Polish universities in the field of doctoral train- real data, seeking solutions for issues closely related to life.
y related to life. This ap-
ing. We have also signed letters of intent for
potential cooperation with top foreign centres
such as CVC Barcelona, CWI in Amsterdam
and the Center for Artificial Intelligence and
Advanced Robotics at National Taiwan Univer-
sity, as well as with Department of Computer,
Control and Management Engineering Antonio
Ruberti (DIAG) of Sapienza University of Rome.
We have also published our first scientific publi-
cations with IDEAS NCBR’s affiliation, works of
our researchers were presented at such pres-
tigious conferences as NeurIPS in New Orleans.
THREE RESEARCH GROUPS
What studies do you currently carry out in
your research groups?
As I said we have 3 working groups current-
ly. I am the leader of a group which handles
intelligent algorithms and learned data struc-
tures. We are working on creating innovative
optimalization and algorithmic solutions where
we incorporate elements of machine learning.
We are interested in issues such as creating
new algorithms explaining decision-making,
algorithmic game theory, self-studying data
structures or the effective implementation of
data exploration algorithms in contemporary
parallel machines.
And the other two research groups?
The second group lead by professor Stefan
Dziembowski handles privacy and security is-
sues in machine learning and blockchain tech-
nology. In particular, this group studies topics
related to running algorithms on confidential
data so that only the result of the computation,
and not the data itself, is known. They are also
interested in ensuring that even from the result
of the calculation itself, the sensitive informa-
tion contained in the input data cannot be ob-
tained. In addition, group is concerned with the
applications of machine learning to the security
analysis of cryptographic protocols in combina-
tion with tools derived from formal methods.
The final group led by professor Tomasz
Trzciński conducts research at the intersection
of visual data analysis and machine learning. At
the center of its interests are algorithms that
achieve high performance leveraging of the zero
waste principle – avoiding unnecessary calcu-
lations and accumulating lifelong knowledge.
IDEAS NCBR FOR
YOUNG RESEARCHERS
You said that IDEAS NCBR aims to be a real
part of the digital transformation. Will the
research results be commercialized – how?
Yes. Apart from the scientific potential, the
potential for commercialization is also crucial
when assessing the research projects. That is
why we cooperate with market leaders using
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proach is also attractive to the researchers we hire. Each of them has the
Our aim is chance to receive an innovation bonus. Either in a form of the rights to
shares in the IDEAS NCBR revenue on commercialization the results of
to conduct the works (in particular in the form of licences or selling the intellectual
research at property rights), or the rights to receive shares or equity in a spin-out
company commercializing such solutions.
the world’s
highest level And what non-fiscal benefits can young researchers receive?
Attendance at international conferences, the opportunity to work with
experts from all over the world, training, being a co-author of scientific
articles are also attractive benefits associated with working for us. We
are striving to ensure that employees can use a systematic mentorship
support and can draw as many benefits as possible during the cooper-
ation with IDEAS NCBR.
RECRUITMENT AND BENEFITS
How do you support young scientists as IDEAS NCBR?
We primarily create opportunities and a friendly work environment. By
working for us, they have the chance to participate in scientific research
at the highest level within a group of world-renowned experts. Great em-
ployment conditions also matter – competitive salary, office location in the
centre of Warsaw. We care about attracting talents and supporting their
competences – both the strictly scientific, as well as the business skills.
This is possible due to the leaders of study groups who have already suc-
ceeded in many areas, as well as due to our cooperation with international
scientific and research centres. Such transfer of knowledge, participation
in conferences, exchange of views are factors which permit us to go be-
yond the standards and create the groundwork for the truly breakthrough
solutions. We want to train a new generation of innovators who are going
to feel comfortable in the role of leaders, businessmen and who are going
to do scientific works on an international level – here in Poland.
What requirements do you have in the recruitment process? What is
most important for you?
For us, the key thing is to support young scientists in their career devel-
opment and for this reason we pay attention to past achievements, but
also to the willingness to devote themselves entirely to scientific work.
DOCTORAL STUDIES
So, the candidates who are interested in a career in science can carry
out their research and do their PhD with you?
Yes, but their theses should correspond to the projects we already carry
out, such situation allows us to know that we can provide the doctoral
student with substantive support. We carry out joint recruitments in
doctoral schools in cooperation with Polish universities. We cooperate
with them by submitting the research agendas of our groups and by
seeking for the common denominator and the interested candidates.
The doctoral thesis is carried out at a university and with IDEAS NCBR.
Which universities do you cooperate with?
Currently, we have signed Memoranda of Understanding with eight Polish
universities, which include: Military University of Technology, Poznań
University of Technology, Jagiellonian University, Wrocław University
of Technology, Lódź University of Technology, Białystok University of
Technology, University of Science and Technology in Cracow and the
Silesian University of Technology.
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