Research Opportunities

Web technologies

Work description

The research fellow will join the StorySense project team, collaborating on the development of computational methods for extracting and visualizing narratives.

The work will involve implementing prototypes and conducting tests to validate the effectiveness of the proposed solutions.

• Assess technologies for narrative processing and visualization; implement a module for processing narrative representations.
• Develop web prototypes for narrative visualization.
• Implement a module for linking narratives to knowledge bases.
• Conduct usability tests and performance analysis of the prototypes.
• Collaborate in writing scientific publications.
• Write the scholarship activity report.

Academic Qualifications

• Degree in computer engineering or related field.

Minimum profile required

• Degree average of 14 or more.

Preference factors

• Relevant experience in web development.
• Relevant experience in the area of information visualisation.
• Passed or recently attended a Web Development course.
• Knowledge of web programming languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Proficiency in Portuguese.

Maintenance stipend: € 990,98, 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 30 Jan 2025 to 14 Feb 2025

Centre

Artificial Intelligence and Decision Support

Scientific Advisor

Sérgio Nunes

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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