.UNIVERSITY OF ALICANTE calls for applications to cover an open-ended contractual assistant research position to collaborate with the funded line of research "Autonomous mobile robots for smart manipulation in outdoor settings".Project PID2021-122685OB-I00 funded by MICIU/ AEI /10.13039/501100011033/ and by the ERDF ProgrammePursuant to the provisions on the regulations governing calls for applications of research staff to cover a contractual research position, the University of Alicante calls for applications in accordance with the following terms:First. Number of job vacancies and employment conditions of the contract: Number of job vacancies: oneJob position: Assistant Researcher.Funded line of research: "Autonomous mobile robots for smart manipulation in outdoor settings".Working hours: 37.5 hours/week in the morning/afternoon sessionsRemuneration: €1,590 gross/monthly (plus extra payments in accordance with current regulations).Second. First Project in which the successful applicant will collaborate.Name of the project: "Autonomous mobile robots for selective domestic waste collection in outdoor settings".Reference: PID2021-122685OB-I00.Funding agency: Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities - State Research Agency.Co-funding agency: European Union through the European Regional Development Fund.Dept/Institute: University Institute for Computer Engineering Research.Tasks to be carried out:The successful candidate will collaborate in the research project by carrying out the following tasks:Assistance in research and development of algorithms and field tests on smart manipulation systems using a robotic arm for ROS (Robot Operating System) development.Development and programming of artificial vision and artificial intelligence algorithms for controlling a robotic manipulator arm.Any other task related to this job position that may arise during the implementation of the project.Third. Job profile. Preference will be given to those candidates with:Experience and training related to the tasks listed in the second section of this call and knowledge of robotics: ROS (Robot Operating System), Python, PyBullet, Gazebo, use of dockers on Linux, operation or simulation of Universal Robotics robotic arms, computer vision (especially using Intel RealSense and multispectral cameras).Knowledge of English.Fourth. Requirements for applicants. Compliance with the requirements listed below must always refer to the date of expiry of the deadline for the submission of applications and must be maintained until the date of entering into the contract. Applicants must:Hold or be in the process of obtaining i) an undergraduate degree in Robotics (Spanish MECES level 2 or EQF level 6) or any other official undergraduate degree with equivalent content, ii) a Master's degree in Automation Engineering and Robotics (Spanish MECES level 3 or EQF level 7) or any other official Master's degree with equivalent content