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A tender is hereby opened for the award of 1 Research Grant(s) (RG) under QUANTUM IBER_IA: Impulso estratégico de las capacidades en tecnologías cuánticas e inteligencia artificial en el espacio ibérico transfronterizo, Ref. 30.59 of Departamento de Eletrónica, Telecomunicações e Informática - University of Aveiro/Research Unit IT, under the following conditions: 

1. Scientific Area: Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications and related areas.

2. Financing Source Programa de Cooperação Interreg España-Portugal (POCTEP 2021-2027).  

3. Admission Requirements:

3.1. 3. Students enrolled in doctorate2

3.2. 2. Master's Degree in:      Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications and related areas

4. Other Requirements:

 Knowledge in the field of quantum communications and technologies is a plus.

5. Eligibility: Applicants are eligible if they comply with paragraph a) of no.1 of article 2, of the Research Fellow Statute in the wording given by Decree-Law no. 123/2019, of August 28th, and also the provisions of article 9 of the Scientific Research Grant Regulations of the University of Aveiro. 

6. Work plan: The work to be carried out by the fellow falls within the objectives and tasks of the QUANTUM IBER_IA project, which include, in particular: Study of quantum key distribution systems using continuous variables based on coherent light sources with Gaussian modulation; Development, testing, and numerical implementation of a quantum key distribution simulation system with an interface for free-space channels; Development of scientific dissemination activities related to the project.

7. Applicable legislation and regulations: Research Fellow Statute, as amended by Decree-Law No. 123/2019, of August 28th; Scientific Research Grant Regulation of the University of Aveiro, Regulation No. 292/2020, published in Diário da República No. 61, Series II, of March 26th; Decree-Law No. 66/2018, of August 16th (Legal regime of recognition of academic degrees and diplomas of higher education awarded by foreign higher education institutions).

8. Workplace: The work will be carried out at Departamento de Electrónica, Telecomunicações e Informática / Research Unit IT  of the University of Aveiro, under the scientific supervision of Professor/Doctor Armando Humberto Moreira Nolasco Pinto.

9. Duration of the grant(s): The grant duration will be 12 months, expecting to start in July of 2026, and may be renewed for additional periods, up to the maximum limit of approved funding. Under no circumstances shall it exceed the limits defined in nos. 5 and 6 of article 9, of Regulation no. 292/2020, of February 28th, published in Diário da República, no. 61, Series II, of March 26th (Scientific Research Grant Regulation of the University of Aveiro). 

10. Amount of monthly maintenance allowance: The amount of the grant corresponds to €1.359,64, according to the table of values of monthly maintenance allowances, set out in Appendix III of the Scientific Research Grant Regulation of the University of Aveiro, subject to any updates that may occur and are applicable. The fellow may also be reimbursed for the amount corresponding to the Voluntary Social Security, in case of adherence to this plan.

11. Selection methods: The selection methods to be used will be the following: evaluation of academic records, including the following weightings: (i) weighted average of the bachelor’s and master’s degrees (60%); (ii) proven research experience in quantum cryptography (30%); and (iii) scientific output, participation in scientific conferences, and technical-scientific training directly relevant to the project’s topic, particularly in the areas of quantum cryptography, quantum random number generation, and quantum key distribution systems (10%).

Candidates who obtain a score lower than 14 (out of 20) in the curriculum evaluation will be excluded. If the jury deems it necessary, the candidates with the highest scores in the curriculum evaluation will be selected for an interview, during which their communication skills and knowledge of quantum optical communications will be assessed. If the interview is conducted, the curriculum evaluation will account for 50% of the final evaluation, with the respective value of 50%.

12. Composition of the Selection Jury: President: Prof. Armando Humberto Moreira Nolasco Pinto; Effective members: Prof. Nelson Jesus Cordeiro Muga and Dr. Nuno Alexandre Peixoto Silva; Alternate members: Dr. Gustavo Anjos and Prof. Mário José Neves de Lima.

13. Deadline for applications (not be less than 10 working days) and how to submit applications: The call is open from 12-05-2026 to  26-05-2026, and only applications submitted within the deadline will be admitted. 

Applications must be formalized by sending a letter of application accompanied by the following documents:  Curriculum Vitae, certificate of qualifications, declaration of honor and other supporting documents deemed relevant. They shall also indicate the e-mail address to which by such indication they accept to be notified for all purposes within this procedure. 

Applications should be sent by e-mail to muga@ua.pt

14. Form of publication/notification of results: The results of the evaluation shall be made public no later than 60 working days after the closing date for submission of applications and shall be notified to the applicants. The candidates are informed, in a prior hearing, under the terms established in the Code of Administrative Procedure, of the probable meaning of the final decision, and may, within 10 working days of this notification, express their opinion on this decision. The final results may be appealed to the Rector, to be submitted within 10 working days from the respective notification.

15. Tender duration: The final ranking list of candidates will be valid until 31-08-2026 for the purpose of constituting a reserve list for selection.

- University of Aveiro 08-05-2026

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The models of the grant contract and of the final report to be prepared by the grant holder and the supervisor are available at Research fellows - sgrh - Universidade de Aveiro (ua.pt).

2 Note: (View Courses at: Courses - University of Aveiro (ua.pt) and Training at UA - Universidade de Aveiro)

The proof of enrolment must be made available until the contract is awarded, and the candidate may attach a declaration of honor to confirm that they meet the requirements for enrolment in an integrated master's degree, master's or doctoral program or in a course that does not confer an academic degree.

If the qualification has been conferred by a foreign higher education institution it must be recognized by a Portuguese higher education institution, under the terms of the provisions of article 25 of Decree-Law no. 66/2018, of August 16th, which approves the legal regime of recognition of academic degrees and diplomas of Higher Education, attributed by foreign higher education institutions, and of paragraph e) of no. 2 of article 4 of Decree-Law no. 60/2018, of August 3rd, and any formalities established therein must be fulfilled by the date of the hiring act.