AI and Data Fusion Specialist / Senior Researcher

Turku University of Applied Sciences is looking for an AI and Data Fusion Specialist / Senior Researcher to join the Cognitive Technologies research group and work in the international Horizon Europe project Sensor4Food.

Sensor4Food is an ambitious European research and innovation project focused on developing and validating advanced sensor technologies, multimodal data collection, and AI-based analytical methods to improve quality, safety, traceability, and process control across the food value chain.

JOB DESCRIPTION

In this role, you will act as a key expert in the AI and data fusion activities of the Sensor4Food project. Your work will focus on multimodal sensor data fusion, development of AI models, construction of data processing pipelines, and validation of analytical methods.

You will process and integrate data generated from multiple sources, such as sensor data, image data, spectral data, process data, and other measurement data related to the project demonstrations. The goal is to transform heterogeneous raw data into analysable, reliable, and scientifically useful information that supports quality, safety, and process understanding in the food value chain.

Your tasks will include data preprocessing, synchronization, modelling, application of machine learning methods, validation of results, and documentation of technical solutions. You will work closely with the project's international partners in sensor technology, food technology, and AI.

The role is essential for the success of the Sensor4Food project, as the project's impact depends on the reliable integration, analysis, and utilization of data generated by different sensor technologies through AI-based methods.

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU

We expect you to have:

a relevant higher education degree; a doctoral degree is considered a strong advantage

strong expertise in AI, machine learning, data fusion, programming, and data processing

experience in working with sensor data, computer vis