Hrs2024/530 Predoc/Junior Researcher Position In Modeling And Ai-Enabled Simulation For Defense

buscojobs España; Cáceres; Presencial; EUR 22.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading university is seeking a First Stage Researcher to support the adaptation and integration of advanced drone mission planning systems. This full-time position requires a Bachelor degree and involves collaboration with industry partners on validation trials in the defense sector.

Formación

• Education level requires a Bachelor Degree or equivalent.
• Familiarity with programming and engineering principles in technology.

Responsabilidades

• Contributing to the integration of drone mission planning simulators.
• Participating in large-scale validation trials with defense sector companies.

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 a EU programme

Research Infrastructure

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 incorporate agent-based modelling, reinforcement learning, and explainable AI modules for decision-making and operational support. Tasks include participation in large-scale validation trials with major defense sector companies at national and European levels.

Application Process

Applications should be sent via email.

Requirements

• Research Field: Computer science » Other
• Research Field: Engineering » Other
• Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Selection Process

The process involves multiple rounds of interviews, potentially including technical questions.

Institutional Information

UPM is Spain's largest technological university, with over 36,000 students and more than 2,900 researchers. It has extensive involvement in Horizon projects, patents, start-ups, and collaborations with industry.

Research Centers

The Information Processing and Telecommunications Center (IPTC) and the Data Processing and Simulation Group (GPDS) focus on electronics, communications, networks, computing, and software, collaborating with industry and involved in numerous research projects.

Work Location

J-18808-Ljbffr