Job description:
Public notice for research grant
HARMONY - Distributed Optimal Control for Cyber-Physical Systems Applications
PTDC/EEI-AUT/31411/2017
ref. AAC nº2/SAICT/2017 – 031411
INESC-ID - Instituto de Engenharia de Sistemas e Computadores, Investigação e Desenvolvimento em Lisboa is a R&D institute dedicated to advanced research and development in the fields of Information Technologies, Electronics, Communications, and Energy. INESC-ID has participated in more than 50 research projects funded by the European Union and more than 190 funded by national entities. Until today, our researchers have published more than 700 papers in international journal papers, more than 3000 papers in international conferences, and have registered 15 patents and/or brands.
1 | RESEARCH GRANT TYPE
ONE research grant for candidates with BSc degree with reference number BI| 2021/150 is now available under the scope of project HARMONY- ref. AAC nº2/SAICT/2017 – 031411 / PTDC/EEI-AUT/31411/2017 funded by FCT/MCES through POR Lisboa – LISBOA-01-0145-FEDER-031411 and under the following conditions:
2 | DURATION
3 months, starting in May 2021
- Renewable, if the candidate is enrolled in a MSc program - art. 6º, n.4 b)
(https://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/docs/RegulamentoBolsasFCT2019.pdf )
subject to suitable performance within the period of the project, not exceeding the maximum period set by FCT for such grants – 2 years (included contract renewals)
- Renewable, if the candidate is enrolled in a non-degree programme – art. 6º, n. 4 a)
(https://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/docs/RegulamentoBolsasFCT2019.pdf )
subject to suitable performance within the period of the project, not exceeding the maximum period set by FCT for such grants – 1 year (included contract renewals)
3 | LEGISLATION
A fellowship contract will be celebrated according to:
1. Law 40/2004 of 18th of August (Scientific Research Fellow Status) and its successive amendments, including the amendments introduced by the Decree Law n. 123/2019 of 28 th of August
https://dre.pt/web/guest/legislacao-consolidada/-/lc/124281176/201912061112/73740605/diploma/indice?lcq=estatuto+do+bolseiro,
2. Regulations for Research Grants of the Foundation for Science and Technology in force (https://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/docs/RegulamentoBolsasFCT2019.pdf )
3. INESC-ID Lisboa Grant Regulations
https://www.inesc-id.pt/scholarship-regulations/
The fellowship contract is awarded on an exclusive dedication basis – art. 5 of Scientific Research Fellow Status and art. 16 of Regulations for Research Grants of the Foundation for Science and Technology.
4 | MONTHLY AMOUNT
The monthly amount of the grant 835.98€ is in accordance with the values stipulated in the “Regulations for Research Grants of the Foundation for Science and Technology” in force (https://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/docs/Tabela_Valores_SMM_LOE_2021.pdf ) and shall be rendered through a monthly bank transfer to an account held by the grantee
5 | OBJECTIVES/WORKPLAN
Development of a case study on the application of an adaptive control algorithm for a coupled robot system.
Work plan:
1) Study of distributed optimal control based on games
2) Study of distributed adaptive control
3) Application of the previous methods to a coupled robot system interconnected through an elastic joint
4) Final conclusions and report
6 | SCIENTIFIC SUPERVISION
The activity will be supervised by João Manuel Lage de Miranda Lemos, Full Professor at Instituto Superior Tecnico and researcher at INESC-ID, and Rita Maria Mendes de Almeida Correia da Cunha Associate Professor at Instituto Superior Tecnico and researcher at IST-ID.
The grantee will be integrated in the research team of the scientific advisors.
7 | ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The candidates should have an BSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Control and Robotics or related areas.
By the grant start date, the candidate must be enrolled in
a) a MSc programme – art. 6º, n.1
(https://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/docs/RegulamentoBolsasFCT2019.pdf)
or
b) a non-degree programme – art. 6º, n. 2
(https://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/docs/RegulamentoBolsasFCT2019.pdf )
Preferential factors:
Preference will be given to candidates who have strong knowledge:
- on Optimal Control
- proficient in the Portuguese language.
8 | EVALUATION CRITERIA AND COMMITTEE
The selection will be according to the following criteria:
1. Degree grade - 50%
2. Training in Optimal Control - 30%
3. Training in Computer Control - 20%
The jury may also decide not to assign the scholarship, if none of candidates meets the required conditions.
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Jury
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Professional Status
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President
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João Manuel Lage de Miranda Lemos
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Full Professor
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INESC ID – Tecnico ULisboa
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Member
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Bertinho Andrade da Costa
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Assistant Professor
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INESC ID – Tecnico ULisboa
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Member
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Rita Maria Mendes de Almeida Correia da Cunha
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Associate Professor
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IST-ID – Tecnico ULisboa
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Substitute member
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João Manuel de Freitas Xavier
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Associate Professor
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Tecnico ULisboa
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Substitute member
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Miguel José Simões Barão
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Assistant Professor
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Universidade de Évora
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9 | COMPLAIN AND APPEAL DEADLINES AND PROCEDURES
The jury has the faculty not to select a candidate who does not prove the requirements mentioned in required education Level and research experience
The admitted and excluded candidates will be notified by email of the final ranking list, including the copy of the Preliminary Report of the jury.
Prior Hearing and Deadline for Final Decision: After being notified, candidates have 10 working days to submit, if applicable, a formal rebuttal.
After that period, the jury notifies the candidates of the Final Report.
Excluded applicants may complain about the jury's final report for 15 working days after notification or appeal the jury's decision to the INESC ID Board of Directors for 30 working days after notification.
According to the Portuguese Law, a disabled candidate has a preference when in equal classification, which prevails over any other legal preference. Candidates must declare their respective degree of disability, the type of disability and the means of communication / expression to be used in the selection process, under the law.
10 | FORMALISATION OF APPLICATIONS
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Applications are formalised by sending an email to rh@inesc-id.pt with the documents stated bellow and in pdf form.
The application email should clearly state the reference of the research grant and project.
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Single copy of official academic degree certificate in the required education level
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a) In the application submission, the candidates from portuguese education institutions may replace this document by a declaration of honour stating that they have the required academic degree.
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- It is mandatory for the approval of the fellowship contract that the selected candidate presents a single copy of the official academic degree certificate, required in education level
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b) In the application submission, the candidates from foreigner education institutions may replace this document by a declaration of honour stating that they have the required academic degree.
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- It is mandatory for the approval of the fellowship contract that the selected candidate presents a single copy of the official diploma recognition, required in education level
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- For more information about diploma recognition please press here
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Detailed list of grades (pdf form);
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Proof of enrolment required on 7 a) or 7 b) (pdf form);
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In the application submission, the candidates may replace this document by a declaration of honour stating that they are/will be enrolled required in 7 a) or 7 b)
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- It is mandatory for the approval of the fellowship contract that the selected candidate presents an official copy of the enrolment, required in 7 a) or 7 b)
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Detailed curriculum vitae (pdf form);
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Motivation letter explaining the interest in the position (pdf form);
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Name of two personal references (pdf form).
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Application Dates
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07-04-2021
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20-04-2021
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