R&D Grant: Field Sensors & ML for Rural Risk

University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro; Portugal; On-site; EUR 11,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro opens a call for one Research Grant for students enrolled in an integrated master's, master's, doctoral or non-academic degree course, in Engineering, in the frame of the R&D project ‘DouroRisk – Prevenção e Mitigação de Riscos Naturais à Escala Local’, with financial support from La Caixa and partners.

The fellowship lasts 6 months, starting January 2027, with possible renewal.

Qualifications

• Holders of a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
• Prior training or proven experience in electronics, sensors, and wireless communication.
• Ability to do field work and join a research team in a rural environment.
• Compliance with RBI 950/2019 provisions; Article 6.
• Valued: ability to work in multidisciplinary team; English and Portuguese proficiency; knowledge in technical communication.

Responsibilities

• Task 1: literature review and scientific framework.
• Task 2: requirements survey and analysis.
• Task 3: sensor development and pilot installation.
• Task 4: calibration, validation, and demonstration.
• Task 5: development and validation of predictive models.
• Task 6: scientific production and dissemination.

Skills

English proficiency

Portuguese proficiency

Field work

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Job description

University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro opens a call for one Research Grant for students enrolled in an integrated master's, master's, doctoral or non-academic degree course, in Engineering, in the frame of the R&D project ‘DouroRisk – Prevenção e Mitigação de Riscos Naturais à Escala Local’, with financial support from La Caixa and partners.

The fellowship lasts 6 months, starting January 2027, with possible renewal.