Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
- Department: Signal Theory and Communications
- Research Field: Computer science » Other
- Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Positions: PhD Positions
- Application Deadline: 11 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)
- Country: Spain
- Type of Contract: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-time
- Hours Per Week: 37,5
- Offer Starting Date: 1 Dec 2026
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme
Offer Description
The Department of Signal Theory and Communications at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) is seeking a highly motivated predoctoral candidate to join the research group as a PhD Researcher.
The position is funded under the research project IDEALCV-CM: Improved Deep Learning for Computer Vision, funded by the Comunidad de Madrid.
Research Project Overview:
The candidate will focus on computer vision applications in biomedical imaging. The core objective is to develop a novel diagnostic paradigm for pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) by integrating physics-informed AI with multimodal molecular data to facilitate personalized leukemia care directly applicable to routine hospital workflows.
To be considered for this selection process, candidates must submit their application through the official call published by UC3M (https://www.uc3m.es/empleo/pdi) under Reference No. 403 for Call for Applications I17_2026.
This contract is funded by the Comunidad de Madrid through the project "Improved Deep Learning for Computer Vision", acronym IDEALCV-CM and reference TEC-2024/COM-322, awarded in the 2024 Call for R&D Activities Programs in Technologies by the Directorate-General for Research and Technological Innovation through ORDER 5696/2024, of December 10, of the Regional Minister of Education, Science and Universities.
Para ser admitido/a a este proceso de selección, es imprescindible presentar la candidatura a la convocatoria publicada en la UC3M (https://www.uc3m.es/empleo/pdi) con la referencia 403 de convocatoria I17-2026.
Este contrato está financiado con fondos de la Comunidad de Madrid a través del proyecto "Improved Deep Learning for Computer Vision"; con acrónimo IDEALCV-CM, y referencia TEC-2024/ COM-322, concedido en la convocatoria Programas de actividades de I+D en Tecnologías 2024 a través de la Dirección General de Investigación e Innovación Tecnológica a través de la ORDEN 5696/2024, de 10 de diciembre, del Consejero de Educación, Ciencia y Universidades.
Where to apply
Website: https://www.uc3m.es/empleo/pdi
Requirements
- Research Field: Computer science » Other
- Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
- Solid background in Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, and Signal Processing.
- High proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks.
- MSc degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Data Science, Physics, or related quantitative disciplines.
- Good command of written and spoken English for scientific writing and international presentations.
DESIRABLE SKILLS:
- Previous experience in biomedical image analysis.
- Knowledge of physics-informed machine learning and multimodal data fusion strategies.
- Strong motivation for interdisciplinary research, problem-solving skills, and team-working capability.
Specific Requirements
- Academic Eligibility: Candidates must hold an official university degree (Bachelor's + Master's degree or equivalent) comprising at least 300 ECTS credits, enbling formal admission to doctoral studies in the European Higher Education Area (EHEA).
- PhD Enrollment: Successful admission and formal enrollment in the PhD Programme at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M).
- Foreign Qualifications: Holders of degrees obtained outside the EHEA must provide documentation demonstrating equivalence or legal authorization for doctoral access in Spain.
- Commitment: Full-time availability for on-site research activity at the Department of Signal Theory and Communications (UC3M, Leganés Campus).
- Languages: SPANISH
- Level: Good
- Languages: ENGLISH
- Level: Good
- Research Field: Computer science
- Years of Research Experience: None
Additional Information
Benefits
- Financial Conditions: Gross monthly salary of €1,653.57 paid in 14 monthly installments per year (approx. €23,150 gross/year).
- Contract Type & Duration: Full-time predoctoral employment contract with an initial duration of 1 year, renewable annually up to a maximum duration of 4 years.
- Social Benefits: Full coverage under the Spanish National Health and Social Security System, paid annual leave, public pension contributions, and unemployment protection.
- Research Environment: Integration into a leading research team at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), with access to advanced computing infrastructure and opportunities to publish in top-tier international journals and attend major scientific conferences.
Eligibility criteria
- Academic Qualification: Candidates must hold an official university Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree (or an equivalent qualification of at least 300 ECTS credits) that formally qualifies them for admission to a doctoral program in the European Higher Education Area (EHEA).
- Doctoral Admission: Eligibility to enroll in the PhD Programme at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid.
- Background: Relevant academic background in Computer Science, Telecommunications Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Data Science, Physics, or related quantitative disciplines.
- Degree Homologation: Candidates with foreign degrees obtained outside the EHEA must fulfill UC3M requirements for doctoral access authorization upon appointment.
Selection process
The selection process will be conducted by a dedicated evaluation committee and will consist of the following phases:
- Administrative Verification: Verification of academic eligibility and compliance with application requirements.
- Curriculum Vitae & Academic Record Evaluation.
Additional comments
Para ser admitido/a a este proceso de selección, es imprescindible presentar la candidatura a la convocatoria publicada en la UC3M (https://www.uc3m.es/empleo/pdi) con la referencia 403 de convocatoria I17-2026.
Este contrato está financiado con fondos de la Comunidad de Madrid a través del proyecto "Improved Deep Learning for Computer Vision"; con acrónimo IDEALCV-CM, y referencia TEC-2024/ COM-322, concedido en la convocatoria Programas de actividades de I+D en Tecnologías 2024 a través de la Dirección General de Investigación e Innovación Tecnológica a través de la ORDEN 5696/2024, de 10 de diciembre, del Consejero de Educación, Ciencia y Universidades.
Website for additional job details: https://aig.webs.tsc.uc3m.es/ https://www.uc3m.es/empleo/pdi
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: UC3M
- Country: Spain
- State/Province: Comunidad de Madrid
- City: Madrid
- Postal Code: 28911
- Street: Av. de la Universidad, 30
Contact
- State/Province: Madrid
- City: Leganés
- Website: https://aig.webs.tsc.uc3m.es/
- Street: Avda. de la Universidad, Nº30
- Postal Code: 28911