MSc Research Grant: Energy Lab Tools & IED Protections

INESC ID; Portugal; On-site; EUR 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

INESC-ID Lisboa offers a one-year grant (six months, renewable) for MSc graduates in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power systems. The grant is funded by Horizon Europe (AHEAD project) and starts December 2026, with a monthly amount of 1 359,64€ and exclusive dedication.

Eligibility requires MSc in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems or similar), Portuguese and English proficiency, and a proactive, team-oriented approach. Applications close 18 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Portuguese and English, both written and spoken.
• MSc in Electrical Engineering with focus on Power Systems or related area.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a research environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of tools and control functions in the Energy Lab.
• Test and prototype new protection functions to be used in Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs).
• Support in the development of new proposals.
• Writing scientific papers.

Skills

Portuguese language proficiency

English proficiency

Python

Education

MSc Electrical Engineering in Power System or similar areas

Tools

IEC 61850

Job description

INESC-ID Lisboa offers a one-year grant (six months, renewable) for MSc graduates in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power systems. The grant is funded by Horizon Europe (AHEAD project) and starts December 2026, with a monthly amount of 1 359,64€ and exclusive dedication.

Eligibility requires MSc in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems or similar), Portuguese and English proficiency, and a proactive, team-oriented approach. Applications close 18 November 2026.