Requirements: Spanish
Company: Grupo Nortempo
Region: Barcelona , Catalonia
Director of the Distributed Artificial Intelligence Research Group
Job Description
A leading international technological foundation is looking for a Director of Research in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to lead its specialized group in Distributed Artificial Intelligence (DAI) and define the global strategy of the organization in this key area.
The DAI research group works in areas such as explainable AI, multimodal perception, and cognitive cloud. It plays a strategic role within the center, collaborating with eight other research groups to integrate AI into multidisciplinary projects related to 5G/6G, cybersecurity, IoT, immersive technologies, among others.
We are looking for a person with a strategic vision, leadership skills, and proven experience in international collaborative projects, with the aim of boosting the scientific and technological impact of AI research from Catalonia to Europe.
Main Responsibilities
- Lead the DAI research group and define the organizations overall AI strategy.
- Establish synergies with other research groups to develop multidisciplinary technological solutions.
- Represent the institution in forums, events, and strategic meetings on AI.
- Identify research and innovation opportunities, securing public funding (e.g., Horizon Europe).
- Coordinate the development of technological assets (IP, spin-offs, licenses) and foster talent growth within the group.
What we offer
- Remote work and schedule flexibility (only 1 day per week required at the office).
- Intensive working day on Fridays and during summer months.
- Competitive salary: fixed + variable based on objectives (12 or 14 payments).
- Optional social benefits: meal vouchers, public transportation, nursery, health insurance.
- 27 working days of annual vacation.
- Free coffee, tea, and fruit at the office.
- Training and professional development plan.
- Team events and well-being activities.
Requirements
- PhD in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of postdoctoral experience in applied AI research.
- Deep knowledge of generative AI and emerging technologies.
- Experience leading technical teams and R&D projects.
- Participation in European projects such as Horizon 2020/Horizon Europe.
- Ability to write scientific proposals.
- Strong strategic thinking and communication skills.
- Professional level of English (minimum C1).
Will be valued positively:
- Outstanding record of scientific publications.
- Experience leading international consortia.
- Having held leadership positions in major technological initiatives.
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Descripcin del puesto
Una fundacin tecnolgica de referencia internacional busca un/a Director/a de Investigacin en Inteligencia Artificial (IA) para liderar su grupo especializado en Inteligencia Artificial Distribuida (DAI) y definir la estrategia global de la organizacin en este mbito clave.
El grupo de investigacin DAI trabaja en reas como la IA explicable, la percepcin multimodal y la nube cognitiva. Juega un papel estratgico dentro del centro, colaborando con otros ocho grupos de investigacin para integrar la IA en proyectos multidisciplinares relacionados con 5G/6G, ciberseguridad, IoT, realidad inmersiva, entre otros.
Se busca una persona con visin estratgica, capacidad de liderazgo y experiencia contrastada en proyectos colaborativos internacionales, con el objetivo de impulsar el impacto cientfico y tecnolgico de la investigacin en IA desde Catalua hacia Europa.
Funciones principales
- Liderar el grupo de investigacin DAI y definir la estrategia global de IA de la organizacin.
- Establecer sinergias con otros grupos de investigacin para desarrollar soluciones tecnolgicas multidisciplinares.
- Representar la institucin en foros, eventos y reuniones estratgicas sobre IA.
- Identificar oportunidades de investigacin e innovacin, asegurando la financiacin pblica (Horizon Europe, entre otros).
- Coordinar la creacin de activos tecnolgicos (IP, spin-offs, licencias) y fomentar el desarrollo del talento dentro del grupo.
Qu ofrecemos
- Teletrabajo y flexibilidad horaria (presencialidad de 1 da por semana).
- Jornada intens