A call is open for 1 (one) research assistant for ARDITI (Funchal, Portugal), under the Project DIGITAL ISLANDS (Interreg Europe), with the following conditions:

Vacancies:  1

Applications closing date: 30-06-2024

Expected start date: 01-08-2024

Duration: 12 months

Monthly stipend: 990,98 Euros

Job country: Portugal

Job city: Funchal

Job company/institute: ARDITI

Workplace: ARDITI

Main research field: Project Management for Digital Transformation

Job Description:

Island regions face unique challenges because of where they are located. These challenges include limited transportation options, a narrow range of economic activities (usually focused on tourism), a heavy reliance on imports, and a lack of public services like health and education. Because of these issues, island regions often depend on help and resources from the mainland.

However, digital technology can offer new ways to address these challenges. Since digital solutions can be used from anywhere, they can help island regions become more self-sufficient and less dependent on the mainland.

Island regions can grow their economies by using digital technology in existing businesses and by attracting new digital-based activities. Digital tools can improve public services such as healthcare, education, transportation, and government. By implementing digital technology across these areas, island regions can overcome many of their unique challenges.

The project's goal is to help island regions increase their use of digital practices and solutions in all parts of island life. The project will focus on three main areas:

1. Using digital technology in business and industry.
2. Applying digital technology to public services and facilities.
3. Improving the quality of life on islands through digital practices.

The researcher will collaborate in:

• Monitoring and controlling project activities in accordance with the project plan.
• Supporting daily project activities, including development of technical activities.
• Organization of events, seminars, workshops and visits to case studies.
• Scheduling meetings, creating agendas and minutes.
• Production of project reports.
• Maintenance of project documentation and tools.
• Participation in relevant training and events.
• Internal communication with consortium partners.

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

• Enrolled in a master’s degree in Engineering or Business.
• Knowledge of current technological trends (Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Augmented/Virtual Reality, IoT, Blockchain, etc.).
• Knowledge about Digital Transformation, Green Transformation and Industry 4.0 processes.
• Knowledge about Circular Economy.
• Knowledge about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Knowledge of Project Management methodologies.
• Experience in using digital tools.
• Fluency in English, spoken and written (mandatory).
• Availability to travel.

Workplace:

The work will be conducted at ARDITI, Edifício Madeira Tecnopolo, piso 2.

Scholarship length:

The scholarship will have a length of 12 months, possibly renewable, with an expected start date of the 1st of August, 2024.

Monthly stipend:

The student will receive a stipend of 990,98 Euros/month free of taxes. ARDITI stipends and regulations are determined by ARDITI:

(https://cloud.arditi.pt/index.php/apps/files/files/73196848?dir=/_Atividades/_ARDITI_docs/_Regulamentos/Bolsas&openfile=true).

Financial support:

This project has received European funding from the Interreg Europe programme.

How to apply:

Candidates must send an email to bolsas.projetos@arditi.pt no later than 30-06-2024. The subject of the email should be: ARDITI-DIGITAL_ISLANDS/2024/001-BI.

The following elements should be attached to the email:

1. Updated Curriculum Vitae.
2. Motivation letter, explaining how the candidature fulfils the application requirements.
3. Proof of enrollment in a master's degree in Engineering or Business including, if applicable, the list of completed curricular units and respective grades.
4. Certificate of completion of previous degree, including the course names and grades.
5. Optional list of projects (or previous experience) in the area will be a plus.

Selection Process:

The criteria for evaluating applications will be based on the joint assessment of the following criteria (on a scale of 0 to 20 values):

• Interview (40%).
• Demonstrated experience in relation to the requirements, skills and competencies (30%).
• Demonstrated motivation to work on the project (20%).
• Final average of academic training for a bachelor’s degree (10%).

The jury will possibly interview the top 3 candidates in person or via video conference.

Selection Panel:

• President: Paulo Abreu, ARDITI
• Member of the Jury: Maria Pedro Silva, ARDITI
• Member of the Jury: Vanessa Brito, ARDITI

Notification of results:

The candidates will be notified by email.

Notes:

• The selection process will be based on the principle of non-discrimination in respect of 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 organisation" by the European Commission 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.