INESC TEC is accepting applications for 1 job(s) in the Software Engineering and API Development for Power Systems (AE2025-0393)
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Job/position/grant:Job reference: AE2025-0393 (CPES-Geral-CPES)
INESC TEC - Instituto de Engenharia de Sistemas e Computadores, Tecnologia e Ciência
Job/position/grant: RESEARCHER
City: Porto
Research field: Main: COMPUTER SCIENCE,ENGINEERING,MATHEMATICS
Sub: Electrical engineering,Applied mathematics,InformaticsJob summary:INESC TEC is accepting applications for 1 RESEARCHER job in the Software Engineering and API Development for Power Systems
Project:
Scientific Advisor: Tiago André Soares
Duration of the contract: from 2025-10-17 to eventually renewable.
Location: INESC TEC, Porto, PortugalJob description:Work Area: Software Engineering and API Development for Power Systems
Project overview: The work focuses on the development and integration of software components within the NEXUS project. Core activities include the design and implementation of APIs for several tools, such as grid operation, load forecasting, PV and wind forecasting, and load simulator. The tasks also cover server deployment, the development of an intuitive and dynamic dashboard, and ensuring seamless interaction between the APIs and the NEXUS platform. The activities also include coordinating the work with the in-fabric software team of the Centre for Power and Energy Systems (CPES). Additionally, the role involves simulation, testing, and validation, as well as preparing technical documentation, reports, and scientific publications.
Objectives: - Identification of specifications for the different tools developed within the NEXUS project (e.g., load forecasting, electrical grid operation, among others);;
- Development and deployment of APIs for existing tools on the server;;
- Design and implementation of an intuitive and dynamic dashboard based on the pre-specified requirements;;
- Monitoring and ensuring seamless interaction between the developed APIs and the NEXUS platform;;
- Simulation, testing, and validation of the developed APIs;;
- Development of additional APIs and software as required throughout the project;;
- Preparation of technical documentation for all activities.;Academic Qualifications: Electrical engineering, computer science, applied mathematics, computer science, or similar
Minimum profile required: - Basic knowledge in the development of APIs;
- Knowledge in the Python programming language;
- Fluency in English (written and spoken);
Preference factors: - Experience in the Python programming language.;
- Knowledge in API development;;
- Knowledge in docker containers;;
- Knowledge of backend and frontend programming.Funding Entity:
Type of contract: fixed-term contract
The hiring shall be governed by what is stipulated in the legislation in force regarding fixed individual employment contracts and by INESC TEC norms.Selection criteria: The selection of the candidates will be based on the following criteria, in descending order of consideration:
a) Relevant Curriculum in the concerned field of this tender
b) Proven experience.
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.Selection Jury: President of the Jury: Tiago André Soares
Member: Zenaida Mourão
Member: Filipe Joel Soares
Substitute member: Ricardo Jorge BessaNotification of results: The results of the selection process will be sent to the interested by electronic mail.
Application period: From 2025-09-08 to 2025-09-19.
Application submission: Electronic form filling in in the section .Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsSpecific RequirementsAcademic qualifications: Electrical engineering, computer science, applied mathematics, computer science, or similar.
Minimum profile: - Basic knowledge in the development of APIs;, - Knowledge in the Python programming language;, - Fluency in English (written and spoken);.
Preference factors: - Experience in the Python programming language.;
- Knowledge in API development;;
- Knowledge in docker containers;;
- Knowledge of backend and frontend programming.Research Field Computer science » Informatics Years of Research Experience NoneResearch Field Engineering » Electrical engineering Years of Research Experience NoneResearch Field Mathematics » Applied mathematics Years of Research Experience NoneAdditional InformationSelection processSelection criteria: The selection of the candidates will be based on the following criteria, in descending order of consideration:
a) Relevant Curriculum in the concerned field of this tender
b) Proven experience.
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.Selection Jury: President of the Jury: Tiago André Soares
Member: Zenaida Mourão
Member: Filipe Joel Soares
Substitute member: Ricardo Jorge BessaNotification of results: The results of the selection process will be sent to the interested by electronic mail.
Application period: From 2025-09-08 to 2025-09-19.
Application submission: Electronic form filling in in the section .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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