Three years post-doctoral position in Deep Learning and Explainable AI at the University of Deusto (Bilbao, Spain)[Last call]

[Antonio David Masegosa Arredondo]

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** Last call. Deadline June 2nd, 2023 **

The Deusto Institute of Technology (DeustoTech) (https://deustotech.deusto.es/) from the University of Deusto (Bilbao, Spain) is looking for a full-time post-doctoral researcher. The position is offered in the frame of the Horizon 2020 project SOTERIA (https://soteriaproject.eu/). The contract will have a duration of 3 years under a regular employment contract with full social security coverage. A 2-3 year extension will be possible based on the availability of funding in the group. This is a group with a strong record in fundraising from EU-funded projects:  TIMON (2015-2018, GA:636220), POSTLowCIT(2016-2019, GA: 2015-EN-TM-0239-S), LOGISTAR (2018-2021, GA: 769142), SENATOR (2020-2024, GA: 861540), MOMENTUM (2019-2022, GA: 815069)), TANGENT (2021-2024, GA 955273), SOTERIA (2022-2026, GA: 101077433) and CONDUCTOR (2022-2025, GA 101077049).

*JOB DESCRIPTION* We are looking for a post-doctoral researcher with a solid knowledge background in Artificial Intelligence and more specifically in the areas of Deep Learning and Data Science. The researcher will perform the following functions:

- Analysis and fusion of heterogeneous data sources to estimate traffic accident risk at sections and interactions

- Modelling and design of Deep Learning techniques for the prediction of traffic accident risk at the road network level combining heterogeneous data sources (e.g. satellite images, connected vehicle data, traffic data, etc.)

- Application and/or design of Explainable AI techniques on the developed Deep Learning models

- Drafting of reports and writing of scientific papers.

- Support in interaction and communication with the rest of the project partners.

- Technical and scientific development of research projects and subsequent transfer in your area.

- Support in the administrative management of the projects in which he/she is involved.

*REQUIREMENTS*

*General requirements* - University degree in computer engineering, telecommunications engineering, computer science, applied mathematics or similar. - A PhD in areas related to Data Science, Deep learning and/or Explainable AI - Solid technical and research background, proven through publications in journals indexed in the Journal Citations Report and/or relevant conferences in the area - Solid programming experience in Python including Pandas, Scikit-learn, Matplot lib, etc. - Experience in deep learning frameworks such as Tensorflow, Keras, PyTorch, etc. - Experience in research projects related to the application of Artificial Intelligence techniques. - Fluent in English (written and spoken).

It will be also considered as a plus:

- Experience in the development and application of Explainable AI techniques - Previous participation in H2020 and/or Horizon Europe projects.

*OFFER* - Incorporation into the organization to Full Time as soon as possible. The economic conditions will be according to the experience and knowledge provided by the candidates. - Candidates that have not worked/lived in our territory for more than 5 years may opt for a special tax regime that can increase the net salary: https://www.investinbiscay.com/en/bizkaia-tax-breaks. This will make the salary very competitive. - The position is initially funded for 3 years from the date of joining. Another 2-3 year extension is based on the availability of funding in the group. This is a group with a strong record in fundraising from EU-funded projects:  TIMON (2015-2018, GA:636220), POSTLowCIT(2016-2019, GA: 2015-EN-TM-0239-S), LOGISTAR (2018-2021, GA: 769142), SENATOR (2020-2024, GA: 861540), MOMENTUM (2019-2022, GA: 815069)), TANGENT (2021-2024, GA 955273), SOTERIA (2022-2026, GA: 101077433) and CONDUCTOR (2022-2025, GA 101077049).

*DEADLINE*

The deadline for the submission of applications is *June 2, 2023*

Candidates will be evaluated in order of submission

*APPLICATION PROCESS*

Please, use this link to apply for the position:

https://forms.gle/ZqwLDAdWfPYS1wf59