Postdoctoral Research position Adversarial Machine Learning & Formal Verification

Position: Postdoctoral Research position on Adversarial Machine Learning & Formal Verification
Location: Collegno

Postdoctoral Research position on Adversarial Machine Learning & Formal Verification  AI4I is looking for a creative and highly motivated postdoc or research scientist to join our founding team and help build the next generation of secure agentic AI systems through cutting‑edge research in adversarial machine learning and formal verification.

The Role  As a research scientist, you will contribute to frontier AI research that addresses emerging security threats in AI products, particularly as autonomous agents become more sophisticated and widely deployed. Working alongside a dedicated team of security researchers, you will have the chance to shape the future of AI security by developing novel defense mechanisms, verification methods, and security frameworks that can withstand adversarial attacks.

Key Responsibilities   Conduct foundational research in adversarial machine learning, exploring novel attack vectors and defense mechanisms for AI agents and large language models.
Develop formal verification methods and theoretical frameworks to prove security properties and safety guarantees in agentic AI systems.
Publish research findings in top‑tier academic conferences and journals, contributing to the broader scientific understanding of AI security.
Collaborate with academic partners and the research community to advance the state‑of‑the‑art in adversarial robustness and trustworthy AI systems.

Minimum Qualifications   PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field with a focus on machine learning, security, or formal methods.
Strong publication record in top‑tier conferences or journals in AI security, adversarial machine learning, robustness, or formal verification (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, IEEE S‘P, USENIX Security, CCS).
Proficiency in Python and experience with at least one additional programming language such as C++, Julia, or Rust for implementing research prototypes.

Preferred Qualifications   Deep expertise with modern ML frameworks including PyTorch, JAX, Hugging Face Transformers, or Tensor Flow for conducting large‑scale experiments.
Knowledge of emerging AI security threats including prompt injection, jail breaking, model inversion, membership inference, and poisoning attacks against foundation models.
Familiarity with privacy‑preserving machine learning techniques such as differential privacy, federated learning, or secure multi‑party computation.
Experience collaborating across disciplines, mentoring junior researchers, and communicating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

What We Offer   A pioneering research team:
You will work alongside a highly talented and collaborative team of security researchers and engineers who share your passion for advancing AI safety and security. We foster an environment of innovation and mutual support, with clear pathways for career advancement and technical leadership.
Research impact and visibility:
We are committed to advancing both practical security solutions and fundamental research. You will have opportunities to publish at top‑tier venues, while also contributing to national and European industrial research initiatives that shape the future of secure AI.
Prime location at OGR Torino:
Our offices are situated at OGR Torino, the city’s leading technology and innovation hub. You’ll be immersed in Italy’s vibrant tech ecosystem with access to countless events, meetups, and a dynamic community of innovators and entrepreneurs.
Comprehensive support and resources:
We provide competitive compensation packages and full support for conference travel and professional development.
You’ll have access to state‑of‑the‑art high‑performance computing infrastructure and GPU clusters essential for cutting‑edge AI security research.

Application Requirements   Cover letter (max. 1 page) describing how your background aligns with this specific position and outlining your research interests and professional goals in AI security.
CV including your publication record and links to open‑source contributions, code repositories (e.g., Git Hub), or research prototypes.
About Us  AI4I has been founded to perform transformative, application‑oriented…