MSCA-PF: Joint application at the University of Granada. Department of Signal Theory, Telematic[...]

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Descripción de la vacante

The University of Granada invites postdoctoral candidates for Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowships in 2025, focusing on Computational Neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in groundbreaking research at the intersection of these fields within a prestigious academic setting.

Formación

• Postdoctoral candidates with a PhD in Computer Science or related fields.
• Experience in AI, signal processing, or neuroscience is preferred.
• Strong analytical and research skills are essential.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct interdisciplinary research in Computational Neuroscience and AI.
• Collaborate with other researchers and contribute to various projects.
• Utilize multimodal neuroimaging data for innovative research.

Conocimientos

AI

Data Science

Signal Processing

Educación

PhD in relevant field

Descripción del empleo

Center for Research in Information and Communication Technologies (CITIC-UGR)

Organization / Company: University of Granada

Department: International Research Projects Office

Laboratory: Center for Research in Information and Communication Technologies (CITIC-UGR)

Is the Hosting related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Description

Professor José Andrés González López, from the Department of Signal Theory, Telematics and Communications at the University of Granada, welcomes postdoctoral candidates interested in applying for a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship (MSCA-PF) in 2025 at this University. Please note that applicants must comply with the Mobility Rule (for more information about the 2025 call, please consult this link).

Brief description of the institution:

The University of Granada (UGR), founded in 1531, is one of the largest and most important universities in Spain. With about 54,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students and more than 6,000 staff members, UGR offers over 90 undergraduate degrees, 157 master’s degrees (including 7 international double degrees), and 28 doctoral programs across 124 departments and nearly 50 centers. UGR is highly ranked nationally and internationally for its research excellence and diverse academic offerings.

UGR has received the "Human Resources Excellence in Research (HRS4R)" award, reflecting its commitment to improving human resource policies in line with the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers. It is ranked among the top Spanish universities in various criteria such as national R&D projects, fellowships, publications, and international funding.

In the Shanghai Top 500 ranking - Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), UGR is positioned in the 301-400 range globally and is among the top 8 in Spain. It excels particularly in Mathematics, Dentistry & Oral Sciences, Food Science & Technology, Computer Science & Engineering, and Psychology, among others. The university also hosts 3 Highly Cited Researchers, mainly in Computer Science, and is ranked 43rd in Europe.

UGR actively participates in EU Framework Programmes, securing numerous projects and funding, including 123 projects (€30 million) under Horizon 2020 and 108 projects (€33 million) under Horizon Europe.

Brief description of the Centre/Research Group:

The Research Centre for Information and Communication Technologies at UGR (CITIC-UGR) is a multidisciplinary institute with over 250 researchers in data science, AI, signal processing, computer vision, and bioinformatics. CITIC-UGR contributes significantly to UGR's international rankings, especially in Computer Science. The center offers postdoctoral researchers access to advanced infrastructure, international collaborations, and a vibrant scientific community. More info: https://citic.ugr.es.

The applicant will also collaborate with UGR's Mind, Brain, and Behavior Research Centre (CIMCYC), a María de Maeztu Unit of Excellence, renowned in cognitive neuroscience with over 100 researchers and funding from prestigious institutions, including Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowships. CIMCYC is part of the SOMMa alliance, representing Spain’s top research centers.

This collaboration offers an exceptional environment for top-tier research at the intersection of Computational Neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence, focusing on understanding brain encoding of complex cognitive processes and enhancing AI interpretability and biological inspiration. The main research directions include:

• Explainable AI for Neuroscience: Developing transparent models to decode brain activity and understand neural representations.
• Human vs Artificial Attention Mechanisms: Studying attention processes in the brain and neural networks to advance neuroscience and AI architectures.
• Speech and Semantic Processing: Exploring how the brain processes speech and meaning, comparing these with language models to improve AI and brain-AI integration.

The project uses multimodal neuroimaging data (EEG, sEEG, MRI) and advanced AI techniques (transformers, explainability frameworks) to bridge biological and artificial information processing. This research aims to impact neurotechnology, explainable AI, brain-computer interfaces, and cognitive-inspired machine learning, providing a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of neuroscience and AI in a dynamic, resource-rich environment.

Research Area:

• Information Science and Engineering (ENG)

Interested candidates should send their documents to Professor José Andrés González López at [e-mail].