Would you like to help us make EURAXESS even better? Take this very quick user satisfaction survey - it won’t take more than 5 minutes!Organisation/Company Fundació per a la Universitat Oberta de Catalunya Research Field Engineering » Computer engineering Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Bachelor Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 12 Aug 2025 - 23:
59 (Europe/Madrid) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 38,5 Offer Starting Date 1 Sep 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? NoOffer Description
We are seeking to recruit a r esearch assistant for the development of the ARTEMISA project within the Research Unit on Digital Transformation, AI and Technology, part of the KISON research group at the UOC.The objectives of the project:
Generate knowledge and train professionals capable of analysing, assessing and mitigating security risks in digital environments.Promote the adoption of good cybersecurity practices in business, governmental and personal spheres.Encourage the participation of more women in the field of cybersecurity, providing them with equal opportunities and promoting diversity and inclusion.Foster research and the development of new techniques and tools in the field of cybersecurity, generating new knowledge and transferring it to society.ResponsibilitiesWithin the framework of research on speech watermarking to detect malicious manipulations, the tasks to be carried out include the following:
Determine the trade-off between fragility and robustness of watermarks:
Develop methods to adjust the fragility of watermarks in speech, allowing control over the level of sensitivity to different types of modifications (compression, filtering, etc.).Evaluation of robustness against specific attacks:
Analyze the resistance of fragile and semi-fragile watermarks against attacks aimed at removing or altering them, such as watermark estimation and counterfeiting.Combination of fragile and robust watermarks:
Explore the possibility of combining fragile watermarks with robust watermarks to provide both forgery detection and intellectual property protection.Blockchain integration:
Investigate the integration of blockchain technology to record and verify the integrity of watermarks and associated multimedia content, ensuring traceability and non-repudiation.The successful candidate will be awarded a temporary full-time contract lasting 4 months. The scheduled start date is September 2025.For work on site, the principal location will be the UOC Campus, at Rambla del Poblenou 154-156, Barcelona. At the UOC, we work with an open working model that combines remote working with work on-site, according to organizational needs and the nature of the tasks involved.About the UOCA leader in e-learning, our pioneering university is a digital native with global reach and a mandate for public service. We've been providing accredited, high-quality online education for the last 30 years, and our mission is lifelong development of people's talent. We conduct research with a transformative approach to generate social and economic impact.At the UOC, we're not all the same. And this works very much in our favour. The differences between who we are and what our experiences and ideas are make us stronger. In our mission to work with the best talent, we do all we can to ensure equal opportunities, ignoring aspects such as gender, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or any other physical, personal or social aspect other than merit and abilities. Likewise, we will assess any reasonable adjustments that candidates require in order to put themselves forward for the position. Contact us at seleccio@uoc.edu if, at any stage of the selection process, you need some form of adaptation.The UOC's recruitment and selection processes are based on the principles of Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment (OTM-R).Previous experience:
Minimum of 1 year’s experience in research-related placements.Proficiency in watermarking techniques.Experience in programming with Matlab or Python.High level of English (spoken and written) for use in scientific and technical environments.Also of interest:
Ability to work independently, with initiative and a results-oriented approach.A positive attitude towards teamwork within a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment.Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent Research Field Engineering » Computer engineering Years of Research Experience 1 - 4Additional Information
You'll be joining an organization with an open working model that combines teleworking with working on site.You'll be working in an environment where everyone has equal opportunities and equal access to resources and people, regardless of their location or teleworking choices.You'll be provided with the computer equipment and ergonomic material you need to work both from home and on site at the UOC.You'll have training possibilities to continue your professional development.You'll finish work early on Fridays.You'll have 24 days of vacation, 9 personal leave days and 4 UOC holidays.You'll be able to work reduced summer hours (35 hours a week), subject to organizational requirements.You'll have well-being benefits such as activities to look after your health, a medical service, a physiotherapy service and, if required, assessment and adaptation of your workplace.Selection process Would you like to join our team?Send us your CV!ApplicationTo take part in the selection process, you must register as a candidate in the
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section of our website ( www.Uoc.Edu ). Once you have registered, complete your profile in the candidate section in order to submit your application.Additional commentsFunded by the European Union – NextGenerationEU
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