Research fellowship for a post-doctoral research grant BIPD (POSDOC_GreenAuto_AES2) Covilhã

Organisation/Company University of Beira Interior Research Field Engineering » Electrical engineering Engineering » Computer engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Ph
D Positions Country Portugal Application Deadline 23 Oct 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/London) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number POSDOC_Green
Auto_AES2 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

A call is open for the allocation of 1 (one) research fellowship for a Post-Doctoral Research Grant (BIPD) within I&DT Project “Green
Auto: Green innovation for the Automotive Industry” funded by the Plano de Recuperação e Resiliência de Portugal, within the scope of the incentive system “Agendas para a Inovação Empresarial”, taking place at the Department of Electromechanical Engineering of the University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal, under the following conditions:

Scientific Area:

Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Objectives:

To develop an interoperable transducer network to support the development of the Digital Twin, integrating data from industrial welding processes through instrumentation and digitalization for predictive capacity, focusing on interoperability and security within a smart manufacturing framework using the IEEE 1451.

Work Plan:

• Develop a digital twin concept capable of fulfilling the requirements for PPS14—Predictive quality control system for welding, WP9: control systems for the automotive industry, from the project Green
  Auto: Green innovation for the Automotive Industry.
• Conceptualise a secure transducer network communication between devices connected to the digital twin based on the IEEE 1451 family of standards.
• Propose a solution for the digital twin to fulfill the requirements on interoperability and security within industrial communication.
• Participate in meetings related to the PPS14 (in Portuguese).
• Provide support and organization for the development of a smart welding pilot prototype for the project using the data acquired by the sensors during the welding process.
• Elaborate reports and scientific publications on the work developed and participated in national/international events to promote the dissemination of knowledge acquired based on the results achieved.

Applicable Legislation and Regulations:

Research Fellowship Holder Statute, approved by Law No. 40/2004, of 18 August, in its current wording (amended by Decree-Law No. 123/2019, of 28 August); Regulation for Research Studentships and Fellowships of the Foundation for Science and Technology (Regulation No. 950/2019) published in the Diário da República, 2nd series, No. 241, 16 December 2019; Regulation for Research Fellowships of the University of Beira Interior - RBIUBI (Regulation No. 100/2020) published in the Diário da República, 2nd series, n. o 27, 7 February 2020.

Place of Work:

The work will be developed at the Instrumentation and Measurement Laboratory of the Department of Electromechanical Engineering at the University of Beira Interior under the scientific guidance of Professor Doctor António Espírito Santo.

Fellowship Duration and Conditions:

The fellowship will have a duration of 8 months, scheduled to start in November 2025. The fellowship may be renewed until the end of the project. The activity is in regime of exclusive dedication in accordance with the RBIUBI.

President:

Effective members:

Substitute member:

Documents for Application:

The application should be formalised mandatorily by sending an application letter composed of the following documents: A motivation letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae, a copy of the Doctoral thesis and the scientific publications that the candidate considers relevant, and the certificate of habilitation. Declaration of honour from the candidate stating that he/she meets the conditions for being awarded the scholarship BI according to Article 7 of the RBIUBI.

Receipt of Applications:

Applications should be addressed to Professor Doctor António Eduardo Vitória do Espírito Santo, to the
- mail address aes@ubi. pt, with the subject “GRANT POSDOC_Green
Auto_AES2”.

Publication/Notification of Results:

The final results of the evaluation process will be published in a sorted list by the final classification obtained and posted in a visible and public place of the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Beira Interior. The candidate(s) will be notified of the decision by
- mail.

Where to apply

E-mail aes@ubi. pt

Requirements

Research Field Engineering » Electrical engineering Education Level Ph
D or equivalent

Research Field Engineering » Computer engineering Education Level Ph
D or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

- Hold a Ph. D in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Science, or related areas. Preference is given to those with proven experience in the study and development of digital twins and instrumentation and measurement, focused on interoperability and security between elements inside the smart factories composed by Cyber-Physical Production Systems (CPPS) in the Industry 4. 0 and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIo
T), in particular, using the IEEE 1451 family of standards for transducer communication and management.

- Experience working in an international context and/or experience in national/European projects focusing on the areas of electrical and computing engineering. Good communication skills and fluency in oral and written Portuguese and English.

The following requirements must also be cumulatively verified:

- Doctor degree granted in the three years prior to the date of the application submission;

- Post-doctoral research (BIPD) in an organic unit different from the one where the R&D activities that led to the attribution of the doctoral degree were carried out;

- The fellowship holder doesn’t exceed, with the fellowship contract in question, including any renewals, an accumulated period of 3 years in this type of fellowship, followed or interpolated.

If the required academic degree has been conferred by a foreign higher education institution, the requirements of Decree-Law 66/2018, of 16th August and Ministerial Order no. 33/2019, of 25th January, shall be obeyed. The presentation of a recognized Ph
D certificate is mandatory for signature of the contract. More information can be obtained at: https://www.dges. gov. pt/en/pagina/degree-anddiploma-recognition.

Specific Requirements

Experience working in an international context and/or experience in national/European projects focusing on the areas of electrical and computing engineering. Good communication skills and fluency in oral and written Portuguese and English.

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Languages PORTUGUESE Level Good

Additional Information

The fellowship amount corresponds to 1. 851, 00€ according to the table of values attributed directly by the FCT fellowships, I. P. in the country. The fellowship payments will be made monthly via bank transfer. The fellowship holder will have personal accident insurance and can choose to be covered by voluntary social insurance. These values will be added to the amount of the monthly maintenance allowance.

Eligibility criteria

- Hold a Ph. D in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Science, or related areas. Preference is given to those with proven experience in the study and development of digital twins and instrumentation and measurement, focused on interoperability and security between elements inside the smart factories composed by Cyber-Physical Production Systems (CPPS) in the Industry 4. 0 and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIo
T), in particular, using the IEEE 1451 family of standards for transducer communication and management.

- Experience working in an international context and/or experience in national/European projects focusing on the areas of electrical and computing engineering. Good communication skills and fluency in oral and written Portuguese and English.

The following requirements must also be cumulatively verified:

- Doctor degree granted in the three years prior to the date of the application submission;

- Post-doctoral research (BIPD) in an organic unit different from the one where the R&D activities that led to the attribution of the doctoral degree were carried out;

- The fellowship holder doesn’t exceed, with the fellowship contract in question, including any renewals, an accumulated period of 3 years in this type of fellowship, followed or interpolated.

If the required academic degree has been conferred by a foreign higher education institution, the requirements of Decree-Law 66/2018, of 16th August and Ministerial Order no. 33/2019, of 25th January, shall be obeyed. The presentation of a recognized Ph
D certificate is mandatory for signature of the contract. More information can be obtained at: https://www.dges. gov. pt/en/pagina/degree-anddiploma-recognition.

Selection process

The selection method will be carried out in the following parameter: presential interview and curriculum evaluation having attention to the work plan description, with the respective valuation of 40% and 60%.

Additional comments

Applicable Legislation and Regulations:

Research Fellowship Holder Statute, approved by Law No. 40/2004, of 18 August, in its current wording (amended by Decree-Law No. 123/2019, of 28 August); Regulation for Research Studentships and Fellowships of the Foundation for Science and Technology (Regulation No. 950/2019) published in the Diário da República, 2nd series, No. 241, 16 December 2019; Regulation for Research Fellowships of the University of Beira Interior - RBIUBI (Regulation No. 100/2020) published in the Diário da República, 2nd series, n. o 27, 7 February 2020.

Complaint and Appeal Procedures:

After communicating the provisional lists of the results in the different phases of the selection process (Admission and Exclusion, Curricular Evaluation, and Interview), the candidates have 10 working days to pronounce their disagreement, under the terms of article 121 and the Código do Procedimento Administrativo. If any allegations are presented, the final decision will be issued after analyzing the statements presented during the prior hearing of interested parties. After the statutory deadline of 10 working days, the proposal for the final classification and ranking of the candidates becomes definitive.