JOB DESCRIPTION
The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary research team at the Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP), working in close collaboration with clinical staff and technology developers in a hospital environment. The position is focused on the development and optimization of artificial intelligence and computer vision algorithms for surgical instrument recognition, applied to real-world clinical workflows.
The candidate will contribute to innovative R&D activities aimed at improving the identification, classification and tracking of surgical instruments, supporting advanced digital solutions for operating rooms and central sterilization units. The work will be carried out in a highly translational setting, combining applied research, software development and validation in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
This position is part of a strategic project at the interface of healthcare, artificial intelligence and medical technology, with a strong emphasis on practical impact, robustness of solutions and close interaction with end users in a hospital setting.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
The selected candidate will be primarily based in the Central Sterilization Unit of the Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol and will act as a key on-site technical profile. Working closely with the technical team of HealthTech Innovations, the candidate will be responsible for the practical deployment, training and validation of the MedVision Pro system in real clinical conditions.
Main responsibilities include the definition and optimization of the operational workflow of the MedVision Pro product within the sterilization unit, ensuring that the solution is fully aligned with existing processes and clinical requirements. The candidate will carry out systematic image acquisition of surgical instruments, generating high-quality visual datasets under real working conditions.
A significant part of the role will involve data annotation and labeling of surgical instruments, supporting the creation of robust and reliable training datasets. Based on this data, the candidate will participate in the training and iterative improvement of artificial intelligence models, in coordination with the central development team.
Additional responsibilities include the generation and fine-tuning of image processing filters, as well as the testing and validation of the AI-based solution, both from a technical and operational perspective. The candidate will contribute to identifying errors, limitations and improvement opportunities, feeding this information back to the development team to ensure continuous refinement of the system.
Overall, the role combines applied AI work, close interaction with clinical staff and hands-on validation in a hospital environment, playing a critical role in bridging technology development and real-world clinical use.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCIE
The ideal candidate should have a solid technical background in computer science, engineering or related disciplines, with demonstrated knowledge and experience in artificial intelligence, particularly in computer vision techniques. Experience in image analysis, object detection, classification algorithms and applied machine learning will be highly valued.
Knowledge of surgical instruments and clinical workflows in the operating room or central sterilization units is required, as the position involves working closely with healthcare professionals and applying AI solutions in real hospital environments.
The candidate must be fluent in Catalan and Spanish, both written and spoken, in order to interact effectively with clinical staff and multidisciplinary teams within the hospital setting.
Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential, as the role involves collaboration with engineers, researchers, nurses and physicians. The candidate should be proactive, adaptable and capable of working in a highly interdisciplinary and translational research environment.
Availability to regularly commute to the Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol is required, as part of the work will be carried out on-site in close coordination with clinical units.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested persons must attach to the application:
Applications will be evaluated in accordance with the guiding principles and objectives of the supply systems, following the process described below:
a) Curricular evaluation: analysis of the curriculum vitae to assess aspects related to training, professional career and experience in positions related to the job position under selection.
b) Personal interview: once the résumé has been evaluated, the selected candidates will be called for a personal interview to verify and expand on the information detailed in the résumé and to evaluate aspects related to experience and professional skills.
Applications that do not meet the requirements, that are not included in the cases foreseen or that are not processed in accordance with the established procedure will not be considered in the selection process.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
The call for applications will close on 22th February
About us
The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) is a public research centre located in Badalona. Its main objective is to increase scientific knowledge in order to transform it into solutions to improve the health and medical care of patients and the community.
The Institute is associated with one of the major university hospitals in the Barcelona area, the Germans Trias i Pujol Hospital, and is part of the Can Ruti biomedical campus. IGTP is a CERCA centre and is also accredited as a centre of excellence by the Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII) and is in charge of coordinating the management and scientific strategy of the campus, working in close collaboration with the other centres.
The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute carries out research within 9 areas:
- Cancer
- Cardiovascular and Respiratory Diseases
- Community Health
- Diseases of the Liver and Digestive Tract
- Endocrine and Diseases of the Metabolism, Bones and Kidneys
- Immunology and Inflammation
- Infectious Diseases
- Neuroscience
- Science of Behaviour and Substance Abuse
Scientists working in these areas publish an average of over 900 papers a year, contribute to improved treatment and healthcare protocols, produce patents and set up spin-off companies in order to improve the lives of patients.
The following video is a bird's eye view of Campus Can Ruti a top-tier translational research environment in the Barcelona area, in a very stimulating scientific environment. The IGTP offers a supportive, friendly and collaborative ecosystem to promote professional development and help you achieve your research goals.
The IGTP, in its commitment to equal opportunities, guarantees equal treatment between candidates and persons with a degree of disability equal to or greater than 33 per 100, as accredited by the Spanish Autonomous Regions or the State Administration, or who have been declared to have a total permanent disability in a different profession through a resolution of the National Institute of Social Security, while retaining functional capacity for the completion of the tasks of the post will be positively considered.
