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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 fundrising 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
traffic accident risk at 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 developmen 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 to a special tax regime than 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 based on the availability of funding in the
group. This is a group with a strong record in fundrising 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