntarily provide your personal data and consent to be processed for the purpose of recruitment and selection of personnel. The processing of your personal data shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation), the Personal Data Protection Law and related legal acts in Bulgaria.

 

GATE is a joint initiative between Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden and Chalmers Industrial Technology, Sweden. The Swedish institutions are leading organizations in strategic initiatives such as AI Sweden, AI Research Centre, AI Innovation of Sweden and the Digital Twin Cities Centre.

GATE develops research capacity and potential in Big Data and Artificial Intelligence, cultivating the next generation of leading scientists by expanding the existing research network and establishing long-term agreements with leading global organizations. The Institute builds sustainable stakeholder relationships, focusing on technological collaboration between government, industry, academia and non-governmental organizations towards Artificial Intelligence and smart decision-making models.

We use artificial intelligence for a better and safer life.

For our team we are looking for young at heart, motivated for high results and open to the unlimited possibilities of the future.

Human Resources Expert

Your responsibilities:

• Develops plans, rules, processes in various areas of HRM, including recruitment and selection of staff, career paths, talent development, reward systems, performance management;
• Develops materials, guidelines, practical tools to facilitate the correct interpretation and application of standards in the field of HRM at the Institute;
• Identifies appropriate training opportunities and supports the application of methods and ways for staff development;
• Prepares reports for monitoring key indicators in the field of HRM, which will be the basis for informed decisions and development of action plans;
• Develops and conducts employee engagement surveys, analyses results and proposes concrete actions to achieve necessary improvements in areas where deficits are observed.

Requirements:

• Higher education in Economics, Human resources management, or another relevant area;
• Internship/professional experience – Acquired experience and professional experience of at least 5 years;
• Required expertise:
  • Excellent knowledge of the regulations in the field of labour, tax and social security law;
  • Experience in working with HRM software;
  • Very good command of English;
  • Ability to work in an international team;
  • Problem-solving skills in a dynamic environment;
  • Analytical thinking;
  • Loyalty and responsibility.

 

Our offer:

• You have the opportunity to work in an international team of specialists and researchers in the field of artificial intelligence
• You will be provided with numerous opportunities for learning, knowledge exchange and career development, locally and internationally
• You will have a flexible work schedule and, modern and appealing work environment, stirring up creativity and productivity;
• Competitive working conditions and a salary commensurate with your skills and experience

 

How to apply:

Please send your contact data and files with personal documents on our Application Form – Gate (gate-ai.eu)  till September 5th 2022:

• Cover/motivation letter that explains the motivating factors for considering the position (max. 1 pp),
• CV,
• Copies of diplomas for completed education and certificates of qualification.
• Copies of documents certifying past work experience in the relevant field
• Two references letters or personal recommendations, arranged by applicants and directly submitted by the letter or provided as contact data in the cover letter
• As an attachment to your application please sign and enclose the following declaration:
  I agree to the processing of my personal data included in this application for the needs necessary to carry out the recruitment.

 

Stages of the contest:

1.The Selection Committee reviews the documents, submitted by the candidates and selects those meeting the requirements of the job, as described in the job profile. The selected candidates will be informed by 10 September 2022.

2.Online interviews will be held with the selected applicants in the period 11-18 September 2022.

3.All interviewed candidates will be notified in writing.

4.The successful candidate will be offered a labour contract.

 

Additional information on the site www.gate-ai.eu or contact us on: 

By applying for these positions, you voluntarily provide your personal data and consent to be processed for the purpose of recruitment and selection of personnel. The processing of your personal data shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation), the Personal Data Protection Law and related legal acts in Bulgaria.

You will be working on innovative solutions, which develop research excellence in
topics relevant to the three technology areas –Data Insight, Data Analytics and Data
Management – and on a cross-cutting area – Engineering and development. Moreover,
you will work on advanced analytics solutions in four application domains –
FutureCities, Intelligent Government (including fact-check and detection of disinformation), Smart Industry and Digital Health, which are now on the front line for creating actionable value for society, bringing human centricity and
better decision-making to the stakeholders.

What we expect from you is:
• Strong motivation to carry out research and produce results under the supervision
• Love for insights and aptitude for critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of new and complex ideas
• Understanding of BigData and Artificial Intelligence, data management, analytics and
visualisation
• Experience with programming(e.g. Python,Java,C++,Scalaorother)

What we offer to you is:
• Attractive stipends
• Hands-on experience in a thriving research
• Work in bright, friendly and energetic international teams
• Live projects, extensive coaching and career counselling
• Development of professional skills and competencies in Big Data and Artificial Intelligence
• Opportunity to join GATE team as a junior researcher

Application:
• Deadline: 30.06.2022
• Selected candidates will be invited for an interview

Duration and place:
• 3-6 months, from 05.07.2022
• 125“Tsarigradskoshose” Blvd., Block 2

Send your application to and please mention the GATE application you prefer for your internship programme.

For additional information please contact:

and on the topic of disinformation.