Job Information
Organisation/Company: Instituto de Telecomunicações
Department: Instituto de Telecomunicações
Research Field: Engineering » Electrical engineering
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions: PhD Positions
Application Deadline: 31 Aug 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Ljubljana)
Country: Portugal
Type of Contract: Not Applicable
Job Status: Not Applicable
Hours Per Week: 35
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
Reference Number: BI/ Nº2026/00077 - INSTANT
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No
Offer Description
Summary: There is an open call for one (1) Research Scholarship (“Bolsa de Investigação”) at Instituto de Telecomunicações, in the scope of project INSTANT.
Scientific Area: Wireless Communications
Group: Mobile Systems - Av
Work Objectives: Energy-efficient wireless power transfer system using RIS-enabled beamforming and optimized power management algorithms to ensure sustainable monitoring. Specific tasks include: i) Develop a RIS-enabled SWIPT (Simultaneous Wireless Information and Power Transfer) architecture for landslide-prone regions. ii) RIS-enabled beamforming and optimized power management algorithms to ensure sustainable monitoring. iii) Implementation, simulation, and performance evaluation of system for landslide monitoring and prediction.
Place of work: The work will be developed at the premises of Instituto de Telecomunicações at University of Aveiro, under the supervision of Dr. Jonathan Rodriguez Gonzalez.
Duration: 12 months, with the possibility of renewal. This type of scholarship has a maximum duration of 4 years. Start date: September 2026 or soon thereafter.
Required Documents:
- Motivation letter explaining the interest in the position;
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae with transcripts;
- Degree certificate (if applicable);
- Proof of enrollment in a higher education course or declaration of intention to enroll in a study cycle leading to an academic degree or in a course that does not confer an academic degree. *
*NOTE: Proof of enrollment, issued by the higher education institution in a study cycle leading to the award of an academic degree or in a non-degree course, must be submitted by the time of contract signing.
Apply online clicking on the “Apply Now” button in this form https://www.it.pt/Positions/OtherResearchPosition/8396
After the notification of the results, candidates have 10 working days if they wish to contest the decision.
E-mail submissions will not be considered. (The cover letter and the CV are mandatory documents in the online application platform)
NOTICE: Degrees obtained abroad are recognized by a Portuguese higher education institution under the terms of Decree-Law No. 66/2018, of August 16 and Ordinance No. 33/2019, of January 25. More information at: https://www.dges.gov.pt/pt/pagina/reconhecimento?plid=374
Where to apply
Website: https://www.it.pt/
Requirements
Research Field: Engineering » Electrical engineering
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Specific Requirements
Research Grants (BI):
- Are intended for carrying out R&D activities by students enrolled in a doctoral program, aiming to consolidate their scientific training through the development of research work leading to the respective academic degree, whether or not integrated into R&D projects.
- Are intended for carrying out R&D activities by master's degree holders who are enrolled in non-degree courses that are part of the educational programme of a higher education institution, developed in association or cooperation with one or more R&D units.
Additional Information
Benefits
Monthly salary: 1359.64€ according to the table of grant amounts awarded directly by FCT for positions held in Portugal (www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores). The payment will be made by bank transfer.
Eligibility criteria
Candidates must have a master’s degree in electronic and electrical engineering, Industrial Engineering, or any other relevant subject. Specific skillsets include competence on programming languages such as Python/Matlab/C++, and knowledge-based skills on Electrical and Mechanical Systems. Priority would be given to candidates that possess relevant industry experience.
Selection process
Selection criteria: Curricular evaluation (100%) - the evaluation of the application will focus on the i) overall merit of the curriculum vitae, ii) knowledge in the field of this project, iii) the candidate’s adequacy, suitability and motivation for the project and iv) fluency in oral and written English.
The Jury has the right to not admit any of the candidates that applied for this position whenever they consider that no candidate meets the minimum requirements for the position.
Jury:
- Dr. Jonathan Rodriguez
- Dr. Joaquim Bastos
- Dr. Mohammed Al-Rawi
- Dr. Georgios Mantas (substitute)
Communication of the results: The selected candidates will be notified by email.
Additional comments
Applicable legislation: A fellowship will be celebrated according to the regulations defined by FCT, “Regulation of Instituto de Telecomunicações’ fellowships” and “Estatuto do Bolseiro de Investigação”, according to Law no. 123/2019, dated August 28 (Status of Scientific Research Fellow), in its actual redaction, and also by Fundação para Ciência e Tecnologia, I.P. Fellowship Regulation of Fundação para Ciência e Tecnologia. For direct access to the FCT RBI go to the following link https://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/regulamento.phtml.pt (Reg. 950/2019, published in the DR of 16 December).
Website for additional job details: https://www.it.pt/Positions/OtherResearchPosition/8396
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Instituto de Telecomunicações - Polo Aveiro
Country: Portugal
State/Province: Aveiro
City: Aveiro
Postal Code: 3810-193
Street: Campus Universitário de Santiago
Contact
State/Province: Aveiro
City: Aveiro
Website: https://it.pt/
Street: Campus Universitário
Postal Code: 3810-193
E-Mail: giiartioli@av.it.pt
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