1 (one) research fellowship for a master student or bachelor enrolled in a non-academic degree course (BI), area Computer Science (ref.ª HORUSNEXTGEN_BSc12)

University of Beira Interior; Portugal; On-site; EUR 11,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Beira Interior invites applications for a one-year research fellowship (Bachelor/Master) in Computer Science under the HORUS NEXTGEN project. The fellowship runs from January 2027 to June 30, 2027, with a monthly maintenance allowance of €1,090.98 and exclusive dedication as per RBIUBI terms.

Selected candidates will conduct development work on a vehicle mobility interface for the HORUS platform, with emphasis on security, usability, and integration with offline data

Qualifications

• Hold a BSc in Computer Science and be eligible to enroll in a master program or in a non-degree course as applicable.
• English proficiency at Good level.
• Follows RBIUBI regulatory requirements for fellowship contractualization.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a vehicle mobility interface for the HORUS platform to support prisoner transport operations.
• Ensure integration with central services and offline data synchronization within secure, mobile interfaces.
• Validate usability, security, and data protection through representative scenarios and tests.

Skills

English

Education

BSc in Computer Science

Job description

Organisation/Company University of Beira Interior Department Informatics Research Field Computer science » Informatics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Bachelor Positions Application Deadline 23 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/London) Country Portugal Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number HORUSNEXTGEN_BSc12 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

A call is open for the allocation of 1 (one)research fellowship for a master student or bachelor enrolled in a non-academic degree course (BI), within the Research Project entitled HORUS 360IOMS NEXTGEN -Next Generation Intelligent Offender Management System , operation code COMPETE2030-FEDER-01316200 (n.º 17739), funded by COMPETE 2030 Programme through the Portugal 2030 and the European Union, taking place at the Computer Science Department of the University of Beira Interior, under the following conditions:

Research Field: Computer Science

Objectives:

The activity involves designing and implementing a vehicle mobility interface for the advanced prison management platform (the HORUS AI platform) to support prisoner transport operations. It aims to give teams on the move access to relevant offender management system (OMS) information, recording of incidents and of the chain of custody in transit, and communication with the central services, through an interface suited to in-vehicle use. The solution will be integrated with the platform’s offline operation mechanisms and tested in representative scenarios, ensuring functionality, usability and security.

Work plan:

Implementation of a vehicle mobility interface for the HORUS platform:
This task addresses the development of the platform component to be used during prisoner transport, ensuring that teams have the information and tools they need while on the move. The main objectives are: Requirements gathering: Identify, with the stakeholders, the transport scenarios (court appearances, transfers between facilities, hospital visits), the information needed at each stage and the operational and security constraints. Interface development: Implement an application for mobile devices and/or in-vehicle equipment to consult essential information on the prisoners being transported, record incidents and the chain of custody, and track the route using geolocation services, favouring simple and safe interaction, including voice interaction where appropriate. Platform integration: Ensure communication with the OMS central services and with the offline data acquisition and synchronisation mechanisms, guaranteeing continuity of operation in areas without network coverage.

Validation: Evaluate the interface in representative simulated scenarios, with usability tests with users and verification of security and data protection requirements. This task is crucial to extend the capabilities of the HORUS platform to mobile operations, increasing the safety and efficiency of prisoner transport.

Applicable legislation and regulations:

Research Fellowship Holder Statute, approved by Law No. 40/2004, of 18 August, in its current wording (amended by Decree-Law No. 123/2019, of 28 August); Regulation for Research Studentships and Fellowships of the Foundation for Science and Technology (Regulation No. 950/2019) published in the Diário da República, 2nd series, No. 241, 16 December 2019; Regulation for Research Fellowships of the University of Beira Interior - RBIUBI (Regulation No. 100/2020) published in the Diário da República, 2nd series, n.º 27, 7 February 2020.

Work location:

The work will be developed at the HULTIG, Computer Science Departmentunder the scientific supervision of Doctor Sebastião Pais ( [e-mail] ).

Fellowship duration and conditions:

The fellowship expected to start in January 2027 will run until 30 June 2027 (the project’s end date) and may, if necessary, be renewed, subject to approval of an extension to the project’s end date. The activity is in the regime of exclusive dedication in accordance with the RBIUBI.

Selection Committee: Applications will be assessed by a panel as follows:

11. Documents for application: The candidates should present:

. Detailed Curriculum Vitae ;

. Certificate of completion of the previous degree;

.Other documents considered relevant;

. Declaration of honor from the candidate stating that he/she meets the conditions for being awarded the scholarship BI according to Article 6 of the RBIUBI.

Receipt of applications:

Applications should be addressed to Doctor Nuno Pombo, Researcher Responsible for the Project, to email [e-mail] , with the subject “HORUSNEXTGEN_BSc12 - Application”.

Publication/notification of results:

The final results of the evaluation process will be published in a sorted list, by the final classification obtained, and posted in a visible and public place of the Faculty of Engineeringof the University of Beira Interior. The candidate(s) will be notified of the decision by e-mail.

Where to apply

E-mail [e-mail]

Requirements

Research Field Computer science » Informatics Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

- Hold a BSc’s degree in the scientific field of Computer Science and meet the requirements to enrol in a study cycle leading to a master degree or enrolled in course that does not confer an academic degree .

BIs awarded to graduates who attend courses that do not confer an academic degree can only be granted for a maximum period of one year.

BIs awarded to graduates who are enrolled in courses that do not confer an academic degree can only be awarded to those who do not exceed, with the conclusion of the fellowship contract in question, including any renewals, the accumulated period of two years in this type of fellowship, followed or interpolated.

If the required academic degree has been conferred by a foreign higher education institution, the requirements of Decree-Law 66/2018, of 16th August and Ministerial Order no. 33/2019, of 25th January, shall be obeyed. The presentation of the certificate(s) recognizing foreign academic degrees is mandatory for the signing of the fellowship contract. More information can be obtained at: https://www.dges.gov.pt/en/pagina/degree-anddiploma-recognition .

The proof of registration in the2nd cycle or in non-degree course is required for the fellowship contractualization.

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Internal Application form(s) needed

A monthly maintenance allowance will be granted in accordance with the Annex I of the RBIUBI, with the amount of 1.090,98 € according to the updated values that can be consulted at https://www.fct.pt/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Tabela-de-Valores-SMM-2026.pdf . The fellowship holder will have a personal accident insurance and can choose to be covered by the voluntary social insurance. These values will be added to the amount of monthly maintenance allowance.

Eligibility criteria

- Hold a BSc’s degree in the scientific field of Computer Science and meet the requirements to enrol in a study cycle leading to a master degree or enrolled in course that does not confer an academic degree .

BIs awarded to graduates who attend courses that do not confer an academic degree can only be granted for a maximum period of one year.

BIs awarded to graduates who are enrolled in courses that do not confer an academic degree can only be awarded to those who do not exceed, with the conclusion of the fellowship contract in question, including any renewals, the accumulated period of two years in this type of fellowship, followed or interpolated.

If the required academic degree has been conferred by a foreign higher education institution, the requirements of Decree-Law 66/2018, of 16th August and Ministerial Order no. 33/2019, of 25th January, shall be obeyed. The presentation of the certificate(s) recognizing foreign academic degrees is mandatory for the signing of the fellowship contract. More information can be obtained at: https://www.dges.gov.pt/en/pagina/degree-anddiploma-recognition .

The proof of registration in the2nd cycle or in non-degree course is required for the fellowship contractualization.

Selection process

The selection process will comprise two assessment stages:

• 1ststage – Curriculum evaluation;
• 2nd stage – Interview, which may be conducted by videoconference

The 1st-stage assessment uses the following criteria: Curriculum Vitae/Academic record (45%); alignment of the candidate’s profile with the project based on relevant experience in the tasks described in the work plan (45%); fluency in spoken and written English (10%).

The three candidates with the highest scores after the 1st stage will advance to the 2nd stage.

In the final ranking, each stage will carry equal weight (50%).

Additional comments

Applicable legislation and regulations:

Research Fellowship Holder Statute, approved by Law No. 40/2004, of 18 August, in its current wording (amended by Decree-Law No. 123/2019, of 28 August); Regulation for Research Studentships and Fellowships of the Foundation for Science and Technology (Regulation No. 950/2019) published in the Diário da República, 2nd series, No. 241, 16 December 2019; Regulation for Research Fellowships of the University of Beira Interior - RBIUBI (Regulation No. 100/2020) published in the Diário da República, 2nd series, n.º 27, 7 February 2020.

Complaint and Appeal Procedures:

After communication of the provisional lists of the results in the different phases of the selection process (Admission and Exclusion, Curricular Evaluation and Interview), the candidates have 10 working days topronounce their disagreement, under the terms of article 121 and the Código do Procedimento Administrativo . If any allegations are presented, the final decision will be issued after the analysis of the statements presented during the prior hearing of interested parties. After the statutory deadline of 10 working days, the proposal for the final classification and ranking of the candidates becomes definitive.