> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4697711-job-offer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4697711-job-offer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Job offer - **Company:** Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH - **Location:** Barcelona, Spain - **Salary:** €20,365 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Routing, Signal Processing, Reinforcement Learning - **Published:** November 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://seuelectronica.upc.edu/en/procedures/call-for-recruitment-of-research-staff-in-training-predoctoral?set_language=en ## About the Role Master Degree or equivalent Research Field Engineering » Communication engineering Education Level Master Degree or equivalent Skills/Qualifications Technical Skills: * Routing and spectrum allocation simulation in flexible grid optical networks (FlexGrid). * Anomaly detection through digital twins in optical fibers using OTDR traces. * Programming languages: Python, MATLAB. * Protection and restoration mechanisms for recovery from failures in elastic optical networks. Specific Requirements Knowledge: * Deep neural networks with spatio-temporal processing capacity. * Optimization based on deep reinforcement learning (DRL). * Use of AI/ML and its application to optical networks. * It will be assessed: + Real-time signal processing. Professional Experience: * In research related to optical communications or signal processing. * In the preparation of technical and scientific reports. * In working in multidisciplinary teams. * Experience in functions similar to those described will be valued, specifically in the development of research activities, both in the university and industrial environment., Engineering » Electrical engineeringEngineering » Communication engineering Years of Research Experience 1 - 4 ## Description Carry out applied research activities in technologies for integrated optical communications and fiber sensing. Functions to be developed: * Take responsibility for the collection and use of data for AI/ML environments. * Design data models, automatic interfaces and algorithms. * Supervise the execution of activities. * Prepare technical reports related to research projects * Write scientific articles derived from the activities carried out. * Participate in international scientific conferences and congresses. * Attend meetings with related industrial and academic partners. * Participate in public-private technology transfer actions., * The maximum score for the candidates who accomplish all the eligibility criteria stated in the job offer will be 10 points. * Threshold: 5 points. * The maximum score (10 points) will be distributed as follows: * 1 point for required speciality. * 2 points for required academic training. * 2 points for technic competences. * 1 point for organisational competences. * 3 points for professional experience. * 1 point for any aspect of the candidate's professional profile to be determined as specially relevant by the Selection committee. If the selection committee decide to include a personal interview as additional step of the selection process, only the candidates scored 5 or above for their CV will be retained for the interview step. The interview will be assessed according the following criteria: * Maximum scoring: 5 points. * Threshold: 3 points. * The maximum score will be distributed according the following criteria: * 2 points for adequacy to functional competences of the job. * 2 points for adequacy of professional experience. * 1 point for any aspect of the candidate's professional profile to be determined as especially relevant by the Selection committee. The eligible candidates will be ranked from highest to lowest score, being this the selection criteria. Selection process The planned selection process is as follows: * Those interested must access the website where the university publishes all the offers: https://talenthub.upc.edu/en/jobs/r1/r1-jobs/r1-jobs, select the offer that is of interest to you, click on: https://seuelectronica.upc.edu/en/procedures/call-for-recruitment-of-research-staff-in-training-predoctoral?set_language=en, fill in the form and add the additional documentation indicated. * The members of the selection committee will decide for each case what the selection process will be, if an assessment is made only for the curriculum vitae or any other procedure is planned: interview, tests, etc ... * Each phase of the selection process will be reported on the website where the offer is published. If applicable, indicate your request. * Finally, the name of the person selected will be published on the same website where the offer is published.