Open Faculty Positions at INSAIT

The Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technology (INSAIT), created in partnership with ETH Zurich and EPFL, is seeking candidates for faculty positions starting on a mutually agreed date thereafter. 

Founded in 2022, INSAIT’s mission is to establish itself as a world-class research institution in AI and computer science. INSAIT is structured similarly to top U.S. and European research institutions and offers exceptional working conditions, including world-class facilities, ample computational resources, competitive packages, and atractive salaries.

We welcome excellent faculty applicants in all areas of AI and computer science, both tenure-track faculty and tenured researchers.

Tenure-track hires at INSAIT are eligible to participate in the INSAIT-MIT CSAIL Joint Research Program, a unique initiative that allows INSAIT faculty to spend a year at MIT CSAIL, collaborating with MIT researchers on joint cutting-edge projects, which continue after the visit. More about the program: INSAIT - MIT CSAIL Program Call.

Prospective candidates must hold a Ph.D. in computer science by the start of the position.

Applications must include a curriculum vitae (CV), a research statement (up to 5 pages) and three or more letters of recommendation (sent by the referees to [email protected])

For any further questions, please contact us at: [email protected]

About INSAIT:

INSAIT was founded in 2022, in partnership with Switzerland’s ETH Zurich and EPFL with the sole mission of creating the first world-class computer science and artificial intelligence institute in Eastern Europe. INSAIT is funded by the local government with an initial endowment of €85M over ten years, based on an international agreement ratified by the local parliament in late 2021. INSAIT is structured according to the latest and most successful academic practices: it employs the tenure-track system and provides world-class working conditions in terms of both salaries and benefits packages. These outstanding conditions are provided with the sole purpose of enabling INSAIT faculty members to focus on creating a vibrant, interdisciplinary and collaborative internationally recognized research program.

Living in Sofia, Bulgaria:

INSAIT is located in Sofia, Bulgaria. This vibrant, beautiful, and dynamically developing European capital is recognized by many expats as a great place to live and work with great flight connections to any destination in Europe. It is also viewed as one of the safest places for foreigners. The native language is Bulgarian, but many of the locals speak English fluently as well as other languages (German, French). Being part of the European Union (EU) allows INSAIT faculty to actively participate in all research-related Horizon Europe programs, including the prestigious ERC grant schemes. Further, due to the strategic nature of INSAIT, strong government support is provided in terms of any school-related, visa-related or job-seeking questions and steps involving faculty candidates, spouses and their families.

Requirements

To be eligible for this position, candidates should:

• have earned a Ph.D. in computer science or a closely related field by the start date of the position;

• demonstrate the ability to pursue a strong and independent research program;

• have a strong publication record in leading computer science and AI venues.