Summary
The Instituto de Telecomunicações is offering a PhD Scholarship for the AstroCircuit project, aimed at developing bioelectronic devices to measure communication signals between astrocytes and neurons.
PhD Scholarship for the AstroCircuit project to develop bioelectronic devices for measuring communication signals between astrocytes and neurons, Portugal
Designation
PhD Scholarship – BI/006/2026
Details Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Funding Reference Number | UID-50008-2025 |
| Duration | 1 year, renewable up to 4 years |
| Monthly Salary | €1,359.64 |
| Start Date | September 2026 |
| Application Period | 21-04-2026 to 05-05-2026 |
Research Area
- Bioelectronic devices
- Astrocyte-neuron communication
- Signal processing and machine learning
Location
Institut de Telecomunicações – Leiria, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (DEEC), University of Coimbra
Eligibility/Qualification
Candidates must:
- Hold a Master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering or related fields
- Be enrolled in a doctoral program in Electrical Engineering
- Be willing to develop signal processing and machine learning algorithms
- Have proficiency in the English language (written and spoken)
Job Description
The candidate will:
- Study bioelectric communication signals between astrocytes and neurons
- Research signal processing and pattern analysis algorithms
- Implement machine learning algorithms for clustering bioelectrical signals
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following documents through the application portal:
- A motivation letter explaining interest in the position
- Detailed CV with transcripts
- Degree certificates (with proof of recognition for foreign degrees, if applicable)
- Proof of enrolment in a doctoral program
Applications sent by email will not be considered.
Last Date for Applying
05-05-2026
