PhD Position on continual learning of foundation models

Computer Vision Center, Spain

Updated: 3 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 19 Dec 2025

24 Nov 2025
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Computer Vision Center
Research Field

Computer science
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions

PhD Positions
Country

Spain
Application Deadline

19 Dec 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

37,5
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Other EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

We are seeking a PhD to join the LAMP group at the Computer Vision Center (CVC), in Barcelona, Spain.

This is a 4-year position dedicated to the project “Foundations for Adaptive and Generalizable Deep Learning” (EXPLORA), funded by Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades/AEI, focused on ‘Continual Learning for Foundation Models’, where the aim is to adapt these models to new tasks without forgetting previous knowledge. The precise focus of the project can be defined in collaboration with the supervisors, with potential avenues including optimization aspects, parameter-efficient adaptation methods, model merging theory, multi-modal continual learning, or adaptation to open-world scenarios.

PROJECT PI & HOSTING GROUP

The direct responsible persons for this post are Dr. Joost van de Weijer and Bogdan Raducanu, members of the Learning and Machine Perception (LAMP) team at the CVC. For more information visit: [group web]

THE COMPUTER VISION CENTER

The selected candidate will work in the Computer Vision Centre (CVC), Barcelona, a research institute comprising more than 150 researchers and support staff, dedicated to computer vision research and knowledge transfer. With a strong international projection and links to the industry, the Computer Vision Centre offers an exciting environment for scientific career development. The Computer Vision Centre has a plan for expansion of its permanent research staff base and has received the “HR Excellence in Research ” award as a provider and supporter of a stimulating and favourable working environment.

Barcelona is a vibrant city and an important Artificial Intelligence hub. The high quality of life is combined with an open and international looking character of the city. Barcelona is very well connected by air, sea and ground transportation. The region of Catalonia has its own AI strategy, in which the CVC is a key player.

CONTRACT CONDITIONS

  • Location: Computer Vision Center (Campus Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona).
  • Contract type: full-time (37.5h/week), temporary.
  • Duration: 4 years.
  • Salary: €22,000 – €24,000 annual gross, in accordance with the candidate’s qualifications, experience and CVC salary regulations.
  • Starting date: As soon as possible, preferably before February 2026.

Where to apply
Website
https://www.cvc.uab.es/blog/2025/11/21/phd-position-on-continual-learning-of-fo…

Requirements
Research Field
Computer science » Other
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

CANDIDATE’S PROFILE

A strong background in deep learning is required. Experience in publishing research is appreciated but not essential. The applicants are expected to be fluent in both oral and written communication in English. They should work well in a team while demonstrating initiative and independence.


Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent

Additional Information
Eligibility criteria

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. For more information follow this link .


Selection process

APPLICATION PROCESS

All applications must be sent through the online form indicating the offer code (20251121_LAMP_R1).

The application process will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected. The applicants should submit a full CV.


Additional comments

RESEARCH CONTACT

If you are interested in the position, please contact Dr Joost van de Weijer (joost@cvc.uab.cat )  for more information.

This contract is part of the R&D&I project AIA2025-163919-C52, funded by MICIU/AEI/10.13039/501100011033/.


Website for additional job details

https://www.cvc.uab.es/blog/2025/11/21/phd-position-on-continual-learning-of-fo…

Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Computer Vision Center
Country
Spain
State/Province
Barcelona
City
Cerdanyola del Vallés
Postal Code
08193
Street
Edifici O, s/n Campus UAB

Contact
State/Province

Barcelona
City

Cerdanyola del Valles
Website

http://www.cvc.uab.es
Street

Campus UAB, Edificio O Bellaterra
Postal Code

08193

STATUS: EXPIRED

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