Research Assistant in Offshore Energy Predictive Maintenance
Join a 3-year project developing predictive maintenance methodologies for offshore renewable energy systems.
Best for:Best for researchers with a PhD in electrical engineering, electronics, or industrial informatics seeking a project-based academic role in Portugal.
Overview
The Polytechnic University of Viana do Castelo invites applications for a fixed-term Research Assistant position within the 'Maintenance4SEA 4.0' project. Financed by the NORTE2030 Operational Program, the role focuses on Activity 3, aiming to create innovative methodologies and technologies for the predictive maintenance of offshore renewable energy infrastructure. The successful candidate will work within the scientific areas of Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunications, or Industrial Informatics. The appointment is structured as a 3-year public service employment contract tied to the project's operating period.
What you'll do
- Develop methodologies and technologies for the predictive maintenance of offshore renewable energy components and structures
- Execute research tasks outlined in Activity 3 of the Maintenance4SEA 4.0 project
- Collaborate with consortium partners on integrated ICDT projects
- Draft technical reports, scientific papers, and project documentation
- Contribute to the dissemination of project outcomes within the academic and industrial community
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, Industrial Informatics, or related fields
Language: Portuguese or English proficiency as required for project communication and reporting
Instruction: Portuguese / English
- Proven research capability in electrical engineering, electronics, telecommunications, or industrial informatics
- Familiarity with predictive maintenance principles or offshore renewable energy systems
- Ability to conduct independent scientific research and manage project deliverables
- Must hold a PhD degree or equivalent
- Subject to the terms of Decree-Law No. 57/2016 and Law No. 57/2017
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-28 (Europe/Lisbon)
Interested applicants must review the official notice documentation and apply through the designated institutional website or submission portal before the deadline.
- CV
- PhD certificate
- Application form
Contact
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