TWO (2) research grants for candidates with MSc degree with reference number BI|2024/481 and BI|2024/482 are now available under the scope of project ATE with the Refª C644914747-0000023

3 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

INESC ID

Research Field

Engineering » Computer engineering

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Portugal

Application Deadline

17 Jan 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon)

Type of Contract

Other

Job Status

Other

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

European Union / Next Generation EU

Reference Number

ATE – Refª C644914747-0000023 - BI|2024/481/482

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

No

Offer Description

Public notice for research grant

ATE – Refª C644914747-0000023

BI|2024/481

BI|2024/482

INESC-ID - Instituto de Engenharia de Sistemas e Computadores, Investigação e Desenvolvimento em Lisboa is a R&D institute dedicated to advanced research and development in the fields of Information Technologies, Electronics, Communications, and Energy. INESC-ID has participated in more than 50 research projects funded by the European Union and more than 190 funded by national entities. Until today, our researchers have published more than 700 papers in international journal papers, more than 3000 papers in international conferences, and have registered 15 patents and/or brands.

1 | RESEARCH GRANT TYPE

TWO (2) research grants for candidates with MSc degree  with reference number BI|2024/481 and  BI|2024/482 are now available under the scope of project ATE  with theRefª C644914747-0000023  , funded by Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP)  https://recuperarportugal.gov.pt/ and by european funds Next Generation EU, under the following conditions:

2 | DURATION

SIX (6) months, starting in February 2024

-     Renewable, if the candidate is enrolled in a PhD program -  art. 6º, n.4 c)

https://files.dre.pt/2s/2019/12/241000000/0009100105.pdf

subject to suitable performance within the period of the project, not exceeding the maximum period set by FCT for such grants – 4 years (included contract renewals)

 

-     Renewable, if the candidate is enrolled in a non-degree programme – art. 6º, n. 4 a)

https://files.dre.pt/2s/2019/12/241000000/0009100105.pdf  

subject to suitable performance within the period of the project, not exceeding the maximum period set by FCT for such grants – 1 year (included contract renewals)

 

3 | LEGISLATION

A fellowship contract will be celebrated according to:

Law 40/2004 of 18th of August (Scientific Research Fellow Status) and its successive amendments, including the amendments introduced by the Decree Law n. 123/2019 of 28 th of August 
https://dre.pt/web/guest/legislacao-consolidada/-/lc/124281176/201912061112/73740605/diploma/indice?lcq=estatuto+do+bolseiro ,
 

Regulations for Research Grants of the Foundation for Science and Technology in force  https://files.dre.pt/2s/2019/12/241000000/0009100105.pdf

 

INESC-ID Lisboa Grant Regulations

https://www.inesc-id.pt/scholarship-regulations/

Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP)

https://recuperarportugal.gov.pt/

 

The fellowship contract is awarded on an exclusive dedication basis – art. 5 of Scientific Research Fellow Status and art. 16 of Regulations for Research Grants of the Foundation for Science and Technology.

4 | MONTHLY AMOUNT

The monthly amount of the grant 1 199,64€ is in accordance with the values stipulated in the “Regulations for Research Grants of the Foundation for Science and Technology” in force https://www.fct.pt/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Tabela-de-Valores-SMM_2023.pdf and shall be rendered through a monthly bank transfer to an account held by the grantee.

5 | OBJECTIVES/WORKPLAN

• • Propose and develop solutions for DC grids.
  • Propose new algorithms for control DC routers.
  • Assist the research team in the production of reports and research papers.

6 | SCIENTIFIC SUPERVISION

The activity will be supervised by:

•  Hugo Gabriel Valente Morais, Associate Professor at Instituto Superior Tecnico and Researcher at INESC-ID.
• Sónia Maria Nunes dos Santos Paulo Ferreira Pinto, Associate Professor at Instituto Superior Tecnico and Researcher at INESC-ID

INESC ID will integrate the grantee in the research team of the scientific advisor.

7 | ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The candidates should have a MSc degree in Electrical Engineering or similar.

 

By the grant start date, the candidate must be enrolled in

a PhD programme – art. 6º, n.1

https://files.dre.pt/2s/2019/12/241000000/0009100105.pdf

or

a non-degree programme – art. 6º, n. 2

https://files.dre.pt/2s/2019/12/241000000/0009100105.pdf

Preferential factors

• Academic record of the candidate and interest for the following areas of research: DC/DC converters, DC systems, power electronics, control algorithms. Solid state transformers
• Past experience in research projects related with DC solutions
• At least 3 scientific papers
• The candidate should have language skills corresponding to high proficiency in English.

8 | EVALUATION CRITERIA AND COMMITTEE

The selection will be according to the following criteria:

Academic record – 50%

Past Experience in the development of DC solutions – 25%

Past Experience in research projects related with the topic – 25%

The jury may also decide not to assign the scholarship, if none of candidates meets the required conditions

 

Jury	Name	Professional Status	Institutions
President	Pedro Santos de Carvalho	Researcher / Full Professor	INESC ID | Tecnico
Member	Hugo Gabriel Valente Morais	Researcher / Associate Professor	INESC ID | Tecnico
Member	Natália da Costa Souza	Researcher	INESC ID
Substitute Member	Sónia Mª Nunes dos Santos Paulo Ferreira Pinto	Researcher / Associate Professor	INESC ID | Tecnico
Substitute member	Célia Maria Santos Cardoso de Jesus	Researcher / Assistant Professor	INESC ID | Tecnico

9 | COMPLAIN AND APPEAL DEADLINES AND PROCEDURES

The jury has the faculty not to select a candidate who does not prove the requirements mentioned in required education Level and research experience

 

The admitted and excluded candidates will be notified by email of the final ranking list, including the copy of the Preliminary Report of the jury.

 

Prior Hearing and Deadline for Final Decision: After being notified, candidates have 10 working days to submit, if applicable, a formal rebuttal.

 

After that period, the jury notifies the candidates of the Final Report.

 

Excluded applicants may complain about the jury's final report for 15 working days after notification or appeal the jury's decision to the INESC ID Board of Directors for 30 working days after notification.

 

According to the Portuguese Law, a disabled candidate has a preference when in equal classification, which prevails over any other legal preference. Candidates must declare their respective degree of disability, the type of disability and the means of communication / expression to be used in the selection process, under the law.

10 | FORMALISATION OF APPLICATIONS

Applications are formalised by sending an email to [email protected] with the documents stated bellow and in pdf form.  The application email should clearly state the reference of the research grant and project.
10.1	Single copy of official academic degree certificate in the required education level
	a) In the application submission, the candidates from portuguese education institutions may replace the copy of official academic degree certificate by a declaration of honour stating that they have the required academic degree.
	It is mandatory for the approval of the fellowship contract that the selected candidate presents a single copy of the official academic degree certificate, required in education level
	b) In the application submission, the candidates from foreigner education institutions may replace the copy of official academic degree certificate by a declaration of honour stating that they have the required academic degree.
	It is mandatory for the approval of the fellowship contract that the selected candidate presents a single copy of the official diploma recognition, required in education level. For more information about diploma recognition: https://www.dges.gov.pt/en/pagina/degree-and-diploma-recognition
10.2	Detailed list of grades (pdf form);
10.3	Proof of enrolment required on  7 a) or 7 b) (pdf form);
	In the application submission, the candidates may replace the proof of enrolment by a declaration of honour stating that they are/will be enrolled required in  7 a) or 7 b)
	It is mandatory for the approval of the fellowship contract that the selected candidate presents an official copy of the enrolment, required in 7 a) or 7 b)
10.4	Detailed curriculum vitae (pdf form);
10.5	Motivation letter explaining the interest in the position (pdf form);

11 | Application Dates

From		To
03-01-2024		17-01-2024

 

 

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering » Computer engineering

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• • Propose and develop solutions for DC grids.
  • Propose new algorithms for control DC routers.
  • Assist the research team in the production of reports and research papers.

Specific Requirements

The candidates should have a MSc degree in Electrical Engineering or similar.

 

By the grant start date, the candidate must be enrolled in

a PhD programme – art. 6º, n.1

https://files.dre.pt/2s/2019/12/241000000/0009100105.pdf

or

a non-degree programme – art. 6º, n. 2

https://files.dre.pt/2s/2019/12/241000000/0009100105.pdf

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Additional Information
Benefits

The monthly amount of the grant 1 199,64€ is in accordance with the values stipulated in the “Regulations for Research Grants of the Foundation for Science and Technology” in force https://www.fct.pt/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Tabela-de-Valores-SMM_2023.pdf and shall be rendered through a monthly bank transfer to an account held by the grantee.

Eligibility criteria

The candidates should have a MSc degree in Electrical Engineering or similar.

 

By the grant start date, the candidate must be enrolled in

a PhD programme – art. 6º, n.1

https://files.dre.pt/2s/2019/12/241000000/0009100105.pdf

or

a non-degree programme – art. 6º, n. 2

https://files.dre.pt/2s/2019/12/241000000/0009100105.pdf

Selection process

The selection will be according to the following criteria:

Academic record – 50%

Past Experience in the development of DC solutions – 25%

Past Experience in research projects related with the topic – 25%

The jury may also decide not to assign the scholarship, if none of candidates meets the required conditions

Additional comments

Preferential factors

• Academic record of the candidate and interest for the following areas of research: DC/DC converters, DC systems, power electronics, control algorithms. Solid state transformers
• Past experience in research projects related with DC solutions
• At least 3 scientific papers
• The candidate should have language skills corresponding to high proficiency in English.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

2

Company/Institute

INESC ID

Country

Portugal

State/Province

Lisbon

City

Lisbon

Postal Code

1000-029

Street

Rua Alves Redol, 9

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

State/Province

Lisboa

City

Lisboa

Website

http://www.inesc-id.pt

Street

Rua Alves Redol, 9

Postal Code

1000-029

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED