Summary: There is an open call for one (1) Research Scholarship (“Bolsa de Investigação”) at Instituto de Telecomunicações, in the scope of project AcornSelectAI. This work is supported by the European Regional Development Fund (FEDER), through the Innovation and Digital Transition Programme (COMPETE 2030) of the Portugal 2030 framework [Project AcornSelectAI with Nr. 21144 (COMPETE2030-FEDER-02202800)].

Scientific Area: Computer Vision

Group: Pattern and Image Analysis

Work Objectives: In terms of deep learning architectures for object detection, particular attention will be given to the analysis of performance with respect to the amount of annotated data available, not only in terms of the number of instances, but also in terms of the variability factors included in the learning and test sets. Hence, the plan for this research work is divided into the following phases: 1) Collaboration in annotating a set of data, with a view to creating learning sets for Machine Learning models. 2) Evaluation of performance with respect to the amount of annotated data available and of the data variability factors included in the learning and test sets. 3) Optimization of parameters and hyperparameters for the selected model and configuration. 4) Report writing and scientific publication, describing the developed approach.

Place of work: The work will be developed at the premises of Instituto de Telecomunicações at University of Aveiro, under the supervision of Prof. Hugo Pedro Martins Carriço Proença.

Duration: 12 months, with the possibility of renewal. This type of scholarship has a maximum duration of 4 years. Start date: July 2026 or soon thereafter.

Required Documents: 

• Motivation letter explaining the interest in the position;
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae with transcripts;
• Degree certificate (if applicable);
• Proof of enrollment in a higher education course or declaration of intention to enroll in a study cycle leading to an academic degree or in a course that does not confer an academic degree. *

*NOTE: Proof of enrollment, issued by the higher education institution in a study cycle leading to the award of an academic degree or in a non-degree course, must be submitted by the time of contract signing.

Apply online clicking on the “Apply Now” button in this form https://www.it.pt/Positions/OtherResearchPosition/8252  

After the notification of the results, candidates have 10 working days if they wish to contest the decision.

E-mail submissions will not be considered. (The cover letter and the CV are mandatory documents in the online application platform)

NOTICE: Degrees obtained abroad are recognized by a Portuguese higher education institution under the terms of Decree-Law No. 66/2018, of August 16 and Ordinance No. 33/2019, of January 25. More information at: https://www.dges.gov.pt/pt/pagina/reconhecimento?plid=374