FBK is seeking a researcher in multimodal Large Language Models, with a focus on speech and video processing. The role is designed for candidates who want to contribute to next-generation AI systems within an internationally recognized research environment based in Trentino.
What to expect
If you’re looking for a role where multimodality becomes something real, this position gives you the space to explore it. You’ll work where speech, vision, and language meet, inside FBK’s Digital Industry Center, contributing to models that combine audio, video, and external knowledge in practical ways. The role is based in Trento, Northern Italy, within an international team that values clarity, collaboration, and steady progress. You’ll have flexible working conditions, training opportunities, meal vouchers, psychological assistance services, and support for relocation and everyday needs — because good research grows better in a place where life works smoothly.Position
The selected profile will be involved in:
- research on multimodal integration (speech and video), speech translation, and low-resource fine-tuning techniques;
- design and development of machine learning models, including new architectures and optimization strategies;
- integration of external knowledge (e.g., documents from knowledge bases) into LLM pipelines;
- collaboration with the team to bring research outputs toward applied use cases;
- contribution to scientific publications and presentation of results.
Requirements
The following qualifications are required and will guide the candidate selection process:
- Master’s degree in Computer Science or a closely related field;
- solid background in deep learning;
- understanding of multimodal LLM foundations (e.g., Transformer-based models);
- excellent programming skills in Python;
- proficiency in English;
- clear communication skills and a collaborative approach;
- proactive and goal-oriented approach to research activities.
Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications are not mandatory but will be considered as added value during the selection process:
- PhD in Computer Science or a related discipline;
- experience with large-scale machine learning projects or distributed computing environments;
- ability to plan and manage a research agenda, contribute to project proposals, and mentor students;
- publication record in machine translation, speech translation, or related areas.
How to Apply
Submit your application by December 10, 2025 via jobs.fbk.eu, including:
- a detailed CV (PDF)
- a cover letter outlining your motivation for this position (PDF).
Please review the Recruitment Regulations before applying.
For questions or technical issues, please write to jobs@fbk.eu.
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