.University Institute for Computer ResearchOrganisation/Company: Universidad de AlicanteDepartment: University Institute for Computer ResearchResearch Field: Computer science » OtherResearcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)Positions: PhD PositionsCountry: SpainApplication Deadline: 13 Dec 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)Type of Contract: TemporaryJob Status: Full-timeHours Per Week: 37.5Offer Starting Date: 29 Nov 2024Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? NextGenerationEUReference Number: TSI-100121-2024-10Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? NoOffer Description JOB POSITION: PhD junior RESEARCHER (I-PI 144-24)Applications are invited by the University of Alicante President to create a pre-shortlist of candidates in order to cover two open-ended contractual positions of PhD junior researcher to collaborate with the funded line of research "Big Data, Data Space, Artificial Intelligence and Health".Project TSI-100121-2024-10 funded by the Spanish Ministry of Digital Transformation and Public Function and by the European Union-Next GenerationEU/PRTR.First. Number of vacancies and features of the job vacanciesEntering into the contracts, as well as their terms and conditions, will be subject to the receipt of the funding for the project from the relevant agencies.Number of job vacancies: two.Job position: PhD junior researcher.Funded line of research: "Big Data, Data Space, Artificial Intelligence and Health".Working hours: 37.5 hours/week in morning/afternoon sessions.Remuneration: €2,300 gross/monthly (plus extra payments in accordance with current regulations).Second. First project in which the successful applicant will collaborateName of the project: "European mobility for efficient planning and new business opportunities".At the end of the duration of this first project or its budgetary availability, the successful applicants may join other projects within the same line of research.Reference: TSI-100121-2024-10.Funding agency: Spanish Ministry of Digital Transformation and Public Function.Co-funding agency: European Union-Next GenerationEU/PRTR.Dept. / Institute: University Institute for Computer Research.Tasks to be carried out:Developing and experimenting with advanced deep learning models to analyse and predict complex mobility patterns.Exploring novel techniques, like generative models for scenario simulation, and collaborating with the team to apply these models to decision-making and the creation of business opportunities.Third. Job profilePreference will be given to those with:Experience and training related to the tasks listed.Knowledge of tools and programming languages for AI and big data, such as Pentaho, Scala, Python, SQL, and relevant libraries.Development and implementation of classical machine learning and AI algorithms.Knowledge of Catalan.Qualification: Official Master's degree in Computer Engineering or in Data Science or equivalent