Job Information
Organisation/Company: Universidade do Minho
Department: Departamento de Eletrónica Industrial
Research Field: Engineering » Electronic engineering
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions: Bachelor Positions
Application Deadline: 24 Aug 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon)
Country: Portugal
Type of Contract: Not Applicable
Job Status: Not Applicable
Offer Starting Date: 7 Aug 2026
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
Reference Number: DEI/001/MAR-Lab
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No
Offer Description
A call for applications is now open for the award of 1 (one) research grant(s) for holders of graduates, this call for proposals aims to support the development of research activities at the ALGORITMI Centre, funded by the Department of Industrial Electronics' own resources, under the following conditions:
Scientific Area: Industrial Electronics Engineering and Computers, or related fields.
Recipient category: Bachelors, enrolled in the course:
a) Degree courses: enrolled in integrated master's degree/master's degree.
Requirement for granting the fellowship:
- The applicants may apply without prior registration in the course for which the fellowship is open. The requirement to enroll in a degree course will be verified on the date of contracting the fellowship;
- Only fellowships whose selected applicants present a valid proof of enrollment in a degree course will be contracted, according to the type of the fellowship, issued by a Higher Education Institution, indicating, respectively, the academic year or its duration (star and term).
Applicants’ eligibility: Candidates who meet the conditions set out in Article 8 of the University of Minho's Scientific Research Grant Regulations are eligible.
Nationals or citizens of other European Union member states, third-country nationals, stateless persons, and citizens with political refugee status are eligible to apply for this competition.
Candidate eligibility requirements:
- Candidates must have, at the time of application, a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Electronics Engineering and Computers, Engineering Physics, or related fields;
- Candidates enrolled in a degree-granting course: Enrolment in a Master’s degree or Integrated Master’s degree in the field of Industrial Electronics Engineering and Computers;
- Proof of academic qualifications completed by the deadline for applications is required, in the contracting phase, including those resulting from academic degree recognition processes.
Preferred factors:
- Knowledge in the field of robotics, particularly in autonomous navigation algorithms;
- Basic knowledge of computer vision;
- Basic knowledge of ROS (Robot Operating System);
- Basic knowledge of robotic manipulator control;
- Basic knowledge of machine learning algorithms.
Workplan and objectives to be achieved:
The work plan should aim to consolidate the scientific training of the grant holder within the scope of the degree programme leading to an academic degree or diploma.
The selected candidate will carry out research and development activities in the Mobile and Anthropomorphic Robotics Laboratory, within a project aimed at developing autonomous navigation algorithms that ensure that vehicles navigate safely and efficiently, reaching targets while avoiding obstacles.
- Literature review on control strategies for autonomous mobile robot navigation;
- Application of critical knowledge of the framework used in the vehicles, based on ROS;
- Development of autonomous navigation algorithms;
- Testing in simulation environments for the vehicles;
- Implementation of the developed algorithms on the robots;
- Testing in real-world environments using the project-defined vehicles.
Applicable legislation and regulations: Research Grant Holder Statute (EBI), approved by Law nº. 40/2004 of August 18, in its current wording, and the University of Minho Scientific Research Grant Regulations (hereinafter referred to as the Regulations (RBIC)), approved by Order nº. 4998/2025, published in the Official Gazette, 2nd series, nº. 81, of April 28, rectified and republished through Rectification Statement nº. 634/2025/2, published in the Official Gazette, 2nd series, nº. 132, of July 11.
Host/Contracting institution and scientific supervision: The work plan will be carried out at the ALGORITMI Centre (research unit | UOEI) of the School of Engineering, University of Minho, located at the Azurém Campus, Guimarães, under the scientific supervision of Estela Guerreiro da Silva Bicho Erlhagen, Full Professor at the Department of Industrial Electronics of the School of Engineering, University of Minho, with co-supervision by Sérgio Paulo Carvalho Monteiro, Assistant Professor at the Department of Industrial Electronics of the School of Engineering, University of Minho, and Luís Filipe de Castro e Freitas Louro, Assistant Researcher at the ALGORITMI Centre, and under the coordination of Professor Paula Fernanda Varandas Ferreira, Director of the ALGORITMI Centre.
Fellowship duration: The grant will take place for a period of 3 months with a provisional starting date September 2026. The fellowship grant may, eventually, be renewed up to the maximum limit allowed by the project and/or applicable legislation.
Amount of the research grant: The amount of the grant corresponds to 1 090,98 €/month, according to the table of values of the Research scholarship of the University of Minho, updated annually, as decided by the Management Board.
Payment is made on the 23rd of each month, through bank transfer to the Bank Identification Number of the fellow identified in the contratualization process.
Other benefits: Reimbursement of Voluntary Social Insurance, if the candidate chooses to receive it, corresponding to the 1st level of discounts (for research grants with a total duration 6 months or higher) and personal accident insurance.
Exclusivity regime: The grantee will perform the activities under exclusivity, as foreseen in article 5º of the Research Fellow Statutes and applicable regulations.
President:
Estela Guerreiro da Silva Bicho Erlhagen, Full Professor at the Department of Industrial Electronics, School of Engineering, University of Minho.
Effective members:
Sérgio Paulo Carvalho Monteiro, Assistant Professor at the Department of Industrial Electronics, School of Engineering, University of Minho;
Luís Filipe de Castro e Freitas Louro, Assistant Researcher at the ALGORITMI Centre, School of Engineering, University of Minho.
Alternate Members:
Sérgio Abílio Pereira Gonçalves, Junior Researcher at the ALGORITMI Centre, School of Engineering, University of Minho;
Nélson José Fernandes Castro, Junior Researcher at the ALGORITMI Centre, School of Engineering, University of Minho.
The first effective member will substitute the President of the selection panel in case of impediment, being nominate the first substitute member in the place of the first effective member.
Criteria and procedures for applications assessment and selection: The applications assessment will focus on the candidate's Merit, following evaluation criteria, valued on a scale of 0 to 5 values:
A. Applicant Merit - AM (100%)
A.1: Academic path, which reflects the area of training of the course and the grades of the academic degrees (using tables A.1.1. and A.1.2. defined in the minutes of criteria), with a weighting of 50%;
A.1.1: Area of training of the course, with a weighting of 50%;
A.1.2: Grades of academic degrees, with a weighting of 50%;
A.2: Personal curriculum (which reflects the scientific and professional background), with a weighting of 40%;
A.3: Motivation letter, with a weighting of 10%.
The final classification of the applicant’s merit with the achieved through the following formula:
AM = (A.1 x 0,5) + (A.2 x 0,4) + (A.3 x 0,1)
Since A.1 = (A.1.1 × 0.5) + (A.1.2 × 0.5)
If the jury does not consider itself able to decide using the method indicated in A (AM), it may choose to conduct an Interview. In this case, AM will have a weighting of 70% and the candidates classified in the first 3 positions, who obtain the minimum classification of 3,5 in the AM, will be admitted to the Interview phase, with the Jury evaluating the following sub-criteria:
B. Interview - ENT (30%):
B.1: Interpersonal skills: 30%;
B.2: Demonstrated knowledge in the area in the competition 40%;
B.3: Motivation 20%;
B.4: Language skills 10%.
The Interview classification (ENT) will be obtained by applying the following formula:
ENT = (B.1. × 0.3) + (B.2. × 0.4) + (B.3. × 0.2) + (B.4. × 0.1)
The final classification (CF) of the Candidate's Merit (MC) and Interview (ENT) will be obtained by applying the following formula:
CF = (MC × 0.7) + (ENT × 0.3)
In the event that none of the candidates in the competition meets the appropriate profile to carry out the work plan, the Jury reserves the right to close the competition without any recruitment.
Note: Applicants with degrees obtained abroad must present proof of recognition of qualifications in Portugal and conversion of the final classification obtained in them to the Portuguese classification scale or declaration under the terms indicated in the previous point. Candidates who do not comply with one of these provisions, the selection panel will assign “0” in the grade of the graduation and/or master course. Candidates will be evaluated on the remaining parameters.
Application deadline and submission: The call for applications is open from 10 days after publication.
Applications must be submitted by email to luislouro@algoritmi.uminho.pt, indicating the reference number of the competition in the subject line. Only applications submitted within the established deadline and accompanied by the following documents will be accepted:
- Candidate's updated curriculum vitae;
- Certificates of the academic degrees obtained or, if applicable, the candidate's declaration of honor that he/she has completed the degrees required in the notice by the application deadline (not applicable to research initiation grants).
- For degrees obtained abroad, the record of recognition of the academic degrees and record of the conversion of the respective final classification to the Portuguese classification scale must be presented, or, alternatively, a declaration of honor from the candidate (this declaration must attest to facts that occurred prior to the application. In the event of a discrepancy between the information contained in the declaration and the documentation submitted for the purposes of contracting the scholarship, only the information contained in the latter will be considered. If it is found that the documents proving the academic degree and diploma, or their recognition under the terms of Decree-Law n. º 66/2018, of August 16, do not correspond to the classifications awarded in the assessment of the academic career and may consequently alter the candidate's ranking, the scholarship will not be contracted);
Form of publication/notification of results: The results of the evaluation are published in a single list (in alphabetical order or by final score obtained), posted in a visible and public place in the host unit, as well as by email to all candidates, attaching, for this purpose, the minutes of the jury's deliberations, within a maximum period of 90 working days from the deadline for submission of applications.
Candidates are informed, at a preliminary hearing, in accordance with Articles 121 and 122 of the Administrative Procedure Code, of the likely outcome of the final decision, and may comment within 10 working days of this notification.
(The waiver of the hearing for interested parties must be justified in accordance with Article 124 of the CPA)
An appeal may be lodged against the final decision within 15 working days, or an appeal may be lodged with the highest executive body of the funding entity within 30 days, both after the respective notification (Article 12(nº6) of the FCT Research Grant Regulations).
Within 10 working days of notification of the grant award, the applicant must declare their acceptance in writing. In case of non-acceptance, the next highest ranked applicant will be notified immediately.
Fellowship contractualization: The scholarship is awarded through the signing of a contract between the University of Minho and the scholarship recipient, in accordance with the draft contract in Annex II of the University of Minho Regulations (RBIC).
The contract can only be signed after receipt of all the documentation required for the type of scholarship, which must occur within a maximum period of 6 months, including proof of academic degrees or diplomas, as well as enrollment in non-degree study cycles or courses, as applicable.
Once all the documentation has been received, the contracting entity has 60 working days to sign the scholarship contract, in accordance with nº3 of the Article 14º the University of Minho Regulations (RBIC).
Term and cancellation of fellowship contracts: Without prejudice to the other grounds laid down in the University of Minho's Scientific Research Scholarship Regulation and in the Research Fellow Statute, the scholarship will cease on completion of the contracted work plan, as well as on expiry of the period for which it was granted or renewed.
The final report must be submitted to the scientific advisor, in accordance with the defined objectives and evaluation criteria, no later than 60 working days after the end of the scholarship and must be drawn up in accordance with Annex I of the Regulations of the University of Minho.
Non-discrimination and equal access policy: Universidade do Minho actively promotes a policy of non-discrimination and equal access, so that no candidate may be privileged, benefited, harmed or deprived of any right or exempt from any duty due, namely, 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 convictions and trade union membership.
Declaration of Honor
Academic qualifications
I, (full name), candidate for the vacancy for the award of a (type of scholarship), within the scope of the project (name or reference of the project), with the reference (ref. notice), declare on my honor that I have completed the academic degree of (academic degree), qualifying for the type of scholarship in the competition, namely the course (designation), by the (University conferring the degree), on the date XX/XX/XXXX, with a final average of XXXXX values on the YY scale.
As it is not possible for me to present proof of qualifications until the end of the competition, I declare that I undertake to present the aforementioned certificate at the conclusion of the scholarship contract, in the event that I am selected for the vacancy in the competition.
As this is true, I hereby date and sign this declaration.
(Place), (date).
________________________
(full name)
NOTE: The declaration may only attest to facts that occurred prior to the application.
In the event of a discrepancy between the information contained in the declaration and the documentation submitted for the purpose of contracting the scholarship, only the information contained in the latter will be taken into account.
Declaration of Honor
I, (full name), candidate for the vacancy for the award of a (type of scholarship), within the scope of the project (name or reference of the project), with the reference (ref. notice), declare on my honor that I have completed the academic degree of (academic degree), qualifying for the type of scholarship in the competition, namely the course (designation), by the (University conferring the degree), on the date XX/XX/XXXX, with a final average of XXXXX values on the YY scale.
As it is not possible for me to present proof of qualifications until the end of the competition, I declare that I undertake to present the aforementioned certificate at the conclusion of the scholarship contract, in the event that I am selected for the vacancy in the competition.
As this is true, I hereby date and sign this declaration.
(Place), (date).
________________________
(full name)
NOTE: The declaration may only attest to facts that occurred prior to the application.
In the event of a discrepancy between the information contained in the declaration and the documentation submitted for the purpose of contracting the scholarship, only the information contained in the latter will be taken into account.
Where to apply
E-mail: luislouro@algoritmi.uminho.pt
Requirements
Research Field: Engineering » Electronic engineering
Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Bachelors, enrolled in the course:
a) Degree courses: enrolled in integrated master's degree/master's degree.
Requirement for granting the fellowship:
- The applicants may apply without prior registration in the course for which the fellowship is open. The requirement to enroll in a degree course will be verified on the date of contracting the fellowship;
- Only fellowships whose selected applicants present a valid proof of enrollment in a degree course will be contracted, according to the type of the fellowship, issued by
Specific Requirements
Candidates must have, at the time of application, a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Electronics Engineering and Computers, Engineering Physics, or related fields;
Candidates enrolled in a degree-granting course: Enrolment in a Master’s degree or Integrated Master’s degree in the field of Industrial Electronics Engineering and Computers;
Proof of academic qualifications completed by the deadline for applications is required, in the contracting phase, including those resulting from academic degree recognition processes.
Preferred factors:
- Knowledge in the field of robotics, particularly in autonomous navigation algorithms;
- Basic knowledge of computer vision;
- Basic knowledge of ROS (Robot Operating System);
- Basic knowledge of robotic manipulator control;
- Basic knowledge of machine learning algorithms.
Research Field: Engineering » Electronic engineering
Additional Information
Benefits
The amount of the grant corresponds to 1 090,98 €/month, according to the table of values of the Research scholarship of the University of Minho, updated annually, as decided by the Management Board.
Payment is made on the 23rd of each month, through bank transfer to the Bank Identification Number of the fellow identified in the contratualization process.
Reimbursement of Voluntary Social Insurance, if the candidate chooses to receive it, corresponding to the 1st level of discounts (for research grants with a total duration 6 months or higher) and personal accident insurance.
Eligibility criteria
Research Grant Holder Statute (EBI), approved by Law nº. 40/2004 of August 18, in its current wording, and the University of Minho Scientific Research Grant Regulations (hereinafter referred to as the Regulations (RBIC)), approved by Order nº. 4998/2025, published in the Official Gazette, 2nd series, nº. 81, of April 28, rectified and republished through Rectification Statement nº. 634/2025/2, published in the Official Gazette, 2nd series, nº. 132, of July 11.
Selection process
President:
Estela Guerreiro da Silva Bicho Erlhagen, Full Professor at the Department of Industrial Electronics, School of Engineering, University of Minho.
Effective members:
Sérgio Paulo Carvalho Monteiro, Assistant Professor at the Department of Industrial Electronics, School of Engineering, University of Minho;
Luís Filipe de Castro e Freitas Louro, Assistant Researcher at the ALGORITMI Centre, School of Engineering, University of Minho.
Alternate Members:
Sérgio Abílio Pereira Gonçalves, Junior Researcher at the ALGORITMI Centre, School of Engineering, University of Minho;
Nélson José Fernandes Castro, Junior Researcher at the ALGORITMI Centre, School of Engineering, University of Minho.
The first effective member will substitute the President of the selection panel in case of impediment, being nominate the first substitute member in the place of the first effective member.
Website for additional job details: https://www.dei.uminho.pt/ofertas/bolsas-bi/
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Universidade do Minho
Country: Portugal
State/Province: Guimarães
City: Guimarães
Postal Code: 4800-058
Street: Campus de Azurém
Contact
State/Province: Azurém
City: Guimarães
Website: http://www.uminho.pt
Street: Campus de Azurém
Postal Code: 4800-058
E-Mail: luislouro@algoritmi.uminho.pt
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