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The DeustoTech Mobility Research Laboratory (http://goo.gl/FexrWt) from 
the University of Deusto (Bilbao, Spain) is looking for four full-time 
PhD students. The position is offered in the frame of the Horizon 2020 
Marie Sklodowska-Curie COFUND Programme (http://goo.gl/GeWHW7). The 
grant will have duration of 3 years under a regular employment contract 
with full social security coverage. The gross monthly salary (including 
social security, before taxes) will be approximately 2.600€.

*DEADLINE APPROACHING*

*TOPICS*

The topics for the positions are the following:

     Topic 1. A social cooperative monitoring tool for the production of 
inclusive public spaces (https://goo.gl/eV68Vx). Contact: Alfonso 
Bahillo, at [log in to unmask]
     Topic 2. Communication and application protocols to support the 
coexistence of automated and conventional vehicles 
(https://goo.gl/lZmgzf). Contact:  Unai Hernández, at 
[log in to unmask]
     Topic 3. Ensemble Data Mining by SoftComputing Techniques in Big 
Data traffic environments (https://goo.gl/5rJYff). Contact: Enrique 
Onieva, at [log in to unmask]
     Topic 4. Soft Computing and Big Data Mining Techniques for reliable 
travel time prediction (https://goo.gl/ZbXQH9). Contact: Antonio D. 
Masegosa, at [log in to unmask]

*REQUIREMENTS*

     - An official Master’s degree in Computer Science, or related field.
     - An excellent academic record (grades of B or higher).
     - Advanced command of English (minimum C1 or equivalent).
     - Interest in research and ability to work both independently and 
in team.
     - Early Stage Researchers rule: Applicants shall be in the first 
four years (full-time equivalent research experience) of their research 
careers and not yet have been awarded a doctoral degree.
     - Mobility rule: At the time of the relevant deadline for 
submission of proposals, researchers shall not have resided or carried 
out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Spain for more than 12 
months in the 3 years immediately prior to the reference date. 
Compulsory national service and/or short stays such as holidays are not 
taken into account.

For more details about requirements please visit http://goo.gl/epFPKj.

*PROCEDURE AND DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS*

Applicants should forward their CV, academic transcripts, two reference 
letters, proof of writing skills (paper, article or thesis), a cover 
letter (max. 800 words), and a motivation letter (max. 800 words) about 
why they choose the topic, to the corresponding contact person indicated 
above.

*THE DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS MARCH 19, 2016*

A pre-selection will be made from amongst the submitted applications. 
The next step will involve an online application.