Call for Applications for a Research Grant - Tech4Aqua

Instituto Politécnico de Bragança; Portugal; On-site; EUR 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Instituto Politécnico de Bragança is calling for applications for a Research Grant (BI) in the Tech4Aqua project. The position focuses on IoT data acquisition, storage, and visualization within a dedicated research lab at CeDRI, under Paula Leitão's guidance.

The candidate should hold a Master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering or related fields and be enrolled in a doctoral program, with experience in IoT, data analysis and programming (Python/C). Proficiency in English is valued.

Qualifications

• Holds a Master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering or related fields.
• Be enrolled in a Doctoral Program in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Intelligent Systems Engineering or related fields.
• Experience in IoT, data analysis and programming (Python/C).
• Proficiency in English (written and oral) will be valued.

Responsibilities

• Data Collection and Storage: Develop mechanisms for receiving, processing and storing IoT data.
• Dashboard Development: Create interfaces for monitoring and visualizing data with graphs and indicators.
• Integration, Testing, and Validation: Integrate solutions and conduct functional tests.
• Write technical reports and scientific publications.

Skills

IoT

Data analysis

Programming

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering or related fields

Enrolled in Doctoral Program in Electrical and Computer Engineering / Intelligent Systems Engineering or related fields

Tools

Python

C

Job description

Organisation/Company Instituto Politécnico de Bragança Department Gabinete de Apoio a Projetos Research Field Computer science » Informatics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 20 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon) Country Portugal Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 23 Nov 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number P581080 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 “Tech4Aqua – Intelligent Solution for Monitoring and Controlling Water Quality in Reservoirs”, funded by “Fundação La Caixa - PROMOVE”, under the following conditions:

1. Scientific Area:2. Admission Requirements:

• Hold a master’s degree in electrical and computer engineering, or related scientific fields;
• Be enrolled in a Doctoral Program in the areas of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Intelligent Systems Engineering or related fields;
• Suitability of the candidate's training and experience to the objectives of the work to be developed;
• The candidate must have relevant experience in Internet of Things, data analysis and programming (python/C);
• Proficiency in English (written and oral communication) will also be valued.

3. Work Plan:

• I – Data Collection and Storage: Development of mechanisms for receiving, preliminary processing, and storing data from IoT nodes;
• II – Dashboard Development: Implementation of interfaces for monitoring and visualizing data, including graphs, indicators, and alert mechanisms;
• III – Integration, Testing, and Validation: Integration of the developed solutions, conducting functional tests, and evaluating performance;
• IV – Writing technical reports and scientific publications.

4. Objectives:

This work plan aims to develop and integrate IoT solutions for the acquisition, collection, storage, and visualization of water quality monitoring data, within the scope of the TECH4AQUA project. The goal is to optimize data acquisition processes, implement visualization tools, and ensure the reliability and performance of the developed solutions.

5. Applicable legislation and regulations:

Regulation No. 522/2020, published in the Diário da República, 2nd series, No. 113, of June 12 – Research Grant Regulations of the Polytechnic University of Bragança.

6. Workplace and scientific guidance:

The work will be developed in the Research and Innovation Laboratory of CeDRI (Center for Research in Digitalization and Intelligent Robotics) at the Polytechnic University of Bragança, under the scientific guidance of Paulo Leitao.

The grant will have an initial duration of 6 months, with a start date scheduled for 11/23/2026 (with the possibility of renewal up to a maximum of 24 months, including the initial period).

8. Monthly Maintenance Allowance Amount:

The grant amount corresponds to 1,359.64€, according to the table of grant values awarded by FCT, I.P. in the country.

9. Selection Methods and their respective valuation:

• 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 to clarify 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.

10. Composition of the Selection Jury:

The Jury will be composed of Doctors Paulo Leitão (president), Maria João Varanda (member), Lucas Sakurada (member), and Luis Piardi (alternate).

11. Method of publication/notification of results:

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

The competition is open from 09/11/2026 to 20/11/2026.

Additional Information

The grant amount corresponds to 1,359.64€, 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.

Specific Requirements

• Hold a Master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, or related scientific fields;
• Be enrolled in a doctoral program in the fields of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Intelligent Systems Engineering, or related areas;
• Alignment of the candidate’s background and experience with the objectives of the work to be carried out;
• The candidate must possess relevant experience in Internet of Things (IoT), data analysis and programming (Python, C);
• Proficiency in the English language (written and oral communication) will also be considered an asset.

Languages PORTUGUESE Level Excellent

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Eligibility criteria

• Hold a master’s degree in electrical and computer engineering, or related scientific fields;
• Be enrolled in a Doctoral Program in the areas of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Intelligent Systems Engineering or related fields;
• Suitability of the candidate's training and experience to the objectives of the work to be developed;
• The candidate must have relevant experience in Internet of Things, data analysis and programming (python/C);
• Proficiency in English (written and oral communication) will also be valued.

Selection process

• a) Curriculum evaluation and its suitability for the work in question (40%);
• b) Experience, in accordance with the desired profile (40%);
• c) Scientific track record, taking into account publications and participation in projects (20%).

The jury may invite candidates for an interview if further clarification regarding their CV is required to better assess them against the established selection criteria. The jury reserves the right not to award the scholarship if the candidates' scores are below 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.