Industrial kitchens (IKs) are the perfect example of the deep interconnections between water, energy and food. Proper design and operation of these spaces are thus fundamental to ensure the sustainable production and consumption of such resources in an ever-growing population.
Desenho de Cozinhas Industriais do Futuro: Inovação com Internet das Coisas e Tecnologias Inteligentes Activas (M1420-01-0247-FEDER-000018) is a Madeira 14-20 funded research project aiming at improving the safety, functionality, and human interaction in IKs, while concurrently reducing the consumption of natural resources (e.g., electric energy and water) and the production of waste during the operation of such spaces.
The focus of this position will be to investigate how to leverage the potential of IoT technologies in the context of IKs through the deployment of sensing and metering technologies and the analysis of its added benefits.
The select candidate will analyse the data that results from the deployed ASMIs, and prepare scientific contributions in the form of conference and/or journal publications.
The selected candidate will also collaborate with the other members of the research team in the production of the project deliverables.
Main research field: Computer Science - Electronic Engineering - Advanced Sensing and Metering Infrastructures.
How to apply:
Candidates must send an email to [email protected] no later than 05-10-2018 . The subject of the email should be: MITI-FN-002-BPD-EE-ASMI-V2.
The following elements should be included in the email:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae including (mandatory)
- Motivation letter (mandatory)
- Optional recommendation letters can contribute positively to the candidate evaluation
Benefits
Monthly stipend: 1495 Euros + Voluntary Social Security (SSV)
Selection process
The curricular selection process will be based on 2 stages process.
First stage:
- Educational background and graduation (maximum of 25 points)
- Technology related skills relevant for the work plan execution (maximum of 20 points)
Second Stage:
- All the candidates with a minimum of 35 points, on the first stage, will be approved for a second stage interview where communication and presentation skills, assessed from the CV and from mandatory interview will be evaluated with a maximum of 50 points
The chosen candidate has to be qualified with a minimum of 80 points.
Selection Panel:
- Prof. Nuno Jardim Nunes
- Prof. Shujoy Chakraborty
- Dr. Carlos André Gomes
Notification of results:
An email message with the result of the recruitment process will be sent to each applicant.
Notes:
● The selection process will be based on the principle of non-discrimination in respect of gender, age, nationality, religion, racial group, or any other possible discriminatory issue.
Selection will be made only based on merit and following the European Charter for Researchers, the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Commission Recommendation, Brussels, 11.3.2005, 2005/251/EC) and the recommendations from the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA).
● MITI is a recognized “refugee welcoming organization" by the European Commission, follows the European Charter for Researchers and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.
● The deadline for application may be extended at any time without previous notice having in mind the requirements for the positions under this call.
REQUIRED EDUCATION LEVEL
Engineering: PhD or equivalent
Technology: PhD or equivalent
Other: PhD or equivalent
REQUIRED LANGUAGES
ENGLISH: Excellent
Skills/Qualifications
Candidates should have the following requirements, skills and competences:
Ph.D. in any of the main research areas
Very good programing skills (e.g., Java, Python, etc.)
Experience with advanced metering infrastructure technologies is mandatory
Experience with data science and machine learning is mandatory
Very good spoken and written English skills are mandatory
A Call for recruitment of a Research Funding Specialist is open at Madeira Interactive Technologies Institute (M-ITI) in the context of the project “LEAPFROG M-ITI” Project ID: 621413, Funded under: FP7-REGPOT.
Position Summary
The Madeira Interactive Technologies Institute is recruiting a Research Funding Specialist to join the ERA Chair Team and collaborate with researchers, administrative and financial staff to prepare highly competitive proposals across different funding programs, like H2020, Interreg Europe and also private foundation funding sources.
The ideal candidate should be able to can critically review project concepts, identify bottlenecks and barriers as well as the necessary activities and resources to draft a sound and innovative research programme which convincingly demonstrates the potential to generate a socio-economic impact.
Responsibilities include the provision of institution-wide pre-award support for research and research-related work ensuring a consistently high standard of service and accessibility for service users.
About M-ITI
The Madeira Interactive Technologies Institute (M-ITI) is a non-profit innovation institute of the University of Madeira.
It is located in the Autonomous Region of Madeira, an outermost region of Europe. M-ITI was conceived in 2000, formally integrated as a research group in 2007, and established as an Innovation Institute in 2010. M-ITI has also been a member of the National Associated Laboratory for Robotics and Systems in Engineering (LARSyS) since 2011. In 2015, M-ITI was named as a Public Utility Institute.
We operate in the interdisciplinary domain of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) encapsulating contributions from the disciplines of Computer Science, Psychology and Social Sciences, and Design, with the goal of engaging in important scientific and technological challenges. We aim to expand understanding of human experience and interactive technologies through basic and applied research that is responsive to manifest real-world needs using multi-disciplinary collaboration drawing on varied perspectives.
About the project
The ERA Chair - leapFROG M-ITI project is funded by the European Commission under “Spreading Excellence and Widening Participation” actions (GA621413 ) with the goal of expanding the research and innovation potential of the Madeira Interactive Technologies Institute (M-ITI) of the University of Madeira through the hiring of an ERA Chair in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and Design Innovation (DI). The LEAPFROG HCI-DI aims at unlocking the full potential of interdisciplinary research in interactive technologies, while strengthening innovation and knowledge transfer activities in close collaboration with local and global industrial partners and contributing to the smart specialization strategy of Madeira.
Candidate Profile
The candidate will need to prove in-depth expertise in the following key areas:
Monitoring of funding schemes and opportunities;
Running creative brainstorms with researchers and partners to generate innovative yet solid concepts that address calls’ topics;
Assist the researchers and develop a comprehensive narrative and budgetary justification for stylistic consistency according to funding source and specific challenge of the call.
Generally understand the key research areas of the institute and match them with available funds;
Develop one-page proposals;
Meet and screen potential project partners
Requirements:
Candidates who want to apply for this position must:
Possess a previous experience in writing proposals within FP7 or H2020;
Demonstrate good networking at European level;
Possess excellent communication and organizational skills;
Be very pro-active and able to innovate & manage his/her own tasks and workflow without relying on constant inputs from the management;
Have a very good and “can do” attitude towards the job, the colleagues and the Management;
Have excellent multi-tasking skills;
Be a resident of a country of the European Union;
Hold a master-level or doctoral degree university degree with an excellent academic background
Benefits
The successful applicant will join an experienced team of project managers and will be integrated in a unique and upcoming research institution dedicated to new visions for technology and society.
Training opportunities and event attendance are provided on regular basis.
Monthly Stipend:
The monthly stipend is determined by FCT, I.P. Scientific Fellowships regulations for Portugal (www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores), according to the degree:
With doctoral degree: €1,495, free of taxes
With master degree: €980, free of taxes
Legislation and applicable regulations: The scholarships are directed to applicants under the law n.º40/2004 of August 18th (Research Grant Holder Statute) and the current conditions established on the FCT regulations:
http://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/docs/RegulamentoBolsasFCT.pdf
Duration: The Fellowship will have the duration of 6 months, with the possibility of renewal for additional periods.
Workplace: the activities will be performed at Madeira Interactive Technologies Institute in Funchal | Madeira – Portugal.
Application process:
Applications must be in English and include:
Motivation letter;
CV, including research experience and academic qualifications;
Optional recommendation letters can contribute positively to the candidate evolution
Applications must be sent by e-mail, with subject “ERA/2018/003 Your_Last_Name”, to the e-mail address: [email protected].
Methods of selection:
Selection methods shall be as follows:
Educational background and graduation (CV) (30%);
Experience in grant writing and successful applications (40%);
Motivation letter (30%);
Evaluation based on the scale: Excellent (4), Good (3) Satisfactory (2), and Poor (0). In case of equally qualified candidates, interviews will be conducted and recommendations from previous supervisors will be considered, as well as a candidate’s perceived fit and potential contribution to the project.
Jury Selection:
Prof. Christopher Csíkszentmihályi, PhD, M-ITI/IST
Prof. Nuno Nunes, PhD, M-ITI
Prof. Maurizio Teli, PhD, M-ITI
Notification of Results: The highest scoring candidate will be notified by email as well as all other candidates. After being notified, candidates have 10 work days to present a claim by email. If no claim is received by M-ITI, the jury’s decision will become definitive.
Application Period: From October 1st to October 20th 2018.
Contract start date is expected to be November.
Notes:
The selection process will be based on the principle of non-discrimination in respect of gender, age, nationality, religion, racial group, or any other possible discriminatory issue. Selection will be made only based on merit and following the European Charter for Researchers, the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Commission Recommendation, Brussels, 11.3.2005, 2005/251/EC) and the recommendations from the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA).
M-ITI is a recognized “refugee welcoming organization" by the European Commission, follows the European Charter for Researchers and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.
The deadline for application may be extended at any time without previous notice having in mind the requirements for the positions under this call.
A Call for recruitment of lab technicians with background in electronic/informatics/mechanical or related areas (Bolsa de Investigação) is open at Madeira Interactive Technologies Institute (M-ITI) in the context of the project “LEAPFROG M-ITI” Project ID: 621413, Funded under: FP7-REGPOT.
The Madeira Interactive Technologies Institute (M-ITI) is a non-profit innovation institute of the University of Madeira, the youngest and smallest public university in Portugal. It is located in the Autonomous Region of Madeira, an outermost region of Europe. M-ITI was conceived in 2000, formally integrated as a research group in 2007, and established as an Innovation Institute in 2010. M-ITI has also been a member of the National Associated Laboratory for Robotics and Systems in Engineering (LARSyS) since 2011.
The ERA Chair is a European Commission funded project which aims to expand the research and innovation potential of the Madeira Interactive Technologies Institute (M-ITI).
Work Plan:
The selected candidate will integrate a multidisciplinary team of designers, engineers and researchers and help develop several types of projects both research and pedagogical at the Critical Technical Practice Lab (CTPLab).
Tasks include but are not limited to:
Help set up and maintain shop facilities, teaching and policy:
Act under the guidance of the CTP Director in coordination between the different stakeholders ( students, staff, faculty, vendors and others), to facilitate and formalize critical points of communication between them;
Help further acquire and develop shop facilities, including the replacement of expendables, overseeing supply chain for the shop and researchers, and front-line financial oversight, and to help formalize and automate these processes as necessary;
Develop and enforce safety and training policies;
Help individual students and researchers achieve their fabrication goals where reasonable
Candidate profile:
Disposition is an important quality of this position: the shop staff should be enthusiastic, helpful and enabling. They should be proactive and self-motivated, and primary users of the shop themselves.
In terms of demonstrated skills and competences, the following can be considered:
Experience in the creation and programming of microcontrollers and electronic devices;
Experience in programming (e.g. Python, C, C++) and 3D design (e.g. MAX, Fusion 360);
Experience with CNC mills, (namely Haas), lathes, laser cutters;
Experience building electronic/ metallic / wood components, work with specialised power tools and machines that require specific 3D CAD, CAM and CNC.
Legislation and applicable regulations: The scholarships are directed to applicants under the law no. 40/2004 of August 18th (Research Grant Holder Statute) and the current conditions established on the FCT regulations: http://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/docs/RegulamentoBolsasFCT.pdf
Duration: The Fellowship will have the duration of 6 months, with the possibility of extension.
No. Vacancies: 3
Monthly Stipend: The monthly stipend will be as determined by FCT, I.P. Scientific Fellowships regulations for Portugal (www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores) and according to the candidate’s academic qualifications as follows:
Technical course - 545,00 Euro
Bachelor degree - 745,00 Euro
Master degree: 980,00 Euro
Workplace: the activities will be performed at Madeira Interactive Technologies Institute in Funchal | Madeira – Portugal.
Application process:
Applications must be in English and include:
Motivation letter
CV, including research experience, academic qualifications and final grades.
Link to online portfolio or related website
Optional recommendation letters can contribute positively to the candidate evolution
Applications must be sent by e-mail, with subject ““ERA2018/004 BI position_Your_Last_Name”, to the e-mail address: [email protected].
Methods of selection:
Selection methods shall be as follows:
Educational background and graduation (CV) (60%)
Technology related skills relevant for the work plan (CV and motivation letter) (40%)
Evaluation based on the scale: Excellent (4), Good (3) Satisfactory (2), and Poor (0). In case of equally qualified candidates, interviews will be conducted and recommendations from previous supervisors will be considered, as well as a candidate’s perceived fit and potential contribution to the project.
Jury Selection:
Prof. Christopher Csíkszentmihályi, M-ITI
Maurizio Teli PhD, M-ITI
Jude Mukundane, PhD candidate, M-ITI
Scientific Orientation: Prof. Christopher Csíkszentmihályi
Notification of Results: The highest scoring candidate will be notified by email as well as all other candidates. After being notified, candidates have 10 work days to present a claim by email. If no claim is received by M-ITI, the jury’s decision will become definitive.
Application Period: From October 01 to October 20, 2018.
Contract start date is expected to be in November 2018
Notes:
- The selection process will be based on the principle of non-discrimination in respect of gender, age, nationality, religion, racial group, or any other possible discriminatory issue. Selection will be made only based on merit and following the European Charter for Researchers, the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Commission Recommendation, Brussels, 11.3.2005, 2005/251/EC) and the recommendations from the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA).
- M-ITI is a recognized “refugee welcoming organization" by the European Commission, follows the European Charter for Researchers and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.
- The deadline for application may be extended at any time without previous notice having in mind the requirements for the positions under this call.
A Call for one Researcher with Bachelor or Master Degree in Media Design, Graphic Design or related areas (Bolsa de BI) is open at Madeira Interactive Technologies Institute (M-ITI) in the context of the project “LEAPFROG M-ITI” Project ID: 621413, Funded under: FP7-REGPOT.
The Madeira Interactive Technologies Institute (M-ITI) is a non-profit innovation institute of the University of Madeira, the youngest and smallest public university in Portugal. It is located in the Autonomous Region of Madeira, an outermost region of Europe. M-ITI was conceived in 2000, formally integrated as a research group in 2007, and established as an Innovation Institute in 2010. M-ITI has also been a member of the National Associated Laboratory for Robotics and Systems in Engineering (LARSyS) since 2011.
The ERA Chair is a European Commission funded project which aims to expand the research and innovation potential of the Madeira Interactive Technologies Institute (M-ITI).
Workplan:
The selected candidate will join the communications team to work in the following tasks:
Create internal and external media graphic materials;
Collaborate with the communication team to assist with the development of marketing and communications initiatives and campaigns;
Scope and create templates for toolkits that include print and digital assets, including but not limited to brochures, reports, digital content and social media postings.
Other duties as assigned
Applicants should have next demonstrated skills and competences:
Hold a Bachelor or Master degree in any of the main research areas
Excellent spoken and written English skills is mandatory;
Formal training in graphic design, typography, interactive design and/or visual communications
Strong talent for all elements of design, layout and typography with a sharp attention to detail
Strong knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
Detail oriented and highly organized
Keen eye for consistency
Experience in both offline and online design
Dedicated, inquisitive, self-motivated and collaborative
Legislation and applicable regulations: The scholarships are directed to applicants under the law no. 40/2004 of August 18th (Research Grant Holder Statute) and the current conditions established on the FCT regulations: Http://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/docs/RegulamentoBolsasFCT.pdf
Duration: The fellowship will have the duration of 6 months.
Monthly Stipend: The monthly stipend will be as determined by FCT, I.P. Scientific Fellowships regulations for Portugal (www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores) to be paid by bank transfer. For a researcher with bachelor degree the stipend is 745, 00 Euro. For a researcher with a Masters degree the stipend is 980, 00 Euro.
Workplace: the activities will be performed at Madeira Interactive Technologies Institute in Funchal | Madeira – Portugal
Application process:
Applications must be in English and include:
Motivation letter;
CV, including research experience, academic qualifications and final grades.
Link to online portfolio or related website;
Optional recommendation letters can contribute positively to the candidate evolution.
Applications must be sent by email, with subject “ERA2018/005 BI position_Your_Last_Name”, to the e-mail address: [email protected].
The selected candidate must submit proof of her/his Degree within 10 days following notification of the preliminary results. More information about Diplomas recognition may be found in the Euraxess portal.
Methods of selection: Selection methods shall be as follows:
Educational background and graduation (CV) (60%);
Technology related skills relevant for the work plan (CV and motivation letter) (40%)
Evaluation based on the scale: Excellent (4), Good (3) Satisfactory (2), and Poor (0). In case of equally qualified candidates, interviews will be conducted and recommendations from previous supervisors will be considered, as well as a candidate’s perceived fit and potential contribution to the project.
Jury Selection:
Nuno Nunes, PhD, M-ITI/IST
Pedro Campos, PhD, M-ITI
Valentina Nisi, PhD, M-ITI
Scientific Orientation: Dr. Nuno Nunes
Notification of Results: The highest scoring candidate will be notified by email as well as all other candidates. After being notified, candidates have 10 work days to present a claim by email. If no claim is received by M-ITI, the jury’s decision will become definitive.
Application Period: From October 1st to October 31st, 2018.
Contract start date is expected to be in November 2018
Notes:
- The selection process will be based on the principle of non-discrimination in respect of gender, age, nationality, religion, racial group, or any other possible discriminatory issue. Selection will be made only based on merit and following the European Charter for Researchers, the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Commission Recommendation, Brussels, 11.3.2005, 2005/251/EC) and the recommendations from the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA).
- M-ITI is a recognized “refugee welcoming organization" by the European Commission, follows the European Charter for Researchers and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.
- The deadline for application may be extended at any time without previous notice having in mind the requirements for the positions under this call.
Selection will be made only based on merit and following the European Charter for Researchers, the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Commission Recommendation, Brussels, 11.3.2005, 2005/251/EC) and the recommendations from the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA).
M-ITI is a recognized “refugee welcoming organization" by the European Commission, follows the European Charter for Researchers and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.
The deadline for application may be extended at any time without previous notice having in mind the requirements for the positions under this call.
Start date: 01-10-2018 (expected)
Duration: 12 months, non-renewable Monthly stipend: 1495 Euros (BSc) + Voluntary Social Security (SSV)
Job country: Portugal
Job city: Funchal
Job company/institute: MITI - Madeira Interactive Technologies Institute
Workplace: MITI
Selection Process:
The curricular selection process will be based on 2 stages process.
First stage: Educational background and graduation (maximum of 25 points)
Technology related skills relevant for the work plan execution (maximum of 20 points)
Second Stage:
All the candidates with a minimum of 35 points, on the first stage, will be approved for a second stage interview where communication and presentation skills, assessed from the CV and from mandatory interview will be evaluated with a maximum of 50 points
The chosen candidate has to be qualified with a minimum of 80 points.
Selection Panel:
- Prof Nuno Jardim Nunes
- Prof Shujoy Chakraborty
- Dr. Carlos André Gomes
Notification of results:
An email message with the result of the recruitment process will be sent to each applicant.
Notes:
The selection process will be based on the principle of non-discrimination in respect of gender, age, nationality, religion, racial group, or any other possible discriminatory issue.
Candidates must send an email to [email protected] no later than 25-09-2018.
The subject of the email should be: MITI-FN-002-BPD.
The following elements should be included in the email:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae including (mandatory)
- Motivation letter (mandatory)
- Optional recommendation letters can contribute positively to the candidate evaluation
Industrial kitchens (IKs) are the perfect example of the deep interconnections between water, energy and food. Proper design and operation of these spaces are thus fundamental to ensure the sustainable production and consumption of such resources in an ever-growing population. Desenho de Cozinhas Industriais do Futuro: Inovação com Internet das Coisas e Tecnologias Inteligentes Activas (M1420-01-0247-FEDER-000018) is a Madeira 14-20 funded research project aiming at improving the safety, functionality, and human interaction in IKs, while concurrently reducing the consumption of natural resources (e.g., electric energy and water) and the production of waste during the operation of such spaces. The focus of this position will be to investigate how to leverage the potential of IoT technologies in the context of IKs through the deployment of sensing and metering technologies and the analysis of its added benefits.
Job description:
Main research field: Computer Science - Electronic Engineering - Advanced Sensing and Metering Infrastructures Job Description: Industrial kitchens (IKs) are the perfect example of the deep interconnections between water, energy and food. Proper design and operation of these spaces are thus fundamental to ensure the sustainable production and consumption of such resources in an ever-growing population. Desenho de Cozinhas Industriais do Futuro: Inovação com Internet das Coisas e Tecnologias Inteligentes Activas (M1420-01-0247-FEDER-000018) is a Madeira 14-20 funded research project aiming at improving the safety, functionality, and human interaction in IKs, while concurrently reducing the consumption of natural resources (e.g., electric energy and water) and the production of waste during the operation of such spaces. The focus of this position will be to investigate how to leverage the potential of IoT technologies in the context of IKs through the deployment of sensing and metering technologies and the analysis of its added benefits.
The selected candidate will supervise the development and deployment of advanced sensing and metering infrastructures (ASMI) for the real-time tracking of the movement of humans and raw materials, meal preparation and appliance usage patterns, and waste generation. The select candidate will analyse the data that results from the deployed ASMIs, and prepare scientific contributions in the form of conference and/or journal publications.
The selected candidate will also collaborate with the other members of the research team in the production of the project deliverables.
Profile:
- Candidates should have the following requirements, skills and competences:
- PhD in any of the main research areas Very good programming skills (e.g., Java, Python, etc.)
- Experience with advanced metering infrastructure technologies is mandatory
- Experience with data science and machine learning is mandatory
- Very good spoken and written English skills are mandatory
A Call for one Research fellowship with Bachelor Degree in Design or related areas (Bolsa de BI, Licenciado) is open at Madeira Interactive Technologies Institute (M-ITI) in the context of the project “LEAPFROG M-ITI” Project ID: 621413, Funded under: FP7-REGPOT.
The Madeira Interactive Technologies Institute (M-ITI) is a non-profit innovation institute of the University of Madeira, the youngest and smallest public university in Portugal.It is located in the Autonomous Region of Madeira, an outermost region of Europe. M-ITI was conceived in 2000, formally integrated as a research group in 2007, and established as an Innovation Institute in 2010. M-ITI has also been a member of the National Associated Laboratory for Robotics and Systems in Engineering (LARSyS) since 2011.
The ERA Chair is a European Commission funded project which aims to expand the research and innovation potential of the Madeira Interactive Technologies Institute (M-ITI).
Workplan:
The selected candidate will integrate the team working at the Critical Technical Practice Lab (CTPLab) with the following tasks:
Articulate concepts and assist the existing teams working in user research, task analysis, wireframes, flow diagrams among others;
Conduct independent research in the CTP areas of design and fabrication;
Participate both in experience and interaction design in project proposals developed by the CTP faculty.
Applicants should have next demonstrated skills and competences:
• Hold a Bachelor degree in any of the main research areas
• Excellent spoken and written English skills is mandatory
• Strong portfolio depicting previous works in HCI, UX/UI, Interaction Design
• Experience in 2D vector and raster graphics and software (e.g. Inkscape, Adobe Creative Suite, Corel, etc)
Legislation and applicable regulations: The scholarships are directed to applicants under the law no. 40/2004 of August 18th (Research Grant Holder Statute) and the current conditions established on the FCT regulations: Http://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/docs/RegulamentoBolsasFCT.pdf
Duration: The fellowship will have the duration of 6 months.
Monthly Stipend: The monthly stipend will be 745,00 Euros, tax free, as determined by FCT, I.P. Scientific Fellowships regulations for Portugal (www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores) to be paid by bank transfer.
Workplace: the activities will be performed at Madeira Interactive Technologies Institute in Funchal | Madeira – Portugal
Application process:
Applications must be in English and include:
- Motivation letter
- CV, including research experience, academic qualifications and final grades.
- Link to online portfolio or related website
- Optional recommendation letters can contribute positively to the candidate evolution
Applications must be sent by email, with subject ““ERA2018/001 BI position_Your_Last_Name””, to the e-mail address: [email protected].
The selected candidate must submit proof of her/his Degree within 10 days following notification of the preliminary results. More information about Diplomas recognition may be found in the Euraxess portal.
Methods of selection:
Selection methods shall be as follows:
- Educational background and graduation (CV) (60%)
- Technology related skills relevant for the work plan (CV and motivation letter) (40%)
Evaluation based on the scale: Excellent (4), Good (3) Satisfactory (2), and Poor (0). In case of equally qualified candidates, interviews will be conducted and recommendations from previous supervisors will be considered, as well as a candidate’s perceived fit and potential contribution to the project.
Jury Selection:
- Christopher Csíkszentmihályi, PhD, M-ITI
- Maurizio Teli, PhD, M-ITI
- Jude Mukundane, PhD candidate, M-ITI
Scientific Orientation: Dr. Christopher Csíkszentmihályi
Notification of Results: The highest scoring candidate will be notified by email as well as all other candidates. After being notified, candidates have 10 work days to present a claim by email. If no claim is received by M-ITI, the jury’s decision will become definitive.
Application period: From September 17 to October 12, 2018.
Contract start date is expected to be late October or beginning of November 2018
Notes:
- The selection process will be based on the principle of non-discrimination in respect of gender, age, nationality, religion, racial group, or any other possible discriminatory issue. Selection will be made only based on merit and following the European Charter for Researchers, the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Commission Recommendation, Brussels, 11.3.2005, 2005/251/EC) and the recommendations from the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA).
- M-ITI is a recognized “refugee welcoming organization" by the European Commission, follows the European Charter for Researchers and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.
- The deadline for application may be extended at any time without previous notice having in mind the requirements for the positions under this call.
A Call for one research intern in Electronic/ Telecommunications Engineering or related areas (Bolsa de Iniciação Científica) is open at Madeira Interactive Technologies Institute (M-ITI) in the context of the project “LEAPFROG M-ITI” Project ID: 621413, Funded under: FP7-REGPOT.
The Madeira Interactive Technologies Institute (M-ITI) is a non-profit innovation institute of the University of Madeira, the youngest and smallest public university in Portugal.It is located in the Autonomous Region of Madeira, an outermost region of Europe. M-ITI was conceived in 2000, formally integrated as a research group in 2007, and established as an Innovation Institute in 2010. M-ITI has also been a member of the National Associated Laboratory for Robotics and Systems in Engineering (LARSyS) since 2011.
The ERA Chair is a European Commission funded project which aims to expand the research and innovation potential of the Madeira Interactive Technologies Institute (M-ITI).
Work Plan:
The selected candidate will integrate the team working at the Critical Technical Practice Lab (CTPLab) in the RootIO, a project to revive an important way of communication that is the radio with a new perspective of usage, with inexpensive and small radio stations connected with each other within small communities spread over the world.
His work on this project will be the development of the RootIO application under the Android platform on mobile devices and other possible programmable sectors such as the website's design and related social interactions with it, or the server, responsible for the connection between the users and our service.
Candidate profile:
Applicants should have next demonstrated skills and competences:
• Enrolled in a bachelor degree in any of the main research areas;
• Good spoken and written English skills;
• Experience in the creation and programming of electronic devices based on Arduino, XBee, Raspberry Pi, etc.
• Experience in programming (e.g. C, C++, Java, Python) and 3D design (e.g. MAX, Fusion 360)
Legislation and applicable regulations: The scholarships are directed to applicants under the law no. 40/2004 of August 18th (Research Grant Holder Statute) and the current conditions established on the FCT regulations: http://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/docs/RegulamentoBolsasFCT.pdf
Duration: The Fellowship will have the duration of 6 months.
Monthly Stipend: The monthly stipend will be 385,00 Euros, tax free, as determined by FCT, I.P. Scientific Fellowships regulations for Portugal (www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores) to be paid by bank transfer.
Workplace: the activities will be performed at Madeira Interactive Technologies Institute in Funchal | Madeira – Portugal.
Application process:
Applications must be in English and include:
- Motivation letter
- CV, including research experience, academic qualifications and final grades.
- Link to online portfolio or related website
Optional recommendation letters can contribute positively to the candidate evolution
Applications must be sent by e-mail, with subject ““ERA2018/002 BI position_Your_Last_Name””, to the e-mail address: [email protected].
Methods of selection:
Selection methods shall be as follows:
- Educational background and graduation (CV) (60%)
- Technology related skills relevant for the work plan (CV and motivation letter) (40%)
Evaluation based on the scale: Excellent (4), Good (3) Satisfactory (2), and Poor (0). In case of equally qualified candidates, interviews will be conducted and recommendations from previous supervisors will be considered, as well as a candidate’s perceived fit and potential contribution to the project.
Jury Selection:
- Christopher Csíkszentmihályi, PhD, M-ITI
- Maurizio Teli PhD, M-ITI
- Jude Mukundane, PhD candidate, M-ITI
Scientific Orientation: Dr. Christopher Csíkszentmihályi
Notification of Results: The highest scoring candidate will be notified by email as well as all other candidates. After being notified, candidates have 10 work days to present a claim by email. If no claim is received by M-ITI, the jury’s decision will become definitive.
Application Period: From September 17 to October 12, 2018.
Contract start date is expected to be in October 2018
Notes:
- The selection process will be based on the principle of non-discrimination in respect of gender, age, nationality, religion, racial group, or any other possible discriminatory issue. Selection will be made only based on merit and following the European Charter for Researchers, the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Commission Recommendation, Brussels, 11.3.2005, 2005/251/EC) and the recommendations from the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA).
- M-ITI is a recognized “refugee welcoming organization" by the European Commission, follows the European Charter for Researchers and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.
- The deadline for application may be extended at any time without previous notice having in mind the requirements for the positions under this call.
A Call for one Research fellowship with Masters Degree (Bolsa de BI, Mestre) is open at Madeira Interactive Technologies Institute (M-ITI) in the context of the project “FeedBot – A symbiotic autonomous robot for meal assistance to motion impaired people,” project reference CMU/ECE/0005/2017 funded by Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT- under the Carnegie Mellon Portugal Program – 2017)
Short description of the project:
The goal of FeedBot project is to develop a fully autonomous Meal Assistant Robot that perceives the environment, localizes and tracks the head of the user, and cooperatively places the endeffector in a comfortable and safe position for the user to eat up the food. The disrupting feature of FeedBot's proposal relative to current systems hinges on its ability to learn and adapt to different user profiles rather than the user having to meet the system's behavior.
Work Plan:
The selected candidate will work in close collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team including participants from HCI, Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering. Applicant should participate in the design and research evaluation of assistant robots in situ. The main activity includes data gathering and learning to personalize the arm behavior to specific subjects, toward an effective symbiotic human robot interaction. Research involves understanding the needs and limitations of patients without abilities for fine movements in a generalized way (Parkinson’s, Cerebral Palsy, Stroke).
Candidate profile:
Applicants should have next demonstrated skills and competences:
Hold a MSc in Ergonomics, Sports Sciences, Psychology or related areas;
Previous experience in research studies
Interest in pursuing a PhD (valued but not required)
Legislation and applicable regulations: The scholarships are directed to applicants under the law no. 40/2004 of August 18th (Research Grant Holder Statute) and the current conditions established on the FCT regulations:
http://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/docs/RegulamentoBolsasFCT.pdf
Duration: The Fellowship will have the duration of 12 months, with the possibility of renewal for additional periods until the end of the project.
Monthly Stipend: The monthly stipend will be 980,00 Euros, tax free, as determined by FCT, I.P. Scientific Fellowships regulations for Portugal (www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores) to be paid by bank transfer.
Workplace: the activities will be performed at Madeira Interactive Technologies Institute in Funchal | Madeira – Portugal and/or Instituto Superior Técnico (IST) facilities in Lisbon (Portugal).
Application process:
Applications must be in English and include:
Motivation letter
CV, including research experience, academic qualifications and final grades.
Optional recommendation letters can contribute positively to the candidate evolution
Applications must be sent by e-mail, with subject “Feedbot_BI position_Your_Last_Name”, to the e-mail address: [email protected].
The selected candidate must submit proof of her/his Degree within 10 days following notification of the preliminary results. More information about Diplomas recognition may be found in the Euraxess portal.
Methods of selection:
Selection methods shall be as follows:
Educational background and graduation (CV) (60%)
Related skills relevant for the work plan (CV and motivation letter) (40%)
Evaluation based on the scale: Excellent (4), Good (3) Satisfactory (2), and Poor (0). In case of equally qualified candidates, interviews will be conducted and recommendations from previous supervisors will be considered, as well as a candidate’s perceived fit and potential contribution to the project.
Jury Selection:
Nuno Nunes, PhD, M-ITI/IST
Valentina Nisi, PhD, M-ITI
Pedro Campo, PhD, M-ITI
Scientific Orientation: Dr. Nuno Nunes
Notification of Results: The highest scoring candidate will be notified by email as well as all other candidates. After being notified, candidates have 10 work days to present a claim by email. If no claim is received by M-ITI, the jury’s decision will become definitive.
Application Period: From October 1st to October 12th 2018.
Contract start date is expected to be in October 2018.
Notes:
The selection process will be based on the principle of non-discrimination in respect of gender, age, nationality, religion, racial group, or any other possible discriminatory issue. Selection will be made only based on merit and following the European Charter for Researchers, the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Commission Recommendation, Brussels, 11.3.2005, 2005/251/EC) and the recommendations from the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA).
M-ITI is a recognized “refugee welcoming organization" by the European Commission, follows the European Charter for Researchers and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.
Selection Process:
The curricular selection process will be based on:
- Educational background and graduation (50%)
- Technology related skills relevant for the work plan execution (40%)
- Communication and presentation skills, assessed from the CV or from optional interview (10%)
Selection Panel:
- Nuno Nunes, PhD, IST, M-ITI
- Valentina Nisi, PhD, UMa, M-ITI
- Pedro Campos, PhD, UMA, M-ITI
Notification of results:
An email message with the result of the recruitment process will be sent to each applicant.
Legislation and regulations: The scholarships are directed to applicants under the law n.º40/2004 of August 18th (Research Grant Holder Statute) and the current conditions established on the FCT regulations
http://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/docs/RegulamentoBolsasFCT.pdf
Notes:
- The selection process will be based on the principle of non-discrimination in respect of gender, age, nationality, religion, racial group, or any other possible discriminatory issue. Selection will be made only based on merit and following the European Charter for Researchers, the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Commission Recommendation, Brussels, 11.3.2005, 2005/251/EC) and the recommendations from the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA).
- M-ITI is a recognized “refugee welcoming organization" by the European Commission, follows the European Charter for Researchers and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.
- The deadline for application may be extended at any time without previous notice having in mind the requirements for the positions under this call.
How to apply:
Candidates must send an email to [email protected] no later than 12-10-2018. The subject of the email should be: SMILE-MITI-RH-RA-9.
The following elements should be included in the email:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (mandatory)
- Motivation letter (mandatory)
- Optional recommendation letters can contribute positively to the candidate evaluation
Job summary:
In the scope of project ““SMILE: SMart IsLand Energy systems (grant nº 731249) from Madeira Interactive Technologies Institute (M-ITI), with the funding support by the EU/EC Horizon 2020 framework, it is now open a call for 1 (one) fully funded RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP at the Madeira Interactive Technologies Institute / LARSYS (Madeira-ITI, http://m-iti.org).
Main research field: Sustainable HCI, Environmental HCI
Job Description:
SMILE is an Horizon 2020 funded project with the goal of testing and demonstrating smart grid technologies, as well as business models, within large scale projects. SMILE involves three large scale pilot projects in three Island locations in Europe (Madeira in PT, Samsø in DK and Orkneys in the UK). The objective is to test solutions while establishing mutual learning processes and providing best practice guidance for replication in other regions of Europe.
Workplan:
The selected candidate will work in close collaboration with the Madeira partners in the deployment, maintenance and evaluation of the three pilot projects. To state more concretely, some of the duties include:
1) Organize studies and apply UX methods, interpret data and run experiments
2) Aggregate data and apply suitable user research methods
3) Assist in the production of scientific papers and technical reports
Profile:
Candidates should have the following requirements, skills and competences:
● Hold a MSc (or equivalent) in any of the following research areas: Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, experience in UX usability or product evaluation.
● Excellent spoken and written English skills is mandatory
● Knowledge about user-centered design research methods
● Experience in one or more of the following disciplines Human Computer Interaction (HCI), Design Thinking, and Social Computing
● Practical experience in the field of usability, user testing or user experience
● Designing, conducting and analyzing human participant studies
● Practical experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods
● Experience with electric vehicles and smart-charging technologies are a plus
[New deadline: 31 October 2018]
NOTICE OF OPENING OF AN INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION FOR THE RECRUITMENT OF A DOCTORATE UNDER THE ARTICLE 23 OF DECREE-LAW No. 57/2016, OF AUGUST 29, WITH THE AMENDMENTS INTRODUCED BY LAW 57/2017, OF 19 JULY AND COMPLEMENTARY LEGISLATION.
1. Decision: The Executive Board of Madeira Interactive Technologies Institute (M-ITI) took a decision to open an international selection competition for one doctorate position for the exercise of scientific research in the scientific areas of Computer Science/ Software Engineer/User experience or Interaction Design in the form of an employment contract under an unspecified fixed-term work contract under the “Código do Trabalho (Labor Code), in the context of the project “Field Guide - Designing Mobile Interactive Tools for Place-Based Learning,” project no. 31182 funded by Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT), through Portuguese National Funds (PIDDAC).
2. Short description of the project: With Field Guide project our goal is to design, develop and test mobile technologies for the promotion of environmental literacies amongst the Azorean population. Therefore, our aim is to demonstrate that learning experiences that merge place-based learning with interactive and mobile technologies can bring positive impacts to conservation efforts in remote islands. As the host of a unique oceanic ecosystem, the Azores presents a set of biodiverse environments that have the potential of harboring innovative pedagogical practices that merge the power of technology with outdoor learning. For this project, we will test solutions centered on geolocation and mobile interaction. We will also apply solutions to real pilot studies developed in collaboration with local stakeholders in the Azores. To join our team, we are looking for a professional with relevant experience that can demonstrate a broad set of technical skills, is versatile, enthusiastic, and can show leadership qualities to take on the challenges set by the project.
3. Work Plan: The selected candidate will work in close collaboration with Madeiran and Azorean partners. Some of the duties include:
1) Deploy, maintain and evaluate appropriate technical solutions for the project in the laboratory and the field;
2) Assist in the production of scientific outputs (e.g., papers and technical reports);
3) Supervise one scholarship (Masters level);
4) Successfully manage project priorities, deadlines and deliverables.
4. Candidate profile: Candidates should meet the following requirements, skills and competences:
- PhD in engineering, computer science, user experience design, interaction design or other related fields;
- Ability to write quality, production level code as well as experience with one or more general purpose programming languages including but not limited to: Java, C/C++, C#, Objective C, Python, or JavaScript;
- Experience developing solutions for mobile devices;
- Ability to produce physical designs as well as electronic prototypes of medium and high-fidelity;
- Interest and ability to work with geolocation and geosocial solutions and networking;
- Excellent spoken and written English skills are mandatory.
Desired skills and competences might include:
- Minimum 1-2 years of software development experience;
- Knowledge of client/server architectures and Web development;
- Good knowledge of popular version control tools (git, mercurial) and history of contribution to free/open projects;
- Data preparation and databases;
- Experience with in-the-wild evaluation studies.
5. Applicable law: Decree-Law No. 57/2016, of August 29, the regulations for hiring doctorates to stimulate scientific and technological employment in all areas of knowledge (RJEC), with the amendments introduced by Law No. 57 / 2017, dated July 19, also taking into account the provisions of Regulatory Decree No. 11-A / 2017, of December 29.
“Código do Trabalho” (Labor Code), approved by Law No. 7/2009, of February 12, in its current wording.
6. Jury: In compliance with article 13 of RJEC, the jury of the competition is composed as follows:
• President – Dr. Sónia Matos, PhD, M-ITI
• Member – Dr. Simone Ashby, PhD, M-ITI/UMa
• Member – Dr. Diogo Cabral, PhD, M-ITI/UMa
7. Workplace: the activities will be performed at Madeira Interactive Technologies Institute in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal).
8. Salary: In compliance with the provisions of no. 1 of article 5 of the Regulatory Decree No. 11-A/2017, of December 29, this tender is open for the remuneration level 33 of the single remuneration table (TRU), which corresponds to a gross monthly remuneration of 2 128,34 Euros. The monthly remuneration is subject to the deduction of mandatory taxes and social security and meal allowance is added. The employee is entitled to holidays and Christmas bonus salaries as foreseen in “Código do Trabalho” (Labor Code).
9. Additional law constraints:
9.1 Decree Law no. 57/2016, of August 29, which approved the regulations for hiring doctorates to stimulate scientific and technological employment in all areas of knowledge (RJEC), is an enabling norm for this international selection competition
9.2 The opening of this competition is intended for the selection of a doctorate's place for the exercise of scientific research under an unspecified fixed-term work contract under the “Código do Trabalho” (Labor Code) approved by Law No. 7 / 2009, of February 12, in its current wording, being the basis of contracting the execution of a service determined, precisely defined and non-durable, being the contracting necessarily financed regardless of its provenance.
9.3 The maximum term of the working contract is 6 (six) years.
9.4 Termination of the financing, termination of the project or completion of the tasks that are the subject of this competition shall determine the expiration of the contract that will operate with the communication referred to in article 345 (1) of the “Código do Trabalho”(Labor Code), meaning that the employer shall notify the termination of the contract to the employee, at least seven, 30 or 60 days in advance, according to whether the contract lasted up to six months, six months to two years, or per longer period.
10. Formalization of applications:
10.1 Taking into account the participation in the jury of the present competition of members that don’t speak the Portuguese language, applications must be in English and include:
• Motivation letter;
• Detailed curriculum vitae, including academic habilitations and experience;
• Optional recommendation letters can contribute positively to the candidate evolution.
10.2 Applications must be sent by e-mail, with subject “FCT31182/001 position_Your_Last_Name”, to the e-mail address: [email protected]. The selected candidate must submit proof of her/his Degree within 10 days following notification of the preliminary results. More information about Diplomas recognition may be found in the Euraxess portal.
11. By decision of the President of M-ITI, candidates who do not comply with the provisions of point 10 are not admitted to the competition. Candidates who do not deliver all the documents referred to in point 10.1 or who present them unreadable, incorrectly completed, or invalid are eliminated. The jury is also entitled to require any candidate, in case of doubt and for the purposes of admission to competition, to present documentary evidence of the declarations in the submitted documents.
12. According to article 5 of RJEC, the selection is made through the evaluation of the scientific and curricular path of the candidates.
13. The evaluation of the scientific and curricular path focuses on relevance, quality and timeliness:
a) of the scientific, technological, academic, cultural or artistic production during the last five years and considered more relevant by the candidate;
b) of the applied or practice-based research activities developed over the last five years and considered as having the greatest impact by the candidate;
c) of the activities of extension and dissemination of knowledge developed during the last five years, in particular in the context of promoting the culture and scientific practices considered by the candidate to be of greater relevance;
d) of the activities of science, technology and innovation programs management or of the experience in observing and monitoring the scientific and technological system or higher education, in Portugal or abroad.
14. The period of five years referred to in the preceding paragraph may be increased by the jury, at the request of the candidate, when justified on grounds of suspension of scientific activity for socially protected reasons, namely for reasons of parental leave, prolonged serious illness, and other situations of unavailability for work legally protected.
15. The assessment criteria are set out in this entry, with the option mentioned in point 10 with particular emphasis on the curriculum vitae and the contributions considered to be of higher relevance by the candidate in the last 3 years:
15.1. Quality of the scientific, technological, cultural or artistic production, considered more relevant by the candidate, and relevant to the project to be developed, which was given a weighting factor of 60% considering:
(i) Scientific publications: a parameter which takes into account books, chapters of books, articles in scientific journals and international conference proceedings of which the applicant was the author or co-author, considering:
• its nature;
• its impact;
• the scientific / technological level and innovation;
• diversity and multidisciplinarity;
• international collaboration;
• the importance of contributions to the advancement of the current state of knowledge;
• the importance of the works that have been selected by the candidate as most representative, in particular as regards their contribution to the development and evolution of the scientific area for which the competition is open.
ii) Coordination and participation in scientific projects: a parameter that takes into account the participation and coordination of scientific projects by the candidate, subject to competitive bidding, considering:
• the territorial scope and its size;
• the technological level and the importance of the contributions;
• innovation and diversity.
iii) Accompaniment and orientation of students, trainees and research fellows: a parameter that takes into account the orientation of doctoral students, master's and undergraduate students, trainees and research fellows taking into account the number, quality, scope and scientific / technological impact of the resulting publications, theses, dissertations and final course papers, distinguishing especially the awarded works and the international recognition.
15.2 Activities of extension and dissemination of knowledge, particularly in the context of the promotion of culture and scientific practices, considered of greater relevance by the candidate, and relevant to the project to be developed, which was given a weighting factor of 20% considering:
i) Publications of scientific and technological outreach: parameter that takes into account the articles in magazines and national conferences and other publications of scientific and technological diffusion, taking into account their professional and social impact;
ii) Services to the scientific community and to society: a parameter that takes into account the participation and coordination of scientific and technological dissemination initiatives and taking into account the nature and results achieved by them when carried out towards:
• the scientific community, including the organization of conferences;
• the media.
15.3. In weighing the evaluation criteria listed in paragraphs 15.1 and 15.2, each jury member may consider the following additional parameters under the following conditions, with a weighting factor of 20% considering:
15.3.1.a contribution to the development and evolution of Computer science in the fields of user experience design, interaction design and related areas;
15.3.1.b experience in web and mobile programming;
15.3.1.c Ability to produce physical designs as well as electronic prototypes of medium and high-fidelity;Interest and ability to work with geolocation and geosocial solutions and networking
16. The jury may decide to select up to 3 candidates who will be called to hold a session presenting the results of their investigation, following which the jury members should stimulate an open debate on its content and innovative character. This presentation session does not constitute a selection method and is not classified, aiming merely to obtain explanations or clarifications of elements contained in the candidates' curricula.
17. The Jury, when it deems it necessary, may request the candidate to present additional documents proving the candidate's statements, which are relevant to the analysis and classification of his/her application.
18. Classification of candidates
18.1. Each member of the jury assigned a classification to each of the candidates in each evaluation criterion, on a scale of 0 to 100 points, ranking the candidates according to their classification consisting on the sum of the partial classifications assigned in each evaluation criterion, and taking into account the weighting factor given to each parameter.
18.2. Candidates shall be ordered by applying the successive voting method.
18.3. The jury decides by absolute majority, and abstentions are not allowed.
18.4. The final classification of each candidate is the one corresponding to his or her ranking resulting from the application of the method referred to in point 18.2.
19. Minutes of the jury meetings are drawn up, which contain a summary of what has taken place in them, as well as the votes cast by each of the members and their reasons, being available to the candidates whenever requested.
20. The final deliberation of the jury is approved by the President of M-ITI, and it is his responsibility to establish the respective contract.
21. The false statements made by the candidates will be punished according to the law.
22. The list of admitted and excluded candidates as well as the final ranking list are posted on the premises of M-ITI Human Resources Division, advertised on the website of M-ITI, and the applicants will be notified by email of the notification.
23. Prior Hearing and Deadline for Final Decision: After being notified, candidates have 10 working days to submit a formal rebuttal. Within the term of 90 days, counted from the deadline for the presentation of the candidacies, the final decisions of the jury are given.
24. This tender is exclusively intended to fill the vacancy indicated and may be terminated until the homologation of the final ranking list of candidates and expiring with the respective occupation of the working position on offer.
25. Under the terms of D.L. No. 29/2001, of February 3, a disabled candidate has a preference when in equal classification, which prevails over any other legal preference. Candidates must declare on the application form their respective degree of disability, the type of disability and the means of communication / expression to be used in the selection process, under the terms of the aforementioned diploma.
26. The selection process will be based on the principle of non-discrimination in respect of gender, age, nationality, religion, racial group, or any other possible discriminatory issue. Selection will be made only based on merit and following the European Charter for Researchers, the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Commission Recommendation, Brussels, 11.3.2005, 2005/251/EC) and the recommendations from the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA).
27. Additional notes: M-ITI is a recognized “refugee welcoming organization" by the European Commission, follows the European Charter for Researchers and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.
28. The deadline for application may be extended at any time without previous notice having in mind the requirements for the positions under this call.
29. Application Period: From September 17th, 2018 to September 30th, 2018. [New deadline: 31 October 2018]
30. Contract start date is expected to be in October, 2018. Contract start date is expected to be in 2019.
