Organisation/Company: Universidade de Coimbra
Research Field: Other
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions: Bachelor
Country: Portugal
Application Deadline: 8 Apr 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/London)
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Interreg
Reference Number: IT137-25-116
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer DescriptionCall for Research Grant Assignment The call is governed by this Notice of Opening, the University of Coimbra Research Grant Regulations (RBI-UC), and other applicable national and community legislation.
Students enrolled in a master's degree in Informatics Engineering, Data Science and Engineering, or similar are eligible.
I.II - Ineligible candidates: Candidates who have already benefited from two research grant contracts with UC while enrolled in a master's degree.
I.III - Eligible candidates must meet the requirements: Portuguese nationals or nationals of other EU Member StatesNationals of third countriesStateless personsBeneficiaries of political refugee statusII - Grant location: Department of Computer Engineering - FCTUC
III - Scientific supervision/coordination of the grant: Alberto Jorge Lebre Cardoso and Jacinto Paulo Simões Estima
IV - Work Plan / Goals: Title: Intelligent system for forest fire risk prediction
The scholarship aims to develop modules for an intelligent system for fusing multiple sensory data using AI algorithms to predict forest fire risk.
Work plan includes: (i) Literature review; (ii) Requirements gathering; (iii) Technology analysis; (iv) Development and testing of a prototype; (v) Writing technical/scientific documentation.
V.I - Renewal Possibility: Possibly renewable
VI - Funding and financial conditions of the grant VI.I - Monthly grant amount: 1040,98€
VI.II - Other financial components: Not applicable.
VI.III - Additional benefits: Voluntary social security included for grants of six months or more.
VI.IV - Funding source: European Regional Development Fund (FEDER) through the Interreg VI-B Sudoe Program.
VII - Selection Methods: Evaluation of academic record and interview.
VII.I - Evaluation criteria for academic record: - Curriculum vitae (50%)
- Academic performance in Machine Learning, Data and Information Fusion, and Data Analysis (50%)
VII.II - Interview evaluation criteria: - Knowledge and profile (40%)
- Expression and fluency (20%)
- Motivation and interest (20%)
- Knowledge of English (20%)
VIII - Application Submission: Candidates must register on the electronic platform https://apply.uc.pt/ to submit their application.
VIII.I - Mandatory documents: Updated Curriculum Vitae;Copy of academic degree certificates;Proof of recognition for degrees obtained abroad;Proof of enrollment in a degree or non-degree course;Documentation proving prior grant benefits (if applicable).VIII.II - Other documents: Any other relevant elements.VIII.III - Language requirements: All application documents must be submitted in Portuguese and/or English.
X - Activity Regime: The grant does not create a legal-labor relationship and is carried out under an exclusive dedication regime.
XI - Notification of Candidates: Notifications will be made through the electronic platform Apply UC.
XVI - Equal Opportunity Policy: The University of Coimbra promotes equal opportunities and encourages underrepresented minorities to apply.
XVII - Reporting Requirements: The grantee must submit annual activity reports for each renewal.
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