The Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) in Lugano, Switzerland, is offering a PhD position focused on AI-based recommender systems for software developers. The successful candidate will join the SEART group, working under the supervision of Prof. Gabriele Bavota and co-supervision of Dr. Rosalia Tufano. The research will involve studying, designing, and improving AI-based code recommenders to support developers in automating tasks such as code writing, code review, and bug-fixing, similar to tools like GitHub Copilot.

The SEART group is part of the Software Institute, a center of excellence in software engineering research. The Faculty of Informatics at USI offers BSc, MSc, and PhD programs, with English as the official language. USI is recognized as a leading institution for software engineering research in Europe, providing a vibrant and international research environment in the scenic city of Lugano.

The position offers a highly competitive salary of approximately 50,000 CHF per year, with a 4-year contract. Applicants must hold an MSc degree (by the hiring date, first half of 2026), preferably in Computer Science or a related field. Required skills include excellent programming abilities, good English proficiency, and strong written and oral communication skills. Interested candidates should send their CV and transcripts for both Bachelor and Master degrees to [email protected].

Keywords: AI-based recommender systems, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Code Automation, Machine Learning, Software Development.