B-0019-24 – Research Grant (BI) – 14/02/2024 – MARES – S-0002-LX-21

Instituto de Telecomunicações, Portugal

Updated: 2 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 28 Feb 2024

15 Feb 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Instituto de Telecomunicações
Research Field

Engineering » Electrical engineering
Computer science » Other
Engineering » Other
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country

Portugal
Application Deadline

28 Feb 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

40
Offer Starting Date

16 Mar 2024
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme
Reference Number

B-0019-24
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description
Important note: This is a summarized English version of the full original announcement  written in Portuguese, provided for the convenience of non-Portuguese speakers. Only the full Portuguese version has official value for the evaluation and selection process.
Title:
B-0019-24 – Research Grant (BI) – 14/02/2024 – MARES – S-0002-LX-21
Funding Reference Number:
S-0002-LX-21 (own funds)
Summary:
A research position for one Research Grant (“Bolsa de Investigação“) is open at Instituto de Telecomunicações, in the area of Medical Microwave Imaging for Breast Cancer Detection, and in the scope of the Project MARES – Satellite-based microwave remote sensing for marine litter mapping. This project is funded by own funds.
Scientific Area:
Wireless Technologies
Group:
Antennas and Propagation – Lx

Work Objectives:
The objective is to study new techniques to advance the quality and reliability of currently existing medical microwave imaging methods, accelerate the development of a practical device incorporating these methods, test it in lab environment with phantoms, and use it in clinical trials with actual patients in Portuguese hospitals.

Place of work:
The work will be developed at the premises of Instituto de Telecomunicações – Lisboa, under the supervision of Professor Carlos Fernandes.
Duration:
3 months, with the possibility of renewal (according to the regulations defined by FCT). Start date: March 16th, 2024 or soon thereafter.
Required Documents:
Cover letter explaining the interest in the position and relevant background, detailed Curriculum Vitae with transcripts, Copy of the relevant certificates (Copy of the Degree Certificate(s), if applicable); and proof of enrollment (or proof of acceptance) in a higher education course or declaration of honour confirming that complies with the conditions to enroll in the required/preferable higher education course.
Also provide evidence of the expertise defined in the section - Admission Requirements.
NOTE: The proof of enrollment in a higher education course must be made until the contract is signed.
Apply online clicking on the “Apply Now” button in this form https://www.it.pt/Positions/OtherResearchPosition/7988
E-mail submissions will not be considered. (The cover letter and the CV are mandatory documents in the online application platform)
All the selection process is conducted through the IT web portal. No actions outside this platform are valid.
Application Period:
15-02-2024 to 28-02-2024

 


Requirements
Research Field
Other
Education Level
Undergraduate

Skills/Qualifications

Admission Requirements:
Research grants are intended:
- for students enrolled in a degree-conferring course to carry out R&D activities with the aim to consolidate their scientific training through the development of research work leading to the attainment of the respective academic degree or completion of the course (integrated or not in R&D projects).
- for students enrolled in courses that do not confer an academic degree but which are integrated in an educational project of a higher education institution and are developed in association or cooperation with one or several R&D units.

In what concerns the admission requirements for this research grant in particular:
- The candidate needs to prove that he/she has been accepted in a PhD program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Engineering in general;
- The candidate must present evidence of knowledge required for medical microwave imaging, namely electromagnetics, antennas, wave propagation, and inverse methods for image reconstruction from radar signals;
- Experience with full-wave electromagnetic solvers is a strong requirement;
- The candidate must have also lab experience with material electromagnetic characterization methods and procedures, as well as experience with automation of microwave measurements;
- Knowledge and experience with 3D printing is appreciated;
- The candidate must be fluent in oral and written English.
An interview may be part of the selection process if any clarification is needed regarding the fulfillment of previous requirements.


Additional Information
Benefits

Monthly salary:
1259,64€ according to the table of grant amounts awarded directly by FCT for positions held in Portugal (https://www.fct.pt/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Tabela-de-Valores-SMM_atu… ) and according to the table of grant amounts awarded directly by Instituto de Telecomunicações.
The payment will be made by bank transfer.


Selection process
Selection criteria:
  • C1 (40%)
    Curriculum vitae/Academic evaluation
  • C2 (50%)
    Suitability of the candidate's profile based on the relevant work experience to develop the activities described in the work plan
  • C3 (10%)
    Fluency in oral and written English

Each criteria, and the final classification F will be evaluated in a scale (0-20). The candidates will be ordered according to:
F = C1 x 40% + C2 x 50% + C3 x 10%
In case of a tie, the tied candidates will be ordered according to C1, then C2...
The Jury has the right to not admit any of the candidates that applied for this position whenever they consider that no candidate meets the minimum requirements for the position.

Jury:
  • Prof. Rafael Ferreira da Silva Caldeirinha, Instituto Politécnico de Leiria (President of the jury)
  • Prof. Jorge Manuel Lopes Leal Rodrigues da Costa, ISCTE/Instituto Universitário de Lisboa
  • Prof. Sérgio de Almeida Matos, ISCTE/Instituto Universitário de Lisboa
  • Prof. António Luís Campos da Silva Topa, Instituto Superior Técnico (Substitute)
Communication of the results:
Results will be published at the Instituto de Telecomunicações, Lisboa. The selected candidate will be notified by email.
After the notification of the results, candidates have 10 working days if they wish to contest the decision.

Additional comments

Applicable legislation:
A fellowship will be celebrated according to “Estatuto do Bolseiro de Investigação”, Law no. 40/2004, dated on 18th of August (Status of Scientific Research Fellow - https://dre.pt/dre/legislacao-consolidada/lei/2004-58216179 ), in its actual redaction, by Fellowship Regulation of Fundação para Ciência e Tecnologia (https://files.dre.pt/2s/2019/12/241000000/0009100105.pdf ), according to Reg. 950/2019, dated on 16th of December, and also by “Regulation of Instituto de Telecomunicações’ fellowships”.


Website for additional job details

https://it.pt/Positions/OtherResearchPosition/7988

Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Instituto de Telecomunicações
Country
Portugal
City
Lisbon
Postal Code
1049-001
Street
Av. Rovisco Pais 1, Torre Norte, Piso 10

Where to apply
Website

https://it.pt/Positions/OtherResearchPosition/7988

Contact
City

Lisbon
Website

https://www.it.pt/
Street

Av. Rovisco Pais 1, Torre Norte, Piso 10
Postal Code

1049-001

STATUS: EXPIRED

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