Junior Researcher Position in Document Analysis and Computer Vision 

Reference: 20250611_DAG_R0 

About CVC: 

The Computer Vision Center (CVC) is a non-profit research center established in 1995 by the Generalitat de Catalunya and the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB). Its mission is to carry out cutting-edge research that has the highest international impact in the field of computer vision. It also promotes the transference of knowledge to industry and society.  

Computer vision is an exciting research area and an omnipresent technology, essentially empowering machines with the sense of vision. The CVC is a successful marriage between knowledge and innovation. In addition to our cutting-edge scientific achievements, we have established lasting ties with industrial partners and created several spin-off companies. 

Research area or group: Document Analysis Group (DAG), under supervision of Dr. Josep Lladós 

About the Role 

The Document Analysis Group (DAG) at the Computer Vision Center is looking for a junior researcher to join our team starting in July 2025. 

You will work on research focused on understanding and interpreting document images using artificial intelligence — combining deep learning, computer vision, and graph-based models. Your work will contribute to the development of intelligent systems capable of analysing the structure and content of documents. 

You will also be expected to enroll in the Master in Computer Vision (UAB–CVC) starting in September 2025. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Contribute to research in document understanding and structured data extraction. 
• Apply and explore AI techniques for interpreting document images. 
• Work with publicly available datasets and tools. 
• Participate in writing reports, papers, and sharing research results. 
• Collaborate closely with an international team of researchers. 

Candidate Profile 

We are seeking a motivated early-career researcher with the following qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in IT. 
• Strong academic record.  
• Experience with deep learning and computer vision projects. 
• Programming skills in Python and knowledge of tools like PyTorch or TensorFlow. 
• Good level of English. 
• Compromise to enroll in the Master in Computer Vision (UAB–CVC) for 2025–2026. 

Conditions: 

• Full-time position 
• Based at the CVC, on the UAB campus (Bellaterra, Barcelona) 
• Annual gross salary of €16,576, in line with the salary scale established by the institution. 
• Start date: Early July 2025 

Applications procedure and process 

All applications must be sent through the online form before June 22, 2025 and include a full CV and contact details. 

OTM-R principles for selection processes 

The CVC is committed to Open Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment (OTM-R) for any potential candidate in all our processes. In 2015 we received the Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R) award. Through an extensive and continuous process, we improve the conditions and opportunities at CVC. With these actions, the CVC is committed to the principles of the European Charter for Researchers, as well as the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers. 

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