GATE mission is to:

• Establish a world-class ecosystem for basic and applied Big Data and Artificial Intelligence research and innovation
• Be a focal point between academia, government and industry for Big Data and Artificial intelligence domain
• Serve as a catalyst for economic growth based on data-science innovation, digitalization, and knowledge-based entrepreneurship across various economic sectors.

GATE creates value and delivers innovation excellence into following four strategic application themes:

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

With respect to its intensive development, GATE CoE is looking for Project Portfolio Manager to coordinate the GATE research and innovation project portfolio.

Position’s responsibilities

• Coordinates a research and innovation project intake, evaluation, and prioritization.
• Engages key stakeholders to evaluate proposed and ongoing projects based on strategic alignment, value, risk, effort, and cost.
• Aligns the project prioritization with the strategic research and innovation strategy and annual plan objectives.
• Works with key stakeholders and budget managers to assess and track financial impact of all project work.
• Develops and maintains project governance tools, templates, guidelines, procedures and processes.
• Directs the creation and maintenance of the required project portfolio documentation and artifacts.
• Provides formal training and support related to project and portfolio management.
• Works with project teams to oversee the full range of the project life cycle (initiate, plan, execute, close).
• Ensure the oversight and coordination of dependencies across the projects in the portfolio, and resolve or escalate conflicts.
• Supports effective delivery of the largest and most strategically important projects including scope, schedule, cost, risk, resources, and quality.
• Establishes, maintains, and provides portfolio management reporting using appropriate KPI metrics.
• Conducts quarterly reviews with senior business and research stakeholders, Project Steering Committee and other relevant bodies to assess and validate the project portfolio, reprioritize and execute changes to meet business and research needs.

Position’s requirements

• Master’s degree in computer science, information technology or related field.
• Additional master’s degree in business administration or relevant highly desired and advantageous.
• PMI PMP/ACP, PRINCE2 Practitioner or other equivalent program/project management certification by internationally recognized methodologies and institutions.
• At least 7 years of successful experience in preparation, planning, delivery, and implementation of complex ICT programs/projects in classic waterflow and/or agile methodologies.
• Creative problem-solving skills to analyze and solve complex problems and reporting issues.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build strong working relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders, including internal and external colleagues, students and external stakeholders.
• A clear communicator with diverse groups, including adults and young people.
• A commitment to teamwork, flexible, adaptable to changes, efficient and highly organized.
• Analytical mind with attention to detail, creative and efficient in analyzing and solving complex business, IT and organizational problems.
• Ability to work accurately and methodically.
• Information sensitivity and awareness of confidentiality requirements.
• Good written and oral communication skills, highly proficient in spoken and written English.
• Proven planning and organizational skills and an ability to take initiative, ability to deliver to targets, KPIs, meet deadlines, priorities, and work under pressure.
• Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities, willingness to learn, to improve personal management effectiveness and ability to adapt.
• A positive demeanor and approach to responsibilities, persistent in achieving goals and overcoming challenges.
• Enthusiasm about emerging technology and innovation.
• Practical with high integrity, honesty and ethical standards.

Our offer

• Leading project portfolio management position with professional social and economic impact.
• You will lead a project portfolio with a pool of challenging research and innovation projects.
• You will have the opportunity to contribute to the GATE Research and Innovation Strategy through management of its research and innovation project portfolio.
• You will enjoy numerous opportunities for international collaboration, knowledge exchange and further professional development on top levels.
• You will be supported by an advanced research infrastructure, comprising of the GATE platform and Open Innovation Labs.
• Upon the move to the new GATE premises – modern and appealing work environment, stirring up creativity and productivity.
• Attractive remuneration matching your responsibilities, and advanced professional skills and experience.

How to apply

Please send your contact data and files with personal documents on our Application Form – Gate (gate-ai.eu)  until  October 8^th 2024:

• 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 consent to my personal data being collected, processed, and stored in connection with my current application for the position of Project Portfolio Manager.

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.

Recruiting stages

1. Evaluation of the documents submitted by the candidates and admission to the procedure of those meeting the requirements set out in the notice. The successful candidates will be informed by10.2024.
2. An interview with the successful candidates will take place until 10.10.2024.
3. All interviewed candidates will be informed of the outcome of the competition.
4. The selected candidates will be appointed on a contract basis.

The GATE Institute is seeking to appoint Researchers in 3D City Modeling, Analysis and Simulation who will be involved in the GATE City Digital Twin project. It is a large interdisciplinary flagship project aiming to develop a digital twin platform for designing, testing, applying and servicing the entire lifecycle of the built environment. An ultimate goal of the projects is to go beyond digital replicas and visualizations to explore the full potential of integrating data from all stages of urban development and thus push the applications of urban modelling, simulation, analysis and visualization.

Your responsibilities

Common

• Develop new methods and automated solutions for the integration and 3D visualisation of data (including geo-spatial and spatial-temporal data) originating from multiple distributed sources (cadastral data, satellite images, point clouds);
• Develop 3D models that combine geometric details, rich semantics and spatial relationships;
• Contribute to the development of ontology-based definitions and standard’s extensions;
• Proposes appropriate (and innovative) data ingestion, preparation, integration and enrichment techniques, optimally addressing data quality requirements;
• Keep up-to-date with the latest technology trends and relevant technical standards and data models, such as Resource Description Framework (RDF), OGC geospatial standards like CityGML and SensorThings, ISO standards and others;
• Scientific paper writing;
• Engage in appropriate training and development opportunities.

Requirements

• A PhD Degree in computer science, application informatics, engineering, or in a related discipline or a Master’s Degree plus a minimum of 4 years of industry-based relevant research experience;
• Prior experience with GIS is desirable;
• Experience in existing simulation modelling software such as WRF, ENVI-met, etc.;
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, R, and others;
• Experience participating in research projects involving a wide variety of constituents and stakeholders;
• A scientific contribution through original research that extends the frontier of knowledge by developing a body of work, innovation or application, evidenced by publications, software output, technology transfers etc.;
• Proven ability in critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of new and complex ideas;
• Advanced communication, presentation and influencing skills to be able to explain the value of their research to the research community;
• Proven ability to find ways to create value and deliver results by working both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels and of various disciplines.
• Fluent English is a must.

Our offer

• You will join and collaborate with 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, modern and appealing work environment, stirring up creativity and productivity;
• Competitive working conditions and a salary commensurate with your skills and experience
• Multisport card;
• A pleasant and diverse environment with fun team buildings and stimulating activities;

 

How to apply:

Please send your contact data and files with personal documents on our Application Form – Gate (gate-ai.eu)  till October 18^th  2024:

• 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 October 18^th, 2024.

2.Online interviews will be held with the selected applicants until October 24^th,2024.

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.

 

Data spaces are a highly innovative area that is gaining increasing popularity at both the European and regional levels as a key element of the future data-driven economy. Data spaces provide an environment that facilitates secure and trusted data exchange between participants and offer a comprehensive framework encompassing the technological, business, and organizational aspects of this exchange. The researchers will be involved in an international project in collaboration with two of the most prestigious research institutes in Europe: Norway’s SINTEF Institute and Ireland’s INSIGHT Institute. The project’s aim is to build a knowledge transfer framework between the partners and develop a visionary scientific strategy to enhance research capacity in the field of data space interoperability. The project’s outcomes will be applied to drive innovations in areas of significant social and economic importance.

Applicants for this position should have experience in the field of information technology, and knowledge and skills in semantic technologies and data sharing.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts high-quality applied research in the field of semantic interoperability for data spaces;
• Develops techniques and models for data interoperability;
• Applies research results to innovative solutions;
• Prepares presentations to promote research outcomes at national and international levels;
• Prepares high-impact scientific publications.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, applied mathematics, software engineering, or a related technical field;
• Experience in the field of semantic technologies;
• Knowledge of the principles, tools, and technologies for data sharing;
• Ability to collaborate and work in teams with international partners;
• Motivation for professional development and a passion for research work;
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present research results (and their value);
• Fluency in English.

Our offer

• You will join and collaborate with 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, modern and appealing work environment, stirring up creativity and productivity;
• Competitive working conditions and a salary commensurate with your skills and experience
• Multisport card;
• A pleasant and diverse environment with fun team buildings and stimulating activities;

 

How to apply:

Please send your contact data and files with personal documents on our Application Form – Gate (gate-ai.eu)  till October 31^st 2024:

• 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 October 31^st , 2024.

2.Online interviews will be held with the selected applicants until November 8^th,2024.

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.

Data spaces are a highly innovative area that is gaining increasing popularity at both the European and regional levels as a key element of the future data-driven economy. Data spaces provide an environment that facilitates secure and trusted data exchange between participants and offer a comprehensive framework encompassing the technological, business, and organizational aspects of this exchange. The researchers will be involved in an international project in collaboration with two of the most prestigious research institutes in Europe: Norway’s SINTEF Institute and Ireland’s INSIGHT Institute. The project’s aim is to build a knowledge transfer framework between the partners and develop a visionary scientific strategy to enhance research capacity in the field of data space interoperability. The project’s outcomes will be applied to drive innovations in areas of significant social and economic importance.

Applicants for this position should have experience in the field of information technology and knowledge of the principles, tools, and technologies for data sharing.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts high-quality applied research in the field of data sharing and data spaces;
• Establishes and applies principles and develops tools to support best practices for data sharing in data spaces;
• Applies research results to innovative solutions;
• Prepares presentations to promote research outcomes at national and international levels;
• Prepares high-impact scientific publications.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• PhD in one of the following areas:computer science, applied mathematics, software engineering, or a related technical field; Alternatively, a Master’s degree in one of these fields and at least 4 years of experience in this field in industry or academia;
• Strong knowledge of the principles, tools, and technologies for data sharing.
• Ability to collaborate and work in teams with international partners;
• Motivation for professional development and a passion for research work;
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present research results (and their value);
• Fluency in English.

Our offer

• You will join and collaborate with 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, modern and appealing work environment, stirring up creativity and productivity;
• Competitive working conditions and a salary commensurate with your skills and experience
• Multisport card;
• A pleasant and diverse environment with fun team buildings and stimulating activities;

 

How to apply:

Please send your contact data and files with personal documents on our Application Form – Gate (gate-ai.eu)  till October 31^st 2024:

• 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 October 31^st , 2024.

2.Online interviews will be held with the selected applicants until November 8^th,2024.

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.

Data spaces are a highly innovative area that is gaining increasing popularity at both the European and regional levels as a key element of the future data-driven economy. Data spaces provide an environment that facilitates secure and trusted data exchange between participants and offer a comprehensive framework encompassing the technological, business, and organizational aspects of this exchange. The researchers will be involved in an international project in collaboration with two of the most prestigious research institutes in Europe: Norway’s SINTEF Institute and Ireland’s INSIGHT Institute. The project’s aim is to build a knowledge transfer framework between the partners and develop a visionary scientific strategy to enhance research capacity in the field of data space interoperability. The project’s outcomes will be applied to drive innovations in areas of significant social and economic importance.

Applicants for this position should have experience in the field of information technology and an interest in developing expertise in semantic interoperability for data spaces. Knowledge and skills in semantic technologies and data sharing are an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts applied research in the field of semantic interoperability for data spaces;
• Utilizes technologies and tools for knowledge representation and management in various application areas;
• Participates in applying research results to innovative solutions;
• Engages in continuous professional development and participates in training events and knowledge exchange;
• Prepares presentations to promote research outcomes at national and international levels;
• Contributes to the preparation of high-impact scientific publications.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, applied mathematics, software engineering, or a related technical field;
• Experience in the field of semantic technologies is an advantage;
• Ability to collaborate and work in teams with international partners;
• Motivation for professional development and enthusiasm for research work;
• Strong oral/written communication skills and the ability to present research results (and their value);
• Fluency in English.

Our offer

• You will join and collaborate with 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, modern and appealing work environment, stirring up creativity and productivity;
• Competitive working conditions and a salary commensurate with your skills and experience
• Multisport card;
• A pleasant and diverse environment with fun team buildings and stimulating activities;

How to apply

Please send your contact data and files with personal documents on our Application Form – Gate (gate-ai.eu)  till October 31^st 2024:

• 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 October 31^st , 2024.

2.Online interviews will be held with the selected applicants until November 8^th,2024.

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.

Responsibilities

• Researches and analyses the landscape of innovative approaches that could significantly contribute to the 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;
• Contributes to high-quality scientific publications;
• Prepares presentations to communicate research results at national and international scientific conferences and industry events;
• Participates in the implementation of existing and the design of novel Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) models in the context of GATE projects;
• Performs individual and collaborative research in the area of ML and AI;
• Participates in the development of strong relationships with external key stakeholders;
• Engages in continuous professional development and participates in various events for learning and knowledge exchange;

Our requirements

• А minimum of bachelor’s or master’s degree in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Informatics or a related field;
• Programming skills in Python using at least several of the standard Data Science tools and libraries: PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras, NumPy, SciPy, Pandas or others;
• Interest in participating in research projects, involving a wide variety of stakeholders;
• 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 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)  until October 18^th 2024:

• 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
• 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 the processing of such data for recruitment and selection purposes. The processing of your personal data is carried out in accordance with the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation), the Personal Data Protection Act and related regulations in Bulgaria.

Selection stages

• Examination of the documents submitted and admission to the competition of those who satisfy the requirements set out in the notice. The successful candidates will be informed by 18^th October 2024.
• An interview with the successful candidates will take place until 24^th October 2024.
• All interviewed candidates will be informed of the outcome of the competition.
• The selected candidates will be hired on a labor contract.

DIANA (Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic) is a network of administrative, testing and analysis centres to help find solutions to critical transatlantic security technology challenges, making collaboration between industry, start-ups and academia even closer. The GATE Institute is a testbed in the field of big data and artificial intelligence. If you have a passion for science, innovation and a desire to make a difference – this is your opportunity!

 

Responsibilities

• Coordination of the companies’ participation in the DIANA (NATO) tests;
• Participation in information and communication activities between the participants and the Institute in accordance with regulatory requirements and good practices;
• Planning and coordinating communication and information activities in the DIANA ecosystem;
• Participating in advising companies on any queries or issues arising;
• Ensuring proper coordination and participation in executive level correspondence on tests;
• Maintaining the framework for coordinating the Institute’s resources in its role as a test center by reviewing and providing input data for documentation, maintaining up-to-date specialized databases, producing reports;
• Preparation and distribution of press releases, photographs and other information materials;
• Maintaining a structured archive of tests conducted, companies involved and potential ones;
• Participation in coordination meetings of experts responsible for the implementation of information and communication measures;
• Tracking higher level tasks and coordinating multiple work streams, milestones and supporting tasks in line with strategic and operational direction;
• Planning and coordinating communication between participating companies and test centres;
• Participating in the preparation, editing and shaping of internal project communication materials.
• Preparing periodic reports and maintaining information databases.

 

Education and Experience Required

• Secondary or higher education in business administration or a related field. Knowledge and experience in international relations will be an advantage;
• At least 1 year professional experience in a similar position.

 

Required Expertise

• Excellent oral and written English language skills;
• Proficiency in MS Office;
• Team player with great interpersonal and communication skills;
• Strong self-motivation, results orientation, organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Positive attitude and motivation for excellent administrative service to team members and the Institute’s external partners;
• Time management skills and ability to work under pressure.

 

Our offer

• Work in an innovative, multicultural environment, with opportunities for acquisition of diverse experience and professional development
• Work at the brand new building 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)  until  October 18^th 2024:

• 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 consent to my personal data being collected, processed, and stored in connection with my current application for the position of Coordinator.

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.

Recruiting stages

 

1. Evaluation of the documents submitted by the candidates and admission to the procedure of those meeting the requirements set out in the notice. The successful candidates will be informed by 10.2024.
2. An interview with the successful candidates will take place until 10.2024
3. All interviewed candidates will be informed of the outcome of the competition.
4. The selected candidates will be appointed on a contract basis.

The GATE Institute – Big Data for a Smart Society – is the first high-tech research and innovation center in the field of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence in Bulgaria and Eastern Europe. Established in 2019 as part of Sofia University in partnership with Chalmers University of Technology and Chalmers Industrial Technologies (Sweden), GATE collaborates with leading European initiatives such as AI Sweden, AI Research Centre and Digital Twin Cities.

The institute’s mission is to build a unique environment for game-changing research and innovation in areas such as Big Data and Artificial Intelligence. GATE aims to become a global digital hub, applying innovation to solve real-world problems in key areas such as Future Cities, Digital Health, Smart Industry and Smart Government.

The project is not only an investment in technology, but also in people – with a focus on young and talented researchers. Its main goal is to develop scientific capacity and inspire the next generation of experts in the world of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence.

 

Administrative Coordinator of the Director of GATE Institute

 

Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate the day-to-day responsibilities of the Institute’s Director;
• Takes care of the Institute’s Director schedule and the organization of key meetings;
• Plans and organizes external and internal meetings and events for the Director;
• Responsible for travel and accommodation bookings for the Director;
• Takes minutes of meetings, prepares letters and other correspondence as required by the Director;
• Receives and makes telephone calls and relays messages;
• Receive and transmit documents for signature by the Institute’s Director;
• Greets and cares for guests and business associates of the Director and the Institute;
• Handles incoming and outgoing correspondence on behalf of the Institute Director;
• Assists in gathering materials and preparing presentations to assist the Director;
• Undertakes the organization, administration and maintenance of all meeting materials, negotiations, bids, decisions, contracts and other directly related to the business of the Institute and the Director;
• Collaborates actively with all company staff, provides generaladministrative assistance;

 

Requirements

• Secondary or higher education in business administration or similar field;
• Experience and/or willingness to pursue a career as an office assistant or personal assistant to the Director;
• Confidentiality in the performance of duties and assigned tasks;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Bulgarian;
• Excellent command in English, written and spoken;
• Good computer skills and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) proficiency;
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills;
• Initiative, results-oriented approach and defined attention to detail;
• Follows instructions clearly and accurately within a timely manner;
• Positive attitude and motivation to provide excellent administrative service to team members and the Institute’s external partners;
• Punctuality and professionalism.

 

Our proposal

• Work in an innovative, multicultural environment, with opportunities to gain diverse experience and professional development.
• After relocating to GATE’s newly constructed building, a modern and attractive work environment that stimulates creativity and productivity.
• Competitive working conditions and remuneration commensurate with your skills and experience.
• Enjoyable and diverse environment with fun team building and stimulating activities;

 

How to apply

Please submit your application details and documents by filling in the Application Form – Gate (gate-ai.eu) by 18 October 2024

• Cover letter describing your interest in the position (max. 1 pp);
• Current CV;
• A copy of diplomas, certificates and qualifications,
• Two testimonials or personal references provided by the candidate in the cover letter or directly attached as a separate file ,
• A signed and scanned declaration which includes the following text:

I consent to my personal data being collected, processed and stored in connection with my current application for the position.

 

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 18.10.2024.

2.Interviews will be held with the selected applicants up until 24.10.2024.

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 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.

 

Experienced Researcher (Level 2)(R2)

Research Group: Smart Government

Disinformation NLP&ML

 

 

Your responsibilities:

• Designs and develops novel algorithms and models to tackle NLP challenges;
• Collecting and curating datasets for NLP research. Implements and trains NLP models using the collected data;
• Incorporation of Deep Learning to enhance NLP tasks;
• 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 data bases, 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;
• Contributes to the academic community by publishing their findings in conferences and journals;
• Keeps themselves up to date with the newest technological trends.

Requirements:

• PhD in one of the following areas: Computer Science, Natural Language Processing, Computational Linguistics or a related field. Alternatively, a Master’s degree in one of these fields and at least 4 years of experience in this field in industry or academia;
• Proven software development experience;
• Good programming skills in Python;
• Proven experience with Machine Learning (ML) frameworks and libraries such as Tensorflow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, Numpy;
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work on many activities;
• Interests in working on interdisciplinary research projects involving participants from different organizations and nationalities;
• Good written and oral communication and presentation skills, prioritizing of tasks, motivation to discover new approaches in AI development;
• Fluency in English;

 

Advantages will be:

• Experience with (or interest to learn) to use cloud platforms for model development and model’s deployment such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure;
• Experience with (or interest to learn) to use one or more of the following: Jupyter Notebook, Google Colab, and GitHub/GitLab;
• Experience in one or more of the following: automatic fact-checking, disinformation detection, text classification, named entity recognition, large language models, emotions detection/sentiment analysis;
• Experience with ML models testing and improvement;
• Academic and other results demonstrated in the form of scientific publications and/or public repositories such as GitHub/Zenodo;

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 on our Application Form – Gate (gate-ai.eu)  till July 22^nd 2024:

• 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 July 22^nd 2024.

2.Interviews will be held with the selected applicants until July 26^th 2024.

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.

GATE Institute “Big Data for a Smart Society” is a research institute established in 2019 in Sofia, Bulgaria as a joint initiative between Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski“, Chalmers University of Technology and Chalmers Industrial Technology (CIT) Research Institute, Sweden.

The mission of GATE is to:

• Develop and conduct research and innovation in Big Data and Artificial Intelligence.
• Create an ecosystem by being the link between academia, government institutions and industry in Big Data and Artificial Intelligence.
• Serve as a catalyst for high value-added economic growth based on innovation, digitization and entrepreneurship in Big Data and Artificial Intelligence across a range of economic sectors.

GATE creates added value in the following four strategic application areas:

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

In connection with a planned development, the GATE Institute is seeking to appoint a Director to manage and mentor the scientific, administrative and financial activities of GATE.

 

Director of GATE Institute

 

Responsibilities and duties of the position

• Implementing and monitoring the implementation of the Board’s decisions by effectively managing the day-to-day operations of the Institute.
• Organizing and leading the Institute’s initiatives, ensuring flawless execution of contractual commitments.
• Initiating proposals for the conclusion, modification and termination of employment contracts of the administrative, technical and research staff of the Institute.
• Seeking to improve the qualifications of the team, encouraging collaborative working and creating excellent working conditions.
• Preparing an annual report on the Institute’s activities and submitting it to the Governing Board for approval.
• Communicating and building sustainable relationships with partner and public organizations.
• Responsible for the effective functioning of the quality management system.
• Ensuring that financial resources are spent appropriately.

 

 

 

Requirements for applicants

• University degree
• Authoritative researcher

 

Additional requirements giving priority to the application

• Education and academic achievements
  • University degree in science, mathematics and computer science or similar area.
  • Doctorate or PhD.
  • Academic position – associate professor or professor.

 

• Professional experience
• Minimum of 15 years’ professional experience and seniority.
• Minimum of 10 years’ seniority and professional experience in a management position.
• Proven track record in research with publications in internationally recognized publications.
• Experience in leading European and national research projects.
• Established contacts with international scientific institutions and participation in international projects and consortia.

 

• Other requirements
• Proficiency of the English language.
• Problem solving skills in a dynamic environment.
• Strategic planning and decision-making skills.
• Clear vision of the institute’s development and ability to formulate and implement long-term strategic goals.

 

• Personal profile
• High ethical standards and commitment to scientific integrity and transparency.
• Results orientation.
• Analytical thinking.

 

Our offer

• Management position with professional social and economic impact.
• Leadership of a leading research institute with challenging research and innovation projects.
• Numerous opportunities for international collaboration, knowledge exchange and further professional development at the highest level.
• Access to a well-developed research infrastructure.
• Work in a modern and attractive environment supporting creativity and productivity.
• Work with a young, motivated and positive team.
• Attractive remuneration for your responsibilities, strong skills and experience.

How to apply

Please submit your application details and documents by 07.07.2024 using one of the following methods:

• To e-mail:
• By courier/post to 5, James Bourchier Blvd, GATE Institute
• In person at 5, James Bourchier Blvd, GATE Institute

Documents proving that you are a reputable researcher

• Current CV
• Cover letter revealing your interest in the position (max. 2 pp)
• A mandate programme (for duration of 5 years) in which the candidate describes his/her vision for the development of the Institute;
• List of publications;
• Copy of diplomas, certificates and qualifications;
• A copy of a document certifying work experience and professional experience in the specified field
• Copies of documents certifying additional qualifications, specialization, foreign language skills and competence;
• Written references relating to employment and professional qualifications, containing the name, address and telephone number of the recommender (if the applicant so wishes);
• Other documents at your discretion;
• A signed and scanned declaration, which includes the following text:

I consent to my personal data being collected, processed and stored in connection with my current application for the position of Director.

 

Stages of the competition

1. Examination of the documents submitted by the candidates and admission to the procedure of those meeting the requirements set out in the notice. The successful candidates will be informed by 07.07.2024.
2. Interviews with all eligible candidates will be held on  11.07.2024.
3. All interviewed candidates will be informed of the outcome of the competition.
4. The successful candidate will be appointed on a contract basis.
5. For further information, please see our website www.gate-ai.eu and contact us at:

By applying for these positions, you voluntarily provide your personal data and consent to the processing of such data for recruitment and selection purposes. The processing of your personal data is carried out in accordance with the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation), the Personal Data Protection Act and related regulations in Bulgaria.

DIANA (Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic) is a network of administrative, testing and analysis centres to help find solutions to critical transatlantic security technology challenges, making collaboration between industry, start-ups and academia even closer. The GATE Institute is a testbed in the field of big data and artificial intelligence. If you have a passion for science, innovation and a desire to make a difference – this is your opportunity!

 

Responsibilities

 

• Ensuring the processes for searching and attracting companies to test their products within the DIANA accelerator.
• Identify technologies and manufacturers that can participate in the DIANA Accelerator and establish communication with them.
• Determine the tasks and resources needed to implement the testing activities.
• Participation in the preparation of business plans, budgets and other documents for project implementation.
• Analyzing the progress of the test activities and taking measures to correct deviations.
• Arranging business negotiations with NATO and interested companies.
• Preparation of periodic reports and maintenance of information databases.

 

Education and Experience Required

 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in management, logistics or other related field. Knowledge and experience in international relations will be an advantage;
• At least 3 years of professional experience in a similar position.

 

Required Expertise

 

• Additional specialization in planning, management and reporting of projects with European and national public funding is an advantage;
• Excellent oral and written English language skills;
• Proficiency in MS Office;
• Team player with great interpersonal and communication skills;
• Strong self-motivation, results orientation, organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Strong negotiation skills when working with partners and contractors;
• Time management skills and ability to work under pressure.

 

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)  until  June 21^st 2024:

• 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 consent to my personal data being collected, processed, and stored in connection with my current application for the position of Project Manager.

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.

Recruiting stages

 

1. Evaluation of the documents submitted by the candidates and admission to the procedure of those meeting the requirements set out in the notice. The successful candidates will be informed by 206.2024.
2. An interview with the successful candidates will take place until 06.2024
3. All interviewed candidates will be informed of the outcome of the competition.
4. The selected candidates will be appointed on a contract basis.

 

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