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Digital Transition and Circular Economy

Work description

The activity to be developed will focus on the sub-domains of Digital Transition and Circular Economy, with specific actions in the development of methodologies and IT tools to support industrial decision-making, namely in Digital Twins and their potential to implement circularity and sustainability strategies. Support for the development of digital platforms, where aspects such as usability and user experience (UI/UX) are key.

Academic Qualifications

Master's degree in Computer Engineering or equivalent

Minimum profile required

• Knowledge in areas associated with Industry 4.0 and 5.0 concepts, particularly in the digitisation of processes and companies, in sub-domains associated with sustainability and circularity and people-centred technology.
• Knowledge in the area of Digital Twins and digital platforms.
• Experience in back-end and front-end software development and in the design of human-computer interaction and user experience; fluency in Portuguese and English (spoken and written).

Preference factors

• Knowledge or previous experience in developing digital transformation methodologies applied to circularity and sustainability, namely with Digital Twins and processes for improving the evaluation of results and usability of digital platforms.
• Previous experience in R&D projects in the areas covered by the call for proposals and writing/presenting scientific articles.

Application Period

Since 18 Sep 2025 to 01 Oct 2025

Centre

Enterprise Systems Engineering

Scientific Advisor

António Baptista

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.

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