计算机科学领域硕士、博士研究生研究奖学金

A call is open for the allocation of 1 (one) research fellowship for a master, PhD student, within the Research Project entitled “HIDROPON.IA”, operation code COMPETE2030-FEDER- (n.º 18490), funded by COMPETE 2030 Programme through the Portugal 2030 and the European Union, taking place at the Computer Science Department of the University of Beira Interior, under the following conditions: Research Field: Computer Science Objectives: This activity aims to validate, in simulated and relevant environments, the intelligent systems integrated into the digital twin that are responsible for irrigation and nutrient management of hydroponic crops, as well as the integration of the digital twin with official record-keeping forms, namely the field logbook. It will assess the platform’s ability to recommend and adjust AI-assisted fertigation strategies according to crop status and environmental conditions, and ensure that the information generated is recorded automatically, traceably and in compliance with the applicable legal requirements. Work plan: • Validation of integrated intelligent systems in simulated and relevant environments for AI-assisted irrigation and nutrient management: The task involves validating the integrated systems responsible for defining and adjusting fertigation strategies (irrigation volume and frequency, electrical conductivity, pH and macro- and micronutrient concentrations) for hydroponic tomato, pepper and/or vegetable crops. The accuracy, stability and efficiency of the recommendations produced by the AI models will be assessed under controlled conditions that reproduce real scenarios, including the response to changes in environmental conditions and to anomalous events recorded by the sensors. This validation will ensure that the system optimises water and fertiliser use without compromising crop development and productivity. • Validation of the integration of the digital twin with official record-keeping forms: This task aims to validate the integration mechanisms between the digital twin and the official record-keeping forms of agricultural holdings, namely the field logbook. The completeness, consistency and traceability of the records automatically generated from platform data (cultivation operations, applications of fertilisers and plant protection products, water consumption) will be verified, as well as their compliance with the forms and legal requirements in force. The goal is to reduce the administrative burden on growers and to ensure that the recorded information is reliable and auditable. Applicable legislation and regulations: Research Fellowship Holder Statute, approved by Law No. 40/2004, of 18 August, in its current wording (amended by Decree-Law No. 123/2019, of 28 August); Regulation for Research Studentships and Fellowships of the Foundation for Science and Technology (Regulation No. 950/2019) published in the Diário da República, 2nd series, No. 241, 16 December 2019; Regulation for Research Fellowships of the University of Beira Interior - RBIUBI (Regulation No. 100/2020) published in the Diário da República, 2nd series, n.º 27, 7 February 2020. Work location: The work will be developed at the HULTIG, Computer Science Department under the scientific supervision of Doctor Sebastião Pais (). Fellowship duration and conditions: The fellowship is open for 12 months, expected to start in January 2027. The activity is in the regime of exclusive dedication in accordance with the RBIUBI. The scholarship contract may, if necessary, be renewed until the project is completed. Selection Committee: Applications will be assessed by a panel as follows: President: Doctor Sebastião Pais, Assistant Professor at UBI Members: Doctor Nuno Pombo, Associate Professor at UBI Doctor João Paulo Cordeiro, Assistant Professor at UBI Documents for application: The candidates should present: . Motivation letter; . Detailed Curriculum Vitae; . Certificate of completion of the previous degree; . Other documents considered relevant; . Declaration of honor from the candidate stating that he/she meets the conditions for being awarded the scholarship BI according to Article 6 of the RBIUBI. Receipt of applications: Applications should be addressed to Doctor Sebastião Pais, Researcher Responsible for the Project, to email , with the subject “HIDROPON.IA_MSc5 – Application”. Publication/notification of results: The final results of the evaluation process will be published in a sorted list, by the final classification obtained, and posted in a visible and public place of the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Beira Interior. The candidate(s) will be notified of the decision by e-mail.