Mechanical Eng. Research Initiation Grant – €701/mo (Portugal)

Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto; Porto; On-site; EUR 7,300 - 8,400; Full time

Job summary

Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto invites applications for two Research Initiation Grants in the framework of the SNexT project. The fellowship lasts 3 months with a May start date, operating within FEUP's Mechanical Engineering department under Professor Tiago Fraga da Silva and Professor Ana Reis.

The grant can be renewed, but not beyond the project end date. The stipend is €701.12 monthly, paid via bank transfer, with selection based on academic background and related

Qualifications

• Experience in modelling and/or data analysis in machining processes automation.
• Enrollment in a higher education program or holding a degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields.
• Candidates with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical/Materials Engineering or related disciplines meet the requirements.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of process monitoring, control, and optimization solutions.
• Prototype and experimentally validate developed solutions; analyze results and drive continuous improvement.
• Support integration between physical and digital systems, ensuring traceability and interoperability.
• Assist in technical documentation and collaboration with the project team and partners.

Skills

Modelling & data analysis

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Bachelor’s or Masters level

Related fields

Job description

Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto invites applications for two Research Initiation Grants in the framework of the SNexT project. The fellowship lasts 3 months with a May start date, operating within FEUP's Mechanical Engineering department under Professor Tiago Fraga da Silva and Professor Ana Reis.

The grant can be renewed, but not beyond the project end date. The stipend is €701.12 monthly, paid via bank transfer, with selection based on academic background and related