ONE research grant for candidates with BSc degree with reference number BI|2023/371 is now available under the scope of project XAVIER with the refª2022.09212.PTDC , funded by FUNDAÇÃO PARA A CINÊNCIA E A TECNOLOGIA I.P.

Public notice for research grant

XAVIER -  Refª 2022.09212.PTDC

BI|2023/371

INESC-ID - Instituto de Engenharia de Sistemas e Computadores, Investigação e Desenvolvimento em Lisboa is a R&D institute dedicated to advanced research and development in the fields of Information Technologies, Electronics, Communications, and Energy. INESC-ID has participated in more than 50 research projects funded by the European Union and more than 190 funded by national entities. Until today, our researchers have published more than 700 papers in international journal papers, more than 3000 papers in international conferences, and have registered 15 patents and/or brands.

1 | RESEARCH GRANT TYPE

ONEresearch grant for candidates with BSc degree with reference number BI|2023/371 is now available under the scope of project XAVIER with the refª2022.09212.PTDC , funded byfundação para a cinência e a tecnologia i.p.,  and under the following conditions:

2 | DURATION

SIX (6) months, starting in March 2023

-     Renewable, if the candidate is enrolled in a MSc program -  art. 6º, n.4 b)

https://files.dre.pt/2s/2019/12/241000000/0009100105.pdf

subject to suitable performance within the period of the project, not exceeding the maximum period set by FCT for such grants – 2 years (included contract renewals)

-     Renewable, if the candidate is enrolled in a non-degree programme – art. 6º, n. 4 a)

https://files.dre.pt/2s/2019/12/241000000/0009100105.pdf  

subject to suitable performance within the period of the project, not exceeding the maximum period set by FCT for such grants – 1 year (included contract renewals)

3 | LEGISLATION

A fellowship contract will be celebrated according to:

1. Law 40/2004 of 18^th of August (Scientific Research Fellow Status) and its successive amendments, including the amendments introduced by the Decree Law n. 123/2019 of 28 ^th of August 
   https://dre.pt/web/guest/legislacao-consolidada/-/lc/124281176/201912061112/73740605/diploma/indice?lcq=estatuto+do+bolseiro,
    
2. Regulations for Research Grants of the Foundation for Science and Technology in force

https://www.fct.pt/financiamento/programas-de-financiamento/bolsas/

https://dre.pt/dre/legislacao-consolidada/lei/2004-58216179

1. INESC-ID Lisboa Grant Regulations

https://www.inesc-id.pt/scholarship-regulations/

The fellowship contract is awarded on an exclusive dedication basis – art. 5 of Scientific Research Fellow Status and art. 16 of Regulations for Research Grants of the Foundation for Science and Technology.

4 | MONTHLY AMOUNT

The monthly amount of the grant 875.98€  is in accordance with the values stipulated in the “Regulations for Research Grants of the Foundation for Science and Technology” in force https://former.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/docs/Tabela_de_Valores_SMM_2022.pdf  and shall be rendered through a monthly bank transfer to an account held by the grantee

5 | OBJECTIVES/WORKPLAN

The project has the following objectives:

• Requirement analysis and task analysis
• Development of a VR reading room for radiologists
• Perform user tests with radiologists
• Data analysis and validation of the developed app to support the adoption of VR technologies for radiologists
• VR lab manager

6 | SCIENTIFIC SUPERVISION

The activity will be supervised by Prof. Joaquim Armando Pires Jorge, Full Professor at Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa and researcher at INESC-ID, and Dr. Catarina Alexandra Pinto Moreira, External Collaborator at INESC-ID and Senior Lecturer at QUT.

INESC ID will integrate the grantee in the research team of the scientific advisors.

7 | ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The candidates should have a BSc in Computer Science and Engineering or similar.

By the grant start date, the candidate must be enrolled in

1. a MSc programme – art. 6º, n.1

https://files.dre.pt/2s/2019/12/241000000/0009100105.pdf

or

1. a non-degree programme – art. 6º, n. 2

https://files.dre.pt/2s/2019/12/241000000/0009100105.pdf

Preferential factors:

• Preference will be given to candidates:

1. Familiar with PICO VR headmounted displays;
2. Working knowledge on Tobii eye-tracking software;
3. Advanced knowledge in Unity 3D & C# programming language;
4. Familiarity with Microsoft HoloLens
5. Teaching experience in VR related courses
6. Experience in managing VR labs
7. Past experience in research projects
8. With good knowledge of written and spoken English

8 | EVALUATION CRITERIA AND COMMITEE

The selection will be according to the following criteria:

1. Familiarity with PICO VR headmounted displays - 25%
2. Working knowledge on Tobii eye-tracking software; - 15%
3. Advanced knowledge in Unity 3D & C# programming language; 25%
4. Familiarity with Microsoft HoloLens - 5%
5. Teaching experience in VR related courses - 5%
6. Experience in managing VR labs - 5%
7. Past experience in research projects - 15%
8. Working knowledge of written and spoken English - 5%

The jury may also decide not to assign the scholarship, if none of candidates meets the required conditions

9 | COMPLAIN AND APPEAL DEADLINES AND PROCEDURES

The jury has the faculty not to select a candidate who does not prove the requirements mentioned in required education Level and research experience

The admitted and excluded candidates will be notified by email of the final ranking list, including the copy of the Preliminary Report of the jury.

Prior Hearing and Deadline for Final Decision: After being notified, candidates have 10 working days to submit, if applicable, a formal rebuttal.

After that period, the jury notifies the candidates of the Final Report.

Excluded applicants may complain about the jury's final report for 15 working days after notification or appeal the jury's decision to the INESC ID Board of Directors for 30 working days after notification.

According to the Portuguese Law, a disabled candidate has a preference when in equal classification, which prevails over any other legal preference. Candidates must declare their respective degree of disability, the type of disability and the means of communication / expression to be used in the selection process, under the law.

10 | FORMALISATION OF APPLICATIONS

11 | Application Dates