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Research Opportunities

Computer Science.

Work description

• Identify the methodologies, reference architectures and prototypes currently in use within the concept of data spaces.
• Deployment of operational tests with several data space reference implementations available and available data apps, particularly in EDC’s reference implementation.
• Design of a customizable data plane for processing of several data classes.
• Explore deployment mechanisms and options to fully automate the deployment and management of the data space components, including Kubernetes, Ansible or other.
• Write a report and scientific paper with the results of the work done in the context of this grant.

Academic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a MSc programme in Computer Engineering.

Minimum profile required

• Starting Knowledge in Distributed Systems.
• Knowledge and use of database systems (relational, NoSQL).
• Starting knowledge with the data spaces concept (interoperability connectors).
• Fluency in English and Portuguese (spoken and written).

Preference factors

• Knowledge Docker, Kubernetes and Ansible.
• Experience of the EDC data space reference implementation.
• Experience with RESTFull interfaces and web development.

Maintenance stipend: € 1040.98, according to the table of monthly maintenance stipend for FCT grants , paid via bank transfer. Grant holders may be awarded potential supplements, according to a quarterly evaluation process (Articles 19, 21 and 22 of the Regulations for Grants of INESC TEC and Annex II), up to a maximum limit of 50% of the monthly maintenance stipend.

INESC TEC supports costs with registration, enrolment or tuition fees, during the grant duration, under the terms established in the internal document: "Payment of Tuition fees to grant holders".

The grant holder will benefit from health insurance, supported by INESC TEC.

Application Period

Since 24 Jul 2025 to 06 Aug 2025

Centre

High-Assurance Software

Scientific Advisor

Fábio André Coelho

What we offer

• Multicultural and collaborative environment
• A multicultural, international and collaborative environment that makes it easier to exchange ideas, work in networks and create synergies.
• International projects
• The possibility of working in international projects with some of the most important companies in the field.
• Mentoring
• Mentoring with the best researchers in the fields of electrical and industrial engineering, bioengineering, information technology and physics.
• Self Improvement
• The possibility of participating in international conferences, workshops, seminars and vocational training.
• Other Benefits and Perks
• Flexible working time, health insurance, discounts in hotels, transportation, etc.
• Informal Events
• Annual informal events, such as the multicultural party.

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