i2CAT Foundation is looking for a Junior Researcher to join its Media Technologies Area (MediaTeach The candidate will contribute to two high-impact applied research projects focused on the future of Virtual and Extended Reality (VR/XR) and advanced video production technologies.
You will be part of MediaTeach, the Media Technologies Area at i2CAT, comprised of over 18 experienced researchers and engineers. The team focuses on distributed and interactive multimedia systems and media processing, contributing to both European and national R&D projects. MediaTeach works closely with academia and industry to develop innovative technologies that shape the future of media.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the execution of cutting-edge research and development projects within the Media Technologies Area. Their responsibilities and tasks will evolve over time, with growing ownership and impact across project activities.
Responsibilities: Ensure that technical tasks related to assigned projects are completed efficiently and within agreed timelines.
Tasks: Develop software modules and tools related to VR/XR remote rendering and multi-camera synchronization, using technologies such as JavaScript, Node.js, Python, and FFmpeg.
Who we are:
The i2CAT Foundation is a non-profit research and innovation center that promotes mission-driven R&D activities on advanced Internet architectures, applications, and services. More than 15 years of international research define our expertise in the fields of 5G, IoT, VR, and Immersive Technologies, Cybersecurity, Blockchain, AI, and Digital Social Innovation. The center partners with companies, public administration, academia, and end-users to leverage this knowledge in order to meet real social and business challenges.
The greatest value of i2CAT is the talent of the people who make up our human team. We enjoy a team of people from more than 13 different nationalities and work every day to create and foster a work environment where we all feel comfortable creating, innovating and growing.
Want to know more? Visit our webpage! www.i2cat.net
What will you enjoy?
Where will you do it?
At i2CAT we already have an established ‘work-from-home’ policy for some time. You can work from home or from the office, whichever suits you best. We expect that you attend the office one day per week to stay connected with your team and to engage with other colleagues
If you decide to come to the office, we are located in Zona Universitària, next to the Campus Nord of the UPC, within a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment. It is a very well-connected area (metro, tram, bus) with bars and restaurants around.
Our offices are designed with an open-office concept where everything is light and transparency. We have a variety of workspaces so that you don't have to be at the same table all day.
i2CAT was granted the "HR Excellence in Research" award by the European Commission in 2018, recognizing our commitment to aligning HR practices with the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct. As part of the HRS4R strategy, we ensure Open, Transparent, and Merit-based Recruitment (OTM-R) in all selection processes.
Diversity is key to progress and innovation, and at the i2CAT Foundation, we actively work to create an inclusive and equitable environment where everyone can develop their full potential. That’s why we are committed to plurality and aim to increase the number of people with functional diversity within our team.
We seek talented individuals with diverse perspectives to enrich our team. In our selection processes, we are committed to promoting female talent and are particularly interested in the experience of women and other underrepresented groups in the scientific and technological fields. This will help us be better prepared to tackle complex challenges. If candidates have similar qualifications, priority will be given to those belonging to one of these groups.
We know that talent manifests in many different ways, and we are eager to discover new perspectives!
If what you’ve read sounds good to you... let’s have a coffee, and we’ll tell you more! As part of the recruitment team, I would be happy to meet you, hear about your experience, and see how you could fit into our team.
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We are seeking a Junior-level researcher with hands-on experience in:
Candidates applying are required to submit the following documents: