[agents] Research Scientist/Associate/Postdoc positions available at CISTER/INESC-TEC, Porto, Portugal

Mon Jun 15 11:46:05 EDT 2015

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CALL for Research Scientists/Research Associates/Postdocs WSN/CPS

CISTER/INESC-TEC Research Centre
Porto, PORTUGAL
www.cister.isep.ipp.pt/jobs/

The CISTER/INESC-TEC Research Centre (http://www.cister.isep.ipp.pt/), an
internationally renowned research centre in real-time and embedded systems,
is currently seeking suitable candidates to strengthen its research team
dedicated to research and innovation in the areas of: Real-time Systems;
Wireless Sensor Networks and Cyber-physical Systems; and Middleware and
Platforms.

Several positions are available for:

RESEARCH SCIENTISTS
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The candidate must fulfill all or the majority of the following
requirements: PhD degree (typically obtained more than 3 years ago) in
Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering or related fields;
very strong track record of impactful publications in reference venues and
journals of the specific area; relevant participation in scientific
committees of reference scientific events, including chairing roles; very
good visibility in the scientific community of the area; relevant
participation or leadership in international R&D projects, including
industrial-led projects; experience in supervising graduate students
(including supervision of completed/ongoing PhD students); experience in
submitting project proposals and ability to secure funding; willingness to
commit to a 4 to 5 year strategic development plan; high energy drive and
work capacity; very good communication and motivation skills; fluency in
written and spoken English.

Successful candidates are expected to pro-actively participate in the
following activities: driving a strong publication record within the
research area; collaboration in the definition of strategic research topics
and projects; and supervision/co-supervision of graduate students, including
doctoral candidates. Other activities may include: submission of research
proposals for national/international grants; participation in R&D projects;
teaching graduate-level courses; and establishing collaborations with
relevant academic/industrial groups.

These positions aim at a commitment of typically 4-5 years. The net salary
(after taxes) will range, depending on the merits of the candidate, from 31K
up to 37K Euros per year. Other benefits include coverage of social security
and 24 days of paid vacation.

Reference: CISTER-RS2015-01

RESEARCH ASSOCIATES
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The candidate must fulfill all or the majority of the following
requirements: PhD degree (typically obtained more than 3 years ago) in
Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering or related fields;
good record of impactful publications in reference venues and journals of
the specific area; participation in scientific committees of reference
scientific events; relevant participation in international R&D projects,
including industrial-led projects; visibility in the scientific community;
experience in supervising graduate students (including supervision of
completed/ongoing PhD students); experience in submitting project proposals
and ability to secure funding; willingness to commit to a 2-3 years
strategic development plan; ability to work in team and motivate others;
fluency in written and spoken English.

Successful candidates are expected to pro-actively participate in the
following activities: establishing a strong publication record within the
research area; participation in R&D projects; and submission of research
proposals for national/international grants. Other activities may include:
supervision/co-supervision of graduate students, including doctoral
candidates; establishing collaborations with relevant academic/industrial
groups; teaching graduate-level courses; and participate in small
organizational efforts.

These positions aim a commitment of typically up to 3 years. The net salary
(after taxes) will range, depending on the merits of the candidate, from 23K
up to 37K Euros per year. Other benefits include coverage of social security
and 24 days of paid vacation.

Reference: CISTER-RA2015-01

POSTDOCS
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The candidate must fulfill all or the majority of the following
requirements: PhD degree in Computer Science, Electrical and Computer
Engineering or related fields; good record of impactful publications in
reference venues and journals of the specific area; willingness to commit to
a 2-3 years strategic development plan; ability to work in team and motivate
others; fluency in written and spoken English.

Successful candidates are expected to pro-actively participate in the
following activities: participation in R&D projects; establishing a strong
publication record within the research area. Other activities may include:
collaborate in the submission of research proposals for
national/international grants; coordinate small organizational efforts.

These positions aim a commitment of up to 3 years. The net salary (after
taxes) will range, depending on the merits of the candidate, from 18K up to
23K Euros per year. Other benefits include coverage of social security and
24 days of paid vacation.

Reference: CISTER-PD2015-01

SELECTION PROCESS and APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
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The selection process of the candidates will be conducted by a committee of
senior members of CISTER, in consultation with the Academic & Industrial
Advisory Boards of CISTER (see www.cister.isep.ipp.pt/people/_eab/). To get
further insight on ongoing research activities and projects, please refer to
CISTER website.

Candidates should send the following by email to jobs at cister-isep.info: (i)
detailed CV; (ii) a brief research plan (maximum 2 pages); (iii) contact
information for 2-3 persons who can provide a strong letter of
recommendation.

Application Deadline: 22-June-2015

FURTHER DETAILS:
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You can find more details regarding this call at
http://www.cister.isep.ipp.pt/jobs/

For more information regarding CISTER/INESC-TEC, please visit our webpage
http://www.cister.isep.ipp.pt/ Please check:

who we are at http://www.cister.isep.ipp.pt/people/
our current research topics at http://www.cister.isep.ipp.pt/research/
our academic publications at http://www.cister.isep.ipp.pt/docs/
the projects we are currently engaged at
http://www.cister.isep.ipp.pt/projects/_international_projects/
our premises and their location at http://www.cister.isep.ipp.pt/info/

CISTER/INESC-TEC is located in Porto, a lively city that is the second
largest in Portugal. Cost of living in Porto is rather low by European
standards. You can find out more about Porto in Porto's tourism portal at
http://www.visitporto.travel/

CONTACT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
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Prof. Eduardo Tovar
Director, CISTER Research Unit
e-mail: emt at isep.ipp.pt

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Eduardo TOVAR
Director CISTER-ISEP
Polytechnic Institute of Porto
Rua Dr. Antonio Bernardino de Almeida, 431
4200-072 Porto
Portugal
Tel.: +351 22 8340501; Fax: +351 22 8340509
e-Mail: emt at isep.ipp.pt
URL: http://www.cister.isep.ipp.pt

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