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Ph.D. position at the Politecnico di Torino (PoliTo, Italy) for the IN-DEEP European Doctoral Network: Real-time inversion using self-explainable Deep Learning driven by expert knowledge

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29 Jul 2024

Job Information

Organisation/Company
Politecnico di Torino
Department
Dipartimenti di Scienze Matematiche "G.L. Lagrange"
Research Field
Mathematics » Computational mathematics
Engineering » Simulation engineering
Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions
PhD Positions
Country
Italy
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Full-time
Offer Starting Date
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Horizon Europe - MSCA
Reference Number
DC5
Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number
101119556
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

Adaptive strategies for explainable Deep PDE solvers to speed up the generation of large and significant datasets.

The work will focus on the development of new numerical methods for solving PDEs based on Machine Learning strategies. 

The activity will be organized according to the following scientific tasks:

  1. Design and implement a novel variational physics-informed neural network with optimal trial and test spaces.
  2. Study the stability, approximation properties, and convergence of the novel method.
  3. Generate a large and significant database for training a DNN on a benchmark problem in geophysics.

For more information on the IN-DEEP Doctoral Network, please visit https://www.in-deep.science

 

Expected outcomes:

  1. A novel variational physics-informed neural network with optimal trial and test spaces.
  2. Theoretical analysis of the method and numerical validation.
  3. Fast massive database simulation to train a DNN for an inverse problem in geophysics.
  4. 2+ peer-reviewed publications
  5. 2+ participation in relevant international conferences

Where to apply

E-mail
stefano.berrone@polito.it

Requirements

Research Field
Mathematics » Applied mathematics
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field
Engineering » Simulation engineering
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field
Physics » Computational physics
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field
Computer science » Modelling tools
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
  • Experience with Numerical Methods for Partial Differential Equations
  • Familiar with Computational Linear Algebra
  • Familiar with Python and/or C++ languages
  • Familiar with neural networks and deep learning algorithms
  • Able to work independently and flexibly, taking initiative where required
  • Able to communicate and collaborate effectively in a team setting
Specific Requirements
  1. M.Sc. degree (i.e. 2° level title, as defined by the Bologna Process), issued by an officially recognized academic institution, which grants admission in PhD programmes in the country of issuance. To evaluate the University career, the candidate should provide:
    1. Bachelor's degree

      Official Transcript of Records

      Syllabus/Course Description

    2. Master's degree OR official university document stating provisional date of graduation (if not graduated yet)

      Official Transcript of Records

      Syllabus/Course Description 

  2. The documents shall be issued by the relevant university.
  3. Documents issued in Italian, English, French, and Spanish are accepted. If the documents are written in other languages, please upload together both the original version AND the official translation in Italian or English and attach the merged document.
  4. Academic qualifications are accepted to take part in the selection process with the minimum average grade illustrated in Annex 3 of the Call for Admission.
  5. The original diplomas and transcripts should be available by 31st October at the latest (or before enrollment to PoliTo).
  6. One of the following certificates of English language knowledge, regardless of the date of obtainment:
    1. IELTS: minimum score 5.5;
    2. one of the language certificates accepted in substitution for IELTS 5.5 by Politecnico di Torino and listed in the table “Table of 23/09/2019 updated on 22/12/2022 (transitional period)” available at: https://didattica.polito.it/zxd/b5eda0a74558a342cf659187f06f746f/9dde3c1deee7c791026d6a0ac91322bb/f318d418925e3b3fe050c0828c37718b?1674658551728
    3. Be exempted from presenting an English language certificate in accordance with the terms of Annex 3 of the Call for Admission.
Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Good
Research Field
Mathematics » Computational mathematicsEngineering » Communication engineering

Additional Information

Benefits

Salary:

The gross monthly salary is approximately €3,170 (38.040 per year), leading to an estimated net income of €2800 per month (33.600 per year), which encompasses a mobility allowance of €600. Additionally, eligible individuals may receive a family allowance of €660 per month along with a special needs allowance.

Eligibility criteria
  • Mobility: at the time of recruitment, the researcher must not have resided or carried out his/her main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Italy for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before the recruitment date. Time spent as part of a procedure for obtaining refugee status under the Geneva Convention or compulsory national service is not considered.
  • The candidate must be at the date of recruitment a doctoral candidate (i.e. not already in possession of a doctoral degree). Researchers who have successfully defended their doctoral thesis but who have not yet formally been awarded the doctoral degree will not be considered eligible.
  • The candidate must agree to work exclusively for the action.
Selection process
  • Step 1:
    • Academic performance during the undergraduate studies - 20 points
    • Research experience in the area of the call, including publications, projects, and internships - 20 points
    • Awards, honours, other significant roles and achievements as a student - 10 points
    • Additional coursework, certifications, training programs, continuous learning - 5 points
    • Motivation letter 5 points
    • A short proposal (maximum 2 pages) of an individual project on the use of Neural Networks to solve partial differential equations 10 points
  • Step 2: Only for those scoring 40 or above in step 1:
    • Interview to assess communication skills, initiative, critical thinking, and motivation to pursue a PhD on the topic of the call. - 25 points
    • Recommendation letters 5 points

Additional comments

The candidate must submit a motivation letter, the individual project and a CV structured into the following sections:

  • Academic performance during the undergraduate studies
  • Research experience in the area of the call, including publications, projects, and internships
  • Awards, honours, other significant roles and achievements as a student
  • Additional coursework, certifications, training programs, continuous learning
Additional comments

For further information please contact: stefano.berrone@polito.it and sandra.pieraccini@polito.it

Women are encouraged to apply!

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Politecnico di Torino
Country
Italy
State/Province
Torino
City
Torino
Postal Code
10129
Street
Corso duca degli Abruzzi, 24
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Contact

State/Province
Torino
City
Torino
Website
Street
Corso Duca degli Abruzzi
Postal Code
10129
E-Mail
stefano.berrone@polito.it
sandra.pieraccini@polito.it

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