Call for Applications for a Research Grant - EcoTwinGalva

5 Jan 2026
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Instituto Politécnico de Bragança

Department

Gabinete de Apoio a Projetos

Research Field

Engineering » Computer engineering

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions

Master Positions

Country

Portugal

Application Deadline

19 Jan 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

35

Offer Starting Date

30 Jan 2026

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Other EU programme

Reference Number

P563347

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

A call for applications is open for a Research Grant (BI) within the scope of the project “EcoTwinGalva - Digital Twin-Based Control System for a Pickling Bath Treatment Line in the Galvanizing Process”, funded by the “European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), through the Northern Regional Programme (NORTE2030)”, under the following conditions:

 

1. Scientific Area:

Electrical Engineering

 

2. Admission Requirements:

- Be enrolled in a master's degree program in the areas of Computer Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering or related scientific areas; 

- Suitability of the candidate's training and experience to the objectives of the work to be developed; 

- The candidate should have relevant experience in software development, particularly in supporting data integration, user management and graphical interfaces. 

Proficiency in Portuguese and English (written and oral communication) will also be valued.

 

3. Work Plan:

This work plan includes the development of the following main tasks:

i) Conducting a literature review on open-source platforms that allow the integration of data from IoT nodes, user management, and parameterization of their access levels to be used in the context of an industrial chemical process.

ii) Identification and definition of the various modules to be developed, particularly integration of data from IoT-based sensorization, user management, data security, and visualization.

iii) Development of the integrated management and information platform.

 

iv) Testing and validation of the various modules and systems in the various phases of development, particularly the testing, integration, and real-world environment phases.

v) Writing technical reports and scientific publications.

 

4. Objectives:

Study, design, and development of a computer platform for the management and control of a treatment line for pickling baths in a galvanizing process.

 

5. Applicable legislation and regulations:

Statute of the Scientific Research Grant Holder, approved by Law No. 40/2004, of August 18, in its current wording; FCT, I.P. Research Grant Regulations, in force (https://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/docs/RegulamentoBolsasFCT2019.pdf );

Regulation No. 522/2020, published in the Official Gazette, 2nd series, No. 113, of June 12 – Research Grant Regulations of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança.

 

6. Workplace and scientific supervision:

The work will be carried out at the Laboratory of Control, Automation and Intelligent Robotics (LCAR) of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, under the scientific supervision of Dr. Flávia Pires.

 

7. Grant Duration:

The grant will have an initial duration of 6 months, with a planned start date of January 30, 2026 (with the possibility of renewal up to a maximum of 36 months, including the initial period).

 

8. Monthly Maintenance Allowance Amount:

The grant amount corresponds to 1040.98, according to the table of grant values ​​awarded by FCT, I.P. in the country. Grant recipients will benefit from personal accident insurance and, if they are not covered by any social protection scheme, they may ensure the exercise of the right to social security by joining the voluntary social security scheme, under the terms provided for in the Code of Contribution Regimes of the Social Security System. The grant amount will be paid monthly by bank transfer.

 

9. Selection Methods and their respective evaluation:

The selection methods to be used will be as follows:

The selection method to be used is as follows:

a) Curriculum evaluation and its suitability for the work in question (40%);

b) Experience, according to the desired profile (40%);

c) Scientific curriculum, considering publications and participation in projects (20%). 

The Jury may call candidates for an interview if it wishes clarification about the CV for a better evaluation of the criteria defined in Selection Methods. The jury may not grant the grant if the candidates' classification is lower than 9.5 values.

 

10. Composition of the Selection Jury:

The Jury will be composed of Doctors Flávia Pires (President), José Barbosa (Member), Tiago Pedrosa (Member), and Paulo Matos (Alternate).

 

11. Method of Publication/Notification of Results:

The communications and final results of the evaluation will be published through the IPB application submission portal or, if necessary, by email notification.

 

12. Application Period:

The competition is open from 06/01/2026 to 19/01/2026.

 

13. Method of Submitting Applications:

Applications can be submitted through the IPB application submission portal (http://concursos.ipb.pt ), including the following documents:

a) Curriculum Vitae;

b) Academic Certificate;

c) Letter of Motivation; 

d) Other documents that are considered relevant for the assessment of the application. 

Documents proving the holding of academic degrees or diplomas, or enrollment in an academic degree or diploma, may be waived during the application phase, being replaced by a declaration of honor from the candidate, with verification of this condition being mandatory during the contracting phase of the grant. 

Academic degrees obtained in foreign countries need recognition by a Portuguese Institution in accordance with Decree-Law No. 66/2018, of August 16, and Ordinance No. 33/2019, of January 25. The presentation of the recognition is mandatory for the signing of the contract.

 

14. Deadlines and procedures for complaints and appeals:

If the decision to be made is unfavorable to the granting of the requested grant, candidates have a period of 10 working days, after the date of publication of the evaluation results, to express their opinion, if they wish, in a prior hearing, under the terms provided for in the Code of Administrative Procedure. 

An appeal against the final decision may be made to the President of the IPB within 15 working days after the respective notification.

Where to apply

Website

https://concursos.ipb.pt/ui/#/public/concursos/detalhe/893

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering » Computer engineering

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

- Be enrolled in a master's degree programme in Computer Engineering, Electrical and Computer
Engineering or related scientific fields;

Specific Requirements

- The candidate's training and experience must be appropriate for the objectives of the work to be
carried out;
- The candidate must have relevant experience in software development, particularly in data
integration support, user management and graphical interfaces.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Languages

PORTUGUESE

Level

Excellent

Additional Information
Benefits

8. Monthly Maintenance Allowance Amount:

The grant amount corresponds to 1040.98, according to the table of grant values ​​awarded by FCT, I.P. in the country. Grant recipients will benefit from personal accident insurance and, if they are not covered by any social protection scheme, they may ensure the exercise of the right to social security by joining the voluntary social security scheme, under the terms provided for in the Code of Contribution Regimes of the Social Security System. The grant amount will be paid monthly by bank transfer.

Eligibility criteria

- Be enrolled in a master's degree program in the areas of Computer Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering or related scientific areas; 

- Suitability of the candidate's training and experience to the objectives of the work to be developed; 

- The candidate should have relevant experience in software development, particularly in supporting data integration, user management and graphical interfaces. 

Proficiency in Portuguese and English (written and oral communication) will also be valued.

Selection process

The selection method to be used is as follows:
a) Curriculum assessment and suitability for the job in question (40%);
b) Experience, according to the desired profile (40%);
c) Scientific curriculum, considering publications and participation in projects (20%).
The Jury may call candidates for an interview if it requires clarification on their CV in order tobetter assess the criteria defined in Selection Methods. The jury may not award the grant if the candidates' classification is lower than 9.5 points.

Additional comments

Documents proving the ownership of academic degrees or diplomas, or enrollment in an academic degree or diploma, may be dispensed with during the application stage, being replaced by a declaration of honor by the candidate, and verification of this condition is mandatory during the grant contracting stage. Academic degrees obtained in foreign countries require recognition by a Portuguese Institution in accordance with Decree-Law No. 66/2018, of August 16th and Ordinance No. 33/2019, of January 25th. The presentation of recognition is mandatory for the signing of the contract.

Website for additional job details

https://concursos.ipb.pt/ui/#/public/concursos/detalhe/893

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Instituto Politécnico de Bragança - LCAR

Country

Portugal

State/Province

Bragança

City

Bragança

Postal Code

5300-253

Street

Campus de Santa Apolónia

Geofield

Contact

State/Province

Bragança

City

Bragança

Website

http://portal3.ipb.pt/index.php/pt/ipb

Street

Campus de Sta Apolónio

Postal Code

5300-253

E-Mail

fpires@ipb.pt

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