Junior Agentic Artificial Intelligence Scientist

**Junior Agentic AI Scientist**

**Job Title**:Junior Agentic Artificial Intelligence Scientist

**Job Ref**: AICOS_Jobs_2025_16

**Job Type**: Full time contract.

**Job Location**: Porto, Portugal.

Fraunhofer Portugal AICOS is seeking a talented Junior Agentic AI Scientist to join our dynamic and multidisciplinary team within the Intelligent Systems Group. In this role, you will be at the forefront of technological innovation, working on applied research projects that bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and real-world impact. You will contribute to initiatives that enhance industries, promote social well-being, and improve quality of life.

**Your role**:

- Development and implementation of Agentic Solutions;
- Create solutions for regulatory risk monitoring and compliance management;
- Develop modules to manage complex regulatory documentation, continuously assessing compliance using advanced Agentic Solutions to provide context-aware risk assessments.

**Your profile**:

- **Academic Qualifications**: Master’s degree or equivalent qualifications in Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Artificial Intelligence or related studies.
- **Technical Skills**:

- Programming proficiency in Python and experience with machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow;
- Experience or strong interest in Large Language Models and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).
- **Other skills**:

- Excellent English communication skills (technical and general audiences);

**We value**:

- Interest in advancing AI solutions that maintain robust performance under diverse and challenging conditions;
- Commitment to clear and honest communication of data and model limitations using established reporting standards and tools;
- Interest in applied research;
- Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams;
- Autonomous, dependable, proactive, and a critical-thinking team player.

**Why should you join Fraunhofer Portugal**:

- _Innovative Environment_: Be part of a people-centric workplace that fosters creativity and out-of-the-box thinking. We encourage the development of new ideas and ensure that every voice is heard;
- _Multidisciplinary Teams_: Collaborate with professionals from diverse backgrounds, enhancing your learning and professional growth;
- _Professional Excellence_: Work within a culture that upholds professional standards and best practices, promoting continuous improvement and excellence in research;
- _Flexible Work Arrangements_: Benefit from flexible working hours and hybrid work opportunities, supporting a healthy work-life balance;
- _Comprehensive Benefits_: Benefit from a partially funded health insurance plan, and a variety of additional perks;
- _Supportive Culture_: Join a team with an excellent spirit, where collaboration, mutual support, and team achievements are celebrated.

**Application Process**:
To Apply:

- Curriculum Vitae (mandatory);
- Motivation Letter;
- Recommendation Letters (optional but welcome).
- **Note**:_
- The research activities in the scope of this job opportunity are planned to be developed within the framework of the following projects:_
- _AI4CarOps - AI-Powered Innovations for Car Workshop Operations, with Notice No. MPr-2023-07- SIID-ID (Projetos em Copromoçã);_
- _FIBFlow - Financial Intelligent Business Flow, with Notice No. MPr-2023-08-SIID-ID (Projetos em Copromoçã);_
- _Microelectrónica - Agenda Microeletrónica, with Notice No. 01/C05-i01/2021 and Project Reference No. Projeto nº 19 NextGenerationEU (PRR)._

Application Deadline: 20/08/2025
Expected Start Date: 01/09/2025