Polytechnic Institute of Bragança
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PhD-level Research Grant in Computer Engineering for Ontology-Based Local Energy Markets and Smart_LEM Platform Instituto Politécnico de Bragança in Portugal
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Research grant funded exclusively by national funds through FCT, I.P. Monthly maintenance allowance is €1,359.64. The grant includes personal accident insurance and may include voluntary social security coverage if the recipient is not otherwise covered. Payment is made monthly by bank transfer. Duration is 4 months, non-renewable.
Deadline
Oct 8, 2026
Country
Portugal
University
Polytechnic Institute of Bragança
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Call for applications for a Research Grant (BI) at the Instituto Politécnico de Bragança in Portugal, within the project “Business model-based platform with applications for the development of local electricity markets and acceleration of the energy transition” (CETP/0003/2022).
The work is hosted at the Research Center for Digitalization and Intelligent Robotics (CeDRI) and focuses on computer engineering, ontology-based models, local energy markets, smart platform development, simulation interfaces, APIs, and automatic code generation. The selected candidate will help model local energy markets using ontologies and finalize the Smart_LEM platform so it can automatically generate simulators for project case studies.
Eligibility highlights: applicants must hold a master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Informatics Engineering, or a related area, and be enrolled in a non-degree-granting course integrated into a higher education institution. Experience with ontology-based model development is required, especially in the context of local energy market management. Strong written and oral communication skills in English are required; the posting also lists Portuguese at excellent level.
Funding: the grant pays a monthly maintenance allowance of €1,359.64, with personal accident insurance and possible voluntary social security coverage if needed. The grant lasts 4 months and is non-renewable.
Deadline: applications are open from 2026-09-24 to 2026-10-08. Submit the application through the UPB portal and include a CV, qualification certificate, and motivation letter. Degree/enrollment proof may be replaced temporarily by a declaration of honor, but recognition of foreign degrees is mandatory before signing the contract.
Supervision: Maria João Varanda and Paulo Matos supervise the work. The selection criteria are curriculum fit, relevant experience, and scientific output, with a possible interview for top candidates.
Funding details
Research grant funded exclusively by national funds through FCT, I.P. Monthly maintenance allowance is €1,359.64. The grant includes personal accident insurance and may include voluntary social security coverage if the recipient is not otherwise covered. Payment is made monthly by bank transfer. Duration is 4 months, non-renewable.
What's required
Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Informatics Engineering, or a related field; enrollment in a non-degree-granting course integrated into a higher education institution's pedagogical project; foreign degrees require recognition in Portugal before contracting. Candidates should have experience or knowledge in ontology-based model development, especially for local energy market management, and skills in automatic code generation, interface development, and APIs. Proficiency in Portuguese (excellent) and English (good/written and oral communication) is required.
How to apply
Apply through the UPB application submission portal. Prepare and submit a CV, qualification certificate, and motivation letter. If degree/enrollment proof is not available at application stage, a declaration of honor may be used, but proof is required before contracting.
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