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Power Systems - Digitalization in energy local ecosystems and energy management tools

Work description

• Identify technical requirements for the development and integration of digital micro services.
• Build on previous project developments for the creating of micro services in digital environments.
• Integrate LLMs and other tools, such as text-to-speech, for the precise and reliable interpretation of graphics, minimizing effects such as hallucinations.
• Develop knowledge and understand the effective added value of digital technologies and energy flexibility for local energy ecosystems.
• Write the grant activity report.

Minimum profile required

• Student of Computer Engineering, Computer Scientist, data science or similar areas.
• Fluency in Portuguese (written and spoken).
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).
• Experience with Python, with experience in libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, and SciPy.

Preference factors

• Knowledge of Backend development.
• Knowledge of RESTful APIS, such as Flask or FastAPI.
• Knowledge of Docker for containerization.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of AI models, namely LLMs such as OpenAI GPT and LlaMA 3.
• Knowledge of micro service development, integration and deployment.

Maintenance stipend: € 990,98 or 1259,64, 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 16 Jan 2025 to 16 Feb 2025

Centre

Power and Energy Systems

Scientific Advisor

Alexandre Lucas

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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