Postdoc Opportunity in Barcelona

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Offer Description: Ramón y Cajal 2026 at CDEI-UPC! Are you an ambitious researcher in Robotics, AI, Mechanical Engineering, or Industry 4.0? The Centre for Industrial Equipment Design (CDEI-UPC) is looking for outstanding candidates to apply for a 5-year Ramón y Cajal position with: 💶 €40k+/year salary 🔬 €200k+ research funding 🛠️ Direct access to industrial projects, prototype development & top-tier lab facilitiesAgriculture Requirements: Research Field Engineering Education Level PhD or equivalent Skills/Qualifications We welcome expressions of interest from researchers with an outstanding postdoctoral research trajectory and a strong interest in developing an independent research programme at CDEI-UPC. Areas of Interest Include: Mechanical Engineering; Robotics and Autonomous Systems; Mechatronics; Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision; Industrial Engineering; Advanced Manufacturing; Computational Mechanics and Simulation; Control Engineering; Smart Agriculture; Industrial Digitalisation and Industry 4.0; as well as interdisciplinary profiles combining several of these areas. Candidates should demonstrate the potential to develop an ambitious, innovative and feasible research programme with scientific and technological impact. Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent Research Field Engineering Additional Information: Benefits 40,000€/yr Minimum Gross Salary * ERC salary top-ups (10%–30%). Eligibility criteria Are you eligible? Before applying, make sure you meet all of the following eligibility requirements: PhD Degree: Awarded between January 1, 2016, and December 31, 2024 (January 1, 2013, to December 31, 2024, for applicants with a disability). Extensions apply for maternity/paternity, temporary incapacity, or care for dependents. Incompatibilities: Applicants must not have previously benefited from a Ramón y Cajal grant, nor hold a Juan de la Cierva grant (unless held for at least one year before June 1, 2027). Single Application: Candidates may submit only one application per call. Selection process Application Procedure for this Expression of Interest Researchers interested in joining CDEI-UPC through the Ramón y Cajal 2026 programme are invited to submit: CV, preferably in the format required by the Ramón y Cajal call; A short description of their research trajectory and main scientific contributions; A description of their research interests and proposed research line; A brief explanation of how their research could connect with CDEI-UPC's research activities and technological capabilities; Documentation or information confirming that they meet the eligibility requirements of the Ramón y Cajal 2026 call. Applications will be reviewed by CDEI-UPC. Candidates whose profiles show strong scientific potential and a good fit with the Centre's research strategy may subsequently be invited for an interview. The selected candidates will receive guidance on the preparation of their Ramón y Cajal proposal and on the internal UPC evaluation and support process. Additional comments Research Environment CDEI-UPC is looking for postdoctoral researchers interested in developing an ambitious and independent research programme within one or more of its areas of expertise. Potential Research Areas Include: Mobile and autonomous robotics, including agricultural robotics and robotics for construction; Robot navigation, control, perception and autonomous systems; Artificial intelligence, computer vision and sensor-based systems; Mechanical design and development of industrial equipment; Mechanical modelling, simulation and optimisation; Machine dynamics and complex mechanical systems; Advanced manufacturing and industrial processes; Digitalisation and Industry 4.0; Sustainable engineering and technological solutions for industry; Smart agriculture and precision agriculture; Development and validation of prototypes and technological demonstrators; Technology transfer and industrial application of research results. CDEI is particularly in

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