Technician to develop a deep learning model for human movement prediction. (Ref. 30269150008)

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH; España; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH in Spain is offering a Researcher position focused on developing AI algorithms for detecting and monitoring hand movement in motor rehabilitation. The role involves computer vision, deep learning, and robotics tasks across Linux environments, using C/C++, Python and MATLAB.

The candidate will contribute to experimental design, data analysis, and collaboration within a research team, under a temporary, part-time arrangement.

Qualifications

• Have completed the first year of the master's degree in robotics.
• Knowledge of state-of-the-art mobile and manipulation robotics.
• Experience in research activities in university and industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Program computer vision methods for monitoring manipulation exercises.
• Work with Deep Learning techniques (PyTorch, OpenCV).
• Work with Linux (Ubuntu), C/C++, and ROS.
• Use Python and MATLAB for programming and calculations.
• Conduct experimentation and data analysis.
• Manage databases with advanced data structuring techniques.

Skills

Python

C/C++

ROS

OpenCV

PyTorch

MATLAB

Linux

Data analysis

Teamwork

Education

Master's in Robotics (first year)

Tools

ROS

Linux

Job description

Organisation/Company Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH Research Field Physics Engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Research Support Positions Application Deadline 2 Nov 2026 - 23:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 21 Offer Starting Date 9 Nov 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 30269150008 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Mission:

Collaborate in the development of artificial intelligence algorithms for the detection and monitoring of hand movement applied to motor rehabilitation.

Functions to be developed:

• Program computer vision methods for monitoring manipulation exercises in patients with motor difficulties.
• Computer vision andDeep Learning: advanced techniques (PyTorch, OpenCV).
• Systems and robotics:Linux (Ubuntu), C/C++ and ROS.
• Programming and calculation languages: Python and MATLAB
• Experimentation and data analysis methodology.
• Databases: advanced data management and structuring techniques.

Other requirements to consider:

• Ability to communicate analytical reasoning, results obtained and justification for decision-making clearly and precisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.

Specific Requirements

Knowledge:

• State-of-the-art mobile and manipulation robotics.
• It will be assessed:
  • Have completed the first year of the master's degree in robotics.

Professional Experience:

• In the programming of computer vision methods for monitoring manipulation exercises in patients with motor difficulties.
• Experience in functions similar to those described will be valued, specifically in the development of research activities, both in the university and industrial environment.

Languages CATALAN Level Basic

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Languages SPANISH Level Good

Research Field PhysicsEngineering Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Additional Information

€38,684.20 gross/year (for a full-time position)

Eligibility criteria

All the candidates who cannot prove the required academic degree will be immediately withdrawn from the selection process.

The CVs will be assessed according the following general criteria:

• The maximum score for the candidates who accomplish all the eligibility criteria stated in the job offer will be 10 points.
• Threshold: 5 points.
• The maximum score (10 points) will be distributed as follows:
• 1 point for required speciality.
• 2 points for required academic training.
• 2 points for technic competences.
• 1 point for organisational competences.
• 3 points for professional experience.
• 1 point for any aspect of the candidate’s professional profile to be determined as specially relevant by the Selection committee.

If the selection committee decide to include a personal interview as additional step of the selection process, only the candidates scored 5 or above for their CV will be retained for the interview step.

The interview will be assessed according the following criteria:

• Threshold: 3 points.
• The maximum score will be distributed according the following criteria:
• 2 points for adequacy to functional competences of the job.
• 2 points for adequacy of professional experience.
• 1 point for any aspect of the candidate’s professional profile to be determined as especially relevant by the Selection committee.

The eligible candidates will be ranked from highest to lowest score, being this the selection criteria.

Selection process

The planned selection process is as follows:

• The members of the selection committee will decide for each case what the selection process will be, if an assessment is made only for the curriculum vitae or any other procedure is planned: interview, tests, etc ...
• Each phase of the selection process will be reported on the website where the offer is published. If applicable, indicate your request.
• Finally, the name of the person selected will be published on the same website where the offer is published.

Additional comments

Remember that the resume should not include any personal data or photographs.

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Institute of Robotics and Industrial Informatics , CSIC-UPC Country Spain State/Province Barcelona City Barcelona Postal Code 08028 Street Pau Gargallo, 14 Geofield