ONE (1) research grant for students with MSc degree with reference number BI|2024/597 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 journals, more than 3000 papers in international conferences, and have registered 15 patents and/or brands.
1 | RESEARCH GRANT TYPE
ONE (1) research grant for students with MSc degree with reference number BI|2024/597 is now available under the scope of the project Center for Responsible AI – refª C628696807-00454142 , funded by Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP) and by European funds Next Generation EU , under the following conditions:
2 | DURATION
SIX (6) months, starting in December 2024
- Renewable, if the candidate is enrolled in a PhD program
subject to suitable performance within the period of the project, not exceeding the maximum period set by FCT for such grants – 4 years (including contract renewals).
- Renewable, if the candidate is enrolled in a non-degree programme
subject to suitable performance within the period of the project, not exceeding the maximum period set by FCT for such grants – 1 year (including 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 28th of August.
Regulations for Research Grants of the Foundation for Science and Technology in force.
INESC-ID Lisboa Grant Regulations.
The fellowship contract is awarded on an exclusive dedication basis.
4 | MONTHLY AMOUNT
The monthly amount of the grant 1,259.64€ is in accordance with the values stipulated in the "Regulations for Research Grants of the Foundation for Science and Technology" in force and shall be rendered through a monthly bank transfer to an account held by the grantee.
5 | OBJECTIVES/WORKPLAN
This grant aims to investigate the usage of approximate features based on moving averages in the context of AI-based financial fraud detection system, in contrast to the classical approach based on the use of exact features. The work will explore and quantify the trade-offs that emerge for the quality of the resulting AI model as well as the costs' reduction stemming from the use of approximate features.
6 | SCIENTIFIC SUPERVISION
The activity will be supervised by:
- Rodrigo Miragaia Rodrigues, researcher at INESC ID and Full Professor at IST. 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 Computer Science and Engineering, or related areas. By the grant start date, the candidate must be enrolled in a relevant program.
Preferential factors:
Preference will be given to candidates who have strong knowledge in distributed systems and AI.
8 | EVALUATION CRITERIA AND COMMITTEE
The selection will be according to the following criteria:
1. BSc and MSc grades (70%)
The jury may also decide not to assign the scholarship if none of the candidates meets the required conditions.
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 the 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.
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.
10 | FORMALISATION OF APPLICATIONS
Applications are formalised by sending an email to ****** with the documents stated below in pdf form.
The application email should clearly state the reference of the research grant and project.
Documents required:
Single copy of official academic degree certificate in the required education level.
Detailed list of grades (pdf form).
Proof of enrolment required.
Detailed curriculum vitae (pdf form).
Motivation letter explaining the interest in the position (pdf form).
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