ONE (1) research grant for candidates with BSc degree with reference number BI|2024/495 is now available under the scope of project SmartRetail – Refª C6632206063-00466847

31 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

INESC ID

Research Field

Engineering » Computer engineering

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Portugal

Application Deadline

15 Feb 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

SmartRetail – Refª C6632206063-00466847-BI|2024/495

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

No

Offer Description

Public notice for research grant

SmartRetail – Refª  C6632206063-00466847

Implementing ISO 27001-compliant Cybersecurity Frameworks in Small Companies

BI|2024/495

 

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|2024/495 is now available under the scope of project SmartRetail – Refª  C6632206063-00466847, 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 March 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:

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 930.98€  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/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

The goal of this project is to contribute to the development of advanced security and cybersecurity technologies for smart retail stores. Specifically, this project aims to systematize the cybersecurity controls required for a startup company to achieve ISO 27001 Certification. To develop this project, three main tasks will be pursued: 1) study ISO 27001 Standard and associated information security management techniques, 2) study and document best practices of cybersecurity implementation and their mapping into ISO 27001, and 3) create and document processes required for the certification. This project's expected outcome includes a report of the analyzed solutions and a software prototype of the implemented solution.

6 | SCIENTIFIC SUPERVISION

The activity will be supervised by Nuno Miguel Carvalho Santos, Associate Professor at Instituto Superior Técnico 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 BSc in Operating Systems and Architectures or Networking and Telecommunications areas.

 

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

a MSc 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

The candidate must be enrolled in a master’s degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science.

This project requires extensive expertise across multiple fields, namely cybersecurity, computer networks, and distributed systems. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Cybersecurity.

- Portuguese, full professional proficiency

- English, full professional proficiency

8 | EVALUATION CRITERIA AND COMMITTEE

The selection will be according to the following criteria:

Academic record of the candidate and interest for the following areas of research:

20% proficiency in at least one programming language,

40% track record in computer science/engineering courses, especially in security and distributed systems,

40% experience (and/or interest) in Cybersecurity Management and Regulations.

The Jury may interview the first three (3) candidates with higher classification. In order to perform a more objective evaluation of some of the criteria, the interview will count for 50% of the evaluation of each criteria 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	Nuno Miguel Carvalho Santos	Researcher / Associate Professor	INESC-ID / IST
Member	Paulo Jorge Fernandes Carreira	Researcher / Associate Professor	INESC-ID / IST
Member	João Pedro Faria Mendonça Barreto	Researcher / Assistant Professor	INESC-ID / IST
Member Substitute	João Coelho Garcia	Researcher / Assistant Professor	INESC-ID / IST
Member Substitute	Miguel Ângelo Marques de Matos	Researcher / Assistant Professor	INESC-ID / IST

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
01-02-2024		15-02-2024

 

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering » Computer engineering

Education Level

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

The goal of this project is to contribute to the development of advanced security and cybersecurity technologies for smart retail stores. Specifically, this project aims to systematize the cybersecurity controls required for a startup company to achieve ISO 27001 Certification. To develop this project, three main tasks will be pursued: 1) study ISO 27001 Standard and associated information security management techniques, 2) study and document best practices of cybersecurity implementation and their mapping into ISO 27001, and 3) create and document processes required for the certification. This project's expected outcome includes a report of the analyzed solutions and a software prototype of the implemented solution.

Specific Requirements

The candidates should have a BSc in Operating Systems and Architectures or Networking and Telecommunications areas.

 

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

a MSc 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

Excellent

Languages

PORTUGUESE

Level

Excellent

Additional Information
Benefits

The monthly amount of the grant 930.98€  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/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 BSc in Operating Systems and Architectures or Networking and Telecommunications areas.

 

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

a MSc 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 of the candidate and interest for the following areas of research:

20% proficiency in at least one programming language,

40% track record in computer science/engineering courses, especially in security and distributed systems,

40% experience (and/or interest) in Cybersecurity Management and Regulations.

The Jury may interview the first three (3) candidates with higher classification. In order to perform a more objective evaluation of some of the criteria, the interview will count for 50% of the evaluation of each criteria above.

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

Additional comments

 

Preferential factors

The candidate must be enrolled in a master’s degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science.

This project requires extensive expertise across multiple fields, namely cybersecurity, computer networks, and distributed systems. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Cybersecurity.

- Portuguese, full professional proficiency

- English, full professional proficiency

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

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