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Research Opportunities

Power Systems

Work description

• Development of methodologies to explain the results of power grid optimization problems, combining operations research and artificial intelligence.
• Develop methodologies that combine physical models with data-driven machine learning methods.
• Validate the developed methodologies using real data.
• Disseminate the work in international journals and/or conferences.

Minimum profile required

• Previous academic background in or electrical engineering or applied mathematics or computer science or informatics or similar

Preference factors

• Past experience (or academic background) with machine learning.
• Academic background in energy systems.
• Programming knowledge in Python.

Maintenance stipend: € 1851.00, 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 11 Jul 2025 to 11 Aug 2025

Centre

Power and Energy Systems

Scientific Advisor

Ricardo Jorge Bessa

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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