Public notice for one Post-Doctoral Research Grant - BPD|2026/951
Projet SHELL – refª LISBOA 2030-FEDER-[contact details available in the full listing].ICDT
Application submission from 03 to 30 September 2026
WHO WE ARE
INESC-ID (www.inesc-id.pt), “Instituto de Engenharia de Sistemas e Computadores: Investigação e Desenvolvimento em Lisboa” is a Research and Development and Innovation Organization (R&D+i) in the fields of Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering.
INESC-ID’s research impact is focused on four Thematic Lines
- Energy transition
- Life and health technology
- Security and privacy
- Societal digital transformation
INESC-ID promotes cooperation between academia and industry by addressing research on daily life issues, such as healthcare, space, mobility, human language technologies, agri-food, industry 4.0, and smart grids. This high level of knowledge transfer is achieved through both competitive research projects and direct contracted research. Therefore, public and private entities have access to a pool of knowledge, resources and services provided through the unique competencies available at the institution.
INESC ID has a strong international academic environment and inclusive work environment.
ONE (1) Post-Doctoral Research Grant with reference number BPD|2026/951 under the scope of the Project SHELL: Serverless High-density Environment for eLastic cLouds– refª LISBOA 2030-FEDER-00748300 - 2023.16994.ICDT, co-funded by the European Union through the Lisboa 2030 Programme (ERDF) and by national funds through FCT, I.P., under project no. 16321, is now available under the following conditions:
OBJECTIVES | FUNCTIONS
- The candidate will integrate a research group composed of PhD and master students that work on several topics related to systems research. The candidate will be responsible for mentoring and helping junior researchers as well as developing his/her own research projects in topics related to Checkpoint/Restore applied to Serverless AI.
BINDING LEGISLATION
Law 40/2004 of 18th of August (Scientific Research Fellow Status) in its current wording.
https://www.fct.pt/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/RBi_Republicado_2025.pdf
Regulations for Research Grants of the Foundation for Science and Technology in force
https://www.fct.pt/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/RBi_Republicado_2025.pdf
INESC-ID Lisboa Grant Regulations in force
https://www.inesc-id.pt/scholarship-regulations/
The fellowship contract is awarded on an exclusive dedication basis – art. 5 of Scientific Research Fellow Status and art. 16 of Regulations for Research Grants of the Foundation for Science and Technology.
DURATION
TWELVE (12) months, starting in January 2027, renewable subject to suitable performance within the period of the project, not exceeding the maximum period set by FCT for such grants.
RENEWAL
- Eventually renewable up until 3 years, in accordance with the Art. 7º - 6
https://www.fct.pt/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/RBi_Republicado_2025.pdf
- In accordance with the provisions of Article 7, nº7, once this BIPD (Post-Doctoral Research Scholarship) contract has expired, the grant holder cannot sign a new scholarship contract with INESC-ID.
https://www.fct.pt/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/RBi_Republicado_2025.pdf - Art 7º - 6
MONTHLY AMOUNT
The monthly amount of the grant is 1901,00 € according to the “Regulations for Research Grants of the Foundation for Science and Technology” in force.
The payment will be made through a monthly bank transfer to a portuguese bank account, held by the grantee.
https://www.fct.pt/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Tabela-de-Valores-SMM-2026.pdf
SCIENTIFIC SUPERVISION
The activity will be supervised Rodrigo Bruno, Researcher at INESC ID and Assistant Professor at Instituto Superior Técnico.
WORKPLACE
INESC ID - Headquarters Rua Alves Redol, 9, 1000-029 Lisboa
INESC-ID - Taguspark Avenida Professor Cavaco Silva, Edifício IST 2744-016 Porto Salvo
ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS
Any national, foreign and stateless candidate(s) holding a PhD in Co Computer Science, Architecture and Operating Systems, or related field, and with a suitable scientific and professional curriculum may apply.
- The candidates should have a PhD in Engineering and Technology Sciences scientific area, or related areas, awarded up to three (3) years before the application date
https://www.fct.pt/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/RBi_Republicado_2025.pdf - Art. 7 – 3-a)
- The place of development of the research work to obtain the degree of Doctor complies with the provisions of Regulation no. 950/2019 of 16 December, article 7, paragraph 3, point b), no. 4 and no. 5
https://www.fct.pt/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/RBi_Republicado_2025.pdf
The applicants are required to have proficiency in Portuguese and English, both written and spoken, as well as being enthusiastic, proactive, collaborative and able to work individually and as a team.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
The selection will be based on the following criteria:
- Academic Record; [60 %]
- Experience with Checkpoint/Restore Systems [40 %]
The evaluation panel assigns a classification to each of the candidates on a scale of 0 to 100 points, ranking the candidates according to their classification consisting on the sum of the partial classifications assigned in each evaluation criterion, and considering the weighting factor given to each parameter. In this process abstentions are not allowed.
The CV will be primarily evaluated based on scientific and technical production, with emphasis being given to publications in top workshops / conferences and journals. Other types of output from research activities, such as technical reports and open-source software, will also be considered. The CV should also mention the participation in national and international research projects.
The Evaluation Panel reserves the right to conduct interviews. If an interview is conducted, the punctuation proposed by the evaluation panel is obtained by assigning a weighting factor of 80% to the CV, and a weighting factor of 20% to the interview.
Additionally, the evaluation panel retains the discretion to withhold the scholarship if the candidates fail to fulfil the stipulated requirements.
The evaluation panel may also decide not to assign the scholarship, if none of candidates meets the required conditions.
If the requirements mentioned above are not fulfilled, the evaluation panel may choose not to select a candidate.
Candidates with an average score below 70, are not recommended for hiring
Minutes of the evaluation panel meeting are drawn up with a summary of what has taken place in the meeting, as well as the votes emitted by the jury, being available to the candidates whenever requested.
EVALUATION PANEL
Jury
Name
Professional Status
Institutions
- President: Rodrigo Bruno — Researcher / Assistant Researcher — INESC ID - Tecnico | ULisboa
- Member: Rodrigo Rodrigues — Researcher / Full Professor — INESC ID - Tecnico | ULisboa
- Member: Paolo Romano — Researcher / Associate Researcher — INESC ID - Tecnico | ULisboa
- Substitute member: João Barreto — Researcher / Associate Researcher — INESC ID - Tecnico | ULisboa
- Substitute member: Luis Veiga — Researcher / Associate Researcher — INESC ID - Tecnico | ULisboa
APPLICATION
The application and supporting documents must be submitted via email to bolsas@inesc-id.pt.
The application email should clearly state the reference of the grant on the subject.
BPD|2026/951 – Projet SHELL
Applications without the reference of the grant will not be considered
The candidate should clearly state his / her consent so that the communications and notifications in the context of this call can take place to the electronic address bolsas@inesc-id.pt.
The application and supporting documents may be submitted in Portuguese or English, although the President of the evaluation panel, when a member of the evaluation panel is a non-native Portuguese speaker, may request that, within a reasonable time, the candidate translates into English a document previously presented in Portuguese.
Candidates who submit their application incorrectly or who do not prove the requirements required in this public notice are excluded from admission. In case of doubt, the evaluation panel may demand any candidate to present documents proving those statements.
False statements by the candidates will be punished according to the law.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
The supporting documents listed below must be presented in pdf form.
Applications without the requested documents may not be considered.
Supporting documents presented in another format will not be considered by the evaluation panel.
- Motivation letter explaining the interest in the position (pdf form);
Addressed to the Evaluation Panel, including full name, and contact address, including email address and telephone.
- Detailed curriculum vitae (pdf form);
- Declaration of eligibility (example attached);
- Single copy of official academic degree certificate required in the ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS (pdf form)
- In the application submission, the candidates may replace the copy of official academic degree certificate by a declaration of honour, stating that they have the required academic degree. It is mandatory for the approval of the fellowship contract that the selected candidate presents a single copy of the official academic degree certificate, required in education level.
- In the application submission, the candidates from foreign education institutions may replace the copy of the official academic degree certificate by a declaration of honour, stating that they have the required academic degree. It is mandatory for the approval of the fellowship contract that the selected candidate presents a single copy of the official diploma recognition, required in education level.
For more information about diploma recognition: https://www.dges.gov.pt/en/pagina/degree-and-diploma-recognition
- Recommendations letters (minimum 2 letters in pdf form);
The letter of recommendation:
- must be sent directly by the referees by email to bolsas@inesc-id.pt
- should clearly state the reference of the research grant and project - BPD|2026/951 – Projet SHELL
NOTIFICATION, PRIOR HEARING, COMPLAIN AND APPEAL DEADLINES
The admitted and excluded candidates will be notified by email of the final ranking list.
After being notified, all candidates have 10 working days to submit a formal rebuttal. After that period, the evaluation panel notifies the candidates of the final report.
Excluded candidates may complain about the evaluation panel final report for 15 working days after notification or appeal to the evaluation panel decision to the INESC ID Board of Directors for 30 working days, after notification.
Non-discrimination and equal access policy
INESC-ID actively promotes a policy of non-discrimination and equal access, so that no candidate can be privileged, benefited, disadvantaged or deprived of any right or exemption from any duty owing, in particular, to ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, economic situation, education, social origin or condition, genetic heritage, reduced working capacity, disability, chronic illness, nationality, ethnic origin or race, territory of origin, language, religion, political or ideological beliefs and trade union membership.
Under the terms of D.L. No. 29/2001, of February 3, a disabled candidate has a preference when in equal classification, which prevails over any other legal preference. Candidates must declare on the application form their respective degree of disability, the type of disability and the means of communication / expression to be used in the selection process, under the terms of the aforementioned diploma.
Where to apply
E-mail: bolsas@inesc-id.pt
Requirements
Research Field: Engineering » Other
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Internal Application form(s) needed: BIPD_Decl_de_Elegibilidade_EN.pdf (English) (18.96 KB - PDF)
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: INESC ID
Country: Portugal
State/Province: Lisbon
City: Lisbon
Postal Code: 1000-029
Street: Rua Alves Redol, 9
Contact
State/Province: Lisboa
City: Lisboa
Website: http://www.inesc-id.pt
Street: Rua Alves Redol, 9
Postal Code: 1000-029
E-Mail: bolsas@inesc-id.pt
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