Research Scholarship

Há 2 dias

Aveiro, Portugal IT Tempo integral 14 000 € - 17 000 € Contrato

Summary

There is an open call for one (1) Research Scholarship (“Bolsa de Investigação”) at Instituto de Telecomunicações, in the scope of project IberianQCI. This work was supported by the EU’s CEF Digital programme EuroQCI Iniciative under the IberianQCI project (Grant No. 101249593). The views expressed in this contribution are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the project nor the Commission.

Work Objectives

Improve the performance of a CV-QKD system and elevate its Technology Readiness Level (TRL) toward integration into compact, low-footprint hardware devices.

Place of Work

The work will be developed at the premises of Instituto de Telecomunicações at University of Aveiro, under the supervision of Prof. Gustavo Miranda Castilho dos Anjos.

Duration

3 months, with the possibility of renewal. This type of scholarship has a maximum duration of 4 years. Start date: November 2026 or soon thereafter.

Monthly Salary

1359.64€ 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.

Admission Requirements

Research Grants (BI): - Are intended for carrying out R&D activities by students enrolled in a doctoral program, 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 master's degree holders who are 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. University students enrolled in a PhD in the areas of Physics Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or equivalent, with great motivation and ability for teamwork.

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. 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