One (1) Research Grant For Students With Msc Degree With Reference Number Bi|2024/597 Is Now Av[...]

Organisation/Company: INESC ID
Research Field: Engineering » Computer engineering
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions: Master Positions
Country: Portugal
Application Deadline: 27 Nov 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon)
Type of Contract: Not Applicable
Job Status: Not Applicable
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? European Union / Next Generation EU
Reference Number: Project CRAI – refª C628696807-00454142-BI|2024/597
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description Public notice for research grant
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 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 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:
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.
This grant aims to investigate the usage of approximate features based on moving averages in the context of AI-based financial fraud detection systems, in contrast to the classical approach based on the use of exact features. In more detail, the work will explore and quantify the trade-offs that emerge both for the quality of the resulting AI model as well as the costs' reduction (especially in the inference phase, but also during the model's training phase) 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 into 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:
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.
Jury
Name
Professional Status
Institutions
President
Researcher/Associate Professor
INESC ID | Tecnico
Member
Researcher/Full Professor
INESC ID | Tecnico
Member
Researcher/Associate Professor
INESC ID | Tecnico
Substitute member
Researcher/Associate Professor
INESC ID | Tecnico
Substitute member
Luis Rodrigues
Researcher/Full Professor
INESC ID | Tecnico
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.
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 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 ****** with the documents stated below 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 the 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 foreign education institutions may replace the copy of the 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:
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: 13-11-2024
To: 27-11-2024
Where to apply E-mail: ******
Requirements Research Field: Engineering » Computer engineering
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications:
This grant aims to investigate the usage of approximate features based on moving averages in the context of AI-based financial fraud detection systems, in contrast to the classical approach based on the use of exact features. In more detail, the work will explore and quantify the trade-offs that emerge both for the quality of the resulting AI model as well as the costs' reduction (especially in the inference phase, but also during the model's training phase) stemming from the use of approximate features.
Specific 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:
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:
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.
Additional comments:
Preferential factors:
Preference will be given to candidates who have strong knowledge in distributed systems and AI.

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