Predoctoral researcher at the Biomedical Signal Processing and Interpretation (BIOSPIN) Researc[...]

Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST); Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 20.000 - 25.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A research institute in Barcelona is seeking a Pre-doctoral Researcher to focus on multimodal signal processing and AI algorithms for digital health solutions. The position involves developing tools for sleep apnea detection and cardiovascular risk prediction. Candidates should have a BSc and MSc in relevant fields and experience in signal processing. The role offers a 4-year contract with a starting date of January 1st, 2026, and will be conducted in a high-quality international scientific environment.

Servicios

High-quality international scientific environment

Induction programme for foreigners

Opportunities for professional development

Formación

• Strong commitment to scientific research and excellent academic record.
• Good working knowledge of English.
• Must not be awarded a doctoral degree.
• Must not have held a Ph.D. contract exceeding twelve months.

Responsabilidades

• Setting up multimodal acquisition systems.
• Designing algorithms for biomedical signals.
• Applications to respiratory diseases and sleep disorders.

Conocimientos

Biomedical signal processing

Data analysis

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Proactivity

Educación

BSc and MSc in biomedical engineering, engineering, physics or biomedicine

Herramientas

Matlab

Python

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Proyecto de Generación de Conocimiento 2024 by the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities

Introduction to the vacant position:

The Biomedical Signal Processing and Interpretation (BIOSPIN) Group at the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) is looking for a Pre-doctoral Researcher to conduct predoctoral training on innovative multimodal signal processing and Artificial Intelligence algorithms to extract clinical indices and provide new digital biomarkers for sleep medicine.

The aim of the project is to develop new algorithms and tools of Digital Health for non-invasive, home-based sleep apnea detection, multi-night monitoring and prediction of cardiovascular risk and other comorbidities. The PhD project will be conducted in the framework of the project entitled: “Smart mHealth systems for sleep apnea detection, monitoring and treatment: a multimodal approach for individuals with different health conditions” (mHealthSleep4U). This fellowship is associated with Generación de Conocimiento, funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Setting up of multimodal acquisition system based on smartphones, multisignal patches and wireless devices.
• Design and development of algorithms for multimodal biomedical signals based on Personalized Models, Deep Learning and Explainable AI.
• Applications to respiratory diseases and sleep disorders.
• Proof-of-concept of smart health systems.

Requirements

Essential:

• BSc and MSc in biomedical engineering, engineering, physics or biomedicine.
• Knowledge on biomedical signal processing and data analysis.
• Master thesis in biomedical engineering or signal processing and interpretation will be a plus.
• Candidates should be ready to enter an official doctoral programme in December 2025 (under Spanish Law). By this time, they must have obtained a university degree and a master’s degree; or must hold an official university qualification from a country of the European Higher Education Area with a minimum of 300 ECTS of official university studies, of which at least 60 are at master’s level. Candidates who expect to be awarded with such degrees by October 2025 are eligible to apply.
• Candidates must have a strong commitment to scientific research and an excellent academic record.
• Candidates must have a good working knowledge of English.
• Candidates must not yet have been awarded a doctoral degree.
• Candidates must not have held a Ph.D. contract exceeding twelve months by the beginning of the fellowship (December 2024 to January 2025).
• Good skills in communication, teamwork, proactivity, characterization, integrity, time management, critical and analytical thinking, precision, and focus.

Desirable:

• Expertise in respiratory and sleep signal analysis and modelling
• Knowledge of Matlab, Python and software for signal interpretation
• Experience in laboratory for biomedical signal acquisition
• Experience in joint projects with Hospitals or Health institutes
• Scientific writing skills
• For the conditions, requirements, details of the research project and other relevant data, please check the general call Proyectos de Generación de Conocimiento 2024 by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation at the link http://www.ibecbarcelona.eu/phd

We Offer

• Number of available positions: 1
• Predoctoral researcher contract: 4 years
• Starting date: As of January 1st, 2026 (to be confirmed, based on the resolution of the call Proyectos de Generación de Conocimiento 2024 by the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities).
• For labour conditions, please click in the call at the site http://www.ibecbarcelona.eu/phd
• IBEC ensures equality of access to professional development opportunities irrespective of employment status, length at IBEC or other factors. The IBEC’s yearly training catalogue offers a wide range of training in technical and transferable skills.
• High-quality international scientific environment.
• Induction programme to facilitate incorporation at IBEC and additional support for foreigners to obtain a Visa/working permit and to install in Barcelona.
• PhD thesis in the framework of the Doctoral Program in Biomedical Engineering of the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC).
• Scientific activity and BIOSPIN-IBEC Lab in the Diagonal-Besòs Campus of the UPC.

How to apply

Until October 29th, an online application form is available through IBEC dedicated site: http://careers.ibecbarcelona.eu/

Only those applications submitted before the deadline will be evaluated.

Reference: FPI_RJ-YC

If you have any further questions regarding your application, please contact [e-mail]

Selection process and equal opportunity

IBEC is committed to the principles of the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers of the European Commission and the Open, Transparent and Merit based Recruitment principles (OTM-R).

IBECs Commitment on equal opportunity, diversity, and Inclusion: Our strength and excellence as an international transdisciplinary Research Institute are based on diversity. Being an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to diversity and inclusion, so that we support employees irrespective of gender, nationality, religion, disabilities, age, sexual identity or cultural and socioeconomic background.

IBECs policies on equality, diversity and inclusion are available on our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion page. For candidates with children that come from outside Barcelona, babysitting services during the interview can be arranged upon request.

IBEC is a signatory of the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA). For early-stage investigators, we value scientific content over journal-based metrics.

Protection of personal data

IBEC guarantees that candidates’ personal data are processed in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Law 3/2018 on Data Protection. Personal data will be processed solely for the purposes of the selection process.

Who we are

The Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) is an interdisciplinary research center focused on Bioengineering and Nanomedicine, located in Barcelona. IBEC is recognized as a Severo Ochoa Research Centre for excellence at international level. Our mission is international high-quality interdisciplinary research that contributes to better quality of life and health.

IBEC was established in 2005 by the Generalitat de Catalunya, the University of Barcelona and the Technical University of Catalonia. IBEC is located in Barcelona Science Park with facilities and a diverse international team. The BIOSPIN group is located within the Diagonal-Besòs Campus of the UPC in building C, near the Barcelona East Engineering School. Grant PID2024-160620OB-I00 is funded by MICIU/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 and FEDER, EU.