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Postdoctoral Research Grant in Checkpoint/Restore Systems and Serverless AI INESC ID in Portugal

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

One post-doctoral research grant funded under the SHELL project, co-funded by the European Union through the Lisboa 2030 Programme (ERDF) and by national funds through FCT, I.P. Monthly amount is 1901,00 €. Duration is 12 months starting in January 2027, renewable subject to performance and project limits, potentially up to 3 years.

Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

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Portugal

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Keywords

Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Information Technology
Cloud Computing
Operating System

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About this position

INESC ID in Lisbon, Portugal is advertising one Post-Doctoral Research Grant under the SHELL project (Serverless High-density Environment for eLastic cLouds). The research is centered on Checkpoint/Restore applied to Serverless AI, within a systems research group working on computer science and operating systems topics.

The grant is supervised by Rodrigo Bruno (Researcher at INESC ID and Assistant Professor at Instituto Superior Técnico). The panel also includes Rodrigo Rodrigues, Paolo Romano, João Barreto, and Luis Veiga. The workplace is at INESC ID headquarters in Lisbon and Taguspark (Porto Salvo), Portugal.

This is a postdoctoral opportunity, not a PhD or master's call. Eligible applicants must hold a PhD in Computer Science, Architecture and Operating Systems, or a related field, with the doctorate awarded within the last three years. The notice also asks for strong scientific and professional experience, especially in checkpoint/restore systems, plus proficiency in Portuguese and English.

Funding includes a monthly stipend of €1901.00. The grant lasts 12 months from January 2027 and may be renewed, subject to performance and project duration limits, potentially up to three years. Applications are submitted by email and must include a motivation letter, CV, eligibility declaration, degree certificate or honour declaration, and at least two recommendation letters.

The application window is stated as 03 to 30 September 2026, with the deadline on 30 September 2026 at 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon). Candidates must email [email protected] and clearly mention the reference BPD|2026/951 – Projet SHELL in the subject line.

Funding details

One post-doctoral research grant funded under the SHELL project, co-funded by the European Union through the Lisboa 2030 Programme (ERDF) and by national funds through FCT, I.P. Monthly amount is 1901,00 €. Duration is 12 months starting in January 2027, renewable subject to performance and project limits, potentially up to 3 years.

What's required

Applicants must hold a PhD in Computer Science, Architecture and Operating Systems, or a related field, and the PhD should have been awarded up to three years before the application date. A suitable scientific and professional curriculum is required. Candidates must have proficiency in Portuguese and English, both written and spoken, and experience with Checkpoint/Restore systems is emphasized. The CV should highlight scientific and technical production, especially publications in top workshops, conferences, and journals, plus technical reports, open-source software, and participation in national or international research projects.

How to apply

Send the application and supporting documents by email to [email protected]. Put the grant reference BPD|2026/951 – Projet SHELL in the email subject. Include the motivation letter, CV, eligibility declaration, degree certificate or honour declaration, and at least two recommendation letters sent directly by referees.

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