MSCA PF 2026 hosting in Machine Learning and Distributed Acoustic Sensing for Submarine Fiber‑Optic Cable Protection

BioLab is a multidisciplinary research group that brings together experts in mathematics, computer engineering, industrial engineering, biomedical engineering, and telecommunications. The team applies advanced information technologies and machine learning to real‑world challenges. BioLab currently hosts a MSCA Postdoctoral Fellow (2025 call) and will soon welcome a new international researcher, further strengthening its international profile and research capacity**.**

Prof. Dr. Javier Tejedor, PhD in Computer and Telecommunication Engineering, is the Director of the Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science and Engineering at USP CEU. He has over 10 years of experience applying machine learning to Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS), led the world’s largest DAS database in 2014

Research Project

Nowadays, protecting the marine environment has become essential for the military and defense sectors. Traditional monitoring technologies, such as synthetic aperture radar, video surveillance, and multispectral satellite imagery, provide valuable information but face important limitations, particularly regarding real‑time processing, adverse weather conditions, and restricted coverage.

In recent years, fiber‑optic systems based on Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) combined with Pattern Recognition Strategies (PRS) have proven highly effective for detecting events occurring along optical fiber cables. These technologies are already widely used in applications such as perimeter intrusion detection and pipeline integrity monitoring.

Given their capabilities, DAS+PRS systems are also well suited for monitoring submarine fiber‑optic cables, enabling the early detection of sabotage or accidental damage near these critical infrastructures. This contributes not only to safeguarding the marine environment but also to preventing potential security threats.

The researcher will contribute to the development of DAS+PRS applications for detecting sabotage or accidental harm to submarine fiber‑optic cables, participating in a project with direct technological and strategic impact.

Candidate Profile: Postdoctoral researchers (max 8 years after PhD) with:

• PhD in computer science, telecommunication, mathematics, military studies, or equivalent.

• Strong background on military applications, submarine environment protection.

Applicants are encouraged to submit an expression of interest to javier.tejedornoguerales@ceu.es(Attn.:Javier Tejedor). The application should include the following documents:

• A short CV (Max. 2 pages)

• A one-page research proposal

USP‑CEU is a competitive and supportive host institution for MSCA‑PF candidates, with a strong track record including 10 awarded fellowships, an exceptional 100/100 score, and two recent successes in the MSCA‑PF 2025 call. We offer personalised guidance throughout the proposal preparation process, as well as our International Talent Retention Programme, which provides successful MSCA Fellows with an additional 6–12‑month contract to support long‑term career development.

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