B-0046-25 - Research Initiation Grant (Bii) - 16/05/2025 - O-0003-lx-15 and O-0002-lx-19 - Own Funds

A research position for one Research Grant (“Bolsa de Iniciação à Investigação“) is open at Instituto de Telecomunicações, in the scope of the projects O-0003-LX-15 and O-0002-LX-19. These projects are funded by own funds. The topic of the work will be "Energy and Spectral Efficiency Optimization in Multi-Radio-Access-Technology (RAT) Networks" **Scientific Area**: Wireless Technologies **Group**: Radio Systems - Lx **Admission Requirements**: Research Initiation Grants are intended: - for students enrolled in a professional higher technical course, undergraduate degree, integrated master's degree or master's degree, to undertake initial R&D activities, with a view to beginning their scientific training through integration in R&D projects to be developed in national institutions. - for students with an undergraduate degree carrying out initial R&D activities who are enrolled in non-degree courses integrated into the educational project of a higher education institution, developed in association or cooperation with one or more R&D units. In what concerns the admission requirements for this research initiation grant in particular: - Currently enrolled in an MSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering - Approval in the course Wireless Telecommunications Systems **Work Objectives**: The objectives of the work will focus mainly on obtaining methods with high spectral and energy efficiency for current and future mobile systems. **Applicable legislation**: **Place of work**: The work will be developed at the premises of Instituto de Telecomunicações - Lisboa, under the supervision of Professor Dr. António Rodrigues and Professor Dr. Pedro Vieira. **Duration**: 5 months, with the possibility of renewal (according to the regulations defined by FCT). Start date: June 16th, 2025 or soon thereafter. **Monthly salary**: 781,36 € according to the table of grant amounts awarded directly by Instituto de Telecomunicações. The payment will be made by bank transfer. **Selection criteria**: - C1 (30%) Curriculum vitae/Academic performance - C2 (30%) Previous experience in the aforementioned areas - C3 (40%) F = C1 x 30% + C2 x 30% + C3 x 40% **Jury**: - Prof. António José Castelo Branco Rodrigues, Instituto Superior Técnico (President of the jury) - Prof. Maria Paula dos Santos Queluz Rodrigues, Instituto Superior Técnico - Prof. Pedro Manuel de Almeida Carvalho Vieira, Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa - Prof. João Miguel Duarte Ascenso, Instituto Superior Técnico (Substitute) **Communication of the results**: **Required Documents**: Cover letter explaining the interest in the position and relevant background, detailed Curriculum Vitae with transcripts, Copy of the relevant certificates (Copy of the Degree Certificate(s), if applicable); and proof of enrollment (or proof of acceptance) in a higher education course or declaration of honour confirming that complies with the conditions to enroll in the required/preferable higher education course. NOTE: The proof of enrollment in a higher education course must be made until the contract is signed. All the selection process is conducted through the IT web portal. No actions outside this platform are valid. **Application Period**: 19-05-2025 to 30-05-2025 **Assistance**: **Published on**: 16-05-2025