Researcher in Big Data and Artificial Intelligence

The i2CAT Foundation is looking for a researcher who is eager to get involved in exciting Research and Innovation projects which are part of the Horizon Europe framework, as well as Catalan and Spanish research programs. 

The suitable candidate will join the Distributed Artificial Intelligence (DAI) research area. This area holds expertise in AI, Deep Learning and Disitrbuted Data Infrastuctures; and applies this knowledge in the verticals of mobility, telecommunications, manufacturing, energy, sustainability, media entertainment, ambient intelligence and cybersecurity. Our team is an active player in the European research ecosystem. 

The selected candidate will start out working on the following European Horizon projects side by side with our European partners:

TEADAL: the ambition of TEADAL is to provide key cornerstone technologies to create stretched data lakes spanning the cloud-edge continuum and multi-cloud federations, providing privacy, confidentiality, and energy-efficient data management. DAI will be involved in developing AI algorithms to improve the energy efficiency of the data flows, as well as develop AI/ML applications for the pilots and use cases of the project in exciting verticals such as Industry 4.0, Smart Mobility, Healthcare and Agriculture.

CODECO: the goal of CODECO is to provide a highly adaptive cognitive edge-cloud framework with a unique orchestration approach that supports governance of decentralised data workflows; dynamic offloading of computation and adaptive networking services. In this project, DAI will lead the development of the component responsible for analyzing context-information that will enable the system's adaptability, through privacy preserving Distributed / Federated learning approaches.

Principal tasks 

• Plan and execute cutting-edge research to advance the state-of-the-art.
• Collaborate with other researchers and engineers in developing R&D prototypes and solutions.
• Participate in the writing and editing of project documentation and deliverables.
• Participate in the writing and editing of scientific publications.
• Plan the activities that will be performed during the projects, define the resources needed, and help supervise the technical execution.
• Work together with the colleagues in DAI, other research areas, and the collaborating partners to deliver proofs of concept and documentation of the product that meet the desired standards.
• Prepare project proposals for EU and national calls.

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?

• Work from our offices or from home, whichever works best for you. We ask for two days in person at the office to coordinate with the rest of the team.
• This is a full-time vacancy
• We have a flexible work schedule respecting your work-life balance
• Reduced working hours on Fridays and in July and August
• Fix + variable salary
• Optional benefits: Travel pass, restaurant vouchers, nursery services support, medical insurance
• Annual leave of 27 working days
• We have fruit in the office to promote a healthy lifestyle
• If you are interested, you can participate in events of your sector.
• You will work with a laptop. You can choose your operative system, Mac, Linux or Windows.
• Company social and team-building events (virtual & in-person)
• You can develop your own and personal training programme with our support
• We will work so that you have a career plan to promote your growth and development

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 two days per week: one to stay connected with your team and another one 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 is an organization committed to equal opportunities. That is why we seek to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented, and therefore explicitly encourage female candidates to apply.

I2CAT is an organization committed to creating an environment where we celebrate diversity, and where we provide the dedicated support that our employees need, regardless of their disability.

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The European Commission granted i2CAT with the “HR Excellence in Research” Award in 2018. This award recognizes the Institute’s commitment to develop a Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R), aligning their practices and procedures with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.