(We apologize if you receive multiple copies of this message) ====================================================================== Call ES_CITADEL_2016_postdoc ====================================================================== Opening date: September 1, 2016 Closing date: October 1, 2016 A Researcher position is available in the Embedded Systems Research Unit (ES) at Bruno Kessler Foundation (FBK), Center for Information Technology. FBK is a private research institution based in Trento (Italy) and operating in different scientific fields and disciplines. As such, it has the role of keeping the Autonomous Province of Trento within the mainstream of international research. FBK is made up of seven research centre, whose activities and production are available at http://www.fbk.eu/research-centers. The Embedded Systems Research Unit (ES Unit) of the Information and Communication Technology Center of the Bruno Kessler Foundation (FBK-irst), Trento, Italy consists of about 25 people, including researchers, post-docs, PhD students, and programmers. The Unit carries out research, tool development and technology transfer in the field of design and verification of embedded systems. Current research directions include: * Satisfiability Modulo Theory, and its application to the verification of hardware, embedded critical software, and hybrid systems (Verilog, SystemC, C/C++, StateFlow/Simulink); * Model Based Planning and Scheduling of aerospace domains using model checking and satisfiability modulo theory techniques; * Formal Requirements Analysis based on techniques for temporal logics (consistency checking, vacuity detection, input determinism, cause-effect analysis, realizability and synthesis); * Model-based engineering and formal verification of aerospace systems using model checking techniques, on-board reasoning systems for autonomous vehicles using planning techniques; * Formal Safety Analysis, based on the integration of traditional techniques (e.g. Fault-tree analysis, FMEA) with symbolic verification techniques. More information about the ES Unit is available at http://es.fbk.eu/ . ====================================================================== Job Description ====================================================================== The ES Unit has an opening for a PostDoc position in the framework of CITADEL ("Critical Infrastructure Protection using Adaptive MILS"), an H2020 European project started on June 1, 2016. The successful candidate will be employed for a period of at least two years (with a trial period of 6 months). He/She will carry out research activities in the field of formal methods applied to the design and implementation of adaptive systems with critical safety and security requirements. In particular, the activities will focus on: * declarative languages to specify dynamic architectures, their monitoring and reconfiguration * contract-based framework for compositional verification of the system based on the properties of components * design and synthesis of monitors to ensure that local properties are satisfied * design and synthesis of the architecture reconfiguration * generation of proofs The candidate is expected to work in collaboration with other researchers, programmers, and students involved in the project. Required: * PhD in computer science, mathematics or electronic engineering (to be completed within 2016) * Solid background in logic * Software development skills (preferably in C and Python) * Ability to carry out an independent research program * Ability to work in a collaborative environment and deliver in research projects * Oral and written proficiency in English Preferred: In depth previous experience in at least one of the following areas: * Symbolic Model Checking * Temporal Logics and Property Specification Languages * Satisfiability Modulo Theory * Formal Specification and Analysis of Architectures * Contracts and Interface Theories * Architecture Description Languages * Software Model Checking * Model-Based Safety Analysis (e.g., automatic generation of fault trees) ====================================================================== Employment ====================================================================== Type of contract: Fixed Term Contract Gross annual salary: about 38K Euro Working hours: full time Benefits: flexi-time, company subsidized cafeteria or meal vouchers, internal car park, welcome office support for visa formalities, accommodation, social security, etc., reductions on bank account opening fees, public transportation, sport, language course fees. Start date: November 2016 Workplace: Povo (TN) Application deadline: October 1, 2016 ====================================================================== Application ====================================================================== Candidates are required to submit their applications by filling in the online form at https://hr.fbk.eu/en/jobs. Please make sure that your application includes the following attachments (pdf format): * Detailed CV * Cover Letter (explaining your motivation for this specific position) * 3 professional references (e-mails and/or phone numbers) Please read the Guidelines for Selection before completing your application. For further information or technical issues regarding the application, please contact the Human Resources Service at jobs@fbk.eu. Candidates who pass the preliminary curricula screening will be contacted shortly afterwards for an interview. Non selected applicants will be notified of their exclusion at the end of the selection process. Please note that FBK may contact shortlisted candidates within a period of 12 months, for the selection processes of similar vacancies. For reasons of professional transparency, the name of the successful candidate will be published on the FBK website following acceptance of the position. [For admin and other information see: http://www.mta.ca/~cat-dist/ ]