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PhD-holder equivalent to Assistant Researcher in Informatics or related fields University of Porto in Portugal
Degree Level
PhD, Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Available
Deadline
Nov 9, 2026
Country
Portugal
University
University of Porto
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About this position
University of Porto, Faculty of Sciences (FCUP) is recruiting one PhD holder equivalent to Assistant Researcher in Informatics or related fields within the Department of Computer Science, in articulation with the CISTER research center.
This position is part of the Rigoletto project (Reference 101194371), funded by CHIPS JU under Horizon Europe and FCT. The post is a full-time, temporary research contract with a planned start in November 2026 and an expected duration of 18 months, subject to budget and legal limits. The gross monthly salary is €3,576.56, plus holiday and Christmas allowances and a meal allowance under the applicable public-sector conditions.
The research activity is centered on RISC-V architectures, with emphasis on software-based analyses and simulations of systems in the RISC-V ecosystem. The work package responsibilities include mixed-criticality systems, schedulability analysis, runtime monitoring, formal verification, prototype integration of tracing and monitoring IP, demonstration and validation, contribution to the RISC-V automotive ecosystem, and dissemination/technology transfer.
Eligible applicants must hold a PhD in the relevant scientific area. Strong preference is given to candidates with experience in international R&D projects, especially in embedded and real-time computing systems, supervision of doctoral students in that area, and at least five years of postdoctoral experience. If the doctorate was awarded by a foreign institution, the recognition/legalization requirements under Portuguese law must be fulfilled before hiring.
The selection process includes evaluation of the scientific and academic background and may include an interview with up to three top-ranked candidates. Applications must be submitted online only via the Apply UP platform, with the required documents uploaded.
Application window: 27/10/2026 to 09/11/2026 (23:59 Lisbon time).
Contact: [email protected]
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Available
What's required
Applicants must hold a PhD degree in Informatics or related fields. If the degree was awarded by a foreign higher education institution, it must comply with Decree-Law no. 66/2018 of 16 July and all required formalities must be completed by the time of hiring. Preferred candidates should have previous experience participating in international R&D projects, with a prominent role in embedded and real-time computing systems; previous experience supervising doctoral students conducting research related to embedded and real-time computing systems; and at least five years of postdoctoral experience.
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