AI Researcher for Information Security Research Institute

Join the architects of e-Estonia and digital societies all over the world.

📍 Tallinn / Tartu, Estonia

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Cybernetica is looking for an AI Researcher to join our growing Information Security Research Institute. The institute carries out research-heavy projects that are funded by Horizon Europe, the European Space Agency and the European Defense Fund as well as Estonian funding agencies.

The researchers working at Cybernetica are motivated by the applications of their research results, and we expect the new researcher to share this enthusiasm. The tight coupling of research and development activities in Cybernetica allows extremely rapid turn-around times from real-world problems through research activities to deployment.

Information security research activities in Cybernetica are summarized at https://cyber.ee/research/projects.

Your main responsibilities will be to

  • Research topics in AI, machine learning, cybersecurity and privacy technologies

  • Conduct and publish research results

  • Be a key person cooperating with other research institutions

As a successful candidate, you must have

  • A PhD degree (thesis defense may be latest this year) in computer science, mathematics, software engineering or in a closely related field

  • Knowledge about data science, data privacy and/or information security

  • An understanding of software development and/or data analysis processes

  • Very good English skills in speech and writing

  • Good collaboration and communication skills

You will stand out by having any of the following:

  • IT working experience in other organizations than university

We are offering:

  • An opportunity to make a research contribution to the world’s leading digital society

  • An opportunity to integrate new research activities into Cybernetica's R&D portfolio, as well as to contribute to existing themes

  • A chance to, learn from, and teach highly qualified professionals both in research and development

  • A possibility to attend work-related conferences or trainings of your own choice

  • Mental and physical health benefits, such as health days, sports allowance or additional health insurance

  • Flexible work arrangements in our Tallinn or Tartu office

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Attractive Employer 2023

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Why you'll enjoy working at Cybernetica?

We value an atmosphere of learning, collaboration and proactive problem solving, paying great attention also to work-life balance.

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Global impact 🌎

Work on tech used in Japan, UAE, the Bahamas and more than 30 other countries.

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Keep learning 🎓

Go to school while working. Learn new skills through paid seminars and conferences.

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Flexible office arrangement 💻

Home office, office office, remote office - choose your own location!

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Bonuses & compensations 💶

Compensation for tech gadgets & paid work travel expenses, hefty referral bonus.

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Sound mind & healthy body 👟

5 paid days off per year for either illness or mental health, sports compensation.

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Supportive team 👏

We have over 100 employees in both of our offices in Tallinn and Tartu.

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Oliver Väärtnõu, CEO

“We have crafted a culture in Cybernetica that is supportive, inclusive and equal.”

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Helena Jõgi, Head of HR

“We're looking for smart, diligent and fearless people to join our team. Our culture is close-knit, but friendly and inclusive, and you'll be supported by colleagues and managers alike.”

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Interested to know more?

Our Senior Recruiter Liis will be happy to answer your questions.