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[ICS-2501] Call for expression of interest for one (1) position, for Scientist or Engineer with a Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.), enrolled to a MSc program in Computer Science or Engineering

Topic: Design of Intelligent Perception and Guidance Systems for Autonomous Quadrupedal Robots in Unstructured Battlefield Terrains. Description We seek one experienced member for our team, a Scientist or Engineer with a Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.) and currently an active Master’s student (M.Sc. student), with a strong background in robotics, computer vision,and embedded systems. The successful candidate will conduct research and development on perception and autonomous navigation algorithms for quadrupedal robotic platforms within the framework of the SABER project. The SABER project (Strategic Autonomous vehicles for BattlEfield Reconnaissance and logistics), funded by the European Defence Fund (EDF), aims to develop a universal, multi-agent system of collaborative flying (UAV) and ground (UGV) robots. The project focuses on the integration of "Agentic AI" solutions to perform complex reconnaissance and logistics missions in hostile, GNSS-denied, and unstructured environments. SABER researches hardware and software components as add-on solutions to enhance autonomous capacities for near real-time situational awareness. The successful candidate will participate in the development of guidance and perception systems for quadrupedal robots, with an emphasis on the use of visual markers (AprilTags) and depth sensors for obstacle detection and avoidance. Responsibilities include the implementation of SLAM and path planning algorithms in both simulation environments and physical platforms, as well as providing technical support for the integration of ground and aerial assets. Furthermore, the candidate will contribute to the authoring of technical reports and the evaluation of navigation results in unstructured terrains.

Laboratory: CVRL

Date of announcement: 20-04-2026

Closing date: 30-04-2026, 16:00

[ICS-2500] Call for expression of interest for one (1) position, for Scientist or Engineer with a Master’s degree (M.Sc.), enrolled to a Ph.D. program in Computer Science or Engineering

Topic: Development of Robotic Skill Libraries and Mechatronic Control Frameworks for Autonomous Payload Exchange and Air-Ground Integration. Description We seek one experienced member for our team, a Scientist or Engineer with a Master’s degree (M.Sc.) and currently pursuing a PhD, with a strong background in robotic manipulation, mechatronics, and autonomous systems. The successful candidate will conduct research and development on mechatronic control and autonomous docking frameworks for heterogeneous robotic formations within the framework of the SABER project. The SABER project (Strategic Autonomous vehicles for BattlEfield Reconnaissance and logistics), funded by the European Defence Fund (EDF), aims to develop a universal, multi-agent system of collaborative flying (UAV) and ground (UGV) robots. The project focuses on "Universal Multi-Agent Retrofitting," enabling existing platforms to perform complex aerial deliveries and data gathering in hostile, GNSS-denied, and unstructured environments. SABER researches hardware and software components as add-on solutions to enhance autonomous capacities for near real-time situational awareness. The successful candidate will be involved in the design and implementation of mechatronic control frameworks and the development of "Skill Libraries" for autonomous payload exchange. Responsibilities include the development of docking and latching algorithms for air-ground integration, the design of robotic manipulation sequences for cargo swapping, and the preparation of technical documentation and simulation results. Furthermore, the candidate will support the technical validation of the project’s mechatronic components in simulation and laboratory environments and contribute to the "Skill Library" integration in accordance with the Grant Agreement.

Laboratory: CVRL

Date of announcement: 20-04-2026

Closing date: 30-04-2026, 16:00

[ICS-2499] Πλήρωση μίας θέσης έκτακτου προσωπικού για «Μηχανικός Λογισμικού με αντικείμενο: Ανάπτυξη νέου ψηφιακού εργαλείου»

Στο πλαίσιο της υλοποίησης της Πράξης/έργου με τίτλο «European Digital Innovation Hub for Smart Health: Precision Medicine and Innovative E-health Services και ακρωνύμιο «smartHEALTH», η οποία συγχρηματοδοτείται μέσω της Δράσης «Ευρωπαϊκοί Κόμβοι Ψηφιακής Καινοτομίας» του Προγράμματος «Ψηφιακή Ευρώπη 2021-2017» και του Προγράμματος «Ανταγωνιστικότητα 2021-2027» με κωδικό Πράξης ΣΑ (2024ΣΕ16370002), το Ινστιτούτο Πληροφορικής του Ιδρύματος Τεχνολογίας και Έρευνας (ΙΤΕ - ΙΠ) προτίθεται να απασχολήσει έκτακτο προσωπικό για την πλήρωση μίας θέσης για «Μηχανικός Λογισμικού με αντικείμενο: Ανάπτυξη νέου ψηφιακού εργαλείου» μέσω σύναψης σύμβασης εργασίας ορισμένου χρόνου πλήρους απασχόλησης.

Laboratory: CBML

Date of announcement: 17-04-2026

Closing date: 27-04-2026, 16:00

[ICS-2498] Πλήρωση μίας θέσης έκτακτου προσωπικού για «Μηχανικό Λογισμικού με αντικείμενο ανάλυση ιατρικής εικόνας»

Στο πλαίσιο της υλοποίησης της Πράξης/έργου με τίτλο «European Digital Innovation Hub for Smart Health: Precision Medicine and Innovative E-health Services και ακρωνύμιο «smartHEALTH», η οποία συγχρηματοδοτείται μέσω της Δράσης «Ευρωπαϊκοί Κόμβοι Ψηφιακής Καινοτομίας» του Προγράμματος «Ψηφιακή Ευρώπη 2021-2017» και του Προγράμματος «Ανταγωνιστικότητα 2021-2027» με κωδικό Πράξης ΣΑ (2024ΣΕ16370002), το Ινστιτούτο Πληροφορικής του Ιδρύματος Τεχνολογίας και Έρευνας (ΙΤΕ- ΙΠ) προτίθεται να απασχολήσει έκτακτο προσωπικό για την πλήρωση μίας θέσης για «Μηχανικό Λογισμικού με αντικείμενο ανάλυση ιατρικής εικόνας» μέσω σύναψης σύμβασης εργασίας ορισμένου χρόνου πλήρους απασχόλησης.

Laboratory: CBML

Date of announcement: 17-04-2026

Closing date: 27-04-2026, 16:00

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[ICS-2491] Call for expression of interest for two (2) part-time, Research Assistant positions

Description. Modern astrophysical research requires analysis of massive datasets due to the unprecedented volume of data generated by advanced telescopes and observational instruments, which capture detailed information on celestial objects and events. Analyzing these large datasets enables scientists to uncover the underlying patterns and structures in the universe, leading to breakthrough discoveries and a deeper understanding of fundamental astrophysical processes. The HORIZON project “TITAN – Frugal Artificial Intelligence and Application in Astrophysics”, funded under the HORIZON-WIDERA-2022-TALENTS-01 program aims to develop novel computational paradigms for astrophysical data analysis through the use of deep learning methods in high performance computing environments. Within this project, we are seeking two (2) highly motivated research assistants to join our team and contribute to the development of cutting-edge AI-driven solutions for scientific data analysis. The successful candidates will contribute to research activities focusing on: • Deep learning models for multi-source data fusion and inverse problems • Use of large language models in signal analysis, with emphasis on multimodal data The responsibilities for these positions include: • Collaborate with domain experts, data scientists, and engineers to identify research challenges • Design, develop, and evaluate deep learning architectures and models • Develop methods for data fusion, representation learning, and inverse problem solving • Explore and implement large language model (LLM)-based approaches for data analysis • Test, validate, and document developed methods and software

Laboratory: SPL

Date of announcement: 24-03-2026

Closing date: 03-04-2026, 16:00

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[ICS-2490] Μία (1) θέση έκτακτου προσωπικού για Πτυχιούχο στην Επιστήμη Υπολογιστών, Μηχανική Υπολογιστών ή Πτυχίο Πολυτεχνικής Σχολής συναφούς πεδίου

Τεχνική υποστήριξη, συντονισμός και παρακολούθηση της υλοποίησης του έργου

Laboratory: Discs

Date of announcement: 24-03-2026

Closing date: 03-04-2026, 16:00

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[ICS-2489] Call for expression of interest for a position of a Software Engineer for the development of Optimization Algorithms

Description The candidate will participate in the R&D work of FORTH within the PATH project. We are looking for a Software Engineer to be part of the team developing and designing the project’s system architecture in healthcare. The emphasis will be on optimizing AI algorithms for the Implementation of Data Management Workflows. Required qualifications: • Bachelor in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent • Good knowledge of English Desired qualifications: • Knowledge and expertise in Database Synchronization; • Knowledge and expertise in designing of Query Optimization; • Prior experience with development of software methodology; • Experience with C++, java, and/or python scientific programming and machine learning frameworks

Laboratory: CBML

Date of announcement: 23-03-2026

Closing date: 02-04-2026, 16:00

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[ICS-2488] Call for expression of interest for one (1) position of Researcher with an M.Sc. degree in Computer Science or related Engineering field

Topic: Development of Frugal and Explainable Perception Frameworks for Resilient Autonomous Navigation and Performance Evaluation in Non-Permissive Environments. Description We seek one experienced member for our team, a Scientist or Engineer with a strong background in deep learning, explainable AI, and resilient perception systems. The successful candidate will conduct research and development on intelligent perception and evaluation frameworks for autonomous platforms within the framework of the ORDEAL project. The ORDEAL project (Operational Resilience of Drones in Experiments and Autonomous fLight), funded by the European Defence Fund (EDF), establishes a European technological challenge framework for evaluating robust autonomous drone navigation. The project organizes large-scale test campaigns across Europe, simulating non-permissive conditions such as GNSS jamming/spoofing, RF interference, and counter-UAS systems. ORDEAL drives innovation in positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) for single drones and swarms operating in contested environments. The successful candidate will be involved in the development of frugal and explainable perception frameworks to enhance the resilience of autonomous navigation. Responsibilities include the design of trustworthy AI models (XAI) for scene understanding, the implementation of resource-efficient (frugal) learning algorithms for embedded deployment, and the creation of performance evaluation methodologies for autonomous systems in non-permissive environments. Furthermore, the candidate will contribute to the technical analysis of challenge results, the preparation of scientific reports, and the validation of explainability metrics for autonomous drone decisions in accordance with the Grant Agreement.

Laboratory: CVRL

Date of announcement: 23-03-2026

Closing date: 02-04-2026, 16:00

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[ICS-2487] Call for expression of interest for one (1) position of a Researcher with an M.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering / Robotics

Topic: Design and Implementation of Embedded Sensor Systems and Multi-Agent SLAM for Autonomous Drone Swarms in GNSS-Denied Domains. Description We seek one experienced member for our team, a Scientist or Engineer with a strong background in robotics, embedded systems, and multi-agent coordination. The successful candidate will conduct research and development on hardware-integrated autonomy solutions for unmanned aerial platforms within the framework of the ORDEAL project. The ORDEAL project (Operational Resilience of Drones in Experiments and Autonomous fLight), funded by the European Defence Fund (EDF), establishes a European technological challenge framework for evaluating robust autonomous drone navigation. The project organizes large-scale test campaigns across Europe, simulating non-permissive conditions such as GNSS jamming/spoofing, RF interference, and counter-UAS systems. ORDEAL drives innovation in positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) for single drones and swarms operating in contested environments. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design and implementation of embedded sensor systems and the development of Multi-Agent SLAM algorithms for autonomous drone swarms. Responsibilities include the electromechanical assembly of robotic platforms, embedded programming of microcontrollers, and the design of hardware-aware swarm control strategies for GNSS-denied domains. Furthermore, the candidate will support the technical preparation of the project’s field test campaigns, manage sensor data acquisition frameworks, and contribute to the technical validation of resilient navigation skills in accordance with the Grant Agreement.

Laboratory: CVRL

Date of announcement: 23-03-2026

Closing date: 02-04-2026, 16:00