2 Postdoctoral position for federated analysis infrastructure at Universitat de Barcelona

Date limit
23-10-2025
Institution
Universitat de Barcelona (UB)


Job Information


Organisation/Company: Universitat de Barcelona

Department: OPIR

Research Field: Biological sciences, Computer science

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)

Positions: Postdoc Positions

Country: Spain

Application Deadline: 

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Full-time

Hours Per Week: 37,5

Offer Starting Date

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Digital Europe

Reference Number: 101100633

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

 

Offer Description

The Universitat de Barcelona is seeking a highly motivated Computer Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of a cutting-edge federated analysis infrastructure for the European repository of cancer imaging data (cancerimage.eu).

As part of the EUCAIM project—a flagship €33 million initiative funded by the European Commission—you will play a key role in building a secure, scalable, and legally compliant platform for AI-powered cancer research.

Key responsibilities include: 

  • Designing and implementing a distributed analysis infrastructure.
  • Developing procedures for the integration of AI and data analysis tools, and  workflows.
  • Ensuring interoperability, privacy, and performance of federated systems.


Candidate profile

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about technology and its impact on healthcare.


Required qualifications

  • MSc or PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or a related field
  • Strong technical background in one or more of the following areas: artificial intelligence, software engineering, data management, distributed systems, or cloud computing
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Strong organizational abilities with the capacity to work independently and manage priorities to meet project deadlines
  • Advanced proficiency in spoken and written English


Desirable

  • Previous experience in European/international collaborative projects
  • Familiarity with biomedical or healthcare data ecosystems

We strongly encourage applications from women and candidates from underrepresented groups.


About EUCAIM

EUCAIM is a landmark initiative bringing together over 70 partners across Europe to create a federated infrastructure for cancer imaging data. The project aims to build a comprehensive Cancer Image Atlas that integrates multiple data modalities, ensuring secure and privacy-preserving access to support cutting-edge AI research in healthcare.


Gross salary per year* 38.000,00€

Application period: From 26 September to 23 October 2025

 

Where to apply

Please contact Jose Luis Gelpí Buchaca (gelpi@ub.edu) if you are interested in applying for the job position. He will support you on the application process. 
The application website is https://t.ly/MCBO1

 

Requirements

Research Field: Computer science

Education Level:  PhD or equivalent
 

Research Field: Biological sciences

Education Level: PhD or equivalent
 

Skills/Qualifications

  • Software engineering and Deployment
  • Distributed and Cloud computing
  • Knowledge of clinical image analysis 
  • Excellent programming skills
  • Excellent English, both oral and written

 

Specific Requirements

  • Good team spirit and participation in the scientific life of the lab
  • Aptitude to work independently and to lead on project deliverables
  • Aptitude to collaborate with both technical and clinical collaborators

Languages: ENGLISH

Level: Excellent

Research Field: Computer science, Biological sciences

Years of Research Experience: 4 - 10

 

Additional Information


Eligibility criteria

  • CV adequation (max. 70): 

    Msc/PhD in computer science, computer engineering, or bioinformatics equivalent (20)

    Professional experience (30)

    Experience in data platforms and cloud computing environments (20)

  • Interview (max. 30)


Selection process

  • First selection based on CV and letter
  • Interviews by a panel of Josep Lluis Gelpi and members of the project


Additional comments

Duration of the contract of employment: 12 months, renewable up to 31 December 2026

The candidate proposed for hiring must accept the job offer within 3 working days from the date of notification of the selection. Priority will be given to people with disabilities (Law 89/2015 of June 2, reserve of quota 2% in favour of people with disabilities in companies of 50 or more people).

Priority will be given to people with disabilities (Law 89/2015 of June 2, reserve of quota 2% in favour of people with disabilities in companies of 50 or more people).

Be aware that the starting date set in this offer is an estimate date. The official starting date will depend on the bureaucratic time that will take the preparation of the labour contract and presentation of the necessary documents to be hired by the selected candidate.

 For additional information regards this offer, please, contact: gelpi@ub.edu

Work Location(s)


Number of offers available: 2

Company/Institute: Universitat de Barcelona

Country: Spain

State/Province: Barcelona

City: Barcelona

Postal Code: 08028

Street: Diagonal 643

 

Contact


State/Province: Barcelona

City: Barcelona

Websitehttps://web.ub.edu

Street: Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 585

Postal Code: 08007

 

Original source: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/376297