Research Scholarship – TEC4GREEN: UNINOVA invites applications for one Research Fellowship (BI) in the field of Electrical Engineering within the project PRRTEC4GREEN – Agenda Mobilizadora Verde Tec4Green. The project, funded by PRR – Plano de Recuperação e Resiliência, focuses on digital and precision solutions in agriculture. The selected candidate will contribute to the development of R&D activities, engaging in project tasks related to monitoring systems and data processing in agriculture.
- Position Available: Research Fellowship (BI) at UNINOVA – Institute for the Development of New Technologies
- 🎓 Master’s students or bachelor degree holders eligible
- 📅 Project: PRRTEC4GREEN – Agenda Mobilizadora Verde Tec4Green
- 🌐 Funded by PRR – Plano de Recuperação e Resiliência
- Eligibility Criteria/Profile:
- 📚 Enrolled in a master course in a higher education institution (Physics Engineering)
- ⏳ Maximum accumulated period: 2 years for non-academic degree or 2 years for Master’s
- 🎓 Bachelor degree in (Physics Engineering) or similar areas
- 💻 Good Programming Skills (Mandatory)
- 🧠 Some experience in Neural Networks
- 🗣 Fluent in Portuguese and English (written and spoken)
- 🏠 Living in the Great Lisbon Area (Preferential)
- 🤝 Good communication and interpersonal skills
- 🌍 Candidates with foreign degrees must be recognized in Portugal
- Work Plan:
- 📊 Research tasks include participation in Project Meetings and work on specific project tasks in WP4
- T1 – Monitoring System
- T2 – Data Processing and Land Parcel Operationalisation
- 📊 Research tasks include participation in Project Meetings and work on specific project tasks in WP4
- Legislation and Regulations:
- 📜 Adherence to Statute of the Scientific Research Grantee and Regulations of Research Grants
- Available at https://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/docs/RegulamentoBolsasFCT2019.pdf
- 📜 Adherence to Statute of the Scientific Research Grantee and Regulations of Research Grants
- Duration of the Grant:
- ⏰ Estimated 10 months, possibly renewable within the project duration
- 🗓 Scheduled to begin in March 2024
- Application Process:
- 📅 Deadline: 10 working days after the publication of this notice
- 📄 Required Documentation:
- Curriculum Vitae in English
- Motivation Letter in English
- Certificate of Qualifications (and grade recognition, if applicable)
- Informed consent statement
- Copy of ID document
- Other documents supporting CV
- 📧 Submission to UNINOVA or via email to recrutamento@uninova.pt and jab@uninova.pt
- 📌 Subject: TEC4GREEN_1/02.24
Job Title: Research Scholarship – TEC4GREEN_1/02.24
Location: UNINOVA – Instituto de Desenvolvimento de Novas Tecnologias, Quinta da Torre, Caparica, Portugal
Number of Positions: 1
Application Deadline: March 8, 2024 – 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon)
Designation: Research Fellowship (BI)
Research Area: Electrical Engineering
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Enrolled in a master’s course in Physics Engineering at a higher education institution.
- Bachelor’s degree in Physics Engineering or similar areas.
- Programming Skills (Mandatory).
- Some experience in Neural Networks.
- Fluent in Portuguese and English (written and spoken).
- Living in the Great Lisbon Area (Preferential).
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Candidates with degrees obtained abroad must have their degrees recognized in Portugal.
Job Description:
- Develop research work, participating in project meetings.
- Work on project tasks related to digital and precision solutions in agriculture.
- Contribute to Monitoring System and Data Processing in Agriculture.
- Adhere to applicable legislation and regulations.
- The duration of the fellowship is estimated at 10 months, renewable within the project’s duration.
How to Apply:
Submit the following documentation to recrutamento@uninova.pt and jab@uninova.pt with the subject: TEC4GREEN_1/02.24.
- Curriculum Vitae in English.
- Motivation Letter in English.
- Certificate of Qualifications (and grade recognition, if applicable) or a declaration of commitment of honor on the ownership of such elements.
- Informed consent statement, duly dated and signed.
- Copy of ID document.
- Other documents attesting to what was reported on the CV.
Last Date for Apply: March 8, 2024 – 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon)
Additional Information:
- Monthly maintenance allowance: € 990.98.
- Personal accident insurance and reimbursement for voluntary social insurance equivalent to the 1st tier.
- Selection based on Curriculum Vitae (50%) and knowledge in the area of information management, with emphasis on the work plan (50%).
- Composition of the Selection Jury: Professor José António Barata de Oliveira, Doctor Sanaz Nikghadam-Hojjati, Professor Ricardo Peres.
- Admitted and excluded candidates list will be published on the UNINOVA website.
- Preference for disabled candidates in equal classification.
- Non-discrimination policy followed actively by UNINOVA.
- Workplace: UNINOVA’s facilities, FCT/NOVA Campus, or other necessary facilities under the scientific guidance of Prof. Doutor José António Barata de Oliveira.
