17 May 2023
Job InformationOrganisation/Company
Instituto de Telecomunicações
Department
Instituto de Telecomunicações
Research Field
Engineering » Electrical engineering
Computer science » Informatics
Physics
Mathematics
Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country
Portugal
Application Deadline
31 May 2023 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon)
Type of Contract
Other
Job Status
Other
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme
Reference Number
BI/ Nº2023/00054 - QUANTAGENOMICS - QuantERA/0001/2021
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer DescriptionSummary: There is an open call for one (1) Research Scholarship (“Bolsa de Investigação”) at Instituto de Telecomunicações, in the scope of the Project QUANTAGENOMICS - QuantERA/0001/2021. This project is funded by FCT/MEC through national funds.
Scientific Area: Optical Communications
Group: Optical Quantum Communications – Av
Work Objectives: The selected candidate will contribute to the design and implementation of a Quantum Key Distribution management layer/service capable of retrieve cryptographic keys from a physical layer and distribute them from different applications.
Place of work: The work will be developed at the premises of Instituto de Telecomunicações at University of Aveiro, under the supervision of Prof. Armando Pinto.
Duration: 6 months, with the possibility of renewal. Start date: June 2023 or soon thereafter.
Required Documents:
NOTE: The proof of enrollment in a study cycle leading to an academic degree or in a course not conferring an academic degree must be made until the contract is signed.
Apply online clicking on the “Apply Now” button in this form
(https: // www. it.pt/Positions/OtherResearchPosition/7835 ).
After the notification of the results, candidates have 10 working days if they wish to contest the decision.
E-mail submissions will not be considered. (The cover letter and the CV are mandatory documents in the online application platform)
NOTICE: Degrees obtained abroad are recognized by a Portuguese higher education institution under the terms of Decree-Law No. 66/2018, of August 16 and Ordinance No. 33/2019, of January 25. More information at:
https: // www. dges.gov.pt/pt/pagina/reconhecimento?plid=374
RequirementsResearch Field
Engineering » Electrical engineering
Education Level
Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Specific Requirements
Admission Requirements:
Research grants are intended:
Candidates must be enrolled in a master's, integrated master's, or in a non- conferring academic degree course in the areas of Electrical Engineering, Informatics, Computer Science, Physics Engineering, Mathematics or equivalent; - Background and experience in C++ will be valued. - Self-motivated and self- disciplined; - Capable of working independently on a multidisciplinary, international team.
Additional InformationBenefits
Monthly salary: 930.98€ according to the table of grant amounts awarded directly by FCT for positions held in Portugal (www. fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores ). The payment will be made by bank transfer.
Eligibility criteria
Candidates must be enrolled in a master's, integrated master's, or in a non- conferring academic degree course in the areas of Electrical Engineering, Informatics, Computer Science, Physics Engineering, Mathematics or equivalent; - Background and experience in C++ will be valued. - Self-motivated and self- disciplined; - Capable of working independently on a multidisciplinary, international team.
Selection process
Selection criteria:
- C1 - Curriculum vitae/Academic evaluation - 60%;
- C2 - Suitability of the candidates' profile to the project based on admission requirements and relevant work experience in the tasks described in the work plan - 15%;
- C3 - Interview of the candidate - 25%
Each criterion, and the final classification F will be evaluated in a scale (0-20). The candidates will be ordered according to: F = C1 x 60% + C2 x 15% + C3 x 25%. In case of a tie, the tied candidates will be ordered according to C1, then C2. The Jury has the right to not admit any of the candidates that applied for this position whenever they consider that no candidate meets the minimum requirements for the position.
Jury:
Prof. Dr. Armando Pinto
Dr. Nuno Silva
Dr. Nelson Muga
Dr. Gustavo Anjos (substitute)
Communication of the results: Results will be published at the Instituto de Telecomunicações, in Aveiro. The selected candidate will be notified by email.
Additional comments
Applicable legislation: A fellowship will be celebrated according to the regulations defined by FCT, “Regulation of Instituto de Telecomunicações' fellowships” and “Estatuto do Bolseiro de Investigação”, according to Law no. 123/2019, dated August 28 (Status of Scientific Research Fellow), in its actual redaction, and also by Fundação para Ciência e Tecnologia, I.P. Fellowship Regulation of Fundação para Ciência e Tecnologia. For direct access to the FCT RBI go to the following link https: // www. fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/regulamento.phtml.pt (Reg. 950/2019, published in the DR of 16 December).
Website for additional job details
https: // www. it.pt/Positions/OtherResearchPosition/7835
Work Location(s)Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Instituto de Telecomunicações
Country
Portugal
State/Province
Aveiro
City
Aveiro
Postal Code
3810-193
Street
Campus Universitário de Santiago
Geofield
Where to applyWebsite
https: // www. it.pt/
ContactState/Province
Aveiro
City
Aveiro
Website
https: // it.pt/
Street
Campus Universitário
Postal Code
3810-193
STATUS: EXPIRED