Offer Description
The Science and Technology Park Foundation (FCPCT) of the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC) invites applications for one PhD Researcher position (ICP1 MECES 4) within the project:
“Computational Neuroscience Chair Marie Curie - Determination of new biomarkers based on gait, movement and balance for early diagnosis and prognosis of Alzheimer's disease.”
The position is linked to the ULPGC research line:
“Neuronal Computing: design of new architectures and models. Application in biomedical, clinical and environmental domains.”
Main responsibilities include:
- Development of research activities in computational neuroscience and AI applied to biomedical data
- Design and analysis of digital biomarkers for neurodegenerative diseases
- Scientific dissemination, outreach and publication of results
- Collaboration in interdisciplinary biomedical research environments
The University will recruit the best candidate following the recommendations of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers. The job offer will be published through a wide range of portals. The evaluation of candidates and their selection criteria will be aligned with the ULPGC policies on equal opportunities. Selection and hiring procedures will follow transparent mechanisms according to national and regional legislation.
Where to apply Website
Requirements
Research Field Communication sciences » Other Education Level PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
The work and responsibilities of the researcher will include the following research topics:
- Experience in computational neuroscience or intelligent computing
- Biomedical data analysis (movement, neuroimaging, signals, diagnostic criteria)
- Scientific publications in related areas
- Teamwork and communication skills
Specific Requirements
Candidates must comply with the following conditions:
1. Nationality:
- Spanish nationality or that of one of the other member states of the European Union.
- Whatever his/her nationality, spouses of Spaniards and nationals of other Member States of the European Union.
- People included into International Agreements concluded by the European Union and ratified by Spain, related to free movement of workers.
- Foreign candidates not included in the above paragraphs, legally resident in Spain.
2. Age: Be over eighteen.
3. PhD degree (MECES level 4) in Computer Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering or equivalent disciplines. Candidates with degrees obtained in foreign countries must prove that they are in possession of the corresponding validation or the credential that accredits, where applicable, the homologation. Exceptionally, this requirement may be proved during the first six months of the contract.
In the case of applicants with non-approved foreign degrees, and for the purposes of their admission to the competition, these must be translated into Spanish or English.
Research Field Communication sciences
Additional Information
Benefits
This contract is related to specific work and services to be developed by the ULPGC in the context of Computational Neuroscience Marie Curie Chair project. * Type of contract: Indefinite-term contract for scientific-technical activities, based on article 23 bis of Law 14/2011, of 1 June, on Science, Technology and Innovation, and other applicable regulations.
- Purpose of the contract: The aim of this contract is to carry out scientific-technical activities linked to the project Computational Neuroscience Marie Curie Chair, whose thematic area is connected with the ULPGC research line “Neuronal Computing: design of new architectures and models. Applications in biomedical, clinical and environmental domains.”
This project is developed by the ULPGC by virtue of the grant awarded by the Cabildo Insular de Gran Canaria through the resolution dated 24 de October de 2024, with an estimated completion date of 1 September 2027. * Incorporation planned for February 2026.
- The staff to be recruited through this call for proposals with an indefinite contract is not considered permanent staff under any circumstances. The awarding of the employment contract does not imply any commitment on the part of this Foundation, the University or its dependent entities as to the subsequent incorporation of the interested party into the staff of
these entities. * The contract may be terminated for any of the reasons provided for in Royal Legislative Decree 2/2015, of 23 October, approving the revised text of the Workers' Statute Law, or other applicable legislation, paying special attention to article 52(e) regarding the insufficiency of budgetary allocation for maintaining the employment contract.
- The working time will be 37.5 hours per week, with exclusive dedication to the project.The gross monthly remuneration will amount to 2.218,52 € (including the proportional part of extra payments).
- The workplace will be located at the ULPGC research facilities linked to the CIPERBIG research group .
- A trial period of six months will be established, during which the employment relationship may be terminated at the request of either party. Situations of temporary incapacity, maternity, adoption or fostering affecting the worker during the trial period will interrupt its calculation.
Eligibility criteria
The following items and scores will be considered to evaluate the application:
Professional Experience (Max. 3.5 points):
- Professional experience as a researcher in projects related to intelligent computing, neural computing specifically, and biomedical computing. Development work in interdisciplinary biomedical, clinical, and computational fields. Experience handling data related to diagnostic criteria, such as gait/movement analysis, neuroimaging, neuropsychological scales and tests, biomedical or biological signals, etc. (0.25 points per month worked, up to a maximum of 3.50 points).
Scientific Merits (Max. 3.5 points):
- Relevant scientific publications in the field of the position. Publications in JCR and in Core A++, A+, A conferences. (0.5 points per publication, up to a maximum of 2.0 points).
- Relevant scientific publications in the field of the position, included in other rankings (SJR and others) and in Core B conferences (0.25 points per publication, up to a maximum of 1.0 point).
- Participation in research, research training, or research stays at foreign universities, with a minimum duration of 1 month (0.25 points per participation/stay/training, or per month, up to a maximum of 0.5 points).
Additional Training (Max. 1.5 points):
- Holding other degrees related to the required qualifications, not necessary for the minimum required qualification (0.5 points per degree, up to a maximum of 1.0 point).
- Participation in courses, conferences, seminars, or workshops in the field of the position (0.25 points for each of them lasting 2 hours or more, up to a maximum of 0.75 point).
Languages (Max. 1.5 points):
- English: CEFR B2 level (0.75 points), higher level (1 point).
- Other languages (French, German, etc.): B2 level (0.5 points), higher level (0.75 points).
Selection process
Likewise, the Commission, will summon those applicants who achieve the three highest scores in the evaluation phase to be interviewed. The selected applicants will be summoned, by e-mail, at least three days in advance. The evaluation of the interview will be carried out, up to a maximum of 10 points, based on the following criteria, being necessary a minimum score of 5 points in the interview to be awarded the position:
- Initiative and ability to work in a team.
- Capacity for presentation and presentation of results.
- Motivation.
- Adequacy of your profile and skills to the functions of the position.
- Knowledge of the sector in which the activity will be developed.
In case it is necessary, a second interview may be carried out to clarify, complement or deepen in certain aspects necessary to adequately assess this phase.
Once this phase of the selection process is completed, the Commission will publish, on the corporate website of the FCPCT of the ULPGC, a final list with the scores of the applicants interviewed, for which the score or evaluation obtained in the merit assessment phase and in the interview, ordered from highest to lowest score, will be accumulated. This list will be submitted to the Managing Director of the FCPCT, proposing the awarding of the position,
according to the score obtained by the applicants.
The Commission may propose the creation of a reserve list in the event of resignation, failure to meet the requirements, or failure to pass the probationary period of the initially designated applicant; future substitutions due to illness, maternity/paternity, etc.; as well as for new positions in the same category. In this case, the reserve list shall be valid for a period of one year from the date of its publication or until a new call for applications is published. Likewise, the Commission may propose to declare the vacancy vacant.
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Work Location(s)
Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute CIPERBIG ULPGC Country Spain State/Province Spain City Las Palmas de G.C Postal Code 35017 Street C/ Practicante Ignacio Rodríguez, s/n. Edificio Polivalente III Campus Universitario de Tafira
Contact State/Province
Las Palmas de G.C City
Las Palmas de G.C Website
Street
C/ Practicante Ignacio Rodríguez, s/n. Edificio Polivalente III Campus Universitario de Tafira Postal Code
35017 E-Mail
LRODRIGUEZ@FPCT.ULPGC.ES Phone
928454972 Mobile Phone
928454972
STATUS: EXPIRED
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