Job Information
Organisation/Company: INESC TEC
Research Field: Engineering; Computer science
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Application Deadline: 7 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)
Country: Portugal
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 36
Offer Starting Date: 1 Oct 2026
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
Reference Number: AE2026-0243
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No
Offer Description
Portuguese version: https://repositorio.inesctec.pt/editais/pt/AE2026-0243.pdf
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Technical Specialist
Job reference: AE2026-0243 (Gab_Estudantes-ECC)
INESC TEC - Instituto de Engenharia de Sistemas e Computadores, Tecnologia e Ciência
Job/position/grant: Technical Specialist
City: Porto
Research field: Main: / Sub:
Job summary
INESC TEC is accepting applications for 1 Technical Specialist job in the Manage the day-to-day operations of the office and support the implementation of planned initiatives.
Project: Promoção da Cultura Científica
Scientific Advisor: Sara Brandão
Duration of the contract: from 2026-10-01 to eventually renewable.
Location: INESC TEC, Porto, Portugal
Job description
Work Area: Manage the day-to-day operations of the office and support the implementation of planned initiatives.
Project overview: INESC TEC is inviting for applications for a Management and Monitoring Analyst to join the Research Students Office. This is a junior role combining the operational management of the office’s activities with the development of information systems, data monitoring, and strategic initiatives aimed at supporting research students, particularly PhD students.
The selected candidate will contribute to the organisation and coordination of internship, mobility and doctoral scholarship programmes, as well as to the definition and monitoring of performance indicators and the production of reports to support decision-making. Working closely with the Head of the Office and collaboratively with several institutional services, the candidate will help strengthen INESC TEC as an excellent environment for research students.
Objectives
- Manage programmes and initiatives to attract, support and develop research students, including curricular and summer internships, exchange and mobility opportunities, and doctoral scholarships.
- Participate in the definition and development of information systems and data monitoring processes for the management of research students.
- Create and monitor metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs), contributing to analytical reports that support decision-making.
- Implement feedback collection mechanisms, such as satisfaction surveys, and use the results to improve and adjust initiatives.
- Consolidate information and resources for students, including FAQs, handbooks, dedicated emails and web pages, ensuring clear and effective communication.
- Support the development of onboarding and integration processes in coordination with HR, ensuring that students are fully integrated into their projects.
- Collaborate in the implementation of communication and talent attraction strategies, in coordination with the Communications Office.
- Support student-led initiatives and facilitate mechanisms for collecting feedback.
- Prepare reports, meetings, events and other operational processes of the office.
Academic Qualifications: Master's or bachelor’s degree in Management, or equivalent field.
Minimum profile required:
- Strong organizational, planning and communication skills (oral and written, in Portuguese and English).
- Analytical and data management skills, with academic, curricular or professional experience using data analysis tools such as Excel, Power BI or equivalent.
- Ability to manage multiple operational activities, data, and deadlines.
- Ability to consolidate information and ensure clear and accessible communication.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
Preference factors:
- Academic, extracurricular or professional experience in higher education, research, project management or student-focused initiatives will be valued.
- Skills in information systems, project management and the production of analytical reports will be valued.
- Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and responsibility.
- Strong interpersonal skills and team spirit.
- Interest in innovation, education and science.
Funding Entity: -
Type of contract: fixed-term contract
The hiring shall be governed by what is stipulated in the legislation in force regarding fixed individual employment contracts and by INESC TEC norms.
Selection criteria
The selection of the candidates will be based on the following criteria, in descending order of consideration:
- Relevant Curriculum in the concerned field of this tender
- Proven experience.
Disability Incentive
Candidates who present a degree of disability equal to or greater than 90% will benefit from an incentive (20) in the score of the CV Assessment.
Candidates who present a degree of disability equal to or greater than 60% and less than 90% will also benefit from an incentive (10) in the score of the CV Assessment.
Said score may, in these cases, exceed 100 points.
Candidates must demonstrate the degree of disability during the application, namely through the submission of the Multi-Purpose Medical Certificate of Disability, issued in accordance with Decree-Law no. 202/96, of October 23 - currently in effect.
Selection Jury: President of the Jury: Aníbal Matos; Member: Sara Brandão; Member: Joana Coelho
Notification of results: The results of the selection process will be sent to the interested by electronic mail.
Application period: From 2026-08-13 to 2026-09-07.
Application submission: Electronic form filling in www.inesctec.pt in the section Work with Us.
Where to apply
Website: https://www.inesctec.pt/en/opportunity/AE2026-0243
Requirements
Research Field: Engineering
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field: Computer science
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Specific Requirements
Academic qualifications: Master's or bachelor’s degree in Management, or equivalent field.
Minimum profile: Strong organizational, planning and communication skills (oral and written, in Portuguese and English). Analytical and data management skills, with academic, curricular or professional experience using data analysis tools such as Excel, Power BI or equivalent. Ability to manage multiple operational activities, data, and deadlines. Ability to consolidate information and ensure clear and accessible communication. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
Preference factors: Academic, extracurricular or professional experience in higher education, research, project management or student-focused initiatives will be valued. Skills in information systems, project management and the production of analytical reports will be valued. Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and responsibility. Strong interpersonal skills and team spirit. Interest in innovation, education and science.
Research Field: Engineering
Years of Research Experience: None
Research Field: Computer science
Years of Research Experience: None
Additional Information
Selection process
Selection criteria: The selection of the candidates will be based on the following criteria, in descending order of consideration:
- Relevant Curriculum in the concerned field of this tender
- Proven experience.
Disability Incentive
Candidates who present a degree of disability equal to or greater than 90% will benefit from an incentive (20) in the score of the CV Assessment.
Candidates who present a degree of disability equal to or greater than 60% and less than 90% will also benefit from an incentive (10) in the score of the CV Assessment.
Said score may, in these cases, exceed 100 points.
Candidates must demonstrate the degree of disability during the application, namely through the submission of the Multi-Purpose Medical Certificate of Disability, issued in accordance with Decree-Law no. 202/96, of October 23 - currently in effect.
Selection Jury: President of the Jury: Aníbal Matos; Member: Sara Brandão; Member: Joana Coelho
Notification of results: The results of the selection process will be sent to the interested by electronic mail.
Application period: From 2026-08-13 to 2026-09-07.
Application submission: Electronic form filling in www.inesctec.pt in the section Work with Us.
Website for additional job details: https://www.inesctec.pt/en/opportunity/AE2026-0243
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: INESC TEC
Country: Portugal
City: Porto
Postal Code: 4200-465
Street: Campus da Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias
Contact
City: Porto
Website: http://www.inesctec.pt
Street: Campus da FEUP - Rua Dr. Roberto Frias
Postal Code: 4200-465 Porto
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