Research Opportunities

Artificial Intelligence

Work description

• Identify potential poisoning vulnerabilities in the use of federated learning with respect to attacks, in particular poisoning attacks.
• Consider scenarios with time series and movement data.
• Propose and evaluate solutions for attack detection and mitigation.
• Submit a paper to ECML/PKDD 2025.

Academic Qualifications

PhD in Computer Science, Informatics Engineering, Artificial Intelligence or Data Science,

Minimum profile required

• Publications in Machine Learning (at least 1 journal publication as first author in AI in a Q2 or upper journal – scimago, at least 2 conference papers in CORE)

Preference factors

Research experience with time series and federated learning.

Maintenance stipend: € 1801,00, according to the table of monthly maintenance stipend for FCT grants , paid via bank transfer. Grant holders may be awarded potential supplements, according to a quarterly evaluation process (Articles 19, 21 and 22 of the Regulations for Grants of INESC TEC and Annex II), up to a maximum limit of 50% of the monthly maintenance stipend.

INESC TEC supports costs with registration, enrolment or tuition fees, during the grant duration, under the terms established in the internal document: "Payment of Tuition fees to grant holders".

The grant holder will benefit from health insurance, supported by INESC TEC.

Application Period

Since 10 Oct 2024 to 23 Oct 2024

Centre

Artificial Intelligence and Decision Support

Scientific Advisor

Alípio Jorge

What we offer

• Multicultural and collaborative environment
• A multicultural, international and collaborative environment that makes it easier to exchange ideas, work in networks and create synergies.
• International projects
• The possibility of working in international projects with some of the most important companies in the field.
• Mentoring
• Mentoring with the best researchers in the fields of electrical and industrial engineering, bioengineering, information technology and physics.
• Self Improvement
• The possibility of participating in international conferences, workshops, seminars and vocational training.
• Other Benefits and Perks
• Flexible working time, health insurance, discounts in hotels, transportation, etc.
• Informal Events
• Annual informal events, such as the multicultural party.

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