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Research Position:

Important note: This is a summarized English version of the full original announcement written in Portuguese. The content in English is provided for the convenience of non-Portuguese speakers. However, only the full Portuguese version has official value for the evaluation and selection process.
Title:
B-0009-25 – Research Grant (BI) – 16/01/2025 – Route 25 – projeto n. 29 (candidatura n. C645463824-00000063). Porto - Integration of a collision detection module
Funding Reference Number:
projet n. 29 (candidatura n. C645463824-00000063)
Summary:
A research position for one Research Grant (“Bolsa de Investigação“) is open at Instituto de Telecomunicações, in the scope of the Project project Route 25 - PRT – Route 25: Agenda for Autonomous, Intelligent, Interoperable and Inclusive Mobility. This project is funded by the European Union / Next Generation EU, through Programa de Recuperação e Resiliência (PRR) [Project Route 25 with Nr. C645463824-00000063]. This work is within the scope of the work package: "Assisted and Autonomous Driving for Safe Mobility" and "Digital Experience & Adaptive Connectivity for Cooperative Mobility".
Scientific Area:
Networks and Services
Group:
Networked Systems – Po
Admission Requirements:
Research grants are intended:
- for students enrolled in a degree-conferring course to carry out R&D activities with the aim to consolidate their scientific training through the development of research work leading to the attainment of the respective academic degree or completion of the course (integrated or not in R&D projects).
- for students enrolled in courses that do not confer an academic degree but which are integrated in an educational project of a higher education institution and are developed in association or cooperation with one or several R&D units.

In what concerns the admission requirements for this research grant in particular:
- Candidates must be enrolled in a master's, an integrated master's program in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related areas, or a non-degree academic program.
- The candidates should have background on Python/C++ programming, strong object-oriented programming skills, knowledge of computer systems and architecture, autonomous vehicles preferred, experience with system integration advantageous, experience in prototype implementation advantageous, analytical thinking, fluency in English and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
Work Objectives:
- Support the integration of the collision detection module into PixKit, a development kit for autonomous driving.
- Write scripts to test and evaluate the collision detection algorithm.
- Assist with technical documentation, update project reports, and perform similar tasks.
- Support training activities and demonstrations.
Applicable legislation:
A fellowship will be celebrated according to “Estatuto do Bolseiro de Investigação”, Law no. 40/2004, dated on 18th of August (Status of Scientific Research Fellow - https://dre.pt/dre/legislacao-consolidada/lei/2004-58216179), in its actual redaction, by Fellowship Regulation of Fundação para Ciência e Tecnologia (https://files.dre.pt/2s/2019/12/241000000/0009100105.pdf), according to Reg. 950/2019, dated on 16th of December, and also by “Regulation of Instituto de Telecomunicações’ fellowships”.
Place of work:
The work will be developed at the premises of Instituto de Telecomunicações – Porto, under the supervision of Professor Ana Aguiar.
Duration:
6 months, with the possibility of renewal (according to the regulations defined by FCT). Start date: March 1st, 2025 or soon thereafter.
Monthly salary:
990,98 € according to the table of grant amounts awarded directly by FCT for positions held in Portugal (https://www.fct.pt/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Tabela-de-Valores-SMM_atualizacao-2024.pdf).
The payment will be made by bank transfer.
Selection criteria:
  • C1 (70%)
    Quality of the candidate's Curriculum Vitae, considering the academic background and the adequacy to the required profile of each position.
  • C2 (30%)
    Suitability of the candidate's profile to the project, based on relevant work experience related to 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. Ana Cristina Costa Aguiar, Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto (President of the jury)
  • Prof. Cumhur Ozan Cetinaslan, Instituto de Telecomunicações Lisboa
  • Prof. Simon Ranjith Jeyabalan, Instituto de Telecomunicações Lisboa
  • Prof. Rui Pedro de Magalhaes Claro Prior, Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade do Porto (Substitute)
Communication of the results:
Results will be published at the Instituto de Telecomunicações, Lisboa. The selected candidate will be notified by email.
After the notification of the results, candidates have 10 working days if they wish to contest the decision.
Required Documents:
Cover letter explaining the interest in the position and relevant background, detailed Curriculum Vitae with transcripts, Copy of the relevant certificates (Copy of the Degree Certificate(s), if applicable); and proof of enrollment (or proof of acceptance) in a higher education course or declaration of honour confirming that complies with the conditions to enroll in the required/preferable higher education course.
NOTE: The proof of enrollment in a higher education course must be made until the contract is signed.
Apply online clicking on the “Apply Now” button in this form https://www.it.pt/Positions/OtherResearchPosition/8142
E-mail submissions will not be considered. (The cover letter and the CV are mandatory documents in the online application platform)
All the selection process is conducted through the IT web portal. No actions outside this platform are valid.
Application Period:
17-01-2025 to 14-02-2025
Assistance:
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Published on:
16-01-2025
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