There is an open call for one (1) Research Initiation Grant ("Bolsa de Iniciação à Investigação") at Instituto de Telecomunicações, in the scope of a project with Industry. This call seeks candidates to work on sensor fusion (Lidar, Radar, Camera) for multiple applications using edge computing and AI techniques.
Scientific Area: Networks and Services
Group: Embedded Systems – Av
Admission Requirements:
Research Initiation Grants are intended for students enrolled in a professional higher technical course, undergraduate degree, integrated master's degree, or master's degree, to undertake initial R&D activities, with a view to beginning their scientific training through integration in R&D projects to be developed in national institutions.
For students carrying out initial R&D activities who are enrolled in non-degree courses integrated in the educational project of a higher education institution, developed in association or cooperation with one or more R&D units.
Candidates must be enrolled in a higher professional technical course, a bachelor's degree, an integrated master's, or a master's degree in the areas of Computers and Telematics Engineering, Informatics Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunications engineering, or equivalent, with a passion for embedded systems design and integration.
Work Objectives:
Integration in the area and review of related work
Sensor installation and configuration (Lidar, Radar, etc.)
Measurement campaign to obtain ground truth data
Implementation of sensor fusion algorithms
Preparation of documentation, including technical reports and scientific papers
Applicable legislation: A fellowship will be celebrated according to the regulations defined by FCT, "Regulation of Instituto de Telecomunicações' fellowships" and "Estatuto do Bolseiro de Investigação", according to Law no. 123/2019, dated August 28 (Status of Scientific Research Fellow), in its actual redaction, and also by Fundação para Ciência e Tecnologia, I.P. Fellowship Regulation of Fundação para Ciência e Tecnologia. For direct access to the FCT RBI go to the following link here .
Place of work: The work will be developed at the premises of Instituto de Telecomunicações at University of Aveiro, under the supervision of Prof. Joaquim José de Castro Ferreira.
Duration: 6 months, with the possibility of renewal. This type of scholarship has a maximum duration of 1 year. Start date: November 2024 or soon thereafter.
Monthly salary: 601.12€ according to the table of grant amounts awarded directly by FCT for positions held in Portugal ( www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores ). The payment will be made by bank transfer.
Selection criteria:
C1 (70%) - Curriculum vitae/Academic evaluation
C2 (30%) - Suitability of the candidates' profile to the project based on relevant work experience in the tasks described in the work plan
Candidates may be interviewed for clarification of any aspect related to the above criteria. Each criteria, and the final classification F will be evaluated in a scale (0-20). The candidates will be ordered according to: F = C1 x 70% + C2 x 30%. In case of a tie, the tied candidates will be ordered according to C1, then C2. The Jury has the right to not admit any of the candidates that applied for this position whenever they consider that no candidate meets the minimum requirements for the position.
Jury:
Prof. Joaquim José de Castro Ferreira, Universidade de Aveiro (President of the jury)
Prof. Paulo Jorge de Campos Bartolomeu, Universidade de Aveiro
Prof. João Miguel Pereira de Almeida, Instituto de Telecomunicacoes Aveiro
Prof. Valter Filipe Miranda Castelão da Silva, Instituto de Telecomunicacoes Aveiro (Substitute)
Communication of the results: Candidates will be notified by email.
Required Documents:
Motivation letter explaining the interest in the position
Detailed Curriculum Vitae with transcripts
Degree certificate (if applicable)
Proof of enrollment in a higher education course or declaration of intention to enroll in a study cycle leading to an academic degree or in a course that does not confer an academic degree
NOTE: The proof of enrollment in a study cycle leading to an academic degree or in a course not conferring an academic degree must be made until the contract is signed.
Apply online clicking on the "Apply Now" button in this form. After the notification of the results, candidates have 10 working days if they wish to contest the decision. E-mail submissions will not be considered. (The cover letter and the CV are mandatory documents in the online application platform).
NOTICE: Degrees obtained abroad are recognized by a Portuguese higher education institution under the terms of Decree-Law No. 66/2018, of August 16 and Ordinance No. 33/2019, of January 25. More information at: here . All the selection process is conducted through the IT web portal. No actions outside this platform are valid.
Application Period: 28-10-2024 to 12-11-2024
Assistance: Send Email
Published on: 28-10-2024
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