Who are we looking for?
Scientific and technical description of the activity to be carried out
The Sustainable Artificial Intelligence (SAI) research unit is seeking a highly motivated researcher (R2) to join our team with a permanent position. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious researcher interested in advancing the state of the art in sustainable and trustworthy artificial intelligence. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of methodological and experimental machine learning approaches that can be efficiently implemented on both conventional computing platforms (CPU, GPU) and emerging computational paradigms, including neuromorphic computing and quantum technologies.
The position holder will actively support the research and experimental activities of the SAI Research Unit, including:
- Designing and developing innovative machine learning methods for sustainable and trustworthy AI.
- Conducting experimental research on AI solutions for pervasive systems and services.
- Supporting laboratory activities, proof-of-concept developments, and field trials.
- Contributing to the implementation and evaluation of AI models across conventional and unconventional hardware platforms.
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in the execution of research projects and technology validation activities.
As part of the SAI Research Unit, the selected researcher will be expected to:
- Carry out high-quality fundamental and applied research in the fields of sustainable and trustworthy AI.
- Publish research results in leading international journals and top-tier conferences.
- Present research outcomes at international scientific events.
- Contribute to the organization of special sessions, workshops, and scientific dissemination activities related to the research topics of the unit.
- Participate in national and international collaborative research projects.
What do we offer?
- We offer a permanent contract
- Annual gross salary according to the profile of the candidate
- Full-time contract: 7,5 h/day. Flexibility
- Expected professional category: R2.
Exceptional candidates may be considered even if they do not meet all the requirements. In this case the professional category will be based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant according with CTTC professional categories procedure(https://www.cttc.cat/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/CTTC-Professional-categories.pdf)
- Career progression
- Prospect start date: first quarter 2027
- Continuous training, access to lab facilities, state of the art infrastructure and polivalent working spaces, participation in scientific events and R&D projects, complementary skills development.
- We have great benefits for employees:
- Paid time off: vacation (33 working days per year), holidays, sick and parental leave and more
- Telework: up to 2 fixed days per week. An additional third day may be considered upon request and approval for justified work-life balance or special personal circumstances.
- Flexible working hours for work-life balance.
- Career development opportunities through professional progression and continuous training.
- Annual performance-related compensation and other incentive schemes according to CTTC’s compensation policies.
- Possibility to complement the salary with personal grants.
Qualifications and Experience
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, energetic person, aiming at significantly improving his or her career perspectives in both public and private sectors. Competencies corresponding to the R2 professional category according to CTTC’s Professional Categories Policy.
Specific qualification/skills/experience:
- Required
- PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Signal Processing, or related field (at the time of signing the contract) (10 points)
- Knowledge in machine learning theory (10 points)
- Valuable
- Knowledge in Python (pytorch, tensorflow, CUDA) and/or Julia (10 points)
- Hands-on experience with different processing units (5 points)
- Preparation of demos or proofs-of-concept (5 points)
- Publication record and communication skills (3 points)
- Demonstrated contributions to open-source libraries (3 points)
Even if you do not meet all the technical requirements, we encourage you to apply.
The candidates’ past performance but also future potential will be considered as criteria for selecting researchers.
How to apply?
All applications must include:
- A complete CV, including a list of publications and the contact details of two potential referees
- PhD degree
- Cover letter stating the motivation and suitability of the candidate.
The application documents must be submitted in pdf format through this online application.
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Who are we?
- The Centre Tecnològic de Telecomunicaciones de Catalunya (CTTC) is a non-profit public sector research institution dedicated to fundamental and applied research activities, focused mainly on technologies related to the physical, data link and network layers of communication systems and Geomatics.
- CTTC received the “HR Excellence in Research” award from the European Commission in 2015 and entered the Award Renewal phase in 2023. This recognition reflects the Institute’s commitment to implement a Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R), aimed at aligning its practices and procedures with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers, as well as the Open, Transparent and Merit-Based Recruitment (OTM-R) principles. CTTC actively promotes a stimulating and favourable work environment for researchers.
- The CTTC is located in the beautiful Mediterranean Technological Park of Castelldefels, a science park that houses the Polytechnic University of Catalonia, research institutions, innovative companies and startups. The PMT-UPC is located 10 minutes’ walk from the beach and the city center of Castelldefels, also close to childcare centers, public schools and the best international schools. It can be reached by car, train (RENFE) and various bus lines.
- We have 2 buildings on campus, with state-of-the-art facilities, comfortable workspaces, meeting rooms, and multipurpose spaces, as well as social spaces.
- The institute has a multicultural environment with more than 150 members (scientific, technical and administrative staff) from all over the world.
CTTC offers and promotes a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, or sexual orientation.
The CTTC seeks to increase the presence of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages them to stand as candidates.
It is also committed to increasing the number of people with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages their applications.