MALTO - MAchine Learning @ poliTO
About us
The field of data science is becoming increasingly more important in our everyday life. In particular, at Politecnico di Torino, we strive to become national and international leaders in the field. To this end, this year we are introducing MALTO (MAchine Learning @ poliTO).
We are building a student team with the goal to take part in (and win!) international data science competitions. Many world-famous conferences and companies are proposing - year after year - some of the toughest and most interesting data-driven challenges for the world to solve. We want to join these competitions, tackle new problems and develop innovative solutions.
Goals and activities
The main goal of the team is to take part in various data science competitions (examples of past competitions can be found here, here and here). These competitions typically consist in achieving high performance on machine learning problems (e.g. classification or regression), proposing novel, cutting-edge approaches. But there’s more! You will typically have the chance to write a scientific paper to present your solution to the world. After that, you will probably want to publish your code or build an open source library for others to use. Then come the prizes, travels and presentations at conferences around the globe. Then rinse and repeat for the countless other challenges out there!
Who can join
MALTO is a student team; as such, all students enrolled at Politecnico di Torino may apply. The nature of the team makes it strongly recommended that applicants have some working knowledge of programming and a background in data science, machine learning or statistics, either acquired during your academic studies, or on your own. Ideally, your background allows you to read and understand relevant scientific writings (e.g. books, papers) and technical documentation (e.g. API and libraries documentation).
For less technical roles, such as those focused on promoting our work within the Politecnico community, creativity and adaptability are essential. Effective communication skills, particularly the ability to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, and proficiency in English are key factors we will consider during the evaluation of each candidate.
How to apply
This time, the recruitment process will be divided into two distinct phases, one for each division. The only differences between the phases will be the start and end dates for submitting the application form, as well as the type of test given to candidates. The overall procedure will be similar to previous rounds: after receiving all applications, candidates will undergo an initial technical test, followed by an oral interview if they pass the first stage (for those applying to the Challenge Division), or a problem-solving discussion with tasks created on the spot (if applying to the Communication/Design Division).
Communication & Public Relationships / Design & Graphics
- Start: 21/10
- End: 31/10
- Link to the form: Click me!
Challenges & Research
- Start: 28/10
- End: 7/11
- Link to the form: Click me!
Excited about MALTO yet?
So are we! If you have any questions, you can check the FAQ and, if you can’t find answers there, contact us through our channels!