PhD Scholarship in Renewable Energy Systems: The Institut de Robòtica i Informàtica Industrial (IRI), affiliated with CSIC-UPC, is offering a PhD scholarship for aspiring researchers in the field of artificial vision and robotics, aimed at developing cutting-edge technologies for renewable energy systems.
Designation:
Predoctoral Researcher
Research Area:
Renewable Energy Systems, Computer Vision, Robotics, Machine Learning
Location:
C/ Llorens i Artigas 4-6, 2nd floor, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or other Engineering disciplines, coupled with a Master’s degree in Computer Vision, Applied Mathematics, or related fields.
- Language Proficiency: Fluency in English.
- Special Note: Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Job Description:
The selected candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. Antonio Agudo as part of the GreenVAR project. Responsibilities include:
- Developing an integrated drone system for the automatic inspection of renewable energy systems.
- Implementing novel algorithms for image segmentation, compression, localization, reconstruction, and synthesis.
- Addressing challenges related to noisy observations, non-calibrated cameras, and diverse environments to enhance algorithm robustness.
- Exploring self-supervised methods for both model- and data-based approaches.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their documentation via email before the deadline. The application must include:
- CV
- Academic transcripts
- Reference of the offer (ID-148)
Send applications to: jobs@iri.upc.edu
Last Date to Apply:
July 25, 2025
For further information, please contact:
- Email: info@iri.upc.edu
- Address: C/ Llorens i Artigas 4-6, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
This scholarship presents a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of renewable energy technologies through innovative research in robotics and artificial vision.
