Opportunity

A theoretical and practical training opportunity that, through the use of complementary and integrable approaches and techniques, allows the discovery of fingerprints of cellular metabolic pathways disrupted by infections and drug response. This opportunity is offered by the training school in “Phenotypic Fingerprinting” promoted by Area Science Park in collaboration with Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste, the International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology – ICGEB and the National Research Council – CNR, as part of the activities of the “Pathogen Readiness Platform for CERIC-ERIC Upgrade” – PRP@CERIC*. The course will be held in English and will take place in Trieste at the laboratories of Area Science Park, Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste, ICGEB and the CNR – Istituto Officina dei Materiali. It is structured in two sessions for a total of about 150 hours. Several topics are covered: from cellular models of host-pathogen interaction to RNA sequencing, from micro- and nano-processing for biology to chemical cytology, data analysis, integration and management. The “Phenotypic Fingerprinting School” training course was created to strengthen the skills of researchers and technologists employed within the PRP@CERIC project, but it also includes the participation of an external quota of STEM graduates interested in developing their skills in the study of phenotypic fingerprinting. Area Science Park is inviting expressions of interest for two positions. The call is open until July 26, 2024. The requirements for applying are: 1) master’s or specialist degree or old-school degree in STEM subjects; 2) knowledge of the English language; 3) possession of civil and political rights in the State of nationality or origin. For each participant in the training programme, a reimbursement will be provided for lunches during the lesson days (which can be used in the Area Science Park canteens on the Basovizza and Padriciano campuses), while, exclusively for students coming from outside Trieste, a reimbursement will also be provided for the overnight stay and other meals. — *The project “Pathogen Readiness Platform for CERIC-ERIC Upgrade” – PRP@CERIC is financed under the PNRR (National Recovery and Resilience Plan) under Mission 4 “Education and Research”, Component 2 “From Research to Enterprise”, Investment Line 3.1 “Fund for the creation of an integrated system of research and innovation infrastructures”,” funded by the European Union – Next Generation EU.

Open Science methodologies, FAIR-by-design data management and data FAIR-ification, use of tools and software for metadata acquisition and enrichment and tools and methods for preliminary analysis of data and metadata; these are the main skills that the participants of the Master Data Management and Curation (MDMC)  will acquire at the end of the course organized by Area Science Park, the Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati – SISSA and the Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche – Istituto Officina dei Materiali (CNR-IOM), as part of the activities of supporting projects NFFA-DI and PRP@CERIC,  funded by the PNRR* to enhance digital research infrastructures  in materials science and life science. This is a first pilot edition of an advanced course dedicated to young researchers interested in developing skills on FAIR data management in research infrastructures. The course, which lasts about a year, is structured in two parts: the first dedicated to in-presence lessons (six weeks, September – October 2024) and the second with experimental training to be carried out at the Area Science Park laboratories (seven months – from November 2024 to May 2025). Area Science Park promotes participation in the Master through an expression of interest published on the institutional website to identify two students who will receive a flat-rate reimbursement of 15,000 euros to cover the participation costs. The requirements to apply are: 1) to have at least a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in scientific topics, engineering,  computer science or related or equivalent subjects; 2) to be unemployed; 3) to know the English language. Deadline: May 31, 2024.   FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON THE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES:  Download the pdf presentation Watch the video registration of the Presentation Meeting: — * funded by the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (“PNRR”) within “Missione 4, Istruzione e Ricerca – Componente 2, Dalla ricerca all’impresa – Linea di investimento 3.1, Fondo per la realizzazione di un sistema integrato di infrastrutture di ricerca e innovazione”, with funds from the European Union – NextGenerationEU.

Area Science Park is backing the Ernesto Illy joint Master’s degree programme in Coffee Economics and Science as a partner, encouraged by the course’s unique programme. It takes both a scientific and managerial approach, with a strong emphasis being made on collaboration between the public and private sectors. The course offers specific academic training on the biological, agronomic, technological and economic aspects of going from coffee plant to end product. One of our tasks as an institution is to promote industry training activities, involving the world of business. Area Science Park is a firm believer in universities and research institutes being one of the driving forces behind national scientific research. Their role is to process and convey scientific knowledge, including by encouraging cooperation between the public and private sectors. The other partners in the programme are: the University of Trieste, the University of Udine, the International School for Advanced Studies Trieste (SISSA), illycaffè S.p.A and the Ernesto Illy Foundation. The Master’s course is inspired by Ernesto Illy’s approach, ethics and values, and incorporates his cultural heritage. The aim is to study and pass on his work and ideas, and the moral legacy of his extraordinary innovative spirit. The course is open to graduates from all over the world with a degree in a scientific or technological field, or in the social sciences and humanities. For more general information: master@fondazioneilly.org For more information about the Master’s course: Master’s degree in Coffee Economics and Science – Ernesto Illy Foundation (fondazionernestoilly.org) For more information about the specific programme: MCES-Ernesto Illy – 2021 programme (ENG-ITA) (fondazionernestoilly.org)    

The International Summer School on Artificial Intelligence is returning to Udine this year from 4 to 8 July, following two years online. AI-DLDA 2022 – From Deep Learning to Data Analytics is a regular event in the calendars of researchers, PhD students and ICT professionals interested in learning about developments in academic studies, applications in industry and new trends in artificial intelligence (AI). Now in its fifth year, the event will take place in Udine’s prestigious Palazzo Antonini university building and will also be live-streamed and accessible remotely. The hybrid format for this year’s summer school includes morning plenary sessions with a panel of international speakers and afternoon workshops during which participants will be split into two tracks: academia and business (for business people, ICT professionals, etc.). From big data to computer vision, and biomedical informatics to human-computer interaction: lecturers from internationally renowned schools and universities will be exploring a wide range of topics. Speakers at the event will include: Alexandre Alahi of the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (Switzerland), Alfredo Canziani of New York University (USA), Jan Peters of the Technische Universität Darmstadt (Germany), Giorgio Giacinto of the University of Cagliari (Italy), Marcello Pelillo of the University of Venice (Italy), and Primo Zingaretti of the Polytechnic University of the Marche (Italy). In the four previous editions to date, the summer school has welcomed some 176 researchers and ICT professionals from all over the world. The event provides not only an opportunity to learn about the latest developments in AI-related topics, but also a chance to hear from experts in the field. AI-DLDA 2022 – From Deep Learning to Data Analytics is organised by the University of Udine, the Digital Innovation Hub IP4FVG, DITEDI and Area Science Park, in collaboration with DIH Digital Innovation Hub Udine; CVPL – Italian Association for Research in Computer Vision, Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning; AI REGIO; and COMET Cluster Metalmeccanica FVG. Registration is now open. Early bird discount available until 12 June for in-person tickets – valid for researchers, as well as ICT professionals and business people. For more information and to register: www.aidlda.it    

Area Science Park is providing concrete support to the Ukrainian population by funding two training/research grants for those fleeing the country, which has been in a state of emergency for months. The institution has recently published a call for expressions of interest in two training/research grants in the areas of genomics and data management, digitisation and artificial intelligence, and sustainability and business innovation. The grants will be awarded to people who were residing or domiciled in Ukraine before 24 February 2022, are at least 18 years old, have a good level of Italian or English, and have completed at least one cycle of technical level III higher education (according to the Ukrainian education system). Training and research will be carried out on-site at Area Science Park in Trieste over the course of 12 months. The grants include on-site accommodation at Area Science Park’s Padriciano campus and personalised support from the Welcome Office for managing the administrative procedures for staying in Trieste. The grants are to be paid monthly and will be awarded once the call for expressions of interest has closed. “With these two study and training grants, we want to offer concrete support to young people and welcome them to our campus,” says President of Area Science Park Caterina Petrillo. “It’s important for them to be able to continue their education and we want to help them settle in to a new study and work environment.” She went on to say that, “These grants are a first step. Should we receive a high number of applications, we will work with local research centres and businesses in the region to increase the allocated funds.” To submit an expression of interest, fill in the form available on Area Science Park’s website and send it, along with a signed CV, by 19 June 2022.