There is an open call for one (1) Research Scholarship (“Bolsa de Investigação”) at Instituto de Telecomunicações, in the scope of project IberianQCI. This project was supported by the EU’s CEF Digital programme EuroQCI Iniciative under the IberianQCI project (Grant No. 101249593). The views expressed in this contribution are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the project nor the Commission.

Scientific Area:

Optics and Photonics

Group:

Optical Quantum Communications – Av

Admission Requirements:

Research grants (BI):

• Are intended for carrying out R&D activities by students enrolled in an integrated master's or a master's degree, aiming to consolidate their scientific training through the development of research work leading to the respective academic degree, whether or not integrated into R&D projects.

• Are intended for carrying out R&D activities by graduates enrolled in non-degree courses that are part of the educational programme of a higher education institution, developed in association or cooperation with one or more R&D units.

Candidates must be enrolled in a course not conferring a degree or in a master program in the areas of Computer Science, Informatics, Physics Engineering, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering or equivalent, with great motivation and ability for teamwork.

Work Objectives:

Participate on the design, and numerical implementation of a key management system for a quantum key distribution network.

Applicable legislation:

A fellowship will be celebrated according to the regulations defined by FCT, “Regulation of Instituto de Telecomunicações’ fellowships” and “Estatuto do Bolseiro de Investigação”, according to Law no. 123/2019, dated August 28 (Status of Scientific Research Fellow), in its actual redaction, and also by Fundação para Ciência e Tecnologia, I.P. Fellowship Regulation of Fundação para Ciência e Tecnologia. For direct access to the FCT RBI go to the following link https://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/regulamento.phtml.pt (Reg. 950/2019, published in the DR of 16 December).

Place of work:

The work will be developed at the premises of Instituto de Telecomunicações at University of Aveiro, under the supervision of Prof. Armando Humberto Moreira Nolasco Pinto.

Duration:

3 months, with the possibility of renewal. This type of scholarship has a maximum duration of 2 years. Start date: June 2026 or soon thereafter.

Monthly salary:

1090.98€ according to the table of grant amounts awarded directly by FCT for positions held in Portugal (www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores ). The payment will be made by bank transfer.

Selection criteria:

• C1 (60%)

Curriculum vitae/Academic evaluation

• C2 (15%)

Suitability of the candidates’ profile to the project based on admission requirements and relevant work experience in the tasks described in the work plan

• C3 (25%)

Interview of the candidate