NE (1) research grant for candidates with BSc degree with reference number BI|2024/513 is now available under the scope of project DikesFPro,Refª PTDC/ECI-EGC/7739/2020 , funded by FUNDAÇÃO PARA A CIENCIA E A TECNOLOGIA I.P.
14 Mar 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
INESC ID- Research Field
Engineering » Computer engineering- Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)- Country
Portugal- Application Deadline
27 Mar 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon)- Type of Contract
Other- Job Status
Other- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme- Reference Number
Project DikesFPro-Refª PTDC/ECI-EGC/7739/2020-BI|2024/513- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
Public notice for research grant
Project DikesFPro - Integrating data and models to understand dikes failure processes
Refª PTDC/ECI-EGC/7739/2020
BI|2024/513
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
ONE (1)research grant for candidates with BSc degree with reference number BI|2024/513 is now available under the scope of project DikesFPro - Integrating data and models to understand dikes failure processes, Refª PTDC/ECI-EGC/7739/2020 , funded byFundação para a ciencia e a tecnologia I.P., and under the following conditions:
2 | DURATION
SIX (6) months, starting in April 2024
- Renewable, if the candidate is enrolled in a MSc program - art. 6º, n.4 b)
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 – 2 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:
https://dre.pt/web/guest/legislacao-consolidada/-/lc/124281176/201912061112/73740605/diploma/indice?lcq=estatuto+do+bolseiro ,
https://www.fct.pt/financiamento/programas-de-financiamento/bolsas/
https://files.dre.pt/2s/2019/12/241000000/0009100105.pdf
https://dre.pt/dre/legislacao-consolidada/lei/2004-58216179
https://www.inesc-id.pt/scholarship-regulations/
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 990,98€ 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/2024/02/Tabela-de-Valores-SMM_atualizacao-2024.pdf and shall be rendered through a monthly bank transfer to an account held by the grantee.
5 | OBJECTIVES/WORKPLAN
The DikesFPro project is currently focusing on citizen science and the assimilation of contributions from citizen volunteers (e.g., students, researchers, or environmental activists). In this context, the grantee will focus on advancing the RiverCore Portal, an established platform for flood simulation processes, to enable citizens to contribute field data during environmental events (e.g., such as floods, drought, contamination, and water quality). This entails the entire process of design, implementation, and testing user experience with various stakeholders.
6 | SCIENTIFIC SUPERVISION
The activity will be supervised by Prof. Alberto Rodrigues da Silva (main scientific advisor), Full Professor at Instituto Superior Técnico and researcher at INESC-ID Lisboa, and Prof. Jacinto Paulo Simões Estima, Assistant Professor at the University of Coimbra and External Collaborator at INESC-ID Lisboa.
INESC ID will integrate the grantee into the research team of the main scientific advisor.
7 | ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The candidates should have a BSc degree in Computer Science or related fields.
By the grant start date, the candidate must be enrolled in
https://files.dre.pt/2s/2019/12/241000000/0009100105.pdf
or
https://files.dre.pt/2s/2019/12/241000000/0009100105.pdf
Preferential factors:
- Candidates with previous experience in similar projects would be a plus
- proficiency in Portuguese
- proficiency in English
8 | EVALUATION CRITERIA AND COMMITTEE
The Jury will interview the two eligible candidates with higher classification. To perform a more objective evaluation of some of the criteria, and the interview will count for 50% of the evaluation of each criterion above.
The jury may also decide not to assign the scholarship, if none of candidates meets the required conditions
Jury | Name | Professional Status | Institutions |
President | Alberto Manuel Rodrigues da Silva | Researcher / Full Professor | INESC-ID / IST | UL |
Member | Jacinto Paulo Simões Estima | External Collaborator / Assistant Professor | INESC-ID / Univ. of Coimbra |
Member | Ana Margarida da Costa Ricardo | Researcher | CERIS - IST | UL |
Substitute member | Bruno Emanuel da Graça Martins | Researcher / Associate Professor | INESC-ID / IST | UL |
Substitute member | Rui Lage Ferreira | Researcher / Associate Professor | CERIS / IST | UL |
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
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10.1 | Single copy of official academic degree certificate in the required education level |
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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. |
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10.2 | Detailed list of grades (pdf form); |
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10.3 | Proof of enrolment required on 7 a) or 7 b) (pdf form); |
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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) |
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10.4 | Detailed curriculum vitae (pdf form); |
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10.5 | Motivation letter explaining the interest in the position (pdf form); |
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11 | Application Dates
From |
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14-03-2024 |
| 27-03-2024 |
Requirements
- Research Field
- Engineering » Computer engineering
- Education Level
- Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
The DikesFPro project is currently focusing on citizen science and the assimilation of contributions from citizen volunteers (e.g., students, researchers, or environmental activists). In this context, the grantee will focus on advancing the RiverCore Portal, an established platform for flood simulation processes, to enable citizens to contribute field data during environmental events (e.g., such as floods, drought, contamination, and water quality). This entails the entire process of design, implementation, and testing user experience with various stakeholders.
Specific Requirements
The candidates should have a BSc degree in Computer Science or related fields.
By the grant start date, the candidate must be enrolled in
https://files.dre.pt/2s/2019/12/241000000/0009100105.pdf
or
https://files.dre.pt/2s/2019/12/241000000/0009100105.pdf
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Good
- Languages
- PORTUGUESE
- Level
- Good
Additional Information
Benefits
The monthly amount of the grant 990,98€ 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/2024/02/Tabela-de-Valores-SMM_atualizacao-2024.pdf and shall be rendered through a monthly bank transfer to an account held by the grantee
Eligibility criteria
The candidates should have a BSc degree in Computer Science or related fields.
By the grant start date, the candidate must be enrolled in
https://files.dre.pt/2s/2019/12/241000000/0009100105.pdf
or
https://files.dre.pt/2s/2019/12/241000000/0009100105.pdf
Selection process
The Jury will interview the two eligible candidates with higher classification. To perform a more objective evaluation of some of the criteria, and the interview will count for 50% of the evaluation of each criterion above.
The jury may also decide not to assign the scholarship, if none of candidates meets the required conditions
Additional comments
Preferential factors:
- Candidates with previous experience in similar projects would be a plus
- proficiency in Portuguese
- proficiency in English
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- INESC ID
- Country
- Portugal
- State/Province
- Lisbon
- City
- Lisbon
- Postal Code
- 1000-029
- Street
- Rua Alves Redol, 9
- Geofield
Where to apply
[email protected]
Contact
- State/Province
Lisboa- City
Lisboa- Website
http://www.inesc-id.pt- Street
Rua Alves Redol, 9- Postal Code
1000-029
[email protected]
STATUS: EXPIRED
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