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The **Computer Vision and Pattern Discovery (CVPD) group** at the **University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU)** is offering a **fully funded 4-year PhD position** within the recently awarded project **TOSBI: Towards Scalable and Generalized Solutions in Biomedical Images**, supported by the Spanish State Agency for Research (AEI).
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⚡ <b>Update (October 11, 2025):</b>
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The official application for the 4-year PhD position is now <b>OPEN until October 31, 2025</b>!
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International candidates can apply — see below for full English instructions.
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The **Computer Vision and Pattern Discovery (CVPD) group** at the **University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU)** is offering a **fully funded 4-year PhD position** within the recently awarded project **TOSBI: Towards Scalable and Generalized Solutions in Biomedical Images**, supported by the **Spanish State Agency for Research (AEI)**.
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<img src="MICIU_Cofinanciado_AEI_logo.jpg" alt="Spanish State Agency for Research (AEI) Logo" width="500">
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### 🎯 About the PhD Project
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The doctoral research will focus on the **development of new deep learning methodologies for biomedical image analysis**, aiming to overcome key limitations such as **scarcity of annotated data, computational scalability, and model generalization**.
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The doctoral research will focus on the **development of new deep learning methodologies for biomedical image analysis**, addressing critical challenges such as **scarcity of annotated data, computational scalability, and model generalization**.
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The selected PhD student will investigate **partially supervised learning strategies** (self-/semi-supervised, few/zero-shot learning) and the **adaptation of foundation models** to bioimage analysis tasks, including **segmentation, classification, and object detection** of cellular and tissue structures. The work will combine **state-of-the-art AI methods** with validation on real biomedical data, contributing to the creation of **robust and accessible tools for the scientific community** through platforms such as [**BiaPy**](https://biapyx.github.io/).
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The selected PhD student will explore **partially supervised learning strategies** (self-/semi-supervised, few/zero-shot learning) and the **adaptation of foundation models** to bioimage analysis tasks, including **segmentation, classification, and object detection** of cellular and tissue structures. The project combines **state-of-the-art AI techniques** with **validation on real biomedical datasets**, contributing to the creation of **robust and accessible tools** for the research community through platforms such as [**BiaPy**](https://biapyx.github.io/).
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### 👩‍🎓 Candidate Profile
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- Degree and Master in **Computer Science, Mathematics, Telecommunication Engineering, Physics, Bioinformatics, or related fields**.
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- Degree and Master’s in **Computer Science, Mathematics, Telecommunication Engineering, Physics, Bioinformatics, or related fields**.
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- Skills in **scientific programming** (Python, PyTorch/TensorFlow, computer vision libraries).
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- Good command of **English** (spoken and written).
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- Strong motivation for **interdisciplinary research** at the interface of computer vision, deep learning, and biomedical imaging.
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- Motivation for **interdisciplinary research** at the interface of computer vision, deep learning, and biomedical imaging.
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Additional valued merits include prior experience in AI/bioimage projects, contributions to open-source software, and participation in international collaborations.
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Additional valued merits include prior experience in AI or bioimage projects, contributions to open-source software, and participation in international collaborations.
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### 📅 Timeline
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## 📝 Official Application Procedure
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- **Call opening:** Expected October 10, 2025
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- **Deadline:** 3 weeks after call opening
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Applications must be submitted **through the official UPV/EHU FPI 2025 call**:
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👉 [https://www.ehu.eus/es/web/ikerketaren-kudeaketa/-/fpi-2025](https://www.ehu.eus/es/web/ikerketaren-kudeaketa/-/fpi-2025)
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### 📧 How to Apply
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### 📅 Key Dates
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- **Application period:** October 11–31, 2025 (both included)
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- **Evaluation & selection:** November–December 2025
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- **Contract start date:** Within 6 months after the AEI’s final resolution (expected mid-2026)
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Candidates should send the following documents:
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### 🧠 Eligibility Requirements
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Applicants must:
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- Hold a **Bachelor’s and Master’s degree** (or equivalent) qualifying for PhD studies.
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- Candidates finishing their Master’s by **March 31, 2026** are eligible but must provide proof before signing the contract.
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- Have an **average grade ≥ 6.5/10** in the undergraduate transcript (slightly lower thresholds apply to some engineering degrees).
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- Be **admitted or enrolled** in a UPV/EHU doctoral program (can be done after selection).
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- Not already hold a PhD or have been employed under a Spanish predoctoral contract.
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**Foreign candidates:** may apply from abroad and later obtain a student residence/work permit for Spain before starting the contract.
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1. Curriculum Vitae (including academic transcript)
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2. Motivation letter
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3. Contact details of at least one referee
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### 💼 Contract Details
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Applications and inquiries can be sent to:
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- **Duration:** Up to 4 years (extendable to 6 for candidates with ≥33% disability).
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- **Employment type:** Full-time under Spanish Science Law (Ley 14/2011).
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- **Salary:** Minimum 75% of the national M3 salary level (as per UPV/EHU regulations).
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- Includes funding for:
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- **PhD tuition fees** (reimbursed annually)
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- **Research stays** in other R&D institutions (up to €7,000 total)
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- **Social security coverage** and unemployment rights
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### 🌍 Application from Abroad
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International applicants **not residing in Spain** may apply **via email** (exceptionally allowed):
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📧 **Send to:** pre-postdoc.dgi@ehu.eus
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**Subject line:** FPI 2025
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**Important:**
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- This route is only for applicants currently **living outside Spain**.
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- Applicants **residing in Spain** must apply through the UPV/EHU electronic portal:
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👉 [https://egoitza.ehu.eus](https://egoitza.ehu.eus)
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### ✉️ Contact
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For questions or assistance with the application process:
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- [Prof. Fadi Dornaika](mailto:fadi.dornaika@ehu.eus)
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- [Dr. Ignacio Arganda-Carreras](mailto:ignacio.arganda@ehu.eus)
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👉 More information on PhD admissions at UPV/EHU:
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[Doctorate pre-enrolment at UPV/EHU](https://www.ehu.eus/en/web/doktorego-eskola/doctorate-pre-enrolment)
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### 🌐 More Information
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More details on PhD admissions at UPV/EHU:
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[Doctorate pre-enrolment at UPV/EHU](https://www.ehu.eus/en/web/doktorego-eskola/doctorate-pre-enrolment)

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