There is an open call for three (3) Research Scholarship (“Bolsa de Investigação”) at Instituto de Telecomunicações, in the scope of project 6G-VERSUS, funded by Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) under the European Union’s Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme under grant agreement no 101192633.
Scientific Area:
Networks and Services
Group:
Telecommunications and Networking – Av
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.
There are three open positions, each with different profiles. To be eligible for the competitive selection process, candidates must demonstrate experience in various areas. The cross-cutting requirements for the different profiles are as follows: 1) Candidates must be enrolled in a master’s degree program, an integrated master’s program, or a non-degree academic program in the field of computer engineering and telematics. 2) Knowledge of telecommunications, strong motivation, and the ability to work as part of a team. 3) Written and spoken Portuguese. The specific requirements for Scholarship Profile No. 1 are as follows: 1) Solid knowledge of mobile networks, particularly regarding 5G core network functions; 2) Practical knowledge of using and programming open-source 5G core network implementations; 3) Proven experience in implementing functions for exposing energy consumption information from the core network. The specific requirements for Fellowship Profile No. 2 are as follows: 1) Solid knowledge of mobile networks, particularly 5G core network functions; 2) Practical knowledge of using and programming open-source 5G core network implementations; 3) Proven experience in implementing mechanisms for exposing network functions and applying them to network power management mechanisms. The specific requirements for Scholarship Profile No. 3 are as follows: 1) Proven experience in implementing mechanisms involving programmatic interfaces for obtaining sustainability-related metrics, particularly within the scope of IETF PETRA; 2) Practical experience in designing and configuring complex physical testbeds, including the configuration of connections between caches and clients; 3) Implementation of automated tests using data retrieval schemes (e.g., SNMP) and visualization tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana) The selection committee reserves the right to reject all applicants.
Work Objectives:
Regarding Profile No. 1, the objective of the work is to develop a mechanism for exposing mobile network consumption information that can be applied to the autonomous optimization of networks integrated with computing mechanisms and to the use of sustainable programmable interfaces. About Profile No. 2, the objective of this work is to develop advanced mechanisms for exposing mobile network capabilities, with applications in private network scenarios and industrial environments. Regarding Profile No. 3, the objective of this work is to develop mechanisms for integrating sustainability metrics into networks and computing environments, for the automation of advanced smart industry processes. The proposed implementations target scenarios associated with different vertical sectors, so there is a possibility that validation will effectively move beyond the laboratory and be evaluated in various industrial environments.
Applicable legislation:
A fellowship will be celebrated according to the regulations defined by FCT, “Regulation of Instituto de Telecomunicações’ fellowships” and “Estatuto do Bolseiro de Investigação”, according to Law no. 123/2019, dated August 28 (Status of Scientific Research Fellow), in its actual redaction, and also by Fundação para Ciência e Tecnologia, I.P. Fellowship Regulation of Fundação para Ciência e Tecnologia. For direct access to the FCT RBI go to the following link https://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/regulamento.phtml.pt (Reg. 950/2019, published in the DR of 16 December).
Place of work:
The work will be developed at the premises of Instituto de Telecomunicações at University of Aveiro, under the supervision of Prof. Daniel Nunes Corujo.
Duration:
12 months, with the possibility of renewal. This type of scholarship has a maximum duration of 2 years. Start date: September 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.
Selection criteria:
- C1 (60%)
Suitability of the candidate for the position
- C2 (40%)
CV
Candidates may be interviewed for clarification of any aspect related to the above criteria
Each criteria, and the final classification F will be evaluated in a scale (0-20). The candidates will be ordered according to:
F = C1 x 60% + C2 x 40%
In case of a tie, the tied candidates will be ordered according to C1, then C2...
The Jury has the right to not admit any of the candidates that applied for this position whenever they consider that no candidate meets the minimum requirements for the position.
Jury:
- Prof. Daniel Nunes Corujo, Universidade de Aveiro (President of the jury)
- Prof. Haoran Chi, Instituto de Telecomunicacoes Aveiro
- Prof. Luís Emanuel Moutinho da Silva, Universidade de Aveiro
- Prof. Rui Luís Andrade Aguiar, Universidade de Aveiro (Substitute)
Communication of the results:
The selected candidates will be notified by email.
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.
Apply online clicking on the “Apply Now” button in this form.
After the notification of the results, candidates have 10 working days if they wish to contest the decision.
E-mail submissions will not be considered. (The cover letter and the CV are mandatory documents in the online application platform)
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
All the selection process is conducted through the IT web portal. No actions outside this platform are valid.
Application Period:
20-07-2026 to 03-08-2026
