ONE research grant for candidates with Master Degree with reference number BI| 2022/322 is now...

Public notice for research grant

PRELUNA - PTDC/CCI-INF/4703/2021

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 research grant for candidates with Master Degree with reference number BI| 2022/322 is now available under the scope of project PRELUNA - PTDC/CCI-INF/4703/2021, funded by fundação para a ciência e a tecnologia i.p., and under the following conditions:

2 | DURATION

12 months, starting in October 2022

- 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)

- Non - 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://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 1144,64 € 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/apoios/bolsas/docs/Tabela_de_Valores_SMM_2022.pdf ) and shall be rendered through a monthly bank transfer to an account held by the grantee

5 | OBJECTIVES/WORKPLAN

Development of deep learning based diagnostics from medical images, with a focus on digital pathology and an emphasis on breast cancer. The successful applicant will be able to apply his/her knowledge of deep learning to the problem of diagnosing breast cancer from biopsies

6 | SCIENTIFIC SUPERVISION

The activity will be supervised by Arlindo Manuel Limede de Oliveira, Full professor at Instituto Superior Técnico and researcher at INESC-ID and by Jaime dos Santos Cardoso Full professor at FEUP (Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto) and researcher at INESC-TEC.

The candidate will be integrated in the research team of each scientific advisor.

7 | ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The candidates should have a MSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, or related areas.

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:

• preference will be given to candidates who have previous experience with the application of deep neural networks to medical imaging problems
• English language: fluent in Reading, writing and speaking,
• Portuguese language is desirable

8 | EVALUATION CRITERIA AND COMMITEE

The selection will be according to the following criteria:

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

Jury

Name

Professional Status

Institutions

President

Arlindo Manuel Limede de Oliveira

Researcher / Full Professor

INESC ID / IST

Member

Jaime dos Santos Cardoso

Researcher / Full Professor

INESC TEC / FEUP

Member

Mário Alexandre Teles de Figueiredo

Researcher / Full Professor

IT / IST

Substitute member

Bruno Emanuel da Graça Martins

Researcher / Associate Professor

INESC ID / IST

Substitute member

Margarida Silveira

Researcher / Assistant Professor

ISR / 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

11-08-2022

09-09-2022