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| Title: Research Scholarship (“Bolsa de Investigação”) - BI/ Nº2026/00019 |
| Funding Reference Number: BI/ Nº2026/00019 - ALBATROZ - OQC |
| Summary: There is an open call for one (1) Research Scholarship (“Bolsa de Investigação”) at Instituto de Telecomunicações, in the scope of project ALBATROZ - OQC. This work is supported by the European Regional Development Fund (FEDER), through the Innovation and Digital Transition Programme (COMPETE 2030) of the Portugal 2030 framework [Project ALBATROZ with Nr. 17775 (COMPETE2030-FEDER-01335900)]. |
| Scientific Area: Optics and Photonics |
| Group: Optical Quantum Communications – Av |
| Admission Requirements: Research Grants (BI): - Are intended for carrying out R&D activities by students enrolled in a doctoral program, aiming to consolidate their scientific training through the development of research work leading to the respective academic degree, whether or not integrated into R&D projects. - Are intended for carrying out R&D activities by master's degree holders who are enrolled in non-degree courses that are part of the educational programme of a higher education institution, developed in association or cooperation with one or more R&D units. Candidates must have a master’s degree in physics engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or related scientific fields, and holders of a curriculum that reveals an adequate profile and background for the activity to be developed. Experience in the field of quantum cryptography will be considered a plus. Interest in pursuing a Ph.D. study program will be also valued. |
| Work Objectives: Participate in the design and implementation of a laboratory prototype for performance evaluation of a Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) system in coexistence with different Passive Optical Network (PON) technologies. Contribute to the study and implementation of an entangled quantum cryptographic system with main focus on the generation of device independent cryptographic keys. |
| 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 https://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/regulamento.phtml.pt (Reg. 950/2019, published in the DR of 16 December). |
| Place of work: The work will be developed at the premises of Instituto de Telecomunicações at University of Aveiro, under the supervision of Prof. Armando Humberto Moreira Nolasco Pinto. |
| Duration: 6 months, with the possibility of renewal. This type of scholarship has a maximum duration of 4 years. Start date: March 2026 or soon thereafter. |
| Monthly salary: 1309.64€ 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:
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 60% + C2 x 15% + C3 x 25% 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. |
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| Communication of the results: The selected 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: Proof of enrollment, issued by the higher education institution in a study cycle leading to the award of an academic degree or in a non-degree course, must be submitted by the time of contract signing. 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: https://www.dges.gov.pt/pt/pagina/reconhecimento?plid=374 All the selection process is conducted through the IT web portal. No actions outside this platform are valid. |
| Application Period: 27-02-2026 to 13-03-2026 |
| Assistance: Send Email |
| Published on: 27-02-2026 |
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Until 13-03-2026