Assistant Researcher in Computer Science and Engineering
Join a 3-year fixed-term research position focusing on predictive maintenance methodologies for offshore energy production systems.
Best for:Best for early-career PhD holders in computer science or engineering with a focus on predictive maintenance or computational systems.
Overview
The Universidade Politécnica de Viana do Castelo is seeking an Assistant Researcher to join a fixed-term project titled Maintenance4SEA 4.0, which focuses on developing methodologies and technologies for predictive maintenance in offshore energy production systems. The successful candidate will work within the scientific area of Computer Science and Computer Engineering for a duration of 3 years, subject to the project's operating period. The role involves carrying out applied research tasks in line with the project's goals under public service employment regulations. Applicants are expected to hold a relevant doctoral degree and demonstrate strong capabilities in computer science research.
What you'll do
- Conduct research and development activities focused on predictive maintenance methodologies and technologies for offshore energy systems.
- Contribute to the scientific objectives and deliverables of the Maintenance4SEA 4.0 project.
- Collaborate with research team members and academic partners to design and implement computational solutions.
- Prepare scientific reports, technical documentation, and peer-reviewed publications based on project findings.
- Participate in project meetings, dissemination activities, and administrative duties related to the research contract.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
Language: English or Portuguese professional proficiency
Instruction: Portuguese and English
Publications: Not specified
- Demonstrated research experience in computer science or computer engineering
- Ability to conduct independent and collaborative scientific research
- Strong background in software or algorithmic development
- Familiarity with data analysis or predictive modeling techniques
- Hold a PhD or equivalent degree
- Compliance with Portuguese public employment and PhD hiring regulations (Decree-Law no. 57/2016)
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-28 (Europe/Lisbon)
Interested candidates must review the official competition notice and submit their application through the designated institutional portal before the deadline. Ensure all required documentation specified in the call guidelines is included in the submission package.
- CV
- PhD certificate
- Application form
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