Karim Lekadir

Fully funded PhD opportunity at the University of Barcelona in the Artificial Intelligence in Medicine Lab (BCN-AIM) , led by Karim Lekadir . The position is part of the YOUTHreach_EU Horizon Europe project, focused on AI for youth mental health and the development of trustworthy AI solutions for improving mental health support. The research environment is strongly interdisciplinary, combining computer science , data science , and medical AI with collaboration across leading European researchers. The lab is involved in multiple EU projects and is based in Barcelona, Spain. Eligibility: candidates should have a background in AI, computer science, data science, or a related field. The official call asks for a CV with relevant research experience, academic records for bachelor’s and master’s degrees, and an equivalence certificate for grades if prior studies were completed abroad. Funding: the post is described as fully funded and supported by the YOUTHreach project under Horizon Europe. Deadline: applications are open from 3 July 2026 to 16 July 2026. Apply through the GAIA-GEBEC portal using the official application link provided by the University of Barcelona.

Postdoctoral position in Artificial Intelligence in Oncology – AIM-SAFE at the University of Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain. The successful candidate will join the Artificial Intelligence in Medicine Lab (BCN-AIM) , directed by Prof. Karim Lekadir , within the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. The role is part of the Horizon Europe AIM-SAFE project and broader European oncology collaborations, including RadioVal . The research focus is on trustworthy generative AI , machine learning , deep learning , medical image analysis , and multimodal clinical data for oncology and clinical decision support. The project aims to develop privacy-preserving, explainable and safe AI assistants for multimodal clinical reasoning, patient safety, and personalised oncology. The team works with rich multimodal hospital data, radiomics, and multicentre datasets, and collaborates with technical and clinical partners across Europe. You will contribute to developing, implementing, and validating advanced AI methods for healthcare, foundation models, and multimodal analysis, while also supporting publications, technical deliverables, dissemination, and project coordination. The lab is a dynamic international group with strong experience in EU-funded and international projects, and the position offers a competitive research environment, opportunities for collaboration, and support for career development. The gross salary is EUR 40,000 per year , and the appointment is a temporary full-time contract initially for 12 months, renewable up to 31/05/2030 . Eligibility highlights: PhD or equivalent in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or related fields; strong background in AI/ML, biomedical data science, medical imaging, and programming (Python/C++); excellent written and spoken English; ability to work independently and collaborate with interdisciplinary partners. Desirable experience includes probability/statistics, LLMs, explainable AI, federated learning, MLOps/DevOps, precision medicine, and EU-funded projects. Application window: 14 to 27 October 2026. Applicants must submit the CV, motivation letter, and online registration form via the UB application system.