.Who are we looking for?CTTC is searching for interested candidates in a R4-Director of Research permanent position to work with any of its research areas https://www.Cttc.Cat/research-units/ to initiate a new research line with vision for the future and that complements them well. Mainly we are looking for skills in cybersecurity and trustworthy learning systems; alternatively, experience in explainable AI, Generative AI, Representation Learning or Large Language Models is also welcome. However, even if you do not meet this requirement you are encouraged to apply (see the Qualifications and Experience section).What do we offer?We offer a permanent contractThe starting date is flexible from June 2023Continuous training, access to lab facilities, state of the art infrastructure and polyvalent working spaces, participation in scientific events and R&D projects, complementary skills development.Resources to build up a new research group within CTTCWe have great benefits for employees:Paid time off: vacation (33 working days per year), holidays, sick and parental leave and moreUp to 3 days of Telework per week (2 fixed + 1 upon request). Other requests may be studied to accommodate special needs.Flexible working hours for work-life balanceTax-free optional benefits: restaurant ticket, nursery ticket, transport pass, private health insurance for employees and family.Career path promotion (either professional category and/or annual gross salary)Annual productivity upon performancePossibility to complement the salary with personal grants.Qualifications and ExperienceWe are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, energetic person, aiming at significantly improving his or her career perspectives in both public and private sectors. The successful applicant should have the competences of the R4 category (https://www.Cttc.Cat/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Update-professional-categories.Pdf).Required qualification/skills/experience:Publications with a high number of citations or impact.Proven expertise in cybersecurity and trustworthy learning systems; alternatively, experience in explainable AI, Generative AI, Representation Learning or Large Language Models is also welcome.List of relevant contributions in IPR, especially royalty contracts.Proven experience in promoting, managing and scientifically leading attractive R&D projects for other researchers of similar reputation.Carrying out scientific-technical work at a personal level (eg, software programming, laboratory work, etc.).Proven ability based on its scientific-technical reputation to secure long-term funding for research projects.Extensive list of persons trained under his/her supervision or direction and, where applicable, their current professional relevance.Identifies the implications and applications of his/her scientific-technical activity with his participation in round tables or his participation in the preparation of "white papers"