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NOTICE OF OPENING OF AN INTERNATIONAL SELECTION PROCEDURE FOR THE RECRUITMENT OF SIX (6) ENTRY-LEVEL PHD RESEARCHERS

1. By decision of 25/05/2026, of the Director of FEUP, Professor Rui Artur Bártolo Calçada, it was resolved to open an international selection procedure for the recruitment of six (6) entry-level PhD researchers within the framework of ARISE – Associate Laboratory for Advanced Production and Intelligent Systems, reference LA/P/0112/2020, funded by national funds through the FCT/MECI to carry out scientific research activities in the following areas: Computer Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Applied Mathematics. The positions will be filled under an individual fixed-term employment contract of uncertain duration, due to legal imperative, under paragraph b) of no. 1 of article 6 of the RJEC, pursuant to no. 2 of article 18 of the RJEC. The contract shall remain in force only for the period necessary to execute the tasks defined in the project and identified below, with an expected duration of 6 months, and in any case not exceeding the maximum limit of six years.

These positions correspond to the category of Entry-Level PhD Researcher, as defined in article 8 of Regulation no. 487/2020 of 22 May. In general terms, the Entry-Level PhD Researcher shall perform the activities set out in paragraph 2 of article 7 of Regulation no. 487/2020 of 22 May. More specifically, the recruited researchers will develop R&D activities within the Associate Laboratory Advanced Production and Intelligent Systems ARISE - LA/P/0112/2020, funded by national funds through the FCT/MECI, which integrates fundamental sciences, applied sciences and technologies in the fields of Civil Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. The recruited PhD researchers will carry out applied research and technological development activities within the thematic lines of the laboratory, contributing to the production of scientific knowledge, the development of technological solutions and the transfer of knowledge to society and the business sector. In particular, activities include:

TL1 – New Materials and Components

• • Scientific collaboration in research activities related to the development and characterization of new structural and functional materials for engineering applications. 
• • Contribution to the development of computational methodologies, algorithms and digital tools supporting the design and optimization of components with advanced properties. 
• • Collaboration in the application of modelling, simulation and data analysis methods for the assessment of performance, durability and sustainability of materials and components. 
• • Support for the development of computational tools and intelligent systems for the analysis and validation of technological solutions in collaboration with teams specialized in materials science. 

TL2 – Advanced Manufacturing Systems and Processes

• • Development and optimization of advanced manufacturing processes and digital production technologies. 
• • Integration of automation, sensing and monitoring technologies in industrial processes. 
• • Implementation of efficient and sustainable production methodologies. 
• • Development and validation of prototypes of production systems and decision-support tools. 

TL3 – Sustainable Energy Systems

• • Development of technological solutions for sustainable and low-carbon energy systems. 
• • Modelling, simulation and optimization of energy generation, storage and management systems. 
• • Integration of renewable energy sources into intelligent energy systems.
• • Evaluation of the energy and environmental performance of technological solutions. 

TL4 – Intelligent Systems and Robotics

• • Development of algorithms and architectures for autonomous systems, robotics and intelligent systems. 
• • Integration of sensors, perception systems and control algorithms in robotic and cyber-physical platforms. 
• • Development of artificial intelligence and machine learning methods for decision support and automation. 
• • Implementation and experimental validation of intelligent systems in laboratory environments or demonstrators. 

TL5 – Digital Ecosystem, Sustainability, Risk and Management

• • Scientific collaboration in the development and application of computational models and digital tools for the management and analysis of complex systems. 
• • Contribution to the application of modelling, data analysis and simulation methods in the study of technological, environmental and operational risks. 
• • Collaboration in the development and application of methodologies for sustainability assessment and technology impact analysis. 
• • Support for the integration of digital tools, algorithms and data analysis methods to support decision-making in complex systems. 

Researchers may also participate in the preparation of scientific publications and technical reports, the development of prototypes and technological demonstrators, and collaboration with academic and industrial partners within ongoing research projects.

2. Applicable Legislation: Regulation nº 487/2020, of 22 May - Regulation of Research, Science and Technology Staff of the University of Porto and other applicable legislation namely the Labor Code, Law on 7/2009, of 12 February, in its current version, Decree-Law no. 57/2016, of 29 August, approving a regime for contracting doctorates to stimulate scientific and technological employment in all areas of knowledge (RJEC), in the wording introduced by the first amendment provided Law no. 57/2017, of July 19, Regulatory Decree no. 11-A/2017, of December 29 and applicable regulatory standards..

3. In the wording of article 16 of Decree-Law no. 57/2016 of 29 August, this procedure is exempted from the authorization of the members of the Government responsible for the areas of Finance and Public Administration, namely in paragraph no.3 of article 7 of the LTFP; from the prior favorable opinion of the members of the Government responsible for the areas of Finance and Public Administration as mentioned in no. 5 of article 30 of the LTFP and from the procedure for the recruitment of workers in the requalification situation referred to in Article 265 of the LTFP. 4. In accordance with articles 22.º, n.º 3 and 4 of the Regulation and 13.º of the RJEC, the Recruitment board is composed as follows:

President: Professor António Pedro Rodrigues Aguiar

Member: Professor Gil Manuel Magalhães de Andrade Gonçalves

Member: Professor Fernando Arménio da Costa Castro e Fontes

Substitute Member: Professor Daniel Gouveia Costa

Substitute Member: Professor Roman Chertoskikh

5. The work will be developed at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP).

6. The monthly remuneration to be paid is €2.408,11, corresponding to level 33 of the Single Salary Table, approved by Order no. 1553-C/2008 of December 31 and level 5, position 1 from “Regulamento n.º 487/2020”.

7. Admission Requirements: 

7.1 General Admission Requirements:

This competition is open to national candidates, foreigners and stateless persons holding a doctoral degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or a related scientific field, and who possess a scientific and professional curriculum demonstrating a profile suitable for the activities to be developed.

Any doctorate awarded by a foreign higher education institution must be recognized by a Portuguese

higher education institution in accordance with article 25 of the Decree-Law no. 66/2018, of August 16,

which approves the legal regime for the recognition of academic degrees and diplomas of Higher

Education, awarded by foreign higher education institutions and paragraph e) of no. 2 of article 4 of

Decree-Law no. 60/2018, of August 3, and any formalities established therein must be complied with

by the date of the hiring act.

7.2 Specific Admission requirements

To determine the profile suitable for the activities to be developed, candidates must demonstrate research competencies in Computer Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or related scientific areas, namely in methodologies for modelling, analysis and development of computational systems, algorithms, intelligent systems, robotics, machine learning, optimization, or related fields.

Candidates must also demonstrate:

• • Relevant scientific production in the scientific areas of the call, evidenced by the publication of scientific articles in indexed international journals and/or peer-reviewed international conference proceedings; 
• • Experience in research and development activities, demonstrated through participation in national or international R&D projects or other relevant scientific initiatives in the areas covered by the call; 
• • Experience working in scientific teams, preferably in national or international collaborative contexts, evidenced through participation in research projects, co-authored scientific publications, or integration into research networks.

8. Recruitment method:

In accordance with articles 26 of the Regulation and 5 of the RJEC, the selection methods are: 

1. 1. Evaluation of the curricular path and scientific career of the applicants (APCC) (90%);
2. 2. Interview (ENT) (10%)

9. Evaluation of the curricular path and scientific career (APCC) (90%)

9.1. Evaluation of the curricular path and scientific career, considering a profile that is suited to the

requirements of the duties corresponding to the category covered by this competition and focusing on

the relevance, quality, and currentness of the following aspects:

1. 1. Scientific performance in the areas and subareas for which the competition is open.Knowledge transfer.Science and technology management and communication.

9.2. In evaluating the aspects indicated in points a), b) and c) of the preceding paragraph, the activity developed in the last 5 (five) years must be considered.

9. 3 The five-year period mentioned in 9.2 may be extended by the Board, at any applicant’s request, when based on the suspension of scientific activity for socially protected reasons, namely for reasons of parental leave, prolonged serious illness, and other situations of unavailability for work that are legally protected.

9.4 In the evaluation of the dimensions of the aspects described in 9.1, the following parameters are considered, and the following weighting factors are attributed:

A1) Criteria for evaluating Scientific Performance (DC) (90%)

• • A1.1.) Scientific production specifically in CFD applied to mixing and photo-activated systems, especially publications of scientific articles in high-ranked peer-reviewed international journals, participation in international conferences with peer-reviewed papers and participation in research projects. The list of publications must be included in the curriculum;
• • A1.2.) Development of collaborations with international researchers and study or research periods abroad; 

A2) Criteria for Knowledge Transfer and Science and Technology Management and Communication (10%): 

• • A2.1.) Peer review of scientific articles;
• • A2.2.) Organization of scientific events;
• • A2.3.) Participation in national and international peer-reviewed scientific events, including invited presentations;
• • A2.4.) Experience in academic supervision at different levels (internships, master’s and doctoral supervision);
• • A2.5.) Participation in academic examination panels and thesis defence committees.

9.5 The final classification of the (APCC) is obtained by the following formula: APCC= (0,90 x A1) + (0,10 x A2) 

10. Evaluation of the Interview (ENT) (10%)

The interview will be held to the applicants with score equal or higher than 80 points, by all members of the Jury in the evaluation of their curricular path and scientific career, and the board will evaluate aspects related to the research conducted by the applicants. The interview will be conducted in Portuguese and English.

11. Final classification: 

The Final Classification (CF) of the Evaluation of the applicants’ Curricular Path and Scientific Career (APCC) and interview (ENT) will be obtained by applying the following formula: CF = (APCC*0.9) + (ENT*0.1). Only applicants with a score equal to or higher than 80 points, by all members of the Jury, will be approved.

12. Evaluation of the selection methods

12.1. Each member of the Board evaluates the applicants’ curricular path and scientific career on a scale from 0 to 100 points, with a weighting up to the hundredths, and the classification is obtained through the weighting defined in the criteria to be evaluated. 

12.2. The interview evaluation is expressed on a scale of 0 to 100 points, with a weighting to the hundredths. 

13. Evaluation methodology: 

13.1. After the admission of the applicants, and before starting the voting for their final ranking in the evaluation of their scientific and curricular background, each member of the Board presents a written document, to be attached to the meeting minutes, with the list of the applicants in descending order of merit, duly substantiated, considering the criteria and parameters of this competition notice. 

13.2. The Board deliberates employing reasoned roll-call voting following the selection criteria adopted and disclosed. Abstentions are not allowed. 

13.3. The seriation methodology is that which is indicated in article 29 of the Regulation. 

13.4. If an absolute majority of votes is not reached after the voting explained in the previous number, or in case of a tie, the Chair's vote will be used for the final ranking. 

13.5. Each member of the Board must respect, in the various voting rounds, the order he or she presented in the document referred to in paragraph 13.1.

13.6. The interview has a maximum duration of one hour and is exclusively aimed at clarifying aspects related to the research carried out by the applicants.

13.7. The Board’s discussions will be briefed in minutes taken during its meetings, containing a summary of what occurred, as well as the votes cast by each member and respective reasoning.

13.8. After concluding the application of the selection criteria, the jury proceeds to produce an ordered list of the approved applicants with the respective classification. 

13.9. The Board's final decision is approved by the head of the institution responsible for opening the tender notice. The final decision on hiring is the responsibility of the top manager of the hiring entity.

14. Formalization of applications

14.1. Applications must be formalized at http://www.fe.up.pt/concursos, reference on-line nº 1496, until de 23h59m (local time) of 01/07/2026. 

The application must include: full name, number and date of identity card or citizen card, or civil identification number, tax identification number, date of birth, residence, and contact address, including e-mail and telephone contact. 

14.2 The application must be accompanied by documentary evidence of the conditions described in point 7 of this notice, namely: 

1. 1. Copy of doctorate certificate or diploma.Detailed curriculum vitae, containing all information relevant for the evaluation of the application, as well as for demonstrating compliance with the criteria set out in point 7 of this announcement, organized in accordance with the seriation criteria set out in no. 9.4. Letter of motivation. Copies of up to 10 publications considered most relevant by the candidate, associated with the position; Other supporting documents considered relevant to the eligibility of the application and documents that the applicant considers relevant to the assessment of his/her merit. 

14.3. Failure to submit the documents mentioned in 14.2 will lead to the exclusion of the application. For purposes of hearing of the interested parties, the exclusion decision is notified to the applicants by e-mail. 

14.4. The Board may, whenever it deems necessary, ask the applicants to provide complementary documents for the facts described in the submitted curriculum, setting a deadline for that purpose. 

15. False statements made by applicants will be punished according to the law. 

16. Notices of the results

The minutes relating to the evaluation stages of the applications shall be sent by email with a delivery receipt confirmation.

17. Parties hearing and deadline for final decision

In accordance with article 121 of the Administrative Procedure Code, after being notified, the applicants have 10 working days to comment. Within 90 days, counting from the deadline for submitting applications, the Board's final decisions are made. 

18. The present competition is exclusively aimed at filling the indicated vacancy and may be terminated until the final ranking list of applicants is ratified, expiring with the respective occupation of the job position on offer. If none of the applicants has the appropriate profile for the performance of the functions described above within this project's scope, the Board reserves the right not to award the position in the competition. 

19. Non-discrimination and equal access policy: FEUP actively promotes a policy of non-discrimination and equal access, so that no candidate can be privileged, beneficiary, disadvantaged or private of any right or exemption from any duty owing, in particular, to ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, economic situation, education, social origin or condition, genetic heritage, reduced working capacity, disability , chronic illness, nationality, ethnic origin or race, territory of origin, language, religion, political or ideological beliefs and trade union membership.