Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Instituto Politécnico de Bragança
- Department: Gabinete de Apoio a Projetos
- Research Field: Computer science
- Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Positions: Master Positions
- Application Deadline: 11 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon)
- Country: Portugal
- Type of Contract: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-time
- Hours Per Week: 35
- Offer Starting Date: 1 Oct 2026
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Offer Description
A call for applications is open for a Research Grant (BI) within the scope of the project “VIMOS – Virtual Integrated Market Online Shopping”, with SIID topology - Business R&D - Co-promotion - Low Density, project number 21244, NORTE2030-FEDER02214300”, funded by the “European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), Northern Regional Programme (Norte 2030) of Portugal 2030”, under the following conditions:
1. Scientific Area:
Computer Science
2. Admission Requirements:
- The candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering or a related field.
- The candidate must be enrolled in a Master's degree program in Computer Science or a related field.
- The candidate must be fluent in Portuguese and English (written and oral communication).
3. Work Plan:
The main tasks of this plan are:
- Collaboration in the construction of a reference model, integrating chatbot, RAG, and LLM technologies, with the aim of enhancing a superior experience of perception and experimentation of products in 3D environments.
- Collaboration in the automation of the chatbot creation and update process.
- Collaboration in the preparation of scientific articles and support in the preparation of technical reports.
4. Objectives:
To design and implement the intelligent and proactive chatbots of the VIMOS platform reference model; to ensure the simplification, namely through automation, of the chatbot creation and update process; and the writing of scientific articles and support in the preparation of technical reports.
5. Applicable legislation and regulations:
Statute of the Scientific Research Grant Holder, approved by Law No. 40/2004, of August 18, in its current wording; FCT, I.P. Research Grant Regulations, in force (https://www.fct.pt/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/RBi_Republicado_2025.pdf); Regulation No. 522/2020, published in the Diário da República, 2nd series, No. 113, of June 12 – Research Grant Regulations of the Polytechnic University of Bragança.
6. Workplace and scientific supervision:
The work will be carried out at the facilities of the project co-promoters, under the scientific supervision of Professor Paulo Jorge Teixeira Matos and Professor Pedro Filipe Fernandes Oliveira.
7. Grant Duration:
The grant will have an initial duration of 6 months, with a planned start date of 01/10/2026 (non-renewable).
8. Monthly maintenance allowance amount:
The grant amount corresponds to 1090.98€, according to the table of grant values awarded by FCT, I.P. in the country.
Grant holders will benefit from personal accident insurance and, if they are not covered by any social protection scheme, they can ensure the exercise of their right to social security by joining the voluntary social insurance scheme, under the terms provided for in the Code of Contribution Schemes of the Social Security System. The grant amount will be paid monthly by bank transfer.
9. Selection methods and their respective evaluation:
The selection methods to be used will be the following:
- a) Technical knowledge and experience, according to the desired profile (50%);
- b) Scientific curriculum, considering publications and participation in projects (30%);
- c) Conditions, and expression of interest, to undertake doctoral training within the scope of the project (20%). If deemed necessary, the jury may summon eligible candidates for an in-person interview, where the candidates' motivation, availability, and knowledge to develop the proposed work plan will be assessed. In this circumstance, the final grade will result from the interview (weighted at 30%) and the evaluation of the previous points (weighted at 70%).
The jury may not award the grant if the candidates' classification is lower than 9.5 out of 20.
10. Composition of the Selection Jury:
The jury consists of Professor Paulo Jorge Teixeira Matos (President), Professor Rui Pedro Lopes (member), and Professor Pedro Filipe Fernandes Oliveira (member).
Alternates: Professor José Gonçalves and Professor Rogério Júnior Correia Tavares.
11. Method of publication/notification of results:
The communications and results of the evaluation will be published through the UPB application submission portal or, if necessary, by email notification.
12. Application deadline:
The competition is open from 31/08/2026 to 11/09/2026.
13. Method of submitting applications:
Applications can be submitted through the UPB application submission portal (http://concursos.ipb.pt), including the following documents:
- a) Curriculum Vitae;
- b) Academic qualifications certificate;
- c) Letter of motivation
Documents proving the holding of academic degrees or diplomas, or enrollment in an academic degree or diploma program, may be waived during the application phase, being replaced by a declaration of honor from the candidate. Verification of this condition is mandatory during the contracting phase of the grant.
Academic degrees obtained in foreign countries require recognition by a Portuguese Institution in accordance with Decree-Law No. 66/2018, of August 16, and Ministerial Order No. 33/2019, of January 25. Presentation of the recognition is mandatory for signing the contract.
14. Deadlines and procedures for complaints and appeals:
If the decision to be taken is unfavorable to the granting of the requested grant, candidates have a period of 10 working days, after the date of publication of the evaluation results, to express their opinion, if they wish, in a prior hearing, under the terms provided for in the Administrative Procedure Code.
An appeal against the final decision may be lodged with the Rector of UPB within 15 working days after notification.
Where to apply
Website: https://concursos.unipb.pt/ui/#/public/concursos/detalhe/1081
Requirements
- Research Field: Computer science
- Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
The candidate must hold a degree in informatics engineering or a related field.
Specific Requirements
The candidate must be enrolled in a master's program in informatics or related scientific fields.
Languages
- PORTUGUESE: Excellent
- ENGLISH: Excellent
Additional Information
Benefits
The grant amount corresponds to 1090.98€, according to the table of grant values awarded by FCT, I.P. in the country.
Grant holders will benefit from personal accident insurance and, if they are not covered by any social protection scheme, they can ensure the exercise of their right to social security by joining the voluntary social insurance scheme, under the terms provided for in the Code of Contribution Schemes of the Social Security System. The grant amount will be paid monthly by bank transfer.
Eligibility criteria
- The candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering or a related field.
- The candidate must be enrolled in a Master's degree program in Computer Science or a related field.
- The candidate must be fluent in Portuguese and English (written and oral communication).
Selection process
a) Technical knowledge and experience, according to the desired profile (50%); b) Scientific curriculum, considering publications and participation in projects (30%); c) Conditions, and expression of interest, to undertake doctoral training within the scope of the project (20%). If deemed necessary, the committee may invite eligible candidates for an in-person interview, where their motivation, availability, and knowledge to develop the proposed work plan will be assessed. In this circumstance, the final grade will result from the interview (weighted at 30%) and the evaluation of the previous points (weighted at 70%). The jury may not award the scholarship if the candidates' classification is lower than 9.5 points on a scale of 0 to 20.
Additional comments
Documents proving the ownership of academic degrees or diplomas, or enrollment in an academic degree or diploma, may be dispensed with during the application stage, being replaced by a declaration of honor by the candidate, and verification of this condition is mandatory during the grant contracting stage. Academic degrees obtained in foreign countries require recognition by a Portuguese Institution in accordance with Decree-Law No. 66/2018, of August 16th and Ordinance No. 33/2019, of January 25th. The presentation of recognition is mandatory for the signing of the contract.
Website for additional job details: https://concursos.unipb.pt/ui/#/public/concursos/detalhe/1081
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: Instituto Politécnico de Bragança or At the facilities of the project's co-promoters.
- Country: Portugal
- State/Province: Bragança
- City: Bragança
- Postal Code: 5300-253
- Street: Campus de Santa Apolónia
Contact
- State/Province: Bragança
- City: Bragança
- Website: http://portal3.ipb.pt/index.php/pt/ipb
- Street: Campus de Sta Apolónio
- Postal Code: 5300-253
- E-Mail: pmatos@ipb.pt
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