Ramón y Cajal 2024 - Job offer

Call for Applications: Ramón y Cajal Postdoctoral Fellowships at i2CAT Foundation

The i2CAT Foundation, a leading research and innovation center in Catalonia specializing in advanced Internet technologies, is seeking highly motivated and talented postdoctoral researchers to join our team through the prestigious Ramón y Cajal program.

About i2CAT:

We are a non-profit foundation driving cutting-edge research and innovation in areas such as 5G/6G networks, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, space communications and the Internet of Things. We collaborate with leading academic institutions, industry partners, and public administrations to develop and deploy transformative technologies with a positive societal impact.

Research Areas:

We welcome applications from researchers with expertise in the following areas:

• Next-Generation Networks: 5G/6G, network virtualization, software-defined networking, edge computing
• Cybersecurity: Network security, data privacy, cryptography, threat intelligence
• Artificial Intelligence: Machine learning, deep learning, AI for networking, AI ethics
• Space: Satellite communications, space networks, delay-tolerant networking, interplanetary internet
• Media: immersive experiences, XR, VR, human computer interaction
• Internet of Things: IoT architectures, sensor networks, data analytics, smart cities

Eligibility Criteria:

• PhD Degree: Applicants must have obtained a PhD degree between January 1st, 2014, and December 31st, 2022.
• Research Excellence: A strong research track record, demonstrated through publications, conference presentations, and other research outputs.
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Spanish or Catalan is an asset.

What We Offer:

• Five-year Fellowship: A fully-funded fellowship for 5 years (2+3), covering salary and research expenses.
• Cutting-edge Research Environment: Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources, including experimental testbeds and high-performance computing clusters.
• Mentorship and Collaboration: Work alongside experienced researchers and participate in collaborative projects with leading academic and industry partners.
• Career Development: Opportunities to develop your research skills, attend international conferences, and contribute to impactful research projects.
• Working Conditions: Mireia, afegeix la part de teletreball, horari flexible, retribució flexible, etc. que posem a la resta de vacants sense indicar ni que hi ha salari variable ni el tipus de contracte. Potser mencionaria que i2CAT està oberta a complementar els imports atorgats per la beca competitiva.