Research Initiation Grant Vila Real

Overview

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Responsibilities

• Data analysis of electricity consumption, consumer behavior, photovoltaic and wind generation, electric vehicles, and electricity market prices using various
  - access datasets.
• Data cleaning and processing, including identification of missing/erroneous entries, adjustment of data granularity, format, etc.
• Study and review of x
  AI approaches for synthetic data generation models.
• Development of a new x
  AI model to explain the generation of synthetic data.
• Use of SHAP as the basis for explanations, integrated with a natural language model, providing explanations through graphs, tables, and text.
• Study of Explainable Artificial Intelligence techniques, focusing on SHAP and its application to synthetic data generation models.
• Development of models that translate technical processes into simple graphs, infographics, and narratives.
• Adaptation of explanations generated by the models to audiences with different levels of literacy, transforming technical results into accessible narratives.
• Preparation of project reports and dissemination material.

Academic Qualifications

• Student of Communication Sciences or similar areas.
• Mastery of digital content management/creation tools.

Preference Factors

• Experience with Design and Multimedia platforms: Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Visme; Video editing with Shotcut and Clipchamp.
• Experience in analyzing user profiles – fluency in English (spoken and written).
• Fluency in Portuguese (spoken and written).
• Experience in scientific dissemination and communication.

Maintenance stipend: € 651. 12, paid via bank transfer. Potential supplements up to a maximum of 50% of the monthly stipend may be awarded.

INESC TEC supports costs with registration, enrolment or tuition fees during the grant duration.

The grant holder will benefit from health insurance, supported by INESC TEC.

Application Period

Since 16 Oct 2025 to 29 Oct 2025

Centre

Human-Centered Computing and Information Science

Benefits

• Multicultural and collaborative environment.
• International projects with leading companies.
• Mentoring with top researchers in electrical, industrial, bioengineering, IT, and physics.
• Participation in international conferences, workshops, seminars, and vocational training.
• Flexible working time, health insurance, hotel and transportation discounts.