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Computer Scientist – Junior (AI & Machine Learning)

- Technology, AI & Data Science – Institute Itech
- Full-time position
- On-site (Milan, Italy)
- Travel and meeting expenses will be reimbursed upon approval
- An NDA must be signed

This position may evolve into Mid-level or Senior Computer Scientist, depending on performance and contribution to Institute Itech's AI and data intelligence infrastructure.

About Institute Itech:

Institute Itech is a private research, development and technological innovation institute based in Italy with an international vision. It was created to transform scientific knowledge, advanced engineering and emerging technologies into concrete solutions for the environment, health, data intelligence, artificial intelligence, urban systems and technological infrastructure.

The company is built on a multidisciplinary vision structured around six pillars: Education, Technology, Social, Nature, Research and Urban. Through these areas, Institute Itech develops high-impact projects capable of improving quality of life, making cities more sustainable and creating new models of scientific, industrial and social progress.

Its flagship projects include

- Memoria™ – AI-based neuroimaging and cognitive data intelligence
- Oxyleaf™ – environmental monitoring and air quality technologies
- Terra™ – advanced soil and ecological remediation systems
- Polaris™ – strategic data infrastructure and positioning systems
- Balloon™ – high-altitude sensing and urban climate platforms
- Biocity™ – integrated biourban planning and smart city ecosystems

About the Role:

Institute Itech is seeking a curious and technically grounded Junior Computer Scientist with a focus on AI, Machine Learning, and Data Science to join its technology team in Milan. The role is transversal in nature: the candidate will contribute across multiple flagship projects, developing and applying intelligent systems, data pipelines, and machine learning models to real-world challenges spanning neuroimaging, environmental monitoring, urban intelligence, and advanced data infrastructure.

The selected candidate will work alongside senior researchers, data engineers, software developers, and project leads, contributing to the design, training, and deployment of AI and ML solutions in a research-driven, applied environment.

This is an ideal opportunity for a recently graduated or early-career computer scientist eager to apply their academic foundation in AI and data science to projects with tangible scientific, environmental, and technological impact.

Responsibilities:

AI & Machine Learning Development

- Design, develop, and train machine learning and deep learning models for a variety of application domains




- Implement and evaluate supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning algorithms
- Contribute to the full ML pipeline: data collection, preprocessing, feature engineering, model training, evaluation, and deployment
- Stay current with state-of-the-art AI research and identify opportunities for application within Institute Itech's projects

Data Science & Analytics

- Develop data pipelines for the ingestion, processing, and analysis of structured and unstructured datasets
- Perform exploratory data analysis, statistical modeling, and visualization to extract actionable insights
- Support the integration of data science outputs into operational systems and project platforms
- Contribute to the design and maintenance of data infrastructure across Institute Itech's project portfolio

Research & Experimentation

- Participate in applied research activities, including literature review, hypothesis formulation, and experimental design
- Implement and benchmark AI/ML models against established baselines and project-specific performance targets
- Document research findings, experimental results, and model performance in clear internal reports
- Contribute to the preparation of technical papers, presentations, or project deliverables as required

Cross-Project Technical Contribution

- Apply AI and data science expertise across projects including Memoria™, Oxyleaf™, Polaris™, Balloon™, and Biocity™
- Collaborate with engineering, research, and product teams to integrate intelligent systems into broader project architectures
- Participate in technical design reviews, architecture decisions, and cross-functional planning sessions

Documentation & Knowledge Sharing

- Maintain clear and organized technical documentation for all AI and data science activities
- Contribute to internal wikis, model registries, and knowledge bases
- Support knowledge transfer and onboarding of future team members

Requirements

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a closely related discipline
- Up to 0–3 years of experience in AI, machine learning, or data science (academic and thesis experience considered)
- Solid proficiency in Python and core ML/DS libraries (scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Pandas, NumPy, or equivalent)




- Understanding of machine learning fundamentals: supervised and unsupervised learning, model evaluation, overfitting, and regularization
- Familiarity with data preprocessing, feature engineering, and exploratory data analysis
- Basic understanding of version control with Git
- Fluent Italian (mandatory)
- Fluent English (mandatory)
- Analytical mindset, intellectual curiosity, and a rigorous approach to experimentation

Preferred Qualifications

- Thesis or research experience in deep learning, computer vision, NLP, or time-series analysis
- Familiarity with cloud-based ML platforms (AWS SageMaker, Google Vertex AI, Azure ML, or equivalent)
- Experience with MLOps tools and model deployment pipelines (MLflow, DVC, Docker, or equivalent)
- Knowledge of graph neural networks, reinforcement learning, or generative AI models
- Familiarity with neuroimaging data formats or biomedical signal processing (relevant to Memoria™)
- Experience with geospatial or environmental datasets (relevant to Oxyleaf™, Terra™, and Balloon™)
- Interest in AI ethics, explainability, and responsible AI development practices
- Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies in a research or engineering context

Benefits Provided

- Entry-level role with immediate exposure to applied AI research and real-world data science challenges
- Mentorship and direct collaboration with senior researchers, data engineers, and multidisciplinary teams
- Transversal experience across multiple flagship projects spanning neuroimaging, environmental intelligence, and urban data systems
- Growth path toward Mid-level or Senior Computer Scientist
- Work environment at the forefront of applied AI, environmental technology, and urban innovation
- Reimbursement of approved travel and project-related expenses

Compensation

Annual Gross Salary: €44,000, in line with junior AI and data science profiles.

Additional performance-based incentives may be provided based on project contribution and research milestones achieved.

How to Apply

Important: applications including a GitHub profile, thesis abstract, or description of relevant AI or data science projects will be given stronger consideration during the selection process.

Please send

- CV
- GitHub profile or project portfolio (strongly recommended)
- Cover Letter (mandatory) including:
- Your background in AI, machine learning, and data science
- Any relevant academic or personal projects, including models developed and datasets used
- Your motivation for joining Institute Itech and contributing to its AI and data intelligence infrastructure

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