Job: PI
Location: Bilbao (Spain)
Sector: Editorial, Education and Training
Vacancies: 1
Discipline: R&D
Work modality: On siteDESCRIPTION
DeustoTech – Deusto Institute of Technology is the technological research center of the University of Deusto, located on the Bilbao campus, whose mission is to promote research, training and knowledge transfer at the service of society and industry. We are looking for a researcher with proven experience in the area of Artificial Intelligence to join a European research project in the field of food waste, collaborating with prestigious partners, and contributing significantly to scientific progress in this area.
The main objective of this research position is to make progress in the knowledge about the food waste problem by means of the development of data-driven models in order to identify behavioral patterns, analyze causes, and evaluate the efficiency of food loss and waste prevention strategies in terms of sustainability.
TASKS
− Data analytics for the diagnosis of food waste generation patterns
− Design and development of models based on machine learning and system dynamics for the analysis of the impact of food waste prevention strategies
− Leading data collection and model design by coordinating multidisciplinary and
international work teams
− Publishing in high impact journals (WoS and SJR) along with group members
− Working in competitive projects (Basque Government, Spanish Government, Horizon
Europe…)
− Submitting competitive research proposals.
− Mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students.
− Provide support to the research team in the drafting of technical, dissemination and
administrative reports on the TONOWASTE project.
WE OFFER
● Full-time incorporation in the first quarter of 2025, with economic conditions
commensurate with the experience and knowledge provided by the candidates. The
University of Deusto promotes inclusion and encourages people with diversity to
apply.
PI and/or project manager. Ainhoa Alonso
Funding Entity : Horizon Europe, project TONOWASTE
The University of Deusto supports the inclusion of people with disabilities. It therefore encourages this condition to be indicated in applications in the case of having a certificate of disability equal to or greater than 33%
REQUIREMENTS
− PhD in fields related to Artificial Intelligence, Engineering or Mathematics of
application in the field of both human and sustainability problems.
− Demonstrable experience in research projects.
− Advanced programming skills (Python, R, C++, etc.).
− Familiarity with European public funding programs for R&D projects.
− Proven experience providing support to obtain competitive funding for research, as
well as a track record in technology transfer initiatives.
− Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and flexibility to adapt to different
strategies.
− Willingness to travel and collaborate with different entities and projects.
− High level of written and spoken English.
THE FOLLOWING WILL BE ASSESSED
− We are looking for a person with professional competences, empathy, ability to work in
a team, motivation for innovation and research, ability to adapt, and that identifies with
the mission of the University of Deusto.
− Stays in reference research centers
