GATE Centre of Excellence “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 (Chalmers) and Chalmers Industrial Technology (CIT), Sweden.

GATE’s 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 the following four strategic application themes:

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

With respect to its intensive development, GATE CoE is looking for Researchers in Image Processing and Visual Data Analytics (R2, R3).

Responsibilities

• Develop new methods, models, and algorithms for processing visual information;
• Lead teams of researchers, analysts, software developers, and engineers working on projects requiring Image Processing and Visual Analytics on the desktop, on the server, and on the cloud;
• Develop capacity and build potential for working on projects requiring visual information processing within the Lab;
• Keep up-to-date with the latest technology trends and relevant technical standards in the area of visual information processing, such as Deep Machine Learning for Visual Data Analytics, Generative AI for Visual Applications, Explanatory AI, etc.;
• Scientific paper writing;
• Engage in appropriate training and development opportunities.

 

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Experienced researcher (R2): A PhD Degree in computer science, data science, or software engineering, or a Master’s Degree in these fields plus a minimum of 4 years of industry-based relevant R&D experience;
• Established researcher (R3): A PhD Degree in computer science, data science, or software engineering, or a Master’s Degree in these fields plus a minimum of 7 years of industry-based relevant R&D experience;
• Knowledge of the methods of Mathematical Foundations of Computer Graphics, Deep Learning for Visual Information Processing (i.e., CNN), and experience in applying them in visual information processing;
• At least 3 years of industrial experience working as a software developer, data analyst, software or data engineer;
• Proven record of projects for processing visual information and visual data analysis;
• Scopus-indexed publications in the area of visual information processing or data analysis;
• Proficiency in programming using C/C++ and Python. esp. memory management, multithreading, etc.
• Experience working under both Windows and UNIX OS (Linux, Mac OS, Solaris, etc.)
• Advanced communication, presentation, and influencing skills to be able to explain the value of their research to the research community;
• Fluency in English.

Optional

• Participation in innovation, knowledge transfer and commercialization projects;
• Practical skills of using Unity, Unreal, Volcan and OpenGL
• Past experience of working with a wide variety of constituents and stakeholders;
• Teaching practice in Higher Education in the area of computer vision, computer animation, image processing or visual data analysis;
• Practical Skills in using other programming languages such as Java, C#, R, and others;
• 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.

 

Why join us as Researcher?

• You will be able to conduct industrially-relevant, applied research without the stress of the industrial environment;
• You will constantly develop your knowledge and skills as a natural consequence of your daily research responsibilities;
• 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;
• Your research will be supported by an advanced research infrastructure, comprising the GATE platform and Open Innovation Labs;
• You will be able to participate in cross-cutting research with other research groups at the Institute;
• You will be able to disseminate your achievements through publications in world-class scientific journals and participation in international conferences;
• You will be able to benefit from numerous training, knowledge exchange and professional development opportunities at national and international levels.

 

Why join our team as an Employee?

• You will work in a modern and attractive environment that stimulates creativity and productivity;
• You will be offered competitive working conditions and remuneration commensurate with your skills and experience.
• You will be part of a supportive, driven, and genuinely fun team that values collaboration and celebrates success together;
• You will be able to participate in regular team-building events – From off-site retreats to escape rooms and quiz “nights”, we know how to mix work with play;
• You will be able to access training, mentorship, and funding for courses and conferences to keep you growing;
• You will have flexible work options – hybrid work possibilities, flexible hours, and an understanding of work-life balance;
• Multisport card.

 

How to apply

Please send your contact data and files with personal documents via https://www.gate-ai.eu/en/application-form/ until 31 May 2025:

• A cover letter that explains the motivating factors for considering the position (1-2 pages);
• Curriculum vitae;
• Copies of diplomas for completed education and certificates of qualification;
• Two letters of support from academic tutors, former supervisors, mentors or equivalent, including their contact details provided as appendices in the cover letter or as a separate document;
• As an attachment to your application, please sign, scan 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.

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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 06 June 2025.
• An interview with the successful candidates will take place until 13 June 2025.
• All interviewed candidates will be informed of the outcome of the competition.
• The selected candidates will be hired on a labour contract.