We are looking for candidates in the field of Engineering and Technological Development of Drones and AI who want to apply for the MSCA PF Grant with our University.

Brief Description of the Institution

Universidad de Burgos (UBU) is a medium-sized Spanish university located in Burgos, Castilla y León (Spain). Founded in 1994 UBU is a young university; with over 8,000 students at 7 centres.

UBU has a remarkable background in EU-funded projects. Currently, UBU is participating in 42 on-going projects (in 14 of them as coordinator) in different EU programmes and with over 9 M€ of funding received.

UBU has been awarded the seal of Excellence in Human Resources excellence for Research that accredits the University of Burgos as an entity committed to quality in the management of human resources in research.

UBU has 96 research groups classified in five main research fields (Sciences, Social sciences, Engineering-Construction, Humanities & Health sciences) with consolidated prestige in research & scientific publications. Further information on the research groups is available in this link: http://wwww.ubu.es/research-groups

Grant call details:

Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions are among Europe's most competitive and prestigious research and innovation fellowships. They aim to support the career development and training of researchers in all scientific disciplines through international and intersectoral mobilitiy. The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions promote interdisciplinary research and international collaborations, supporting scientists from not only within Europe but also across the globe.

In the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions, an experienced researcher (fellow) with a minimum of PhD level experience moves to an institution in another country (host), where he or she works with a supervisor to deliver a specific project involving research, innovation, training and networking activities.  Both parties must collaborate on the application and the supervisor should offer appropriate supervision and support. Regular meetings between the supervisor and the researcher should be the backbone for the planning and implementation of the research and innovation plan.

Proposals should be built around a concrete plan of training-through-research at the host organisation (Career Development Plan). In addition to research activities and objectives, this should address the researcher's training and career needs, including training on transferable skills, planning for publications and participation in conferences.

The Postdoctoral Fellowships provide an extremely enriching experience, that enhance the career perspectives for researchers by developing new scientific competences and gaining international and collaborative research experience.

In the University of Burgos we are interested in hosting ambitious and creative researchers in field of Engineering and Technological Development of Drones and AI, through MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships.

The University of Burgos, as host institution:

- Supports MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship candidates in the application process.

- Offers mentoring and help in managing the grant.

- Gives training on how to write a successful MSCA proposal, held by MSCA experts;

- Assist the international researchers who join our University with all the bureaucratic procedures that are needed.

- Give specific assistance in all non-academic matters as well as support in their integration.

What candidates are we looking for?

We are looking for candidates in the field of Engineering and Technological Development of Drones and AI: 

• Electronic and Telecommunications Engineers: For the design and maintenance of communication and control systems for drones, including IoT networks, 5G, and AI-based communication systems to optimize data transmission. 

• Software Developers and Embedded Systems Engineers: With experience in programming and automation of drone systems, real-time control architecture development, and data processing optimization with machine learning algorithms and edge computing. 

• Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision Specialists: To develop autonomous navigation algorithms, image processing with deep learning, crop segmentation using CNN models, and the development of Decision Support Systems (DSS) for decision-making in agriculture and logistics with drones. 

• Drone Maintenance Technicians: With knowledge in mechanics and electronics for assembly, maintenance, and repair, as well as calibration of LIDAR sensors and multispectral cameras, and optimization of energy performance through AI-based predictive algorithms. Experience in hardware integration with Raspberry Pi, Arduino, ESP32, IMU sensors, flight controllers (Pixhawk, Ardupilot), and wireless communication systems like LoRa, Zigbee, WiFi, or Bluetooth.

• Researchers in Renewable Energy Applied to Drones: To explore technologies such as advanced batteries, hydrogen, and new materials in drone propulsion, including the use of predictive models and simulations based on machine learning to optimize energy consumption.