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ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE OPENING OF RESEARCH POSITIONS - Project Meta-ID

Summary The “Instituto de Telecomunicações” is searching for a candidate to hire on a contract basis of 6 months, in the scope of the project Meta-ID. 1. Preferred Requirements Candidates must hold a BSc degree University in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, proficiency level of the English language and experience in the following areas: antenna design and microwave theory. The selected candidate will work in the Instituto Telecomunicações - Electrical Engineering Department at the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Coimbra, under the supervision of Prof. Mário Silveirinha. Profile 2. Description of the Position The candidate will be involved in the design, and numerical and experimental characterization of antennas for RFID applications Primary Responsibilities: - Numerical and theoretical modeling. Realization of experimental work. 3. Remuneration Monthly scholarship of 385,00€. Admission procedures 4. Application Candidates interested in this position can apply electronically by sending her/his CV and a cover letter with a statement of interests to mario.silveirinha@co.it.pt (Reference position: BI scholarship; Project Nonlocal) or send her/his application by mail to: Prof. Mário Silveirinha Instituto de Telecomunicações Dep. Eng. Electrotécnica da Universidade de Coimbra Pólo II, 3030-290 Coimbra 5. Evaluation criteria Performance adequacy of university studies, and professional experience. Priority will be given to applicants with previous training and experience in antenna design, and microwave technology. 6. Juri The juri is formed by Prof. Mário Silveirinha, Prof. Henrique Silva, Prof. Vitor Silva. The juri meeting minutes and the results of the selection will be posted in a visible and public place at Instituto de Telecomunicações Coimbra, and the selected candidate will be notified by email. 7. Dates: Opening date – 8 May, 2012 Closing date – 22 May, 2012 Beginning date for the scholarship: 1st June 2012 8. Applicable legislation and regulamentations: Lei Nº. 40/2004, de 18 de Agosto (Estatuto do Bolseiro de Investigação Científica); Regulamento da Formação Avançada e Qualificação de Recursos Humanos 2010; Regulamento de Bolsas de Investigação” do Instituto de Telecomunicações (IT). Closing date 22-05-2012 E-mail mario.silveirinha@co.it.pt Date 19-04-2012

Research Grant - BI-Lic - project PTDC/EEA-TEL/120666/2010/Instituto de Telecomunicações - “LTE-Advanced Enhancements using Femtocells”

Summary A research position is opened at Instituto de Telecomunicações within the project PTDC/EEA-TEL/120666/2010/Instituto de Telecomunicações - “LTE-Advanced Enhancements using Femtocells”, funded by FCT-Portugal. The grant (745,00 €/month) will be paid during six months, according to FCT rules. Profile The main goal of this project is to research around the new LTE-Advanced standard, considering femtocells integration, for the optimal planning, monitoring, QoE benchmarking, analysis and adjustment of mobile networks. The candidate main tasks will be to analyze some enhancements over LTE-A specifications using cognitive radio techniques where the femtocells employ bands allocated to other systems (macrocells) and evaluate suitable spectral sensing techniques. The objectives are to: • Perform a follow-up of the standardization process of LTE-Advanced technologies • Identification of main interference and co-existence issues. • This task will then evaluate suitable spectral sensing techniques, detection and evaluation of interference levels between different femtocells, envisaging full frequency reuse, and development of appropriate interference cancellation techniques. • Deliver a concept description of the identified radio mechanisms to allow the development of femtocells planning algorithms for these mechanisms. Candidates must hold a Master in Telecommunication and Computer Science Engineering. Furthermore, the candidates should have a solid knowledge in mobile radio systems and SDR techniques. Admission procedures The applications will be evaluated taking into consideration the: i) Curriculum Vitae - CV (weight 100%); ii) if necessary, an Interview (weight 50%) + CV (weight 50%). The Curriculum Vitae should be sent, via e-mail, to nuno.souto@iscte.pt or rui.marinheiro@iscte.pt. The deadline for applications is June 8th, 2012. Closing date 08-06-2012 E-mail nuno.souto@iscte.pt Date 07-05-2012

Research Grant - Bolsa de iniciação cientifica - PEst-OE/EEI/LA0008/2011

Summary Encontra-se aberto concurso para a atribuição de uma Bolsa BIC no âmbito no âmbito do projecto PEst-OE/EEI/LA0008/2011, financiado por fundos nacionais através da FCT/MCTES (PIDDAC), nas seguintes condições: Área Científica: Informática, Aprendizagem Automática Profile Requisitos de admissão: Licenciatura em Engenharia Informática pós-Bolonha, concluída com média de 15 valores ou superior. Necessários conhecimentos de Aprendizagem Automática em particular de Aprendizagem por Reforço. Investigação na área é fator preferêncial. Plano de trabalhos: Continuar a pesquisa desenvolvida por vários autores em aprendizagem por reforço hierarquica. Pretende-se melhorar a eficiencia e/ou eficácia da aprendizagem por reforço com introdução de abstracções em domínios contínuos. Devem ser implementados os algoritmos de Skill Chaining e Target Regions como base de trabalho e em seguida procuradas fontes de ineficiência destes e/ou variantes que possam melhorar a capacidade de adaptação automática de um agente a problemas em domínios contínuos em que é possível usar aprendizagem por reforço. Legislação e regulamentação aplicável: Lei Nº. 40/2004, de 18 de Agosto (Estatuto do Bolseiro de Investigação Científica); Regulamento de Bolsas do Instituto de Telecomunicações Local de trabalho: O trabalho será desenvolvido noInstituto de Telecomunicações do ISCTE – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa, sob a orientação científica do Professor(a)/DoutorLuís Miguel Martins Nunes. Duração da(s) bolsa(s): A bolsa terá à duração de 6 meses, com início previsto em Junho de 2012. O contrato de bolsa poderá ser renovado até ao máximo de 6 meses. Valor do subsídio de manutenção mensal: O montante da bolsa corresponde a 385€ / mês, conforme tabela de valores das bolsas atribuídas directamente pela FCT, I.P. no País (http://alfa.fct.mctes.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores). Métodos de selecção: Os métodos de selecção a utilizar serão os seguintes: avaliação curricular e entrevista, com a respectiva valoração de 50% para ambos. Composição do Júri de Selecção: Luís Nunes Sancho Oliveira Anders Christensen Forma de publicitação/notificação dos resultados: Os resultados finais da avaliação serão publicitados, através de lista ordenada alfabeticamente afixada em local visível e público do(a) Instituto de Telecomunicações, delegação do ISCTE-IUL, sendo o candidato(a) aprovado(a) notificado através de email. Admission procedures Prazo de candidatura e forma de apresentação das candidaturas: O concurso encontra-se aberto no período de 15 de Maio de 2012 a 28 de Maio de 2012. As candidaturas devem ser formalizadas, obrigatoriamente, através do envio de carta de candidatura acompanhada dos seguintes documentos: Curriculum Vitae, certificado de habilitações e outros documentos comprovativos considerados relevantes. As candidaturas deverão ser entregues por correio eletrónico para o endereço Luís.Nunes@iscte.pt . Closing date 28-05-2012 E-mail Luís.Nunes@iscte.pt Date 30-04-2012

Research Grant - Bolsa de Iniciação Científica - PEst-OE/EEI/LA0008/2011

Summary A research position for one Bolsa de Iniciação Científica (1 BIC) is opened at Instituto de Telecomunicações in the scope of the project PEst-OE/EEI/LA0008/2011, funded by national funds through FCT/MTCES (PIDDAC), according to the following conditions: Scientific area: communication networks (programming) Profile Admission requirements: under-Bachelor or Bachelor degree; Familiarity with communication network principles and protocols. Good programming skills (preferably with experience in Android programming). Workplan: The objective is to develop a system supporting talks/lectures in the medical area resorting to multimedia contents acquired and transmitted in real-time, namely vital signals. The system to be developed should allow sending the content of the talk/lecture to participants using an application running in the lecturer’s and the participants’ laptops/tablets. The application interfaces should be based on a previously made HCI study. The work to be done involves aspects of: • Automatic network formation (ad hoc); • Service discovery; • Multimedia streaming (multicast mode); • Development of educational network applications supporting content “push”. Legislation and regulations applicable: Lei Nº. 40/2004, de 18 de Agosto (Estatuto do Bolseiro de Investigação Científica); Regulamento da Formação Avançada e Qualificação de Recursos Humanos 2010 e Regulamento de Bolsas do Instituto de Telecomunicações. Place of work: The work will be developed at the Instituto de Telecomunicações based at the Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, under the supervision of professors Rui Prior and Pedro Brandão. Grant duration: 7 months, extendable upon performance. The estimated beginning date is on 1st June 2012 (or soon thereafter). Value for monthly allowance: 385 Eur, according to table values of the scholarships awarded directly by the FCT, in the country (http://alfa.fct.mctes.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores). The payment will be made by bank transfer. Selection methods: Selection of the candidates will be performed by evaluation of the submitted documents, namely academic performance and, if necessary, an interview. Jury: Professor Doutor Pedro Brandão (FCUP), Professor Doutor Rui Prior (FCUP), Professor Doutor Miguel Coimbra (FCUP). Notification of results: Results will be published at the Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto. The selected candidate will be notified by email. Admission procedures Documents to submit: a short description of prior research work and Curriculum Vitae. Applications should be sent by email to Professor Rui Prior: rprior@dcc.fc.up.pt Deadline for applications: the application documents shall be sent by email between 16th to 30th of May 2012. Closing date 30-05-2012 E-mail rprior@dcc.fc.up.pt Date 02-05-2012

Research Grant - Bolsa de Iniciação Científica (1 BIC) - PEst-OE/EEI/LA0008/2011 - Informática, Aprendizagem Automática

Summary Continue the research developed by several authors in hierarchical reinforcement learning. We intend to improve the efficiency of hierarchical reinforcement learning in continuous domains, by introducing adequate abstractions. The researcher will implement Skill Chaining and Target Regions as a work-basis, find inefficiencies and/or variations of the algorithm that can improve the ability of an agent to adapt to problems in continuous domains and (dis)prove their value. Profile Graduated in Computer Science (3 to 5 years), with an average of 15/20 or above. Knowledge of Machine Learning, particularly of Reinforcement Learning. Published research in the area of reinforcement learning is considered a preferential factor. Admission procedures Applications shall be received no later than 28th May 2012. Selected candidates will be interviewed. For any clarifications, please contact Prof. Luís Nunes at luis.nunes@iscte.pt. The scholarship will start in June 2012 and last for 6 months. The contract may be renewed for another 6 months. The monthly allowance is 385€ according to the scholarship values of FCT. Closing date 28-05-2012 E-mail luis.nunes@iscte.pt Closing date 28-05-2012 E-mail luis.nunes@iscte.pt Date 02-05-2012

Research Grant - Bolsa de Iniciação Científica (1 BIC) - PEst-OE/EEI/LA0008/2011 - Project CellNote Touch

Summary A research position for one Bolsa de Iniciação Científca (1 BIC) is opened at Instituto de Telecomunicações in the scope of the project CellNote Touch - Touch-based Interactive Annotation of Cellular Images, IT/LA/1086/2011, funded by national funds through FCT/MCES (PIDDAC), according to the following conditions: Scientific area: Computer vision. Profile Admission requirements: : under-Bachelor or Bachelor degree; Familiarity with computer vision theory; Good programming skills; Good English writing skills. Workplan: to work in the area of computer vision, under the IT project CellNote Touch - Touch-based Interactive Annotation of Cellular Images. The general objective of this research is the analysis and annotation of cellular images. Legislation and regulations applicable: Lei Nº. 40/2004, de 18 de Agosto (Estatuto do Bolseiro de Investigação Científica); Regulamento da Formação Avançada e Qualificação de Recursos Humanos 2010 e Regulamento de Bolsas do Instituto de Telecomunicações. Place of work: The work will be developed at the Department of Computer Science, University of Beira Interior (Covilhã), under the supervision of Professor Hugo Proença and Professor Miguel Tavares Coimbra. Grant duration: 12 months, eventually renewed upon performance. The estimated beginning date is on 1st June 2012 (or soon thereafter). Value for monthly allowance: 385 Eur, according to table values of the scholarships awarded directly by the FCT, in the country (http://alfa.fct.mctes.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores). The payment will be made by bank transfer. Selection methods: Selection of the candidates will be performed by evaluation of the submitted documents and if necessary an interview. Jury: Prof. Doutor Miguel Tavares Coimbra, Prof. Doutor Hugo Proença, Prof. Doutor Frutuoso Silva. Notification of results: Results will be published at the Department of Computer Science, University of Beira Interior (Covilhã). The selected candidate will be notified by email. Admission procedures Documents to submit: a short description of prior research work and Curriculum Vitae. Applications should be sent by email to Professor Hugo Proença: hugomcp@di.ubi.pt. Deadline for applications: the application documents shall be sent by email between 16th to 30th of May 2012. Closing date 30-05-2012 E-mail hugomcp@di.ubi.pt Date 02-05-2012

Research Grant - Bolsa de Iniciação Científica (BIC) - PEst-OE/EEI/LA0008/2011

Summary A research position for one Bolsa de Iniciação Científica (1 BIC) is opened at Instituto de Telecomunicações in the scope of the project PEst-OE/EEI/LA0008/2011, funded by national funds through FCT/MTCES (PIDDAC), according to the following conditions: Scientific area: Computer Graphics and Human-Computer Interaction. Profile Admission requirements: under-Bachelor or Bachelor degree, preference to previous experience in developing interactive systems and computer graphic applications Workplan: The general objective of this research is to work in the area of computer graphics and human computer interaction, under the IT project PEst-OE/EEI/LA0008/2011. The purpose is to create real-time 3D modeling for virtual environments. The researcher will integrate a multi-disciplinary team with elements from the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto, in the Porto Interactive Center. Legislation and regulations applicable: Lei Nº. 40/2004, de 18 de Agosto (Estatuto do Bolseiro de Investigação Científica); Regulamento da Formação Avançada e Qualificação de Recursos Humanos 2010 e Regulamento de Bolsas do Instituto de Telecomunicações. Place of work: The work will be developed at the Instituto de Telecomunicações based at the Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, under the supervision of Professor Verónica Costa Teixeira Pinto Orvalho. Grant duration: 7 months, extendable upon performance. The estimated beginning date is on 1st June 2012 (or soon thereafter). Value for monthly allowance: 385 Eur, according to table values of the scholarships awarded directly by the FCT, in the country (http://alfa.fct.mctes.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores). The payment will be made by bank transfer. Selection methods: Selection of the candidates will be performed by evaluation of the submitted documents, namely academic performance and if necessary an interview. Jury: Prof. Doutora Verónica Costa Teixeira Pinto Orvalho, Prof. Doutor Miguel Tavares Coimbra, Prof. Doutor Luís Filipe Coelho Antunes. Notification of results: Results will be published at the Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto. The selected candidate will be notified by email. Admission procedures Documents to submit: a short description of prior research work and Curriculum Vitae. Applications should be sent by email to Professor Verónica Orvalho: veronica.orvalho@dcc.fc.up.pt and to Jacqueline Fernandes: jacqueline.fernandes@lx.it.pt Deadline for applications: the application documents shall be sent by email between 16th to 30th of May 2012. Closing date 30-05-2012 E-mail jacqueline.fernandes@lx.it.pt Date 02-05-2012

Research Grant - Bolsa de Investigação para Mestre - Network Coding - PEst-OE/EEI/LA0008/2011

Summary A research position for one Bolsa de Investigação para Mestre (1 BI-MSc) is opened at Instituto de Telecomunicações in the scope of the project PEst-OE/EEI/LA0008/2011, funded by national funds through FCT/MTCES (PIDDAC), according to the following conditions: Scientific area: Network Coding Profile Admission requirements: MSc degree; previous experience in research work on the area of Network Coding, Strong analytical, communication and English writing skills. Workplan: The objective of this research is the analysis of the delay behavior of network coding protocols and the design of new delay constrained solutions for the transmission of real-time data over wireless networks. The researcher will integrate a multi-disciplinary team with elements from the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto. Legislation and regulations applicable: Lei Nº. 40/2004, de 18 de Agosto (Estatuto do Bolseiro de Investigação Científica); Regulamento da Formação Avançada e Qualificação de Recursos Humanos 2010 e Regulamento de Bolsas do Instituto de Telecomunicações. Place of work and supervison: The work will be developed at the Instituto de Telecomunicações based at the Department of Computer and Electrical Engineer, Faculty of Engineer, University of Porto, under the supervision of Professor João Oliveira Barros. Grant duration: 7 months, eventually renewed upon performance. The estimated beginning date is on 1st June 2012 (or soon thereafter). Value for monthly allowance: 980 Eur, according to table values of the scholarships awarded directly by the FCT, in the country (http://alfa.fct.mctes.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores). The payment will be made by bank transfer. Selection methods: Selection of the candidate will be performed by evaluation of the submitted documents, namely academic performance and if necessary an interview. Jury: Prof. Doutor João Oliveira Barros (FEUP); Prof. Doutora Ana Cristina Costa Aguiar (FEUP); Prof. Doutor Daniel Lucani Rotter (FEUP). Notification of results: Results will be published at the Department of Computer and Electrical Engineer, Faculty of Engineer, University of Porto. The selected candidate will be notified by email. Admission procedures Documents to submit: a short description of prior research work and Curriculum Vitae. Applications should be sent by email to Dra. Sílvia Bettencourt: silvia.bettencourt @ lx. it. pt Deadline for applications: the application documents shall be sent by email between the 16th to 30th of May 2012. Closing date 30-05-2012 E-mail silvia.bettencourt @ lx. it. pt Date 02-05-2012

Research Grant - Bolsa de Investigação para Mestre (1 BI-MSc) - PEst-OE/EEI/LA0008/2011

Summary A research position for one Bolsa de Investigação para Mestre (1 BI-MSc) is opened at Instituto de Telecomunicações in the scope of the project PEst-OE/EEI/LA0008/2011, funded by national funds through FCT/MTCES (PIDDAC), according to the following conditions: Scientific area: Signal Processing Profile Admission requirements: Master degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering or equivalent; Experience in signal processing, especially voice, and/ or machine learning advantageous; Good programming skills; Minimum grade of 14 (/20) or equivalent. Workplan: The general objective of this research is the design and deployment of a speech data collection platform, as well as carrying out data collection and of collected data with stress assessment algorithms. Work includes synchronization of multi-modal sensors, as well as testing and validation of the platform. In a second phase, the grant holder shall carry out the extraction of speech features from collected samples and evaluate which are most adequate for stress detection. The researcher will integrate a multi-disciplinary team with elements from the University of Porto and Technical University of Lisbon, ranging from engineers to phychologists. Legislation and regulations applicable: Lei Nº. 40/2004, de 18 de Agosto (Estatuto do Bolseiro de Investigação Científica); Regulamento da Formação Avançada e Qualificação de Recursos Humanos 2010 e Regulamento de Bolsas do Instituto de Telecomunicações. Place of work: The work will be developed at the Instituto de Telecomunicações based at the Department of Computer and Electrical Engineer, Faculty of Engineer, University of Porto, under the supervision of Professor Ana Cristina Costa Aguiar and Dr. Traian Abrudan. Grant duration: 3 months, renewable upon performance. The estimated beginning date is on 15th June 2012 (or soon thereafter). Value for monthly allowance: 980 Eur, according to table values of the scholarships awarded directly by the FCT, in the country (http://alfa.fct.mctes.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores). The payment will be made by bank transfer. Selection methods: Selection of the candidates will be performed by evaluation of the submitted documents, namely academic performance and if necessary an interview. Jury: Prof. Doutora Ana Cristina Costa Aguiar (FEUP), Prof. Doutor Daniel Lucani Rotter (FEUP), Prof. Doutor João Barros (FEUP). Notification of results: Results will be published at the Department of Computer and Electrical Engineer, Faculty of Engineer, University of Porto. The selected candidate will be notified by email. Admission procedures Documents to submit: a short description of prior research work and Curriculum Vitae. Applications should be sent by email to Professor Ana Aguiar: Ana Aguiar Deadline for applications: the application documents shall be sent by email between 30th May to 13th of June 2012. Closing date 13-06-2012 E-mail Ana Aguiar Date 16-05-2012

Research Grant - Bolsa de Investigação para Mestre (1 BI-MSc) Project, “Advanced Antennas for Radio Frequency Identification and Localization”, PTDC/EEA-TEL/102390/2008

Summary A research position for one Bolsa de Investigação para Mestre (1 BI-MSc) is opened at Instituto de Telecomunicações in the scope of the project RFID-Local Project, “Advanced Antennas for Radio Frequency Identification and Localization”, PTDC/EEA-TEL/102390/2008, funded by national funds through FCT/MTCES (PIDDAC), according to the following conditions: Scientific area: Wireless Communications Profile Admission requirements: MSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering or equivalent, specialization in the area of Telecommunications, sub-area of antennas. Workplan: To develop antennas for body-area networks, both for in-body and off-body communications. Work includes design and experimental evaluation of fabricated prototypes. Legislation and regulations applicable: Lei Nº. 40/2004, de 18 de Agosto (Estatuto do Bolseiro de Investigação Científica); Regulamento da Formação Avançada e Qualificação de Recursos Humanos 2010 e Regulamento de Bolsas do Instituto de Telecomunicações. Place of work and supervison: Lisbon site of IT, under co-supervision of Prof Carlos A Fernandes and Prof Jorge R Costa Grant duration: 3 months, eventually renewed upon performance. The estimated beginning date is on 15th June 2012 (or soon thereafter). Value for monthly allowance: 980 Eur, according to table values of the scholarships awarded directly by the FCT, in the country (http://alfa.fct.mctes.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores). The payment will be made by bank transfer. Selection methods: • Background on electromagnetics. Knowledge of antenna principles and design experience using common EM solvers (ex. CST). Specific knowledge of antennas for near-body communications. Familiarity with antenna measurement procedures. Possible interview. Availability for starting immediately. Jury: Prof. Doutor Carlos A Cardoso Fernandes; Prof. Doutor Jorge Rodrigues da Costa; Prof. Doutor António Luís Campos Topa. Notification of results: The selected candidate will be notified by email. Admission procedures Documents to submit: Candidates must submit a CV with full transcript of the course, motivation letter and optionally reference letters. Applications should be sent by email to Dra. Sara Correia: sara.correia(at)lx.it.pt Deadline for applications: the application documents shall be sent by email between the 21st of May to 1st of June 2012. Closing date 01-06-2012 E-mail sara.correia(at)lx.it.pt Date 07-05-2012

Research Grant - Bolsa de Investigação para Mestre (BI-mestre) - PEst-OE/EEI/LA0008/2011

Summary A research position for four Bolsas de Investigação para Mestre (4 BI-mestre) is opened at Instituto de Telecomunicações in the scope of the project PEst-OE/EEI/LA0008/2011, funded by national funds through FCT/MTCES (PIDDAC), according to the following conditions: Scientific area: Computer Graphics and Human-Computer Interaction Profile Admission requirements: Master degree, preference to previous experience in developing interactive systems and computer graphic applications Workplan: The general objective of this research is to work in the area of computer graphics and human computer interaction, under the IT project PEst-OE/EEI/LA0008/2011. The purpose is to develop user experience design, set-up of virtual environments, and synthesis of 3D avatars and content creation of 2D and 3D assets. The researcher will integrate a multi-disciplinary team with elements from the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto, in the Porto Interactive Center. Legislation and regulations applicable: Lei Nº. 40/2004, de 18 de Agosto (Estatuto do Bolseiro de Investigação Científica); Regulamento da Formação Avançada e Qualificação de Recursos Humanos 2010 e Regulamento de Bolsas do Instituto de Telecomunicações. Place of work: The work will be developed at the Instituto de Telecomunicações based at the Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, under the supervision of Professor Verónica Costa Teixeira Pinto Orvalho. Grant duration: 7 months, extendable upon performance. The estimated beginning date is on 1st June 2012 (or soon thereafter). Value for monthly allowance: 980 Eur, according to table values of the scholarships awarded directly by the FCT, in the country (http://alfa.fct.mctes.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores). The payment will be made by bank transfer. Selection methods: Selection of the candidates will be performed by evaluation of the submitted documents, namely academic performance and if necessary an interview. Jury: Prof. Doutora Verónica Costa Teixeira Pinto Orvalho, Prof. Doutor Miguel Tavares Coimbra, Prof. Doutor Luís Filipe Coelho Antunes. Notification of results: Results will be published at the Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto. The selected candidates will be notified by email. Admission procedures Documents to submit: a short description of prior research work and Curriculum Vitae. Applications should be sent by email to Professor Verónica Orvalho: veronica.orvalho@dcc.fc.up.pt and to Jacqueline Fernandes: jacqueline.fernandes@lx.it.pt Deadline for applications: the application documents shall be sent by email between the 16th to 30th of May 2012. Closing date 30-05-2012 E-mail jacqueline.fernandes@lx.it.pt Date 02-05-2012

Research Grant - Bolsas de Investigação - CMU-PT/NGN/0052/2008 - DRIVE-IN - Distributed Routing and Infotainment through Vehicular Inter-Networking

Summary Research positions for four Bolsa de Investigação (BI-mestre), one Bolsa de Investigação (BI-licenciado) and one Bolsa de Iniciação Científica (BIC) are opened at Instituto de Telecomunicações in the scope of the Project Drive-in - Distributed Routing and Infotainment through Vehicular Inter-Networking, CMU-PT/NGN/0052/2008, funded by national and European funds through FCT/MTCES/OE and FEDER, according to the following conditions: Scientific area: “Redes de Nova Geração e Políticas de Telecomunicações” Profile Admission requirements: Master degree for the BI-mestres, Bachelor degree (licenciatura) for the BI-licenciado and undergraduate/under-bachelor students for the BIC, previous research experience, good command of English. Workplan: The goal of the DRIVE-IN project is to investigate how vehicle-to-vehicle communication can improve the user experience and the overall efficiency of vehicle and road utilization, collaborating closely with the partner university Carnegie Mellon, and working with leading industry partners. Investigation of the opportunities enabled by real-time communication in the area of vehicular inter-networking as well as concepts, methodologies and technologies developed in geo-optimized VANET protocols, intelligent and collaborative car routing and VANET applications and services. Interaction with the human factor. Legislation and regulations applicable: Lei Nº. 40/2004, de 18 de Agosto (Estatuto do Bolseiro de Investigação Científica); Regulamento da Formação Avançada e Qualificação de Recursos Humanos 2010 e Regulamento de Bolsas do Instituto de Telecomunicações. Place of work: The work will be developed at the Instituto de Telecomunicações based at the Department of Electrical Engineer, Faculty of Engineer, University of Porto, under the supervision of Professor João Barros and Professor Michel Ferreira. Grants duration: 4 months, estimated beginning date on 1st June 2012 (until the end of the project). Value for monthly allowance: 980 Eur for the BI-mestre, 745 Eur for the BI-licenciado and 385 Eur for the BIC, according to table values of the scholarships awarded directly by the FCT, in the country (http://alfa.fct.mctes.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores). The payment will be made by bank transfer. Selection methods: Selection of the candidates will be performed by evaluation of the submitted documents, namely academic performance and if necessary individual interviews. Jury: Prof. Doutor Michel Ferreira, Prof. Doutor João Oliveira Barros, Prof. Doutora Ana Aguiar. Notification of results: Results will be published at the Department of Electrical Engineer, Faculty of Engineer, University of Porto, office-i225. The selected candidates will be notified by email. Admission procedures Documents to submit: a short description of prior research work and Curriculum Vitae. Applications should be sent by email to Dra. Sílvia Bettencourt: silvia.bettencourt at lx.it.pt Deadline for applications: the application documents shall be sent by email between 17th May to 30th May 2012. Closing date 30-05-2012 E-mail silvia.bettencourt at lx.it.pt Date 03-05-2012

Research Grant - PEst-OE/EEI/LA0008/2011 - BIC

Summary Encontra-se aberto concurso para a atribuição de uma Bolsa BIC no âmbito no âmbito do projecto PEst-OE/EEI/LA0008/2011, financiado por fundos nacionais através da FCT/MCTES (PIDDAC), nas seguintes condições: Área Científica: Informática, Aplicações Interactivas, Interacção Pessoa Máquina Profile Requisitos de admissão: Frequência do Mestrado em Engenharia Informática. Necessários bons conhecimentos de Aplicações Interactivas em particular de Sistemas Educativos com aplicação de conceitos narrativos. Investigação na área é fator preferêncial. Plano de trabalhos: Conceptualizar e desenvolver uma aplicação interactiva no âmbito de um projecto de Literacia Financeira. É expectável que esta aplicação continue o trabalho de investigação na área de narrative intelligence e que estabeleça novos standards em termos de usabilidade. Legislação e regulamentação aplicável: Lei Nº. 40/2004, de 18 de Agosto (Estatuto do Bolseiro de Investigação Científica); Regulamento de Bolsas do Instituto de Telecomunicações Local de trabalho: O trabalho será desenvolvido no Instituto de Telecomunicações do ISCTE – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa, sob a orientação científica do Professora Isabel Machado Alexandre. Duração da(s) bolsa(s): A bolsa terá à duração de 6 meses, com início previsto em 15 de Junho de 2012. O contrato de bolsa poderá ser renovado até ao máximo de 6 meses. Valor do subsídio de manutenção mensal: O montante da bolsa corresponde a 385€ / mês, conforme tabela de valores das bolsas atribuídas directamente pela FCT, I.P. no País (http://alfa.fct.mctes.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores). Métodos de selecção: Os métodos de selecção a utilizar serão os seguintes: avaliação curricular e entrevista, com a respectiva valoração de 50% para ambos. Composição do Júri de Selecção: Isabel Machado Alexandre Luís Nunes António Lopes Forma de publicitação/notificação dos resultados: Os resultados finais da avaliação serão publicitados, através de lista ordenada alfabeticamente afixada em local visível e público do(a) Instituto de Telecomunicações, delegação do ISCTE-IUL, sendo o candidato(a) aprovado(a) notificado através de email. Prazo de candidatura e forma de apresentação das candidaturas: O concurso encontra-se aberto no período de 22 de Maio de 2012 a 02 de Junho de 2012. Admission procedures As candidaturas devem ser formalizadas, obrigatoriamente, através do envio de carta de candidatura acompanhada dos seguintes documentos: Curriculum Vitae, certificado de habilitações e outros documentos comprovativos considerados relevantes. As candidaturas deverão ser entregues por correio eletrónico para o endereço isabel.alexandre@iscte.pt . Closing date 02-06-2012 E-mail isabel.alexandre@iscte.pt . Date 08-05-2012

Research Grant - PEst-OE/EEI/LA0008/2011 (BIC - Bolsa de iniciação científica) on Design of Garment Integrated Energy Harvesting Devices with Cognitive Radio Functionalities

Summary The Instituto de Telecomunicações – Delegação da Covilhã is welcoming applications to a research Grant (BIC - Bolsas de iniciação científica) on Design of Garment Integrated Energy Harvesting Devices with Cognitive Radio Functionalities. Successful applicants must hold a Licenciatura degree (or three years completed in an international bachelor programme) in Electrical and Computer Engineering (or similar). One of the bottlenecks of the wireless sensor devices performance is the batteries and energy storage. This research proposal addresses motion, electromagnetic and body heat based energy harvesting techniques for healthcare and body monitoring systems. The comparison of several scavenging strategies and circuit optimization is envisaged having in mind the design of highly efficient DC power generation from diverse sources, based on the characterization of the services, energy harvesting device circuits and the requirements for the WSN monitoring hardware. The design and optimization of the MAC and routing protocols (in the context of cognitive radio) will consider modelling and simulation approaches, complemented by its actual implementation in real nodes for testing and measurement purposes (hardware verification). Hybrid energy storage systems are here of fundamental importance, where energy may be smartly stored in a supercapacitor operating in close cooperation with a rechargeable battery. New innovative circuits design for power scavenging will be proposed, accounting for the fact that a Radio Frequency (RF) circuit optimized for energy harvesting is not necessarily optimized for communications. Wearable antennas in the context of Wireless Body Area Network (WBAN) will be conceived. To accomplish this task, knowledge on electromagnetic properties of textile materials is essential for the design body-centric wireless communication antennas, whilst accounting for the wide range of existing materials and manufacturing techniques. Ultra-wide band (UWB) antenna design is envisaged, with major objective to achieve higher Electromagnetic radiation collection. For this reason, the main requisites of this antenna are: the highest possible bandwidth, omnidirectional radiation pattern and smallest size. The contributions from the integration of the antennas onto the garments will serve as a feedback loop to the process of dimensioning the scavenge circuit devices, facilitating their improvement and optimization. The duration of the grant will be 7 months. Profile The successful candidate has sound prerequisites in protocols and hardware issues for wireless sensor networks as well as solid knowledge of English language (spoken and written. Advanced skills on hardware design and testing is definitely an asset to the planned research, as well as strong knowledge on C, C++, nesC and Visual Studio. Preferential selection factors: average mark obtained in courses attended and curriculum vitae adequate for the objectives of the working programme. Selection of the candidates will be performed by evaluation of the submitted documents (60%), followed by an interview (40%) of the top candidates, taking into consideration their educational performance, professional experience, merit and motivation. Admission procedures Application should include the curriculum vitae (including a list of publications) and a copy of the licenciatura (or bachelor) diploma. Application is to be forwarded to: Prof. Fernando J. Velez IT/DEM, Universidade da Beira Interior Faculdade de Engenharia Calçada Fonte do Lameiro 6200-026 Covilhã, Portugal. Deadline: 30/05/2012 E-mail: fernando.velez@lx.it.pt URL: http://www.it.pt/person_detail_p.asp?id=524 Closing date 30-05-2012 E-mail fernando.velez@lx.it.pt Date 03-05-2012

Research Grant - PEst-OE/EEI/LA0008/2011 (BIC - Bolsa de iniciação científica) on Energy Consumption in Wireless Communication Networks within Smart Environments: Monitoring and Optimization Aspects

Summary The Instituto de Telecomunicações – Delegação da Covilhã is welcoming applications to a research Grant (BIC - Bolsas de iniciação científica) on Energy Consumption in Wireless Communication Networks within Smart Environments: Monitoring and Optimization Aspects Successful applicants must hold a Licenciatura degree (or three years completed in an international bachelor programme) in Electrical and Computer Engineering (or similar). He/she will be part of the We-Move team who is leading the PROENERGY-WSN project (Prototypes for Efficient energy Self-sustainable Wireless Sensor Networks), and is participating in one European COST Action on Cooperative Radio Communications for Green Smart Environments (COST IC1004). The objectives to be accomplished by the grantee include to the optimization of energy consumption in smart environments like the human body, energy efficient buildings, vehicular or smart cities (Wireless Sensor and Actuator Networks, Mobile and Wireless Networks). Apart from the radio resource management and link/MAC/network layer protocols, the research will be focused on developing the non-intrusive techniques to measure the consumed power in real-time. Target technologies are WSANs (e.g., with Dust Network motes applied to mesh networks in energy efficient buildings or smart cities) or LTE-Advanced networks with relays. The goal is to produce a hardware prototype and obtain experimental results that will facilitate to optimize the energy-efficient protocols developed within We-Move@Covilhã. The duration of the grant will be 7 months. Profile The successful candidate has sound prerequisites in protocols and hardware issues for wireless sensor networks as well as solid knowledge of English language (spoken and written. Advanced skills on hardware design and testing is definitely an asset to the planned research, as well as strong knowledge on C, C++, nesC and Visual Studio. Preferential selection factors: average mark obtained in courses attended and curriculum vitae adequate for the objectives of the working programme. Selection of the candidates will be performed by evaluation of the submitted documents (60%), followed by an interview (40%) of the top candidates, taking into consideration their educational performance, professional experience, merit and motivation. Admission procedures Application should include the curriculum vitae (including a list of publications) and a copy of the licenciatura (or bachelor) diploma. Application is to be forwarded to: Prof. Fernando J. Velez IT/DEM, Universidade da Beira Interior Faculdade de Engenharia Calçada Fonte do Lameiro 6200-026 Covilhã, Portugal. Deadline: 30/05/2012 E-mail: fernando.velez@lx.it.pt URL: http://www.it.pt/person_detail_p.asp?id=524 Closing date 30-05-2012 E-mail fernando.velez@lx.it.pt Date 03-05-2012

Research Grant - Practical Quantum Communications, PEst-OE/EEI/LA0008/2011

Summary A research position for a single Bolsa de Mestrado is opened at Instituto de Telecomunicações in the scope of the Project PEst-OE/EEI/LA0008/2011, funded by national funds through FCT/MCTES (PIDDAC). Scientific Area: Mathematics or Physics Profile Master in Mathematics or Physics Work Plan: Compare classical and quantum complexity classes using adiabatic methods. Explore applications in criptography. Legislation: Lei Nº. 40/2004, de 18 de Agosto (Estatuto do Bolseiro de Investigação Científica); Regulamento da Formação Avançada e Qualificação de Recursos Humanos 2010. Workplace: The work will be developed in Pólo de Lisboa of Instituto de Telecomunicações, under the supervision of Paulo Mateus. Grant Duration: The research grant will have an initial duration of 7 months, with foreseen start date in June 1st 2012, not renewable. Value for monthly allowance: 980€ according to table values of the scholarships awarded directly by the FCT, in the country (http://alfa.fct.mctes.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores). The payment will be made by wire transfer. Selection: Selection of the candidates will be performed by evaluation of the submitted documents and if necessary an interview. Jury: Paulo Mateus (presidente), Nikola Paunkovic e André Souto (vogais) Notification of results: Final evaluation results will be posted in a public location in Instituto de Telecomunicações (Lisbon). The selected candidate will be notified by e-mail. Admission procedures Documents to submit: a short description of prior research work, Curriculum Vitae. Applications should be sent by email Paulo Mateus: pmat@lx.it.pt Deadline for applications: the application documents shall be sent by email between 7th and 21st May 2012. Closing date 21-05-2012 E-mail pmat@lx.it.pt Date 20-04-2012

Research Grant - Project PEst-OE/EEI/LA0008/2011 - Bio Signal Communication

Summary A research position for one Bolsa de Investigação para Mestre (1 BI-MSc) is opened at Instituto de Telecomunicações in the scope of the project PEst-OE/EEI/LA0008/2011, funded by national funds through FCT/MTCES (PIDDAC), according to the following conditions: Scientific area: Wireless communications and networking Profile Admission requirements: MSc degree; previous work on wireless communication systems and/ or signal processing advantageous. Workplan: The general objective of this research is the evaluation of the impact of network errors on biomedical signal processing algorithms and the design of a robust protocol for wireless biomedical signal communication that enables timely and reliable automatic detection. The researcher will integrate a multi-disciplinary team with elements from the Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Natural Sciences of the University of Porto. Legislation and regulations applicable: Lei Nº. 40/2004, de 18 de Agosto (Estatuto do Bolseiro de Investigação Científica); Regulamento da Formação Avançada e Qualificação de Recursos Humanos 2010 e Regulamento de Bolsas do Instituto de Telecomunicações. Place of work: The work will be developed at the Instituto de Telecomunicações based at the Department of Computer and Electrical Engineer, Faculty of Engineer, University of Porto, under the supervision of Professor Ana Cristina Costa Aguiar. Grant duration: 3 months, extendable upon performance. The estimated beginning date is on 1st June 2012 (or soon thereafter). Value for monthly allowance: 980 Eur, according to table values of the scholarships awarded directly by the FCT, in the country (http://alfa.fct.mctes.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores). The payment will be made by bank transfer. Selection methods: Selection of the candidates will be performed by evaluation of the submitted documents, namely academic performance and if necessary an interview. Jury: Prof. Doutora Ana Cristina Costa Aguiar (FEUP), Prof. Doutor Miguel Tavares Coimbra (FCUP), Prof. Doutor Daniel Lucani Rotter (FEUP). Notification of results: Results will be published at the Department of Computer and Electrical Engineer, Faculty of Engineer, University of Porto. The selected candidate will be notified by email. Admission procedures Documents to submit: a short description of prior research work and Curriculum Vitae. Applications should be sent by email to Professor Ana Aguiar: Ana Aguiar Deadline for applications: the application documents shall be sent by email between 15th to 28th of May 2012. Closing date 28-05-2012 E-mail anaa @ fe.up.pt Date 30-04-2012

Research Grant - Project PEst-OE/EEI/LA0008/2011 - VANET

Summary A research position for one Bolsa de Investigação para Mestre (1 BI-MSc) is opened at Instituto de Telecomunicações in the scope of the project PEst-OE/EEI/LA0008/2011, funded by national funds through FCT/MTCES (PIDDAC), according to the following conditions: Scientific area: Wireless Communications and Networking Profile Admission requirements: MSc degree; experience in vehicular networks advantageous; experience with network simulation, preferably NS3, required; experience with physical layer processing advantageous. Workplan: The general objective of this research is the characterization of malicious RF jamming on vehicular networks with the aim of obtaining models for its effects. In a second phase, the grant holder shall explore algorithms for detecting jammers. The researcher will integrate a team with elements from the University of Porto and the RWTH Aachen (Germany). Legislation and regulations applicable: Lei Nº. 40/2004, de 18 de Agosto (Estatuto do Bolseiro de Investigação Científica); Regulamento da Formação Avançada e Qualificação de Recursos Humanos 2010 e Regulamento de Bolsas do Instituto de Telecomunicações. Place of work: The work will be developed at the Instituto de Telecomunicações based at the Department of Computer and Electrical Engineer, Faculty of Engineer, University of Porto, under the supervision of Professor Ana Cristina Costa Aguiar. Grant duration: 6 months, extendible upon performance. The estimated beginning date is on 1st June 2012 (or soon thereafter). Value for monthly allowance: 980 Eur, according to table values of the scholarships awarded directly by the FCT, in the country (http://alfa.fct.mctes.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores). The payment will be made by bank transfer. Selection methods: Selection of the candidates will be performed by evaluation of the submitted documents, namely academic performance, and if necessary an interview. Jury: Prof. Doutora Ana Cristina Costa Aguiar (FEUP), Prof. Doutor Daniel Lucani Rotter (FEUP), Prof. Doutor João Oliveira Barros (FEUP). Notification of results: Results will be published at the Department of Computer and Electrical Engineer, Faculty of Engineer, University of Porto. The selected candidate will be notified by email. Admission procedures Documents to submit: a short description of prior research work and Curriculum Vitae. Applications should be sent by email to Professor Ana Aguiar: Ana Aguiar Deadline for applications: the application documents shall be sent by email between 15th to 28th of May 2012. Closing date 28-05-2012 E-mail anaa @ fe.up.pt Date 30-04-2012

Research Grant - Project PEst-OE/EEI/LA0008/2011 - Vehicular Networks

Summary A research position for one Bolsa de Investigação para Mestre (1 BI-MSc) is opened at Instituto de Telecomunicações in the scope of the project PEst-OE/EEI/LA0008/2011, funded by national funds through FCT/MTCES (PIDDAC), according to the following conditions: Scientific area: Redes Veiculares / Vehicular Networks Profile Admission requirements: Master degree; Strong interest in research; Strong analytical, communication and English writing skills; Ability to integrate multi-disciplinary teams. WorkPlan: “The goal of this research work is to extend the technologies developed in the DRIVE-IN project to integrate both the network architecture and the mobile communication protocols required to connect vehicles to WiFi backbone and keep active sessions even when switching from one Wifi hotspot to another. The focus will thus be placed on the last hop of the vehicular communication, namely the wireless connection with gateways using IEEE 802.11n/g/b. Specifically, the goal is to address the non-trivial tasks of fast handovers, fast IP mobility, and connection management in places where several wireless gateways are available to choose from. The ultimate goal of this project is to understand in greater depth the existing trade-offs that govern each connection decision, taking into consideration the channel quality, the available bandwidth, the number of hops within the vehicular mesh network and the quality-of-service requirements of the applications, among other parameters.” Legislation and regulations applicable: Lei Nº. 40/2004, de 18 de Agosto (Estatuto do Bolseiro de Investigação Científica); Regulamento da Formação Avançada e Qualificação de Recursos Humanos 2010 e Regulamento de Bolsas do Instituto de Telecomunicações. Place of work: The work will be developed at the Instituto de Telecomunicações based at the Department of Computer and Electrical Engineer, Faculty of Engineer, University of Porto. Supervision: Prof. Doutor João Oliveira Barros and Doutora Luísa Lima. Grant duration: 7 months, eventually renewed upon performance. The estimated beginning date is on 1st June 2012 (or soon thereafter). Value for monthly allowance: 980 Eur, according to table values of the scholarships awarded directly by the FCT, in the country (http://alfa.fct.mctes.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores). The payment will be made by bank transfer. Selection methods: Selection of the candidates will be performed by evaluation of the submitted documents, namely academic performance and if necessary an interview. Jury: Prof. Doutor João Barros (FEUP), Prof. Doutora Ana Cristina Costa Aguiar (FEUP), Doutora Luísa Lima. Notification of results: Results will be published at the Department of Computer and Electrical Engineer, Faculty of Engineer, University of Porto. The selected candidate will be notified by email. Admission procedures Documents to submit: a short description of prior research work and Curriculum Vitae. Applications should be sent by email to Dra. Sílvia Bettencourt: silvia.bettencourt @ lx.it. pt Deadline for applications: the application documents shall be sent by email between 15th to 28th of May 2012. Closing date 28-05-2012 E-mail silvia.bettencourt @ lx.it. pt Date 30-04-2012

Research Grant - Project PTDC/EEA-TEL/103402/2008 - QuantPrivTel

Summary Instituto de Telecomunicações (IT) - Pólo de Lisboa announces the availability of two BI [B.Sc.] research grants on quantum information and quantum cryptography at the Security and Quantum Information Group (SQIG), under project PTDC/EEA-TEL/103402/2008 - QuantPrivTel (more information about the project can be found at: http://www.quantprivtel.org/), supported by national funds granted by FCT/MCTES (PIDDAC) The grant will be awarded under the following conditions: Área Científica: Quantum Information Theory Profile Requisitos de admissão: Applicants should hold a M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or Engineering. Plano de trabalhos: The goal of the project is to study quantum information transmission and processing in noisy environments in the context of quantum open systems, addressing both the protection from the environmental effects and their exploitation to enhance the those processes. Legislação e regulamentação aplicável: Lei Nº. 40/2004, de 18 de Agosto (Estatuto do Bolseiro de Investigação Científica); Regulamento de Bolsas do IT. Local de trabalho: The project will be developed at the Security and Quantum Information Group (SQIG) of Instituto de Telecomunicações - Pólo de Lisboa, under the supervision of Prof. Yasser Omar. Duração da(s) bolsa(s): The contract will begin on September 2012, with a total duration of four months. Valor do subsídio de manutenção mensal: The monthly stipend is 745 Euros, in accordance with the FCT reference values (http://alfa.fct.mctes.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores). Métodos de selecção: The decision will take into account the global merit of the applicant, including academic record, scientific background and experience in the scientific area of interest. Composição do Júri de Selecção: Prof. Yasser Omar, Universidade Técnica de Lisboa (chair) Prof. Paulo Mateus, Universidade Técnica de Lisboa Prof. José Manuel Leitão, Universidade Técnica de Lisboa (identificação do Presidente do Júri e dos vogais efectivos e suplentes) Forma de publicitação/notificação dos resultados: The final results will be presented in the form of a ranked list of candidates, to be displayed at a visible and public-access location of Instituto de Telecomunicações - Pólo de Lisboa, Torre Norte, piso 10, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1, Lisboa. The approved candidate will be notified by e-mail. Admission procedures Prazo de candidatura e forma de apresentação das candidaturas: Applications are accepted between 15 and 29 May 2012. Application documents: curriculum vitae, legal academic record of the applicant, motivation letter and two letters of recommendation. All the documents should be sent by e-mail to: yasser.omar (at) lx.it.pt Closing date 29-05-2012 E-mail yasser.omar (at) lx.it.pt Date 30-04-2012

Research Grant - Projecto PEst-OE/EEI/LA0008/2011 - Matlab Programming

Summary The “Instituto de Telecomunicações” is searching for a candidate to hire on a contract basis of 6 months, for performing Matlab Programming. 1. Preferred Requirements Candidates must hold a BSc degree University in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, proficiency level of the English language and experience in the following areas: digital networks and telecommunications. The selected candidate will work in the Instituto Telecomunicações – ISCTE branch in Lisbon, under the supervision of Prof. João Silva. Profile 2. Description of the Position The candidate will be involved in programming a brokerage service for digital networks in Matlab. Primary Responsibilities: - Elaboration of Flowcharts. Programming specific modules and extracting results from Matlab simulator. 3. Remuneration Monthly scholarship of 385,00€. Admission procedures 4. Application Candidates interested in this position can apply electronically by sending her/his CV and a cover letter with a statement of interests to joao.silva@iscte.pt (Reference position: BI scholarship; Project Nonlocal) 5. Evaluation criteria Performance adequacy of university studies, and professional experience. Priority will be given to applicants with previous training and experience in Matlab programming. 6. Jury The jury is formed by Prof. João Silva, Prof. José Moura, Prof. Rui Marinheiro. The jury meeting minutes and the results of the selection will be posted in a visible and public place at Instituto de Telecomunicações ISCTE, and the selected candidate will be notified by email. 7. Dates: Opening date – 10 May, 2012 Closing date – 25 May, 2012 Beginning date for the scholarship: 1st June 2012 8. Applicable legislation and regulamentations: Lei Nº. 40/2004, de 18 de Agosto (Estatuto do Bolseiro de Investigação Científica); Regulamento da Formação Avançada e Qualificação de Recursos Humanos 2010; Regulamento de Bolsas de Investigação” do Instituto de Telecomunicações (IT). Closing date 25-05-2012 E-mail joao.silva@iscte.pt Date 24-04-2012

Research Grant - Projecto PEst-OE/EEI/LA0008/2011 - Non-Linear Data Converters IC Design

Summary Encontra-se aberto concurso para a atribuição de 1 Bolsa (Bolsas de investigação para Mestres (BIM)) no âmbito do projecto PEst-OE/EEI/LA0008/2011, do Instituto de Telecomunicações financiado por fundos nacionais através da FCT/MCTES (PIDDAC), nas seguintes condições: Área Científica: IC Design Profile Requisitos de admissão: The candidates should hold a Master degree on Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related areas. Candidates should preferably have: i) interest in pursuing research in IC Design; ii) working knowledge of analog ic design; iii) fluency in English, with good oral and writing skills. Plano de trabalhos: The proposed work plan aims at enhancing the state-of-the-art nonlinear analog-to-digital conversion. The work plan considers: (1) A review of the state-of-the-art of nonlinear converters; (2) power saving and optimization techniques review and identification of the techniques that can be applied to minimize power consumption and/or maximize performance; (3) optimization of the selected topology and high level circuit modeling and simulation with the objective of confirming that the optimized topology is functional; (4) electrical circuit project, transistor simulation and layout. Moreover, the expected results will be submitted for publication in renown scientific journals in the circuit design and data conversion areas. Legislação e regulamentação aplicável: Lei Nº. 40/2004, de 18 de Agosto (Estatuto do Bolseiro de Investigação Científica); Regulamento da Formação Avançada e Qualificação de Recursos Humanos 2010. Local de trabalho: Activities will be developed in the Integrated Circuits Group, of Instituto de Telecomunicações, Lisboa, Portugal, under the scientific supervision of Prof. Nuno Horta (IST/IT). Duração da(s) bolsa(s): The research grant will have a duration of 6 months, with foreseen start date in June 1st 2012. Valor do subsídio de manutenção mensal: The research grant corresponds to a monthly value of 980€, in accordance with the FCT regulations for advanced training and qualification of human resources in Portugal (http://alfa.fct.mctes.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores). Métodos de selecção: The selection methodology will include a curricular evaluation (first phase) and a selection of outstanding candidates, identified by the jury, will be interviewed (second phase).For candidates selected for the second phase the ranking order will be determined considering a 50% weight for each phase. Composição do Júri de Selecção: The jury will be composed by Prof. Nuno Horta (presiding), Prof. Jorge Guilherme and Prof. Rui Neves. Admission procedures Forma de publicitação/notificação dos resultados: Final evaluation results will be posted in a public location in Instituto de Telecomunicações (Lisbon). The selected candidate will be notified by e-mail. Prazo de candidatura e forma de apresentação das candidaturas: The deadline for submitting your application is May 18th, 2012. The application formalization should be done by sending an application e-mail, together with the following documentation: i) detailed curriculum vitae; ii) motivation letter; iii) recommendation letter(s). Applications should be sent by e-mail to Prof. Nuno Horta (nuno.horta@lx.it.pt). Closing date 18-05-2012 E-mail nuno.horta@lx.it.pt Date 12-04-2012

Research Grant - Projecto PEst-OE/EEI/LA0008/2011, do Instituto de Telecomunicações - Pipelined ADC Design Automation

Summary Encontra-se aberto concurso para a atribuição de 1 Bolsa (Bolsas de investigação para Mestres (BIM)) no âmbito do projecto PEst-OE/EEI/LA0008/2011, do Instituto de Telecomunicações financiado por fundos nacionais através da FCT/MCTES (PIDDAC), nas seguintes condições: Área Científica: Electronic Design Automation Profile Requisitos de admissão: The candidates should hold a Master degree on Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related areas. Candidates should preferably have: i) interest in pursuing research in Electronic Design Automation; ii ) working knowledge of the following programming languages: JAVA, C or C++; iii) fluency in English, with good oral and writing skills. Plano de trabalhos: The proposed work aims at enhancing the state-of-the-art of pipeline analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) design methodologies by integrating a multi-objective optimization kernel based on evolutionary computation techniques into SCALES, an in-house developed tool for the analysis and synthesis of pipeline ADCs. The work will comprise, first, the implementation of an adapted version of the well-known multi-objective optimization NSGA-II algorithm to the analog and mixed signal IC design domain. Then, accurate performance models for all the pipeline ADC sub-blocks will be generated and integrated in SCALES. Finally, the implemented approach will be tested for the design of pipeline ADCs with specs from industry, THALES Alenia. The expected results will be submitted for publication in renown scientific journals in the IC design automation area, e.g., IEEE TCAD, and will be made available as a computer-aided design tool prototype for IC designers. Legislação e regulamentação aplicável: Lei Nº. 40/2004, de 18 de Agosto (Estatuto do Bolseiro de Investigação Científica); Regulamento da Formação Avançada e Qualificação de Recursos Humanos 2010. Local de trabalho: Activities will be developed in the Integrated Circuits Group, of Instituto de Telecomunicações, Lisboa, Portugal, under the scientific supervision of Prof. Nuno Horta (IST/IT). Duração da(s) bolsa(s): The research grant will have a duration of 6 months, with foreseen start date in July 1st 2012. Valor do subsídio de manutenção mensal: The research grant corresponds to a monthly value of 980€, in accordance with the FCT regulations for advanced training and qualification of human resources in Portugal (http://alfa.fct.mctes.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores). Métodos de selecção: The selection methodology will include a curricular evaluation (first phase) and a selection of outstanding candidates, identified by the jury, will be interviewed (second phase). For candidates selected for the second phase the ranking order will be determined considering a 50% weight for each phase. Composição do Júri de Selecção: The jury will be composed by Prof. Nuno Horta (presiding), Prof. Jorge Guilherme and Prof. Rui Neves. Admission procedures Forma de publicitação/notificação dos resultados: Final evaluation results will be posted in a public location in Instituto de Telecomunicações (Lisbon). The selected candidate will be notified by e-mail. Prazo de candidatura e forma de apresentação das candidaturas: The deadline for submitting your application is June 11th, 2012. The application formalization should be done by sending an application e-mail, together with the following documentation: i) detailed curriculum vitae; ii) motivation letter; iii) recommendation letter(s). Applications should be sent by e-mail to Prof. Nuno Horta (nuno.horta@lx.it.pt). Closing date 11-06-2012 E-mail nuno.horta@lx.it.pt Date 12-04-2012

Research Grant - Projecto PEst-OE/EEI/LA0008/2011, do Instituto de Telecomunicações - Analog IC Layout Generation

Summary Encontra-se aberto concurso para a atribuição de 1 Bolsa (Bolsas de investigação para Mestres (BIM)) no âmbito do projecto PEst-OE/EEI/LA0008/2011, do Instituto de Telecomunicações financiado por fundos nacionais através da FCT/MCTES (PIDDAC), nas seguintes condições: Área Científica: Electronic Design Automation Profile Requisitos de admissão: The candidates should hold a Master degree on Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related areas. Candidates should preferably have: i) interest in pursuing research in Electronic Design Automation; ii ) working knowledge of the following programming languages: JAVA, C or C++; iii) fluency in English, with good oral and writing skills. Plano de trabalhos: The proposed work aims at enhancing the state-of-the-art analog IC layout automatic generator, LAYGEN-II, fully developed at ICG-LX, to be compliant with deep nanometer technologies. The work plan considers: (1) the extension of the existing module generator to a larger number of devices; (2) the extension of the placer module to allow the layout topology exploration rather than a template based approach; and (3) the extension of the embedded technological design rules to the design kit of UMC 65 nm (AMS 350nm and UMC 130nm are already implemented). The achieved improvements will be validated both by the automatic generation of analog IC layouts for well-known circuit benchmarks and, also, by implementing retargeting tasks between the above mentioned technologies. Moreover, the expected results will be submitted for publication in renown scientific journals in the IC design automation area, e.g., IEEE TCAD, and will be made available as a computer-aided design tool prototype for IC designers. Legislação e regulamentação aplicável: Lei Nº. 40/2004, de 18 de Agosto (Estatuto do Bolseiro de Investigação Científica); Regulamento da Formação Avançada e Qualificação de Recursos Humanos 2010. Local de trabalho: Activities will be developed in the Integrated Circuits Group, of Instituto de Telecomunicações, Lisboa, Portugal, under the scientific supervision of Prof. Nuno Horta (IST/IT). Duração da(s) bolsa(s): The research grant will have a duration of 6 months, with foreseen start date in July 1st 2012. Valor do subsídio de manutenção mensal: The research grant corresponds to a monthly value of 980€, in accordance with the FCT regulations for advanced training and qualification of human resources in Portugal (http://alfa.fct.mctes.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores). Métodos de selecção: The selection methodology will include a curricular evaluation (first phase) and a selection of outstanding candidates, identified by the jury, will be interviewed (second phase).For candidates selected for the second phase the ranking order will be determined considering a 50% weight for each phase. Composição do Júri de Selecção: The jury will be composed by Prof. Nuno Horta (presiding), Prof. Jorge Guilherme and Prof. Rui Neves. Admission procedures Forma de publicitação/notificação dos resultados: Final evaluation results will be posted in a public location in Instituto de Telecomunicações (Lisbon). The selected candidate will be notified by e-mail. Prazo de candidatura e forma de apresentação das candidaturas: The deadline for submitting your application is June 11th, 2012. The application formalization should be done by sending an application e-mail, together with the following documentation: i) detailed curriculum vitae; ii) motivation letter; iii) recommendation letter(s). Applications should be sent by e-mail to Prof. Nuno Horta (nuno.horta@lx.it.pt). Closing date 11-06-2012 E-mail nuno.horta@lx.it.pt Date 12-04-2012

Research Grant - Projecto PEst-OE/EEI/LA0008/2011, do Instituto de Telecomunicações - Enhanced SAX-GA Optimization Kernel applied to Computational Finance

Summary Encontra-se aberto concurso para a atribuição de 1 Bolsa (Bolsas de investigação para Mestres (BIM)) no âmbito do projecto PEst-OE/EEI/LA0008/2011, do Instituto de Telecomunicações financiado por fundos nacionais através da FCT/MCTES (PIDDAC), nas seguintes condições: Área Científica: Computational Finance Profile Requisitos de admissão: The candidates should hold a Master degree on Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related areas. Candidates should preferably have: i) interest in pursuing research in Computational Finance; ii ) working knowledge of the following programming languages: JAVA, C or C++; iii) fluency in English, with good oral and writing skills. Plano de trabalhos: The proposed work plan addresses the combination of a Symbolic Aggregate approXimation (SAX) technique together with an optimization kernel based on genetic algorithms (GA). The SAX representation is used to describe the financial time series, so that, relevant patterns can be efficiently identified. The evolutionary optimization kernel is here used to identify the most relevant patterns and generate investment rules, and, therefore, compose new and competitive investment strategies. Preliminary results, using real data series from S&P 500, show that the proposed approach outperforms both B&H and other state-of-the-art solutions. The next steps will include: (1) enhancing the innovative approach to reach higher levels of robustness; (2) Include SAX parameters as GA optimization variables, in order to find the optimal ones to represent financial data; and (3) generalization by extend the validation to a broader range of market indexes. Moreover, the expected results will be submitted for publication in renowned scientific journals in the IC design automation area, e.g., IEEE TEC. Legislação e regulamentação aplicável: Lei Nº. 40/2004, de 18 de Agosto (Estatuto do Bolseiro de Investigação Científica); Regulamento da Formação Avançada e Qualificação de Recursos Humanos 2010. Local de trabalho: Activities will be developed in the Integrated Circuits Group, of Instituto de Telecomunicações, Lisboa, Portugal, under the scientific supervision of Prof. Nuno Horta (IST/IT). Duração da(s) bolsa(s): The research grant will have a duration of 6 months, with foreseen start date in July 1st 2012. Valor do subsídio de manutenção mensal: The research grant corresponds to a monthly value of 980€, in accordance with the FCT regulations for advanced training and qualification of human resources in Portugal (http://alfa.fct.mctes.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores). Métodos de selecção: The selection methodology will include a curricular evaluation (first phase) and a selection of outstanding candidates, identified by the jury, will be interviewed (second phase).For candidates selected for the second phase the ranking order will be determined considering a 50% weight for each phase. Composição do Júri de Selecção: The jury will be composed by Prof. Nuno Horta (presiding), Prof. Jorge Guilherme and Prof. Rui Neves. Admission procedures Forma de publicitação/notificação dos resultados: Final evaluation results will be posted in a public location in Instituto de Telecomunicações (Lisbon). The selected candidate will be notified by e-mail. Prazo de candidatura e forma de apresentação das candidaturas: The deadline for submitting your application is June 11th, 2012. The application formalization should be done by sending an application e-mail, together with the following documentation: i) detailed curriculum vitae; ii) motivation letter; iii) recommendation letter(s). Applications should be sent by e-mail to Prof. Nuno Horta (nuno.horta@lx.it.pt). Closing date 11-06-2012 E-mail nuno.horta@lx.it.pt Date 12-02-2012

Research Grant - Projecto PEst-OE/EEI/LA0008/2011, do Instituto de Telecomunicações - Fuzzy-Genetic Multi-Objective Optimization Kernel applied to EDA

Summary Encontra-se aberto concurso para a atribuição de 1 Bolsa (Bolsas de iniciação cientifica (BIC)) no âmbito do projecto PEst-OE/EEI/LA0008/2011, do Instituto de Telecomunicações financiado por fundos nacionais através da FCT/MCTES (PIDDAC), nas seguintes condições: Área Científica: Electronic Design Automation Profile Requisitos de admissão: The candidates should have completed at least 3 years of a degree on Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related areas. Candidates should preferably have: i) interest in pursuing research in Electronic Design Automation; ii) working knowledge of the following programming languages: JAVA, C or C++; iii) fluency in English, with good oral and writing skills. Plano de trabalhos: The proposed work plan aims at enhancing a state-of-the-art multi-objective multi-constraint optimization approach for analog ICs design, GENOM-POF, fully developed at ICG-LX. The work plan, corresponds to the master thesis of the candidate, and comprises the implementation of a Fuzzy-Genetic multi-objective optimization approach by modifying the genetic operators using a fuzzy model approach, which already proved to improve significantly efficiency for the single-objective optimization approach. The proposed approach will be validated with well-known circuit building blocks. Moreover, the expected results will be submitted for publication in renown scientific journals in the IC design automation area, e.g., IEEE TCAD, and will be made available as a computer-aided design tool prototype for IC designers. Legislação e regulamentação aplicável: Lei Nº. 40/2004, de 18 de Agosto (Estatuto do Bolseiro de Investigação Científica); Regulamento da Formação Avançada e Qualificação de Recursos Humanos 2010. Local de trabalho: Activities will be developed in the Integrated Circuits Group, of Instituto de Telecomunicações, Lisboa, Portugal, under the scientific supervision of Prof. Nuno Horta (IST/IT). Duração da(s) bolsa(s): The research grant will have a duration of 7 months, with foreseen start date in June 1st 2012. Valor do subsídio de manutenção mensal: The research grant corresponds to a monthly value of 385€, in accordance with the FCT regulations for advanced training and qualification of human resources in Portugal (http://alfa.fct.mctes.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores). Métodos de selecção: The selection methodology will include a curricular evaluation (first phase) and a selection of outstanding candidates, identified by the jury, will be interviewed (second phase).For candidates selected for the second phase the ranking order will be determined considering a 50% weight for each phase. Composição do Júri de Selecção: The jury will be composed by Prof. Nuno Horta (presiding), Prof. Jorge Guilherme and Prof. Rui Neves. Admission procedures Forma de publicitação/notificação dos resultados: Final evaluation results will be posted in a public location in Instituto de Telecomunicações (Lisbon). The selected candidate will be notified by e-mail. Prazo de candidatura e forma de apresentação das candidaturas: The deadline for submitting your application is May 18th, 2012. The application formalization should be done by sending an application e-mail, together with the following documentation: i) detailed curriculum vitae; ii) motivation letter; iii) recommendation letter(s). Applications should be sent by e-mail to Prof. Nuno Horta (nuno.horta@lx.it.pt). Closing date 18-05-2012 E-mail nuno.horta@lx.it.pt Date 12-04-2012

Research Grant - Projecto PEst-OE/EEI/LA0008/2011, do Instituto de Telecomunicações - IC Designer Interfaces to Electronic Design Automation Tools

Summary Encontra-se aberto concurso para a atribuição de 1 Bolsa (Bolsas de Integração na Investigação (BII)) no âmbito do projecto PEst-OE/EEI/LA0008/2011, do Instituto de Telecomunicações financiado por fundos nacionais através da FCT/MCTES (PIDDAC), nas seguintes condições: Área Científica: Electronic Design Automation Profile Requisitos de admissão: The candidates should have completed at least 2 years of a degree on Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related areas. Candidates should preferably have: i) interest in pursuing research in Electronic Design Automation; ii) working knowledge of the following programming languages: JAVA, C or C++; iii) fluency in English, with good oral and writing skills. Plano de trabalhos: The proposed work plan aims at defining, implementing and testing the IC designer interfaces to GENOM-POF and LAYGEN II. This work plan addresses an extremely valuable topic, which is generally neglected by researchers but is fundamental to make the bridge between CAD engineers and IC designers, and, also, to promote the dissemination of the product among the academia and industry. The interface to GENOM-POF and LAYGEN-II will include facilities for: (1) entering the design problem; (2) monitoring the automation at both circuit-level and layout-level; and, finally, (3) to visualize and export the sized circuit and the generated layout. This work together with new developments at GENOM-POF and LAYGEN-II will be submitted for publication in renown scientific journals in the IC design automation area, e.g., IEEE TCAD, and will be made available as a computer-aided design tool prototype for IC designers. Legislação e regulamentação aplicável: Lei Nº. 40/2004, de 18 de Agosto (Estatuto do Bolseiro de Investigação Científica); Regulamento da Formação Avançada e Qualificação de Recursos Humanos 2010. Local de trabalho: Activities will be developed in the Integrated Circuits Group, of Instituto de Telecomunicações, Lisboa, Portugal, under the scientific supervision of Prof. Nuno Horta (IST/IT). Duração da(s) bolsa(s): The research grant will have a duration of 7 months, with foreseen start date in June 1st 2012. Valor do subsídio de manutenção mensal: The research grant corresponds to a monthly value of 140€, in accordance with the FCT regulations for advanced training and qualification of human resources in Portugal (http://alfa.fct.mctes.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores). Métodos de selecção: The selection methodology will include a curricular evaluation (first phase) and a selection of outstanding candidates, identified by the jury, will be interviewed (second phase).For candidates selected for the second phase the ranking order will be determined considering a 50% weight for each phase. Composição do Júri de Selecção: The jury will be composed by Prof. Nuno Horta (presiding), Prof. Jorge Guilherme and Prof. Rui Neves. Admission procedures Forma de publicitação/notificação dos resultados: Final evaluation results will be posted in a public location in Instituto de Telecomunicações (Lisbon). The selected candidate will be notified by e-mail. Prazo de candidatura e forma de apresentação das candidaturas: The deadline for submitting your application is May 18th, 2012. The application formalization should be done by sending an application e-mail, together with the following documentation: i) detailed curriculum vitae; ii) motivation letter; iii) recommendation letter(s). Applications should be sent by e-mail to Prof. Nuno Horta (nuno.horta@lx.it.pt). Closing date 18-05-2012 E-mail nuno.horta@lx.it.pt Date 12-04-2012

Research Grant -Project VOCE – Voice Coach for Reduced Stress, PTDC/EEA-ELC/121018/2010

Summary A research position for one Bolsa de Iniciação Científica (1 BIC) is opened at Instituto de Telecomunicações in the scope of the Project VOCE – Voice Coach for Reduced Stress, PTDC/EEA-ELC/121018/2010, funded by national and European funds through FCT/MTCES/OE and FEDER, according to the following conditions: Scientific area: Software and communications engineering Profile Admission requirements: Undergraduate degree or bachelor degree - students from/under 5th year; Good programming skills in C language required, in Java advantageous; previous experience in driver development and/ or signal processing algorithms advantageous. Workplan: The general objective of this research is the implementation of software components associated with a data collection and annotation system for speech samples, specifically integrate a galvanic skin response sensor in an existing platform and integrate mobile data collection with post-processing algorithms and speech sample storage. The researcher will integrate a multi-disciplinary team with elements from the Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Psychology of the University of Porto, as well as from the Technical University of Lisbon. Legislation and regulations applicable: Lei Nº. 40/2004, de 18 de Agosto (Estatuto do Bolseiro de Investigação Científica); Regulamento da Formação Avançada e Qualificação de Recursos Humanos 2010 e Regulamento de Bolsas do Instituto de Telecomunicações. Place of work: The work will be developed at the Instituto de Telecomunicações based at the Department of Computer and Electrical Engineer, Faculty of Engineer, University of Porto, under the supervision of Professor Ana Cristina Costa Aguiar. Grant duration: 3 months, extendable upon performance. The estimated beginning date is on 1st June 2012 (or soon thereafter). Value for monthly allowance: 385 Eur, according to table values of the scholarships awarded directly by the FCT, in the country (http://alfa.fct.mctes.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores). The payment will be made by bank transfer. Selection methods: Selection of the candidates will be performed by evaluation of the submitted documents, namely academic performance and if necessary an interview. Jury: Prof. Doutor Miguel Tavares Coimbra (FCUP), Prof. Doutora Ana Cristina Costa Aguiar (FEUP), Prof. Doutor João Oliveira Barros (FEUP). Notification of results: Results will be published at the Department of Computer and Electrical Engineer, Faculty of Engineer, University of Porto. The selected candidate will be notified by email. Admission procedures Documents to submit: a short description of prior research work and Curriculum Vitae. Applications should be sent by email to Professor Ana Aguiar: Ana Aguiar Deadline for applications: the application documents shall be sent by email between 15th to 28th of May 2012. Closing date 28-05-2012 E-mail anaa @ fe.up.pt Date 30-04-2012

Research Grant: I&D CSI - CRYPTOGRAPHIC SECURITY OF INDIVIDUAL INSTANCES (PTDC/EIA-CCO/099951/2008)

Summary Summary: The Instituto de Telecomunicações is welcoming applications to a Research Fellowship in the area Computer Science – Health Informatics starting in March 2012. Successful applicant will be part of a strong team looking at the improvement of anomaly detection in fetal heart rate traces using compression techniques. The objectives to be accomplished by the researchers include: - Implement a new clustering algorithm based on compression, considering lossy compressors; - Construction of a web portal where everyone can run the algorithm with a different dataset; - Publication of the results in the leading international journals and conferences in the field.   Further Particulars: Grants Type Research Fellowship (Uma Bolsa de Investigação, 980 EUR/month) Grants Duration From 2012-06-01 to 2013-02-29(9 months) Workplace Instituto de Telecomunicações Departamento de Ciência de Computadores Faculdade de Ciências Universidade do Porto Profile • Degree in CS or related fields; • Familiarity with JAVA and PHP; • Good Mathematical skills; • Good English writing skills; • Ability to integrate multi-disciplinary teams. Admission procedures Applicants are encouraged to submit the curriculum vitae to Prof. Luís Antunes (lfa@dcc.fc.up.pt). The candidates will be eventually invited for an interview at an appropriate date. The duration of the grant is 9 months. For further information, please contact Prof. Luís Antunes. The closing date is May 01, 2012. Date April 20, 2012 Júri Prof. Luís Antunes Prof. André Souto Prof. Cristina Santos Closing date: May 25 2012. E-mail: lfa@dcc.fc.up.pt Closing date 25-05-2012 E-mail lfa@dcc.fc.up.pt Date 20-04-2012