21 Oct 2026
Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Instituto de Ciência e Inovação em Engenharia Mecânica e Engenharia Industrial
Offer Description
A call for applications is open for the award of one Research Fellowship for PhD students within the scope of the STRATUS project – Swarm Threat Resilience and Adaptive Tactical UxV Security, funded by the European Defence Fund (EDF) of the European Commission, under the following conditions:
Scientific area: Computer Science.
Work plan: Development of hardware-based identity mechanisms and decentralized authentication for autonomous robotic systems.
1. Grant duration and regime:
Duration of 12 months, starting in November 2026, potentially renewable up to the extent permitted by the relevant regulations. The granting of the scholarships does not generate or entitle a legal-labor relationship, it is exercised under an exclusive dedication regime, and the Scholarship holder is granted the Scholarship Holder Status, in accordance with the Regulation for Research Grants of the Foundation for Science and Technology, I.P., both in their current wording.
2. Activity scope:
This project aims to develop cybersecurity mechanisms for autonomous robotic systems within the scope of the STRATUS project, focusing on hardware-based identity, decentralized mutual authentication, and trust establishment in environments with intermittent connectivity. The activities include defining threat models and security requirements, studying vulnerabilities and countermeasures, integrating the solutions into the proprietary software toolchain, and experimentally validating them in representative maritime scenarios.
3. Scientific supervision:
Dr. João Borges de Sousa and Dr. Renato Mendes. The work will be carried out in INEGI or FEUP facilities in Porto.
4. Academic Qualifications:
- PhD student in Computer Science.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity.
- Knowledge of embedded systems.
- Knowledge of applied cryptography.
- Knowledge of computer networks.
- Experience in C/C++ and Python programming.
- Knowledge of autonomous robotics and hardware-based security will be considered an advantage.
- Autonomy and initiative.
- Resilience and adaptability.
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- High proficiency in English, with strong oral and written communication skills.
5.
Academic degrees obtained in foreign countries shall be registered by a Portuguese institution, according to the DL 66/2018, of August 16th, and the Ordinance nr. 33/2019, of January 25th. It is mandatory to present the certificate to sign the contract.
More information is available on http://www.dges.gov.pt.
6. Monthly allowance:
The scholarship amount corresponds to €1359,64 according to the table of values for scholarships directly awarded by FCT, I.P. paid at the end of the respective month by bank transfer. The payment of personal accident insurance will also be ensured, as well as the payment of voluntary social insurance if applicable.
7. Applicable Legislation:
Research Fellow Statute, approved by Law No. 40/2004 of August 18th, in the current wording published by Decree-Law No. 123/2019 of August 28; Regulation of Research Grants of the Foundation for Science and Technology, I.P. in force (Regulation No. 950 / 2019 of 16 December https://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/regulamento.phtml.pt).
8. Evaluation criteria:
This evaluation results in the selection of applications that go on to the interview stage. The final evaluation is calculated based on a weight of 60% of the CV and 40% of the interview. The selection criteria are as follows: academic background, qualifications, adequacy between the candidate's profile and the objectives of the grant, motivation and relevant experience for the project in question, according to the admission requirements described above.
The jury reserves the right not to fill the position if there are no candidates that meet the requirements. If the candidate placed 1st does not accept the scholarship or withdraws from the scholarship during the respective work program, the candidate placed 2nd may be invited to accept the scholarship. This procedure may be repeated in subsequent cases of non-acceptance or withdrawal, according to the decision of the scientific supervisor, respecting the order of the list contained in the minutes of the selection process.
9. Composition of the evaluation panel:
President: Dr. João Borges de Sousa
Members: Dr. Renato Mendes and Dr. Miguel Carvalho
10. Publication/notification of results:
The final evaluation results (ordered list) will be publicized in www.inegi.pt.
After being notified, candidates have 10 working days to submit a formal rebuttal by email (gestao.pessoas@inegi.up.pt).
11. Submission of applications:
Applications must include the following documents:
- motivation letter, stating the adequacy of the curriculum to the position.
- curriculum vitae, in which the candidate's academic background must be clear in the areas referred to in item 4 of this call for applications.
- certificate of qualifications.
- Proof of enrollment in the doctoral program.
12.
Expressions of interest should be sent between the 21 october and 4 november 2026 through the official INEGI website www.inegi.pt in join us | Research Fellowship by pressing Apply BI LSTS 58/2026.
13. Scholarship Support Centre:
The support center for scholarship holders works from Monday to Friday, from 10 am to 12 pm, at the People Management Services.
Where to apply
Website: https://careers.inegi.pt/jobs
Requirements
- Research Field: Computer science » Other
- Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Specific Requirements
12. Expressions of interest should be sent between the 21 october and 4 november 2026 through the official INEGI website www.inegi.pt in join us | Research Fellowship by pressing Apply BI LSTS 58/2026.
- Languages: ENGLISH
- Level: Excellent
Additional Information
Website for additional job details: https://careers.inegi.pt/jobs/bolsa-de-investigacao-bi-a2f2f2c5-0e78-40cc-afb3-1ee762ca91ec
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: INEGI
- Country: Portugal
Contact
- City: Porto
- Website: http://www.inegi.pt/
- Street: Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 400
- Postal Code: 4200-465
- E-Mail: gestao.pessoas@inegi.up.pt
- Phone: 911182471