LIFE-ACCLIMATE

Research Centre for the Management of Agricultural and Environmental Risks (CEIGRAM) - Universidad P; España; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

CEIGRAM-UPM invites applications for a Researcher on LIFE-ACCLIMATE to build image-analysis workflows for early pest and disease detection in greenhouse crops, covering data capture, preprocessing, model training and decision-support integration.

Requirements include a Bachelor degree in Physical/Mathematical/Computer/Agricultural Engineering, 1–4 years in environmental/agri research, ability to use annotation tools, and residence in Spain with valid work permit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Physical, Mathematical, Computer or Agricultural Engineering.
• 1–4 years of research experience in environmental, agricultural or agrifood contexts.
• Experience or training in data analysis, image annotation, or sensor-based monitoring.
• Ability to organize and document data with spreadsheets or IT tools.

Responsibilities

• Image acquisition and preprocessing for greenhouse crops.
• Train and validate classification models for pests and diseases.
• Integrate with decision-support systems.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary CEIGRAM-UPM team.

Skills

Data analysis

Pattern recognition

Machine learning

Image processing

GIS

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor Degree in Physical Sciences

Bachelor Degree in Mathematical Sciences

Job description

Research Centre for the Management of Agricultural and Environmental Risks (CEIGRAM) - Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM)

Organisation/Company Research Centre for the Management of Agricultural and Environmental Risks (CEIGRAM) - Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) Research Field Environmental science » Natural resources management Mathematics » Computational mathematics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 28 Oct 2026 - 12:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Offer Starting Date 15 Oct 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe (other) Reference Number 101157315 — LIFE23-CCA-ES-LIFE ACCLIMATE Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

LIFE-ACCLIMATE: Cultivating Resilience: Climate Change Adaptation Strategies for Greenhouses to Enhance Yield and Resource Efficiency

RESEARCH LINE: Image analysis and early detection of pests and diseases in greenhouse crops.

TASKS: Image acquisition and pre-processing, Database creation, training and validation of classification models, early detection and interpretation, and integration with decision support systems.

Requirements

Research Field Physics » Other Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Research Field Mathematics » Computational mathematics Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• 1) Training or experience in data analysis, pattern recognition, machine learning, image processing, geographic information systems or the monitoring of agri-environmental systems using sensors and drones;
• 2) Experience in using data from aerial and ground-level sensors;
• 3) Knowledge of sensor data extraction processes and the analysis of results;
• 4) Ability to organise, clean and document data using spreadsheets or other IT tools;
• 5) Attention to detail and the ability to consistently apply classification and quality control protocols;
• 6) Ability to work as part of a team and to draft technical reports.

The following will be considered an advantage: Knowledge of agro-environmental systems and the ability to interpret information about plants and their environment.

Specific Requirements

• - A degree in Physical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Computer Engineering or Agricultural Engineering.
• - Demonstrable experience in research, technical support or experimental activities in environmental, agricultural, biological or agrifood contexts.
• - Ability to learn and use the project's image annotation tools.
• - Residence in Spain / valid work and residence permits

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Languages SPANISH Level Excellent

Research Field Environmental science » Natural resources management Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Research Field Mathematics » Computational mathematics Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Additional Information

The successful applicant will join the CEIGRAM-UPM team participating in LIFE-ACCLIMATE and contribute to data preparation and analysis for plant condition assessment. Training will be provided in the team's annotation protocols and tools.

CEIGRAM is a centre of excellence and knowledge generation dedicated to conducting research and developing methodologies designed to address the growing concern regarding risk management strategies – whether relating to production, markets or the environment – faced by the agricultural sector. The successful candidate will benefit from the training activities organised for all researchers and the management team.

Eligibility criteria

THE EVALUATION COMMITTEE: Ana Mª Tarquis (PI of the project, CFull Professor at UPM), Andrés Almeida (Associate Professor and project researcher) and Esperanza Luque (Project Manager and Administrator of CEIGRAM).

SELECTION CRITERIA:

Essential requirements: a relevant university degree, demonstrable experience in the specified fields and basic data management skills.

Assessment of merits:

• 1. Relevant agroenvironmental research, technical support or experimental experience: 30%.
• 2. Training or experience in data analysis, pattern recognition, imagery, GIS or sensor-based monitoring: 25%.
• 3. Experience in data organisation, procedure documentation and quality control: 25%.
• 4. Technical reporting and communication of results: 10%.
• 5. Postgraduate training relevant to the position: 5%.
• 6. English for scientific and technical work: 5%.

Additional comments

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