INESC TEC is accepting applications to award 1 Scientific Research Grant - SuperIoT - CTM (AE2025-0397)
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- Identification and selection of the most adequate optimization methods to address the proposed workplan: ;
- Develop the research skills through the application of the selected methods ;
- Apply the scientific method on the research process and a critical attitude on the obtained results.;3. BRIEF PRESENTATION OF THE WORK PROGRAMME AND TRAINING:1. Design of PCBs for unit cell testing in waveguide setups and development of PCBs for reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS).;
2. Implementation, testing, and optimization of RIS control algorithms on microcontroller-based platforms.;
3. Functional testing of developed PCBs, including experimental validation of electronic circuits and S-parameter characterization using a vector network analyzer (VNA).;
4. Experimental characterization of different RIS configurations in a controlled environment (anechoic chamber).;
5. Preparation of the technical activity report within the scope of the research grant.;4. REQUIRED PROFILE:Admission requirements:
Enrollment in the Licenciatura in Electrical and Computer Engineering or similar area.
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 of reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS) and high-frequency electronics.;
- Experience with microcontrollers (e.g., STM32, ESP32), VNA measurements, and testing in anechoic chambers.;
- Experience in electronic circuit design and PCB layout (e.g., KiCad, Altium).
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, 45), Scientific Publications (PC, 5), Experience (EX, 40) 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 (70) and EI (30).DISABILITY INCENTIVECandidates who present a degree of disability equal to or greater than 90% will benefit from an incentive (20) in the score of the CV Assessment.
Candidates who present a degree of disability equal to or greater than 60% and less than 90% will also benefit from an incentive (10) in the score of the CV Assessment.
Said score may, in these cases, exceed 100 points.
Candidates must demonstrate the degree of disability during the application, namely through the submission of the Multi-Purpose Medical Certificate of Disability, issued in accordance with Decree-Law no. 202/96, of October 23 - currently in effect.The Selection Jury is composed of the following members:
President of the Jury: Luís Manuel Pessoa
Full member: Nuno Miguel Paulino
Full member: Vítor Grade Tavares
Substitute member: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;
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 not having benefited from any other research fellowship (Article 5, no. 5)
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 2025-09-04 to 2025-09-18Submission 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 REGULATIONThe 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 Grants Regulation in force.For more information, please check the Regulations for Grants of INESC TEC and relevant annexes atWhere to apply WebsiteRequirementsSpecific RequirementsAcademic qualifications: Enrollment in the Licenciatura in Electrical and Computer Engineering or similar area. .
Minimum profile: • Experience in electronic circuit design and PCB layout (e.g., KiCad, Altium).
Preference factors: • Knowledge of reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS) and high-frequency electronics.;
- Experience with microcontrollers (e.g., STM32, ESP32), VNA measurements, and testing in anechoic chambers.;
maintenance stipend for FCT grants ( ), 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 process5. 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, 45), Scientific Publications (PC, 5), Experience (EX, 40) 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 (70) and EI (30).DISABILITY INCENTIVECandidates who present a degree of disability equal to or greater than 90% will benefit from an incentive (20) in the score of the CV Assessment.
Candidates who present a degree of disability equal to or greater than 60% and less than 90% will also benefit from an incentive (10) in the score of the CV Assessment.
Said score may, in these cases, exceed 100 points.
Candidates must demonstrate the degree of disability during the application, namely through the submission of the Multi-Purpose Medical Certificate of Disability, issued in accordance with Decree-Law no. 202/96, of October 23 - currently in effect.The Selection Jury is composed of the following members:
President of the Jury: Luís Manuel Pessoa
Full member: Nuno Miguel Paulino
Full member: Vítor Grade Tavares
Substitute member: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 detailsWork 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 FriasContact CityPorto WebsiteStreetCampus da FEUP - Rua Dr. Roberto Frias Postal Code4200-465 PortoSTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page
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