19 May 2023
Job InformationOrganisation/Company
INESC TEC
Research Field
Engineering » Electrical engineering
Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country
Portugal
Application Deadline
5 Jun 2023 - 23:59 (UTC)
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Full-time
Hours Per Week
36
Offer Starting Date
1 Jul 2023
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme
Reference Number
AE2023-0181
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer DescriptionPortuguese version: https: // repositorio.inesctec.pt/editais/pt/AE2023-0181.pdf
CALL FOR GRANT APPLICATIONS (AE2023-0181)
INESC TEC is now accepting grant applications to award 1 Research Grant (BI) with the reference CONVERGE funded by CE co-financed by the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology I.P. (PIDDAC) and by the funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), through Operational Agenda for Competitiveness Factors Programme (POFC), project (reference 101094831
1. GRANT DESCRIPTION
Type of grant: Research Grant (BI)
General scientific area: ENGINEERING
Scientific subarea: Electrical engineering
Grant duration: 6 months, starting on 2023-07-01 , with the possibility of being renewed until the end of the project.
Scientific advisor: Hélder Martins Fontes
Workplace: INESC TEC, Porto, Portugal
Maintenance stipend: 1199,64, according to the table of monthly maintenance stipend for FCT grants (https: // www. fct.pt/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Tabela- de-Valores-SMM202…), paid via bank transfer. Grant holders may be awarded potential supplements, according to a quarterly evaluation process (Articles 19, 21 and 22 of the Regulations for Grants of INESC TEC and Annex II), up to a maximum limit of 50 of the monthly maintenance stipend.
INESC TEC supports costs with registration, enrolment or tuition fees, during the grant duration, under the terms established in the internal document: "Payment of Tuition fees to grant holders" (https: // www. inesctec.pt/pagamento-propinas-bolseirosEN)
The grant holder will benefit from health insurance, supported by INESC TEC.
2. OBJECTIVES:
- Enlarge the knowledge on the state of the art in emerging wireless networks with the focus on the convergence of vision and communications; - Identify and select the methodologies and approaches suitable for the development of the work; - Develop the grant holder research and development capabilities through the application of the methodologies and approaches selected; - Assess the research process and evaluate the obtained results with critical thinking.;
3. BRIEF PRESENTATION OF THE WORK PROGRAMME AND TRAINING:
- Survey the state of the art in emerging wireless networks, including their simulation using real data assimilation, machine learning, and digital twin approaches; - Collaborate in the writing of technical reports on communications protocols, algorithms, and mechanisms developed; - Develop new modules enabling the simulation and/or experimentation of emerging wireless networks; - Write publications in co-authorship within the scope of the work developed; - Write the final activity report of the grant.;
4. REQUIRED PROFILE:
Admission requirements: MSc in Electrical Engineering or similar. The awarding of the fellowship is dependent on the applicants' enrolment in study cycle or non-award courses of Higher Education Institutions.
Preference factors: Knowledge in IEEE 802.11 and IoT technologies; Knowledge in discrete event-driven simulation.; ;
Minimum requirements: - Solid knowledge in TCP/IP stack and Linux; - Programming skills in C++ and Python.
5. EVALUATION OF APPLICATIONS AND SELECTION PROCESS:
Selection criteria and corresponding valuation: the first phase comprises the Academic Evaluation (AC), based on the criteria referred to in Article 12 of the Regulations for Grants of INESC TEC, while the second phase comprehends the Individual Interview (EI). All factors are evaluated on a scale of 0 to 100, taking into account the applicants' merit, suitability and conformity with the preference factors. The weight of the AC factors are as follows: Academic Qualifications (FA, 50), Scientific Publications (PC, 10), Experience (EX, 30) and Motivation Letter (CM, 10). Candidates who score less than 50 points in the AC average will be considered excluded on absolute merit. The top five candidates approved on absolute merit will be qualified for the individual interview. The Final Grade (CF) is obtained by the weighted average of AC (90) and EI (10).
The Selection Jury is composed of the following members: President of the Jury: Hélder Martins Fontes Full member: Rui Lopes Campos Full member: Manuel Ricardo Substitute member: José Ruela
Release of results and prior hearing: the results of the selection process, as well as the terms and procedures for prior hearing, will be released to the applicants by email, under the terms referred to in Article 13 of the Regulations for Studentships and Fellowships of INESC TEC.
6. FORMALISATION OF APPLICATIONS:
Application Documents: 1. Motivation letter; 2. Curriculum Vitae (must include the list of previous fellowships, their type, beginning and end dates, funding entities and host institutions); 3. Certificate or diploma degree dully recognised in Portugal; - Documents proving the awarding of academic degrees and diplomas, or the according recognition - in cases of academic degrees or diplomas granted by a foreign higher education institution - can be dismissed in the application process, and replaced by the applicant's declaration of honour, with the verification of said condition taking place during the grant's hiring stage. The submission of the certificate is mandatory when signing the contract. - Academic degrees or diplomas awarded by a foreign higher education institution require an authentication by a Portuguese higher education institution, and the corresponding registration on the DGES platform, in conformity with Decree-Law no. 66/2018, of August 16, and Ordinance no. 33/2019, of January 25. More information available on the website https: // www. dges.gov.pt/pt/pagina/reconhecimento?plid=374 4. Proof of enrollment in a degree awarding study cycle or in a non degree awarding Higher Education program. - The proof of enrollment may be presented just during the grant hiring stage. 5. Signed declaration stating the infringement of the grant holder's duties (article 14, no. 4) 6. Documental evidence to support the country of residence, residence permit or other legally equivalent document, in cases where the applicant is a foreigner or non-resident in Portugal - valid until the beginning of the grant. 7. Other supporting documents relevant to the final assessment.
Failure to deliver the required documents within the 90-day period after the date of the notice of the conditional awarding of the grant implies its cancellation.
Application period: From 2023-05-17 to 2023-06-05
Submission of applications: the application will be formalised by submitting the form available in the Work With Us section of INESC TEC website.
7. BINDING LEGISLATION AND REGULATION
The hiring process shall comply with the current legislation regarding the Research Grant Holder Statute, approved by Law no. 40/2004 of August 18, in its current wording, as well as by the Regulations for Grants of INESC TEC and for https: // files.dre.pt/2s/2019/12/241000000/0009100105.pdfFCT Grants Regulation in force.
For more information, please check the Regulations for Grants of INESC TEC and relevant annexes at www. inesctec.pt/bolsas
RequirementsResearch Field
Engineering
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent
Specific Requirements
Academic qualifications: MSc in Electrical Engineering or similar. Minimum profile: - Solid knowledge in TCP/IP stack and Linux;, - Programming skills in C++ and Python. Preference factors: Knowledge in IEEE 802.11 and IoT technologies;; Knowledge in discrete event-driven simulation.; ; .
Research Field
Engineering » Electrical engineering
Years of Research Experience
None
Benefits
Maintenance stipend: 1199,64 euros, according to the table of monthly maintenance stipend for FCT grants (https: // www. fct.pt/wp- content/uploads/2023/02/Tabela-de-Valores-SMM202…), paid via bank transfer. Grant holders may be awarded potential supplements, according to a quarterly evaluation process (Articles 19, 21 and 22 of the Regulations for Grants of INESC TEC and Annex II), up to a maximum limit of 50% of the monthly maintenance stipend.
Costs attributable to INESC TEC may include registration, enrolment or tuition fee stipend, either directly or through reimbursement, during the grant duration.
The grant holder will benefit from health insurance, supported by INESC TEC.
Selection process
5. EVALUATION OF APPLICATIONS AND SELECTION PROCESS:
Selection criteria and corresponding valuation: the first phase comprises the Academic Evaluation (AC), based on the criteria referred to in Article 12 of the Regulations for Grants of INESC TEC, while the second phase comprehends the Individual Interview (EI). All factors are evaluated on a scale of 0 to 100, taking into account the applicants' merit, suitability and conformity with the preference factors. The weight of the AC factors are as follows: Academic Qualifications (FA, 50), Scientific Publications (PC, 10), Experience (EX, 30) and Motivation Letter (CM, 10). Candidates who score less than 50 points in the AC average will be considered excluded on absolute merit. The top five candidates approved on absolute merit will be qualified for the individual interview. The Final Grade (CF) is obtained by the weighted average of AC (90) and EI (10).
The Selection Jury is composed of the following members: President of the Jury: Hélder Martins Fontes Full member: Rui Lopes Campos Full member: Manuel Ricardo Substitute member: José Ruela
Release of results and prior hearing: the results of the selection process, as well as the terms and procedures for prior hearing, will be released to the applicants by email, under the terms referred to in Article 13 of the Regulations for Studentships and Fellowships of INESC TEC.
Website for additional job details
https: // www. inesctec.pt/en/opportunity/AE2023-0181
Work Location(s)Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
INESC TEC
Country
Portugal
City
Porto
Postal Code
4200-465
Street
Campus da Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias
Website
https: // www. inesctec.pt/en/opportunity/AE2023-0181
ContactCity
Porto
Website
https:// www. inesctec.pt
Street
Campus da FEUP - Rua Dr. Roberto Frias
Postal Code
4200-465 Porto
STATUS: EXPIRED