About the position

This position focuses on research and development in ultra-low bitrate image coding using advanced generative AI techniques. The work involves studying state-of-the-art image coding methods and designing innovative coding architectures that combine learning-based codecs with generative models. The position also includes the development of task-aware semantic coding solutions optimized for machine vision and real-time applications. Activities include algorithm design, implementation, benchmarking, and experimental evaluation using modern AI frameworks and large-scale datasets. The work is expected to contribute to next-generation multimedia communication technologies through high-impact scientific publications and innovative coding solutions.

Your required profile

Any national, foreign and stateless candidate(s) holding a doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or other related scientific area and a suitable scientific and professional curriculum may submit an application. In case the degree has been awarded by a foreign higher education institution, the degree must comply with the provisions of Decree-Law no. 341/2007 of 12th of October, and all formalities estab-lished therein must be fulfilled, by the selected candidate, until the date of signature of the contract.

Your current track record of scientific publications, and or project involvement, and student supervision complies with the Productivity Criteria in force at Instituto de Telecomunicações, verifiable from your provided CV.

We are offering

We offer a challenging position with the possibility of expanding your career in an inclusive environment, with excellent working conditions, advanced lab facilities, and access to prototyping services. You have the team’s support to publish in high impact Journals and Conferences, you have the possibility to participate in ongoing projects and have access to the team’s network of national and international contacts.

About Instituto de Telecomunicações

Instituto de Telecomunicações (IT) www.it.pt, established in 1992, is one the reference institutions in Portugal, working in Communications and Information Technologies (ICT). With 200+ integrated researchers holding a PhD degree and hosting the research work of 200+ PhD students and 200+ master students, IT has a solid multidisciplinary team, addressing cutting edge topics in ICT, from fundamental to applied research in Wireless Technologies, Optical Technologies, Information and Data Science, Networks and Services, and Basic Sciences and Enabling Technologies.

Research activities are supported by advanced laboratories and are carried out in collaboration with more than 250 international Labs and Institutions. IT is evaluated regularly by an International Panel appointed by the Portuguese Science Foundation and earned the statute of State Laboratory in 1992.

More information at https://www.it.pt/Positions/WhyWorkAtIT

About the Multimedia Signal Processing – Lx Group

Find detailed information about this research Group at https://www.it.pt/MSP-Lx

Who can apply and how

Any national, foreign, and stateless candidate(s), holding a Doctorate Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or similar and the above specified qualifications, may apply for this position. IT follows an equal employment opportunity policy, ensuring fare decisions based on merit, regardless of race, gender, religion, or disability.

Find further information about the position, including offered conditions, required documentation, and full details of the selection process, at: Page 2

Application submissions are accepted only via the IT online portal at the same URL. The submission period opens on 22-06-2026, until 17-07-2026, 23:59 (UTC+1). No applications or documents will be accepted via email, or by any other means.