HRS2024 / 530 Predoc / Junior Researcher Position in Modeling and AI-enabled Simulation for Defense

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Descripción de la vacante

A leading technological university in Spain seeks a First Stage Researcher to contribute to innovative drone mission planning projects. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with significant defense sector companies. Candidates should hold a relevant Bachelor’s degree and be ready for a dynamic work environment.

Formación

• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or Engineering.
• Strong commitment to technological research.
• Effective communication skills for collaboration.

Responsabilidades

• Adaptation and integration of drone mission planning simulators.
• Participate in large-scale validation trials.
• Utilize agent-based modeling and reinforcement learning.

Educación

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Organisation / Company: UNIVERSIDAD POLITECNICA DE MADRID

Department: HRS4R

Research Field: Technology » Information technology

Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions: Bachelor Positions

Country: Spain

Application Deadline: 19 Nov 2025 - 20:00 (Europe / Madrid)

Type of Contract: Permanent

Job Status: Full-time

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Offer Starting Date: 1 Jan 2025

Funding: Not funded by an EU programme

Research Infrastructure Relation: No

Offer Description

Contribute to the adaptation, evolution, and integration of drone mission planning simulators, anti-drone sensors, and critical infrastructure simulation as a service. These simulators utilize agent-based modeling, reinforcement learning, and explainable AI modules for decision-making and operational support. Tasks include participating in large-scale validation trials with major defense sector companies at national and European levels.

Where to apply

E-mail

Requirements

Research Field: Computer science » Other

Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Research Field: Engineering » Other

Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills / Qualifications

Specific Requirements: [Details not provided]

Additional Information

[No additional info provided]

Selection process

The process will involve rounds of interviews, potentially including technical questions.

About UPM

UPM is the largest Spanish technological university with over 36,000 students and more than 2,900 researchers. It has significant involvement in Horizon Programmes, patents, patents concessions, and startup creation, demonstrating a strong commitment to innovation and industry collaboration.

Information Processing and Telecommunications Center

This center brings together expertise in electronics, communications, networks, computing, and software, with extensive experience in research projects and industry collaboration.

Data Processing and Simulation Group

The GPDS group specializes in multisensor data fusion, applied AI, and optimization across sectors like energy, air traffic, and defense, with a successful track record in research and collaboration.

Work Location(s)

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