Research Grant (BI) - VIMOS

Reference Number: P577053

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

A call for applications is open for a Research Grant (BI) within the scope of the project “VIMOS – Virtual Integrated Market Online Shopping”, with SIID topology - Business R&D - Co-promotion - Low Density, project number 21244, NORTE2030- FEDER02214300”, funded by the “European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), Northern Regional Programme (Norte 2030) of Portugal 2030”, under the following conditions:

1. Scientific Area

Computer Science

2. Admission Requirements

• The candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering or a related field.
• The candidate must be enrolled in a Master's degree program in Computer Science or a related field.
• The candidate must be fluent in Portuguese and English (written and oral communication).

3. Work Plan

The main tasks of this plan are:

1. Collaboration in the construction of a reference model with the perception and experimentation solutions to be validated.
2. Collaboration in the automation of the process of creating perception and experimentation experiences.
3. Collaboration in optimizing the process of manipulating objects in 3D environments.
4. Collaboration in the preparation of scientific articles and support in the preparation of technical reports.

4. Objectives

To design and implement a reference model that allows for improving the way products are perceived, manipulated, and experienced in an online 3D context; to ensure the simplification of the creation of perception and experimentation experiences - through automation and support via intelligent systems; and the writing of scientific articles and support in the preparation of technical reports.

5. Applicable legislation and regulations

Statute of the Scientific Research Grant Holder, approved by Law No. 40/2004, of August 18, in its current wording; FCT, I.P. Research Grant Regulations, in force (https://www.fct.pt/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/RBi_Republicado_2025.pdf);

Regulation No. 522/2020, published in the Diário da República, 2nd series, No. 113, of June 12 – Research Grant Regulations of the Polytechnic University of Bragança.

6. Workplace and scientific supervision

The work will be carried out at the facilities of the project co-promoters, under the scientific supervision of Professor Paulo Jorge Teixeira Matos and Professor Pedro Filipe Fernandes Oliveira.

7. Grant Duration

The grant will have an initial duration of 6 months, with a planned start date of 01/10/2026 (non-renewable).

8. Monthly maintenance allowance amount

The grant amount corresponds to 1090.98€, according to the table of grant values ​​awarded by FCT, I.P. in the country.

Grant holders will benefit from personal accident insurance and, if they are not covered by any social protection scheme, they can ensure the exercise of their right to social security by joining the voluntary social insurance scheme, under the terms provided for in the Code of Contribution Schemes of the Social Security System. The grant amount will be paid monthly by bank transfer.

9. Selection methods and their respective evaluation

The selection methods to be used will be the following:

1. Technical knowledge and experience, according to the desired profile (50%);
2. Scientific curriculum, considering publications and participation in projects (30%);
3. Conditions, and expression of interest, to undertake doctoral training within the scope of the project (20%). If deemed necessary, the jury may summon eligible candidates for an in-person interview, where the candidates' motivation, availability, and knowledge to develop the proposed work plan will be assessed. In this circumstance, the final grade will result from the interview (weighted at 30%) and the evaluation of the previous points (weighted at 70%).

The jury may not award the grant if the candidates' classification is lower than 9.5 out of 20.

10. Composition of the Selection Jury

The jury consists of Professor Paulo Jorge Teixeira Matos (President), Professor Pedro Filipe Oliveira (member), and Professor Rogério Tavares (member). Alternates: Professor Rui Pedro Lopes and Professor José Gonçalves.

11. Method of publication/notification of results

The communications and final results of the evaluation will be published through the UPB application submission portal or, if necessary, by email notification.

12. Application deadline

The competition is open from 31/08/2026 to 11/09/2026.

13. Method of submitting applications

Applications can be submitted through the UPB application submission portal (http://concursos.ipb.pt), including the following documents:

1. Curriculum Vitae;
2. Academic qualifications certificate;
3. Letter of motivation

Documents proving the holding of academic degrees or diplomas, or enrollment in an academic degree or diploma program, may be waived during the application phase, being replaced by a declaration of honor from the candidate. Verification of this condition is mandatory during the contracting phase of the grant.

Academic degrees obtained in foreign countries require recognition by a Portuguese Institution in accordance with Decree-Law No. 66/2018, of August 16, and Ministerial Order No. 33/2019, of January 25. Presentation of the recognition is mandatory for signing the contract.

14. Deadlines and procedures for complaints and appeals

If the decision to be taken is unfavorable to the granting of the requested grant, candidates have a period of 10 working days, after the date of publication of the evaluation results, to express their opinion, if they wish, in a prior hearing, under the terms provided for in the Administrative Procedure Code.

An appeal against the final decision may be lodged with the Rector of UPB within 15 working days after notification.

Where to apply

Website: https://concursos.unipb.pt/ui/#/public/concursos/detalhe/1082

Requirements

Research Field: Computer science

Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

The candidate must hold a degree in informatics engineering or a related field.

Specific Requirements

The candidate must be enrolled in a master's program in informatics or related scientific fields.

Languages: PORTUGUESE - Level: Excellent; ENGLISH - Level: Excellent

Additional Information

Benefits

The grant amount corresponds to 1090.98€, according to the table of grant values ​​awarded by FCT, I.P. in the country.

Grant holders will benefit from personal accident insurance and, if they are not covered by any social protection scheme, they can ensure the exercise of their right to social security by joining the voluntary social insurance scheme, under the terms provided for in the Code of Contribution Schemes of the Social Security System. The grant amount will be paid monthly by bank transfer.

Eligibility criteria

• The candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering or a related field.
• The candidate must be enrolled in a Master's degree program in Computer Science or a related field.
• The candidate must be fluent in Portuguese and English (written and oral communication).

Selection process

a) Technical knowledge and experience, according to the desired profile (50%); b) Scientific curriculum, considering publications and participation in projects (30%); c) Conditions, and expression of interest, to undertake doctoral training within the scope of the project (20%). If deemed necessary, the committee may invite eligible candidates for an in-person interview, where their motivation, availability, and knowledge to develop the proposed work plan will be assessed. In this circumstance, the final grade will result from the interview (weighted at 30%) and the evaluation of the previous points (weighted at 70%).

Additional comments

Documents proving the ownership of academic degrees or diplomas, or enrollment in an academic degree or diploma, may be dispensed with during the application stage, being replaced by a declaration of honor by the candidate, and verification of this condition is mandatory during the grant contracting stage. Academic degrees obtained in foreign countries require recognition by a Portuguese Institution in accordance with Decree-Law No. 66/2018, of August 16th and Ordinance No. 33/2019, of January 25th. The presentation of recognition is mandatory for the signing of the contract.

Website for additional job details: https://concursos.unipb.pt/ui/#/public/concursos/detalhe/1082

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available: 1

Company/Institute: Instituto Politécnico de Bragança or At the facilities of the project's co-promoters.

Country: Portugal

State/Province: Bragança

City: Bragança

Postal Code: 5300-253

Street: Campus de Santa Apolónia

Contact

State/Province: Bragança

City: Bragança

Website: http://portal3.ipb.pt/index.php/pt/ipb

Street: Campus de Sta Apolónio

Postal Code: 5300-253

E-Mail: pmatos@ipb.pt