SCHOLARSHIPS TO RESEARCH MASTER -STUDENTS IN THE AREA OF COMPUTER ENGINEERING OR RELATED AREAS – SINES NEXUS PROJECT

16 May 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal

Research Field

Engineering » Computer engineering

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Portugal

Application Deadline

31 May 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon)

Type of Contract

Other

Job Status

Other

Hours Per Week

Other

Offer Starting Date

17 May 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

FOUR SCHOLARSHIPS TO RESEARCH MASTER -STUDENTS IN THE AREA OF COMPUTER ENGINEERING OR RELATED AREAS – SINES NEXUS PROJECT

 

Bearing in mind Regulation No. 437/2020 on Research Grants of the Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal, published in the 2nd series of the Official Gazette No. 83, of April 28, it is made public that, by order of 10-05-2024 from the President of the IPS, a competition is open for the award of four Research Grants(BI) aimed at carrying out R&D activities for students enrolled in a Master’s Degree, in the area of Computer Engineering or Related Areas, within the scope of the Sines Nexus project, financed through Recovery and Resilience Program (PRR) with the period for receiving applications from 17-05-2024 to 31-05-2024 , in accordance with the following conditions:

Duration of the Scholarship - The grants last for 12 months, possibly renewable for up to 24 months, including the first contract, as long as it does not exceed the final execution date of the respective project.

Recipients - The scholarships are intended for candidates with the following profile:

• Students enrolled in a master’s degree in the areas of Computer Engineering, or related area;
• Knowledge of digital transformation applied to the project area;
• Sense of responsibility and ability to communicate and integrate into multidisciplinary work teams.

Financial component - According to the Table, contained in Annex I to the FCT Scholarship Regulation, approved by Regulation No. 950/2019, published in the Diário da República, 2nd series of December 16 (updated version), the value of the Scholarship corresponds to 990,98€ being paid monthly, by bank transfer.

Workplace - The work will be carried out, on an exclusive basis, in the Department of Marketing e Logistics of Escola Superior de Tecnologia de Setúbal, under the scientific guidance of Professor Rui Madeira.

Activity plan- - The candidate will perform functions in one of the Work Packages (WP) in which IPS is participating:

• WP1 – Open Data Platform e/ou;
• WP2 – AI Powered Applications e/ou;
• WP3 – Smart Gates and Smart Terminals.

Assessment and ranking criteria:

Curriculum and Motivational Letter Assessment (AC+CM) – (scale of 0-15 values)

Academic training (weighting of 0.30) - maximum 15 values

Enrollment in a master’s degree course in the area of Computer Engineering	15 val.
Enrollment in a degree course in related areas	10 val.

Analysis of knowledge in the area of digital transformation applied to the project area (weighting of 0,20) - maximum 15 values

With knowledge and relevant experience in digital transformation applied to the project area (e.g., participation in research & development projects, communications, published articles)	15 val.
With knowledge in the area of digital transformation applied to the project area	10 val.
No knowledge of digital transformation applied to the project area.	5 val.

General analysis of the Curriculum Vitae (weighting 0,30) - maximum 15 values

Very good	15 val.
Good	10 val.
Satisfies	5 val.
Does not satisfy	0 val.

General analysis of the Letter of Motivations (weighting 0,20) - maximum 15 values

Very good (presents motivational factors related to the activities to be performed as a scholarship holder duly framed in the role)	15 val.
Good	10 val.
Satisfies	5 val.
Does not satisfy	0 val.

 Selection Interview (scale of 0-5 values)

In the interview, 4 evaluation parameters are defined and their classification results from the following formula: E=MI+TTK+CS+VEF

• Motivation and Interest (MI)
•  Theoretical and Technical Knowledge (TTK)
•  Critical Sense (CS)
•  Verbal Expression and Fluency, including in English (VEF)

Each dimension is valued with a maximum rating of 1.25 points, if the candidate demonstrates the competence or behavior under evaluation and 0 values, if he does not.

The classification of each candidate will be calculated by the sum of the values ​​obtained in the CURRICULAR EVALUATION and MOTIVATION LETTER and in the SELECTION INTERVIEW.

The ordering of candidates will be expressed on a scale of 0 to 20 values, rounded to the nearest tenth, according to the valuation attributed to the criteria previously specified.

In order for the candidate to be approved in the competition, they must achieve a minimum total score of 9.5 points.

In the event of a tie, the one who achieved the highest rating in the Interview component will be used as the tiebreaker.

Based on the final ranking list, a recruitment reserve will be created, which will be used to potentially hire successful candidates in the event of withdrawal from those placed in positions eligible for hiring.

Application documents - The application must be accompanied by the following documentation:

• Letter of motivation addressed to the President of the IPS;
• Candidacy form;
• Detailed CV;
• Proof of student status of degree course, issued by the Academic Division of the Higher Education Institution in which you are enrolled.

How to submit your application - - The application must be made by filling out the standard form, available on the IPS website, at www.ips.pt , in the Central Services/DICI/Research Grants tabs, and sent to [email protected] or through the address, Campus do IPS, Estefanilha, 2910 761 Setúbal, until the application deadline.

The jury is made up of:

President

Professor Doutor Rui Miguel Gonçalves Neves Madeira, Professor Adjunto da Escola Superior de Tecnologia de Setúbal/IPS

Effective vowels

Professora Doutora Ana de Jesus Pereira Barreira Mendes, Professora Coordenadora da Escola Superior de Ciências Empresariais/IPS;

Professor Doutor Tiago Miguel Santa Rita Simões de Pinho, Professor Coordenador da Escola Superior de Ciências Empresariais/IPS;

Substitute members

Professor Doutor Nelson Jorge Gaudêncio Carriço, Professor Adjunto da Escola Superior de Tecnologia do Barreiro/IPS.

Applicable legislation and regulations - - The scholarship is awarded under Law No. 40/2004 of August 18, in its updated version (Statute of the Scientific Research Fellow) and Regulation of Scholarships and Research of the Foundation for Science and Technology, available for consultation at https://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/regulamento.phtml.pt

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering » Computer engineering

Education Level

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• Knowledge of digital transformation applied to the project area;
• Sense of responsibility and ability to communicate and integrate into multidisciplinary work teams.

Specific Requirements

• Students enrolled in a master’s degree in the areas of Computer Engineering, or related area;

Internal Application form(s) needed
Formulário candidadura Bolsas IPS_2.pdf
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The application must be made by filling out the standard form, available on the IPS website, at www.ips.pt , in the Central Services/DICI/Research Grants tabs, and sent to [email protected] or through the address, Campus do IPS, Estefanilha, 2910 761 Setúbal, until the application deadline.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

4

Company/Institute

Politécnico de Setúbal

Country

Portugal

State/Province

Setúbal

City

Setúbal

Postal Code

2910-761

Street

Rua Vale de Chaves_ Campus do IPS

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Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

State/Province

Setúbal

City

Setúbal

Website

https://www.ips.pt

Street

Rua Vale de Chaves_ Campus do IPS

Postal Code

2910-761

E-Mail

[email protected]

Phone

265548820

STATUS: EXPIRED