The Vice-Rectorate for Research and International Relations, the Faculty of Engineering, the Deusto Chair of Computational Mathematics, and the Computational Mathematics Research Group at the University of Deusto (Bilbao, Spain) invite applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position.

Led by Principal Investigators Enrique Zuazua and Umberto Biccari, the successful candidate will conduct high-quality, independent research aligned with the group’s scientific agenda, with a focus on advancing the mathematical foundations and industrial applications of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence.

Deadline: April 15, 2026 at 23:59 local time.

Key Objectives

• Publish in high-impact journals (WoS / SJR).
• Participate in competitive research projects (Basque Government, Spanish Government, Horizon Europe).
• Contribute to the preparation and submission of research proposals.

Eligibility and Requirements

• PhD Degree: Candidates who completed their PhD in 2023 or later are especially encouraged to apply.
• Expertise: Control theory and/or Machine Learning.
• Background: Experience in Partial Differential Equations (PDEs) and Numerical Analysis is highly valued.
• Skills: Strong computational skills (Python, MATLAB) and excellent command of English (written and spoken).

Offer Details

• Application Deadline: April 15, 2026
• Start Date: September 1, 2026
• Duration: 3 years

Evaluation Criteria

Candidates will be evaluated based on publication record, project experience, conference contributions, awards, outreach activities, and international research stays. Compliance with the Marie Skłodowska-Curie mobility criteria (not having resided in Spain for more than 12 months in the three years prior to the deadline) will be considered positively.

How to Apply

  
Applications must be submitted via the blue “APPLY” button on the official job portal: https://deusto.talentclue.com/en/node/123502531/4590, that also provides detailed information, and uploading a single PDF file (max. 2 MB) containing:

1. A full Curriculum Vitae
2. A Research Proposal outlining your interests and future plans in alignment with the group’s research lines
3. Two recommendation letters

Contact: apoyo@deusto.es

Institutional values

The University of Deusto is committed to inclusive diversity management and views its community as a pluralistic and heterogeneous space. It promotes gender equality and encourages applications from individuals with officially recognized disabilities.