2 Research Fellowships M/F

First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions: Bachelor Positions Application Deadline: 24 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon) Country: Portugal Type of Contract: Temporary Job Status: Full-time Hours Per Week: 35 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description 2 RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS M/F A call is open for the award of two Research Fellowships under the funding UID/00147 of the SYSTEC – Systems and Technologies Research Centre, funded by the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT), I.P./MECI, through national funds, under the following conditions. Scientific Area Electrical and Computer Engineering Admission Requirements Candidates must meet both of the following requirements: Requirement 1: To be a student enrolled in a master degree or integrated master or in an integrated master's program who has already completed the 180 credits corresponding to the first six curricular semesters in Electrical and Computer Engineering, duly certified at the time of contracting. AND Requirement 2: Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering. If the qualification was awarded by a foreign higher education institution, it must comply with the provisions of Decree-Law No. 66/2018, of 16 August, with all applicable formalities completed by the time of contracting. Work Plan The work to be carried out falls within the activities of the Laboratory for Systems Control, Optimization and Estimation (LSCOE) of the SYSTEC – Systems and Technologies Research Centre, at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (DEEC) of the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP), focusing on the development and application of methodologies for the modelling, control, estimation and optimization of dynamic systems. The fellows will be integrated into the laboratory team, working closely with researchers on the development, implementation and validation of computational methods and tools for the monitoring, analysis and control of systems, using data obtained from sensors and data acquisition systems. Main Tasks Analysis and specification of technical requirements for control, estimation and monitoring systems, including the identification of relevant variables and data acquisition requirements. Development and implementation of models and algorithms for processing and analysing data obtained from sensors and data acquisition systems. Application of estimation, system identification, signal processing and machine learning techniques to characterize the behaviour of dynamic systems and detect patterns. Development and implementation of control and optimization methods, including computational simulations and performance assessment of the solutions developed. Experimental integration and validation of the methodologies developed, including system configuration, testing, data collection and analysis, and comparison between experimental and simulation results. Support for the scientific and technical documentation of the activities carried out, including the preparation of reports, procedural documentation and contributions to scientific publications. Applicable Legislation and Regulations Law No. 40/2004, of 18 August, in its current wording (Statute of the Scientific Research Fellow), and the FCT Research Fellowship Regulations, currently in force and Regulation of Research Grants of University of Porto, in force. Place of Work The work will be carried out at the Laboratory for Systems Control, Optimization and Estimation (LSCOE) of the SYSTEC – Systems and Technologies Research Centre, at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (DEEC) of the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP), under the scientific supervision of Professor Fernando Arménio de Costa e Castro Fontes. Fellowship Duration and Work Regime The fellowship will have a duration of 6 months, with an expected starting date in November 2026, on an exclusive basis, and may be renewed, but never beyond the project completion date. If it is not possible to ensure the duration of 6 months estimated in the previous paragraph, this duration will be adjusted according to the end date of the project, and provided that the minimum duration of 3 consecutive months is guaranteed, in accordance with paragraph 3 of article 6 of the Research Grant Regulations of the Foundation for Science and Technology, I.P. The eventual renewal of the scholarship will be carried out as determined in article 6 of the Research Grants Regulation of the Foundation for Science and Technology, I.P. Monthly Maintenance Allowance The monthly fellowship amount is €1,090.98, in accordance with the table of fellowship amounts established by the FCT, I.P. Payment will be made by bank transfer. Selection Methods Candidates will be evaluated on a scale from 0 to 20 points, based on a Curricular Assessment (CA) and, for candidates selected for interview, a Selection Interview (SI). The interview will be conducted with the 4 highest-ranked candidates in the CA, provided that they obtain a score of at least 16 points. The final score (FS) will be calculated according to the following formula: FS = 70% × CA + 30% × SI Only candidates obtaining an FS of 16 points or higher will be eligible for the award of the scholarship. Curricular Assessment (CA) CA = A + B + C + D A. Academic profile of the candidate Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering: 6 points Bachelor's degree in related fields: 2 points Bachelor's degree in other fields: 0 points B. Competences in modelling, control and system estimation (0–6 points): Assesses the candidate's knowledge and ability to model, analyse and control dynamic systems, as well as to apply state estimation, system identification and sensor data processing techniques. C. Knowledge of optimisation, automation and machine learning applied to dynamic systems (0–6 points): Assesses the candidate's experience and familiarity with optimisation methods, control algorithms, automation, data analysis and machine learning techniques applied to the analysis, prediction and performance improvement of systems. D. Motivation letter (0–2 points): Assesses the candidate's proficiency in English and motivation to carry out the activities foreseen in the work plan. Selection Interview (SI) SI = IC1 + IC2 + IC3 The interview will address the work plan, previous experience, motivation and CV of the candidate, and will assess the following criteria: IC1 – Knowledge and motivation for the position Excellent knowledge and motivation – 6 - 10 points Good knowledge and motivation – 5 - 8 points Lack of knowledge or motivation – 0 points IC2 – Attitude Assesses the candidate's behavior in terms of teamwork skills, conflict management, ability to persuade, presentation and confidence. Excellent attitude – 3 - 5 points Appropriate attitude – 1 - 2 points Inadequate attitude – 0 points IC3 – Communication skills and verbal fluency in Portuguese and/or English Assesses the coherence and clarity of speech, vocabulary, and the ability to understand and interpret the questions posed. Very good communication, expression or interpretation skills – 3 - 5 points Good communication, expression or interpretation skills – 1 - 2 points Difficulties in communication, expression or interpretation – 0 points Only candidates obtaining an FS of 16 points or higher will be eligible for the award of the scholarship. Selection Committee Chair: Professor Fernando Arménio da Costa Castro e Fontes 1st Effective Member: Professor Luís Tiago de Freixo Ramos Paiva 2nd Effective Member: Professor António Pedro Rodrigues Aguiar 1st Alternate Member: Professor Gil Manuel Magalhães de Andrade Gonçalves 2nd Alternate Member: Professor Roman Chertovskikh Publication/Notification of Results The assessment results will be communicated by email to the email address provided in the application. Application Period and Submission Procedure The call is open from 11/11/2026 to 24/11/2026 (until 23:59 local time). Applications must be submitted via the online application system available at https://www.apply.up.pt (Ref. 2BIL-SYSTEC-LSCOE -BOLS-FEUP-26-86) by 24/11/2026, accompanied by the following documents: Copy of the academic certificate, indicating the final grade of each degree cycle (or integrated cycle) and, where possible, the grades obtained in the curricular units; Motivation letter, written in English; Detailed Curriculum Vitae; Any other documents considered relevant by the candidate. To ensure that all documents can be properly read, the preferred format is Portable Document Format (.pdf). Where to apply Website: https://www.apply.up.pt Requirements Research Field: Engineering » Computer engineering — Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent Research Field: Engineering » Electrical engineering — Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent Additional Information Benefits: €1,090.98