4-year PhD position in Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning – ERC Advanced Grant HIDTECH (Barcelona)

Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas; España; Presencial; EUR 21.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas in Barcelona seeks a motivated PhD candidate to join the ERC Advanced Grant HIDTECH project. The role centers on applying AI/ML to quantitative 3D texture data obtained by confocal microscopy to understand prehistoric tool use and reconstruct ancient technologies.

The candidate must be eligible for a PhD programme and be registered as a resident in Catalonia, with the project offering an international, interdisciplinary environment.

Formación

• Background in AI/ML, data science, statistics, CS, physics or math.
• Eligible for enrolment in a PhD programme.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and apply AI/ML methods to quantitative 3D surface texture data.
• Collaborate within ERC HIDTECH project at IMF-CSIC, Barcelona.

Conocimientos

Artificial Intelligence

Machine Learning

Data Science

Statistics

Computer Science

Educación

PhD enrolment eligibility

Herramientas

Confocal microscopy

3D imaging

AI/ML methods

Descripción del empleo

Organisation/Company Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas Department Archaeolology Research Field History » Archaeology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 15 Nov 2026 - 09:12 (UTC) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37.5 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - ERC Reference Number 101264391 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

4-year PhD position in Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning – ERC Advanced Grant HIDTECH (Barcelona)

We are looking for a motivated PhD candidate with a background in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics or related quantitative fields to join the ERC Advanced Grant HIDTECH – Revealing Hidden Innovations: Gendered Work and Perishable Technologies in Prehistory at IMF-CSIC, Barcelona.

The PhD will develop and apply AI/ML methods to quantitative 3D surface texture data obtained by confocal microscopy, with the aim of identifying how prehistoric tools were used and reconstructing technologies that rarely survive archaeologically.

This is an opportunity to develop expertise at the intersection of AI, 3D imaging, surface metrology and archaeology, working within an international and highly interdisciplinary ERC project.

Candidates should be eligible for enrolment in a PhD programme and registered as residents in Catalonia.