Faculty of Arts and Letters of the University of Beira Interior

Deadline: April 22, 2019

It is now open a vacancy to a master’s Research grant in in Computer Engineering or Computer Science within the scope of the Project: Remedia.Lab - Regional Media Laboratory and Incubator (No. 031277).

The work is to be held at the Research Unit - Communication, Philosophy and Humanities (LabCom.IFP) of the Faculty of Arts and Letters of the University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal under the following conditions:

Scientific Area:

Master Degree in computer engineering or Computer Science.

Objective of the activity:

Development search activities in the area of Informatics, namely at the level of analysis, implementation and development of information systems based on Web platforms and design and monitoring of information systems associated with editorial activity.

Admission Requirements:

To hold the degree of Master of Informatics or Computer Engineering; Have at least 1-year experience as web and mobile developer.

Skills:

Have solid knowledge and documented experience in: Creation of web platforms, mobile, content management and streaming; Programming languages (HTML5, CSS / CSS3, PHP, MYSQL, Javascript, JQuery, AJAX) as well as other web development languages; Development of Android applications (Java or Kotlin and XML); Webdesign and Web publishing, text, image and sound editing; Development of FrontEnd and BackEnd; Responsive Webdesign for Mobile and Tablet; Framework .NET 4.0; Management of domains and lodgings (using CPanel); Development of websites in WordPress (knowledge in Joomla and Bootstrap), is a preferred condition.

Work Plan:

Generally:

• Analysis, implementation, and development of information systems based on Web platforms;
• Design and monitoring of information systems associated with the editorial activity.

More specifically:

•  Analysis of the information available in the regional press portal, about the Central Region. Design of front-office systems that allow the identification of sufficient variables to characterize the local and regional press with infographic and multimedia resources.
• Development of practices, devices, and strategies that use information and communication technologies. Strategies and arrangements shall include: The development of digital platforms for computers, laptops, and mobile devices; B). Exploration of new languages for multimedia reporting; W). Develop specific digital content for new audiences.
• Support the development of online business models and self-promotion strategies to attract new audiences. 
• Support in training actions aimed at incubating and launching projects of new local and regional averages, based on innovative technological platforms.
• Support the preparation of reports and development of scientific production in the area.

Legislation and applicable regulation:

Law Nº. Amended by Decree-Law no. 202/2012, of August 27, and amended by Decree-Law no. 233/2012, of October 29 and by Law no. 12/2013, of January 29 and Decree-Law No. 89/2013, of July 9 (Statute of the Scientific Research Grant), as well as the Regulation of Research Fellowships of the Foundation for Science and Technology IP (FCT) in force (www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/docs/RegulamentoBolsasFCT2015.pdf) and Annex I of Regulation 339/2015 and article 201 of Law No. 71/2018 (State Budget Law for 2019) .

Place of work:

The work will be developed in Labcom.IFP, Research Unit of the Faculty of Arts and Letters of the University of Beira Interior, under the scientific guidance of Professor João Carlos Ferreira Correia.

Duration and activity regime:

The scholarship will last for 12 months, scheduled to begin in May / June 2019. The activity will be carried out on an exclusive basis, according to the Research Grants Regulation of the Foundation for Science and Technology .

Financial conditions of the scholarship:

Remuneration according to the table of values of advanced training grants awarded by FCT, I.P. in the Country, in the monthly amount of 989,70 € (http://alfa.fct.mctes.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores). The payment of the scholarship will be made monthly with a bank transfer. Voluntary social insurance is added to this value if the applicant chooses to join it, as well as personal accident insurance.

Selection criteria:

The selection methods to be used are based on the following parameters: the scientific merit, the adequacy between the profile of the candidates and the plan of activities foreseen in the project, the motivation and relevant experience for the project.

The evaluation of these items will be done by documents and by interview. The final grade will result in: curricular weighting = 70%; interview = 30%.

Composition of the Selection Jury:

Applications will be evaluated by a jury consisting of: Chairman of the Jury: Professor João Carlos Ferreira Correia. Effective members: Professor Bruno Miguel Correia da Silva; Professor Ricardo José Pinheiro Morais. Substitute member: Professor Anabela Maria Gradim Alves; Doctor Pedro Jerónimo Pedrosa.

Form of publication/notification of results:

The final results of the evaluation will be publicized through an ordered list, by final note obtained, posted in a visible and public place of the Faculty of Arts and Letters of the University of Beira Interior and by e-.mail.

Applications:

Candidates must send a letter of motivation, detailed Curriculum Vitae, copy (s) of the Certificate (s) of Qualifications, letter (s) of recommendation and other supporting documents considered relevant.

Deadline and receipt of applications:

The competition is open from April 8 to 22, 2019. Applications must be formalized by sending an e-mail indicating the contest reference in the following documents in pdf format : Letter of Motivation, Curriculum Vitae, copy of Certificate (s) of Qualification, copy of Citizen's Card or Passport, portfolio, documents proving relevant experience and scientific training for the project and other supporting documents considered relevant. Applications must be sent to the e-mail addresses jcorreia@ubi.pt, jcfcorreia@gmail.com and mercia@ubi.pt, until 24: 00hours on 04/22/2019.

The contest is open from April 8 to 22, 2019.