Research Scholarship (“Bolsa de Investigação”) - BI/ Nº2026/00065

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Research Scholarship (“Bolsa de Investigação”) - BI/ Nº2026/00065 Sintesi in italiano (traduzione automatica): L'Instituto de Telecomunicações offre una borsa di ricerca per un progetto nel campo delle telecomunicazioni ottiche e fotoniche, con sede presso l'Università di Aveiro. Il candidato selezionato si occuperà dello sviluppo e della validazione dell'elettronica di supporto per interfacciare un ASIC con il sistema di telecomunicazioni ottiche. Le mansioni principali includono la progettazione di circuiti integrati, circuiti di condizionamento del segnale e schede di valutazione. È richiesta una laurea in ingegneria elettronica o un campo correlato, oltre a documentazione come lettera di motivazione e CV dettagliato. La durata della borsa è di 12 mesi, con possibilità di rinnovo, e l'inizio è previsto per agosto 2026. Summary: There is an open call for one (1) Research Scholarship (“Bolsa de Investigação”) at Instituto de Telecomunicações, in the scope of project PIONEER-PON. This work is supported by the European Regional Development Fund (FEDER), through the Innovation and Digital Transition Programme (COMPETE 2030) and Lisbon Regional Programme (LISBOA 2023) of the Portugal 2030 framework [Project PIONEER-PON with Nr. 25461 (COMPETE2030-FEDER-03032900/LISBOA2030-FEDER-03032900)]. Scientific Area: Optical & Photonics Group: Optical Sensors and Integrated Photonics – Av Work Objectives: Develop and validate the peripheral and support electronics that interface the PIONEER-PON ASIC with the optical telecommunications system. Specifically: (1) contribute to analogue and/or digital integrated circuit (IC) design; (2) design power, signal-conditioning, and digital control circuits; (3) design and produce dedicated evaluation/test PCBs with debug features for connection to measurement instruments and control software; (4) perform electrical and functional verification and characterisation of the prototype in the laboratory, monitoring parameters such as power consumption, signal integrity, and functional compatibility; (5) document results and contribute to the project deliverables and to a doctoral dissertation. Place of work: The work will be developed at the premises of Instituto de Telecomunicações at University of Aveiro, under the supervision of Prof. Miguel Vidal Drummond. Duration: 12 months, with the possibility of renewal. This type of scholarship has a maximum duration of 4 years. Start date: August 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/8386 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 Annuncio in inglese. Fonte: Euraxess (Commissione europea).