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The University of Girona (UdG) is offering a PhD position within the research group ViCoRob (Computer Vision and Robotics). ViCoRob combines top-level research with technology transfer. Over the past ten years, more than 30 PhD students have graduated from the group.

The successful candidate will join the Underwater Robotics Research Center (CIRS), working on cutting-edge projects to develop learning-based algorithms for autonomous manipulation. The challenge: enabling an autonomous underwater robot equipped with one or two manipulators to perform complex manipulation tasks in real-world scenarios.

Requirements  Applicants must have:

  • A total of 300 ECTS (including at least 60 at the master’s level), preferably in computer science, robotics, AI, mechatronics, or related disciplines
  • Strong skills in Python and C++
  •  Solid background in machine learning, including popular libraries such as PyTorch
  •  Fluency in English, both oral and written

 

Highly valued experience on:

  • Robotics (mobile robots and/or manipulators)
  •  Reinforcement learning and/or imitation learning skills
  • Frameworks such as ROS and simulators like MuJoCo or IsaacSim

 

Conditions

  • Full-time contract (37.5 h/week) for three years, renewable annually based on performance
  • Salary: €18,180.48 (1st and 2nd years), €19,479.12 (3rd year), following UdG regulations
  • Workplace: onsite at the CIRS facilities in Girona (Spain)
  • Expected starting date: January 1, 2026

 

Application

Candidates must apply by completing the application form and submitting the required documents by 30/09/2025. The selection process will also include:

  • An online interview
  • A knowledge test covering English, programming, and general knowledge in areas such as machine learning or robotics.
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APPLICATION FORM

We are looking for a candidate, with a high level of English, to be in charge of administrative work and assistance to the international students of the Erasmus Mundus Master IFROS, Master MIRS and the VICOROB’s research team.

The ideal candidate should be multi-skilled, reliable, solution-oriented, well organised, rigorous and proactive. This position requires high self-motivation, the capacity for self-learning, and the ability to multitask and handle stress. 

In addition, excellent communication, computer skills (MS Office applications), high organisation skills and a total autonomy will be required. Previous experience with management or administration of European projects will be a strong plus.

Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Preparation of administrative documentation
  • Managing the budget, and keeping track and reporting expenses
  • Giving support to the academic coordinators of the two masters programs
  • Providing support to the Master’s students, which include assistance during the preregistration and registration, enrolment, visa issuing, accommodation, medical insurance, residence permit, internships, etc.
  • Organisation, promotion and dissemination of events related to the Masters and the VICOROB research group.
  • Organisation and attendance of meetings
  • Administrative support to VICOROB Institute

 

Requirements of the candidates: 

  • Applicants should hold a university degree preferably in management, economics or any related areas. 
  • Excellent command of written and verbal communication skills in English, equivalent to a B2 or higher, and Catalan.
  • Computer skills (advanced user level in MS Word and Excel). 
  • Ability to travel abroad for meetings for periods of up to one week (twice per year).

Starting date: between September 15 and October 1, 2022

Schedule: From Monday to Friday, 35 hours/week 

Duration of the position: a test of 3 months, and possibility of extension to several years according to the performance 

Salary:  30.000 € gross annual salary

Submission instructions:

Applications are evaluated based on the information provided by the applicant and on an interview. Prospective applicants should prepare and submit the following documentation:

  • Motivation letter (in English).
  • University degree.
  • CV including information on their education background and work experience.
  • English language proficiency documentation (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge, etc.) is strongly advised. This requirement is waived for applicants whose mother tongue is English.

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