Research Initiation Grant

Inesc Tec; Porto; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

INESC TEC in Porto invites applications for a Research Initiation Grant to join CPES, working on computer vision and robotics. You will contribute to the development of AI models for detecting visual infrastructure defects and to validation and characterization of results.

The role requires an academic background in Electrical Engineering, proven 2D vision and 3D processing experience, and fluency in English and Portuguese. The grant covers tuition fees and health insurance during the program.

Qualifications

• Academic background in Electrical Engineering.
• Proven experience in 2D computer vision systems and 3D information processing.
• Ability to conceptualize problems and develop solutions.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).
• Fluency in Portuguese (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Development of AI models for the detection of visual infrastructure defects.
• Validation and characterization of the results.

Skills

2D computer vision

3D information processing

AI model development

Problem solving

Education

Electrical engineering

Job description

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Ready to be part of a team turning knowledge into innovation?

INESC TEC is looking for a Research Initiation Grant to join CPES, working in the field of Computer Vision and Robotics.

About the opportunity

In this role, you will contribute to:

• Development of AI models for the detection of visual infrastructure defects.
• Validation and characterization of the results.

What we are looking for

• Academic background in Electrical Engineering.
• Proven previous experience in 2D computer vision systems and 3D information processing.
• Ability to conceptualize problems and develop appropriate solutions.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).
• Fluency in Portuguese (spoken and written).

What we offer

• INESC TEC supports costs with registration, enrolment or tuition fees, during the grant duration, under the terms established in the internal document: Payment of Tuition fees to grant holders.
• The grant holder will benefit from health insurance, supported by INESC TEC.

Application deadline

From 08 Out 2026 to 21 Oct 2026

At INESC TEC, we believe that different perspectives contribute to more innovative, inclusive and impactful science.

Join us and be part of the future of science and technology.

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