Tenure Track position for a Technologist in the field of Formal Methods for Systems and Software Des

Bruno Kessler Foundation (FBK) is a private research institution devoted to excellence in research in numerous disciplines and designated to the role of keeping the Autonomous Province of Trento in the mainstream of European and international research. Information regarding the research centres, their activities and production is available at .It focuses its research on digital technologies for the various domains in industry (e.g., manufacturing, aerospace, railway, automotive, energy, agriculture, manufacturing) by creating applications for critical systems, adaptive and autonomous systems, advanced perception, diagnostics, quality control, and prediction systems.

Further research areas include precision farming, robotics, metrology, cultural heritage, and geomatics.

The position is opened by the Formal Methods for System and Software Research Unit (FM Research Unit) of the Digital Industry Center of FBK. The Unit carries out basic and applied research, tool development and technology transfer in the field of formal methods and model-based design for complex embedded systems.

Job Description The purpose of FBK's Tenure Track program is to offer high-level professionals the opportunity to pursue a structured career path to become tenured researchers contributing to the organization's long-term strategy.

Within this program, FBK is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated technologist to fill the position in the FM Unit of the Digital Industry Center.

This position provides the opportunity to contribute to research and innovation activities in the field of Formal Methods, model-based engineering, verification and validation techniques for complex, safety-critical and autonomous systems, through the development of methodologies and tools in collaboration with national and international partners.

The candidate will be expected to contribute to the innovation, technology development and project activities of the research unit, and to support the development and adoption of formal methods and model-based approaches in research and industrial contexts. The successful candidate is expected to:

Contribute to the development of methodologies, languages and tools in the area of Formal Methods and model-based engineering;

Contribute to the validation and application of such technologies in research and industrial contexts;

Support technology transfer activities and the adoption of Formal Methods solutions by industrial partners;

Contribute to national and international research and innovation projects, including proposal preparation and project execution;

Collaborate with national and international partners in the context of research projects. The candidate will work closely with other members of the FM unit and partners involved in research and industrial projects. Job requirements

Master's degree in computer science;

Experience in the application of Formal Methods, software verification, model checking, and model-based engineering;

Expertise in the design and application of methodologies and tools for the specification, verification and validation of complex systems;

Knowledge of formal specification languages and related verification technologies;

Experience in software development and tool implementation for research or industrial applications;

Experience in participation in research projects and collaboration with international partners;
Strong proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

Good team working attitude;

Good self-organization and autonomous operation;

Experience in working on research and industrial projects with national and international partners.

Employment Type

of contract:
Tenure Track position leading to an FBK 4rd Level Technologist (T4) permanent contract.

Duration:
The duration of the Tenure Track contract will be determined by the Committee based on the assigned KPIs (at least one year, which may be reduced in accordance with the Committee assessment on the candidate's abilities and skills). If the final assessment of the Tenure Track experience is positive, the selected candidate for the tenure track position will be offered a permanent T4 contract.

Working hours:

full time (38 h per week).Gross annual salary: 41.245 (plus objectives achievement bonus).Benefits: flexi-time, company subsidised cafeteria or meal vouchers, internal car park, welcome office support for visa formalities, accommodation, supplementary pension and health found, training courses, public transport, sports facilities, language courses fees. Concrete tools for professional growth will be available, including personalized assessments to understand and develop individual potential, structured career paths to help shape the future, and development strategies within a dynamic and innovative scientific environment.

August 12th, 2026

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