PhD Researcher in Digital Health (REMO Project)

Drive research in patient-focused remote health monitoring and digital decision support at the University of Porto.

Best for:Best for PhD holders in health or bioengineering with experience in health data analysis and digital health solutions.

Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto · Porto, Portugal · R2 · Recognised researcher

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Digital HealthRemote Health MonitoringHealth Data AnalysisDecision Support SystemsClinical Research

This is a research staff position — not a PhD studentship.

Deadline

Nov 2, 2026

13 days

Funding

Salaried

€3.6k/mo

Start date

flexible

Full-time

Location

Porto

Portugal

Overview

The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto (FMUP) is seeking a PhD Researcher equivalent to Assistant Researcher for the REMO project, which focuses on patient-centric remote health monitoring to reduce clinical workload. The successful candidate will conduct research in digital health, manage and analyze health services data, and design user-centered digital decision support systems. This fixed-term role operates under private law and involves collaboration with the RISE-Health research unit. Candidates are expected to contribute actively to scientific publications, project execution, and knowledge transfer.

Digital HealthRemote MonitoringHealth DataAssistant ResearcherEU ProjectREMOPorto

What you'll do

Collect, manage, and analyze health services data using appropriate databases and software while ensuring privacy and security compliance.
Design components of user-centered digital decision support or behavior change systems to promote healthy aging.
Conduct comprehensive literature reviews on methodologies and digital interventions relevant to project use cases.
Support the planning and execution of technical, scientific, and dissemination tasks within the project.
Draft and publish scientific articles and reports within the scope of health data analysis and digital health.

Requirements

Degree required: PhD in Clinical or Health Services Research, Medicine, Bioengineering, Health Sciences or related scientific areas

Language: Portuguese and English; proficiency required for research and publication

Instruction: Portuguese and English

Publications: Experience in writing scientific articles in health is required

Required skills

Demonstrated experience in health data analysis and/or digital health solutions
Proven track record in writing scientific articles in the health domain
Ability to handle data validation, normalization, and integration from diverse sources

Nice to have

Practical experience or knowledge in user-centered digital decision support and/or behavior change systemsSkills in data governance, quality assessment, and integration for health decision supportPrior participation in national or international funded research projects in healthProficiency in the English language

Eligibility

Open to national, foreign, and stateless candidates holding a relevant PhD degree
Must demonstrate a profile suited to the project activities

Funding & terms

Type

Salaried

Amount

€3.6k/mo

Duration

Fixed-term employment contract of uncertain duration, not exceeding project end and maximum 6 years

Programme

COMPETE 2030

EU-FUNDEDEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF)

How to apply

Candidates must submit their applications through the designated institutional process within 10 working days following the publication of the notice in the Official Gazette. Applications must include proof of required degrees and relevant professional experience as specified in the call notice.

Documents required