Research fellowship (BI) in Informatics Engineering

Fellowship:

ARDITI-SIH-AI-001

Job:

Research fellowship (BI) in Informatics Engineering

Fellowship Reference:

ARDITI-SIH-AI-001

Vacant posts: 1

Type of contract: Fellowship contract

Job country: Portugal

Job city: Funchal

Job Hiring companyy/Institute: ARDITI-Agência Regional para o Desenvolvimento da Investigação, Tecnologia e Inovação

Fellowship Host institution /institute: ARDITI-Agência Regional para o Desenvolvimento da Investigação, Tecnologia e Inovação

Main research field:

Artificial Intelligence

Sub-research field:

Signal and Image Processing

Job Summary:

A call is open for one position as Research Assistant in Informatics Engineering at ARDITI in Madeira (Funchal, Portugal) under the candidatura 761 apresentada à medida Polos de Inovação Digital (DIH), nos termos do AAC nº. 03/C16-i03/2022 with funding from the European Union and national funds through the Instituto de Apoio às Pequenas e Médias Empresas e à Inovação (IAPMEI) and Plano de Recuperação e Resiliência

Job description:

ARDITI is looking for 1 Research Assistant for the project "Smart Islands Hub" in Signal Processing with Artificial Intelligence techniques to develop pilot tests with companies, with a background in Informatics Engineering.

The purpose of this work is to:

(1) Prepare a call for pilot tests with companies and manage the resulting tests.

(2) Develop the technical solutions based on Artificial Intelligence necessary for the pilot tests.

Admission Requirements:

Candidates should meet the following requirements, skills, and competencies:

A. A Master in Informatics Engineering or similar, completed before arrival.

B. Must be registered as a doctoral student.

C. At least two years of experience with Artificial Intelligence.

D. Teamwork spirit.

E. Self-motivation and independent working ability.

F. Previously published work is a preference factor.

G. Good oral and spoken English, as well as good communication skills. TOEFL or IELTS scores are encouraged. At least the English proficiency that fulfills the requirements of CSC applications is necessary.

Workplan:

The selected fellows will assist in developing and participating in research activities related to:

(1) Prepare a call for pilot tests with companies and manage the resulting tests.

(2) Develop the technical solutions based on Artificial Intelligence necessary for the pilot tests.

Scientific guidance and workplace:

The work will be conducted at ARDITI (Funchal, Portugal) under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Morgado Dias at ARDITI facilities or the University of Madeira (UMa). Prof. Dr. Morgado Dias's research expertise includes Machine Learning, FPGAs, and Renewable Energy.

Duration:

Six months, renewable;

Monthly fellowship subsidy:

BI – Research Fellowship (for students enrolled in a Ph.D. program) – monthly subsidy: €1199,64€

Applicable legislation and regulations:

The fellowship is awarded under the terms of Law nº40/2004, of 18 August (Statute of Scientific Research Scholarship) and Regulation of Fellowships and Research of ARDITI-Agência Regional para o Desenvolvimento da Investigação, Tecnologia e Inovação in force:

https://cloud.arditi.pt/index.php/s/P7LAmQeDRbKaJcg#pdfviewer

Estimated contract start date:

1 August 2023.

Evaluation criteria:

The curricular selection process will be based on the following:

- Curriculum Vitae (30%)

- Former research experience (20%)

- Selected candidates might be invited for an interview or short exam (50%).

Composition of the Selection Jury:

President of the Jury: Prof. Dr. Morgado Dias (ARDITI, UMa)

Effective Vowel: Prof. Prof. Dr. Fábio Mendonça (UMa)

Effective Vowel: Prof. Dr. Sheikh Mostafa (ARDITI)

Application contents:

The following elements should be included in the email:

- Brief description of the candidate, research ability, and research interest;

- English curriculum.

- Recommendation letters are facultative but can contribute positively to the evaluation;

- Proof of enrollment in an academic program (doctorate);

- Degree certificate (applicants with academic degrees obtained abroad will have to present a certificate of recognition registration under applicable legislation);

Announcement of the results:

Via email.

Complaint and appeal procedures:

According to ARDITI Regulation, if wanting, after receiving the final evaluation results, the applicant has a period of 10 working days after the notification to contest under the terms provided for in the Portuguese administrative Procedure Code (Código do Procedimento Administrativo). The candidate shall respond, in writing, to: bolsas.projetos@arditi.pt. The letter should be addressed to the ARDITI's Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Application submission and deadline:

All applications must be emailed to: bolsas.projetos@arditi.pt from 30 June 2023 to 13 July 2023. The subject of the email should be: ARDITI-SIH-AI-001

Application deadline:

13 July 2023

Notes:

● The selection process will be based on the principle of non-discrimination regarding gender, age, nationality, religion, racial group, or any other possible discriminatory issue. Selection will be made only based on merit and following the European Charter for Researchers, the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Commission Recommendation, Brussels, 11.3.2005, 2005/251/EC), and the recommendations from the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA).

● ARDITI is a recognized "refugee welcoming organization" by the European Commission, follows the European Charter for Researchers, and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.

● The deadline for application may be extended at any time without previous notice having in mind the requirements for the positions under this call.

● The scholarship contest may be canceled at any time if the funding entity does not confirm the eligibility of the expenditure on the project.

Organization contact data:

ARDITI - Agência Regional para o Desenvolvimento da Investigação, Tecnologia e Inovação

Edif. Madeira Tecnopolo, Piso 2

Caminho da Penteada

9020-105 Funchal

Portugal

tel. +351 291 721 220

Email: arditi@arditi.pt

Website: http://www.arditi.pt