Research Scholarship (“Bolsa de Investigação”) - BI/ Nº2026/00098

Instituto de Telecomunicações; Aveiro; On-site; EUR 11,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Instituto de Telecomunicações em Aveiro está com uma bolsa de investigação para o projeto ROBUST, financiado pelo MSCA RISE. O bolsista irá desenvolver modelos de simulação MATLAB para MIoT, aplicar IA para optimizar a transferência de energia e disseminar resultados em conferências e revistas.

A posição é desenvolvida nas instalações do IT/UAV e supervisionada pelo Dr. Joaquim Sobral de Bastos, com duração de 6 meses, início em novembro de 2026, com possibilidade de renovação.

Qualifications

• Requisitos de admissão para bolsas de investigação em UE (MSCA/RISE).
• Conhecimentos de RF e energia renovável relevantes para o projeto ROBUST.

Responsibilities

• Desenvolver modelos de simulação base com MATLAB para dispositivos MIoT.
• Aplicar técnicas de IA (aprendizado por reforço/supervisionado) para otimizar a transferência de energia.
• Integrar na arquitetura base e avaliar o desempenho.
• Disseminar resultados em revistas de referência.

Skills

RF design

Renewable energy

Education

Integrated master's or master's in Electronic and Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Summary

There is an open call for one (1) Research Scholarship (“Bolsa de Investigação”) at Instituto de Telecomunicações, in the scope of project ROBUST. This project is funded by the HORIZON EUROPE Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Research and Innovation Staff Exchange (RISE) ROBUST project, under Grant n. 101086492.

Work Objectives

AI-assisted SWIPT for Energy-Constrained MIoT (medical Internet-of-Things) Networks Specific tasks include:

• Development of baseline simulation models using MATLAB, that include that MIoT devices, SWIFT functional block, and indoor propagation channel.
• Implement AI-assisted techniques, that include Reinforcement Learning/supervised techniques to optimize power transfer approach.
• Integration in baseline architecture and performance evaluation.
• Dissemination in relevant journal publication venue.

Place of Work

The work will be developed at the premises of Instituto de Telecomunicações at University of Aveiro, under the supervision of Dr. Joaquim Manuel Camões Sobral de Bastos.

Duration

6 months, with the possibility of renewal. This type of scholarship has a maximum duration of 2 years. Start date: November 2026 or soon thereafter.

Monthly Salary

1090.98€ according to the table of grant amounts awarded directly by FCT for positions held in Portugal (www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores ). The payment will be made by bank transfer.

Admission Requirements

Research grants (BI): - Are intended for carrying out R&D activities by students enrolled in an integrated master's or a master's degree, aiming to consolidate their scientific training through the development of research work leading to the respective academic degree, whether or not integrated into R&D projects. - Are intended for carrying out R&D activities by graduates enrolled in non‑degree courses that are part of the educational programme of a higher education institution, developed in association or cooperation with one or more R&D units. Candidates must be licentiate or have bachelor’s degree in electronic and electrical engineering or a related field. Specific skillsets include competence on RF design, and knowledge‑based skills in renewable energy. Priority would be given to candidates that possess industrial professional experience, including working in collaborative multi‑partner projects.

Required Documents

• Motivation letter explaining the interest in the position;
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae with transcripts;
• Degree certificate (if applicable);
• Proof of enrollment in a higher education course or declaration of intention to enroll in a study cycle leading to an academic degree or in a course that does not confer an academic degree.

NOTE: Proof of enrollment, issued by the higher education institution in a study cycle leading to the award of an academic degree or in a non‑degree course, must be submitted by the time of contract signing.

NOTICE: Degrees obtained abroad are recognized by a Portuguese higher education institution under the terms of Decree‑Law No. 66/2018, of August 16 and Ordinance No. 33/2019, of January 25. More information at: https://www.dges.gov.pt/pt/pagina/reconhecimento?plid=374