There is an open call for one (1) Research Scholarship (“Bolsa de Investigação”) at Instituto de Telecomunicações, in the scope of the Project Joint-Lab-RD6.
Scientific Area:
Wireless Technologies
Group:
Wireless Circuits – Av
Admission Requirements:
Research grants are intended:
for students enrolled in a degree-conferring course to carry out R&D activities with the aim to consolidate their scientific training through the development of research work leading to the attainment of the respective academic degree or completion of the course (integrated or not in R&D projects).
for students enrolled in courses that do not confer an academic degree, but which are integrated in an educational project of a higher education institution and are developed in association or cooperation with one or several R&D units.
Candidates must be enrolled in a master's, integrated master's, or be enrolled in a non-conferring academic degree course in the areas of Electrical, Electronic and Telecommunications Engineering, or equivalent. Knowledge of electronic circuits for Radio Frequency amplifiers, and good laboratory practices in electronics. Solid knowledge of laboratory measurements and electronic circuit simulation techniques for operation with high frequency signals (knowledge of the electromagnetic behavior of electronic circuits and transmission lines).
Work Objectives:
Execution of a set of tasks related to the simulation and laboratory characterization of electronic circuits designed to improve the performance of amplifier circuits that constitute wireless transmitters dedicated to applications related to cellular networks. The performance improvement considers the reduction of transmitter distortion and the increase of their energy efficiency.
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).
Place of work:
The work will be developed at the premises of Instituto de Telecomunicações at University of Aveiro, under the supervision of Prof. Telmo Reis Cunha.
Duration:
6 months, with the possibility of renewal. Start date: October 2024 or soon thereafter.
Monthly salary:
990.98€ 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.
Selection criteria:
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C1 (40%)
Curricular Assessment
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C2 (50%)
Adequacy of profile and CV to the work described in the work plan
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C3 (10%)
Fluency in speaking and writing English
Candidates may be interviewed for clarification of any aspect related to the above criteria
Each criteria, and the final classification F will be evaluated in a scale (0-20). The candidates will be ordered according to:
F = C1 x 40% + C2 x 50% + C3 x 10%
In case of a tie, the tied candidates will be ordered according to C1, then C2...
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:
- Prof. Telmo Reis Cunha, Universidade de Aveiro (President of the jury)
- Prof. Pedro Miguel da Silva Cabral, Universidade de Aveiro
- Prof. Filipe Miguel Esturrenho Barradas, Instituto de Telecomunicacoes Aveiro
- Prof. Luís Carlos Cótimos Nunes, Instituto de Telecomunicacoes Aveiro (Substitute)
Communication of the results:
Candidates will be notified by email
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: The proof of enrollment in a study cycle leading to an academic degree or in a course not conferring an academic degree must be made until the contract is signed.
Apply online clicking on the “Apply Now” button in this form.
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
All the selection process is conducted through the IT web portal. No actions outside this platform are valid.
Application Period:
04-10-2024 to 18-10-2024