Public notice for research grant Refª BI|2025/671 Project Center for Responsible AI – Refª C628696807-00454142 - Application submission from 21-02-2025 to 10-03-2025

Updated: 2 months ago
Deadline: 10 Mar 2025

21 Feb 2025
Job Information
Organisation/Company

INESC ID
Research Field

Other
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions

Master Positions
Country

Portugal
Application Deadline

10 Mar 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon)
Type of Contract

Not Applicable
Job Status

Not Applicable
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

NextGenerationEU
Reference Number

BI|2025/671 - Proj CRAI - Refª C628696807-00454142
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Public notice for research grant Refª BI|2025/6 71

Project Center for Responsible AI – Refª C628696807-00454142

funded by Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP) https://recuperarportugal.gov.pt/ and 

Next Generation EU European Funds 

Application submission from 21-02-2025 to 10-03-2025

WHO WE ARE

INESC-ID (www.inesc-id.pt , “Instituto de Engenharia de Sistemas e Computadores: Investigação e Desenvolvimento em Lisboa” is a Research and Development and Innovation Organization (R&D+i) in the fields of Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering. 

 

INESC-ID’s research impact is focused on four Thematic Lines 

 

Energy transition

Life and health technology

Security and privacy.

Societal digital transformation.

 

INESC-ID promotes cooperation between academia and industry by addressing research on daily life issues, such as healthcare, space, mobility, human language technologies, agri-food, industry 4.0, and smart grids. This high level of knowledge transfer is achieved through both competitive research projects and direct contracted research. Therefore, public and private entities have access to a pool of knowledge, resources and services provided through the unique competencies available at the institution.

 

INESC ID has a strong international academic environment and inclusive work environment.

 

ONE (1) research grant for students with MSc degree with reference number BI|2025/671 under the scope of the Project Center for Responsible AI – Refª C628696807-00454142 funded by by Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP) https://recuperarportugal.gov.pt/ and Next Generation EU European Funds, is available under the following conditions:

OBJECTIVES | FUNCTIONS 

The grantee will work on the development of a scale to measure the human perception of an AI agent in the continuum of a full team member or just a tool. The grantee will also collaborate in the definition, execution and analysis of user studies in the topic of human-AI collaboration..

BINDING LEGISLATION 

Law 40/2004 of 18th of August (Scientific Research Fellow Status) in its current wording.

https://diariodarepublica.pt/dr/legislacao-consolidada/lei/2004-58216179

 

Regulations for Research Grants of the Foundation for Science and Technology in force

https://diariodarepublica.pt/dr/detalhe/regulamento/950-2019-127238533

https://www.fct.pt/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Tabela-de-Valores-SMM_atu…

 

INESC-ID Lisboa Grant Regulations in force

https://www.inesc-id.pt/scholarship-regulations/

 

Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP)

https://recuperarportugal.gov.pt/

 

The fellowship contract is awarded on an exclusive dedication basis – art. 5 of Scientific Research Fellow Status and art. 16 of Regulations for Research Grants of the Foundation for Science and Technology.

DURATION

FOUR (4) months, starting in April 2025, renewable subject to suitable performance within the period of the project, not exceeding the maximum period set by FCT for such grants.

RENEWALL

Renewable is subject to performance if the candidate is enrolled in a 

PhD program - art. 6º, n.4 c) 

https://diariodarepublica.pt/dr/detalhe/regulamento/950-2019-127238533

https://files.dre.pt/2s/2019/12/241000000/0009100105.pdf

subject to suitable performance within the period of the project, not exceeding the maximum period set by FCT for such grants – 4 years (included contract renewals) 

 

Renewable is subject to performance if the candidate is enrolled in a 

Non-degree programme – art. 6º, n. 4 a) 

https://diariodarepublica.pt/dr/detalhe/regulamento/950-2019-127238533

https://files.dre.pt/2s/2019/12/241000000/0009100105.pdf

subject to suitable performance within the period of the project, not exceeding the maximum period set by FCT for such grants – 1 year (included contract renewals) 

 

MONTHLY AMOUNT

The monthly amount of the grant is 1 309,64 € according to the “Regulations for Research Grants of the Foundation for Science and Technology” in force.

The payment will be made through a monthly bank transfer to a portuguese bank account, held by the grantee.

https://www.fct.pt/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Tabela_valores_SMM_2025.pdf  

 

SCIENTIFIC SUPERVISION

The activity will be supervised by:

  • Rui Filipe Fernandes Prada, Full Professor at Instituto Superior Técnico and Researcher at INESC ID.
  • Patricia Costa, Assistant Professor at ISCTE

WORKPLACE

INESC ID - Headquarters Rua Alves Redol, 9, 1000-029 Lisboa 

INESC-ID - Taguspark Avenida Professor Cavaco Silva, Edifício IST 2744-016 Porto Salvo 

INESC-ID Energia IST - Departamento de Engenharia Electrotécnica e de Computadores, Área de Energia, Av. Rovisco Pais 1049-001 Lisboa

ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS

Any national, foreign and stateless candidate(s) holding a MSc degree in Human Resources Management or Organizational Studies and with a suitable scientific and professional curriculum may apply. 

 

The candidate(s) must be enrolled in a

PhD program - art. 6º, n.4 c) 

https://diariodarepublica.pt/dr/detalhe/regulamento/950-2019-127238533

or

Non-degree programme – art. 6º, n. 4 a) 

https://diariodarepublica.pt/dr/detalhe/regulamento/950-2019-127238533

 

The applicants are required to have proficiency in Portuguese and English, both written and spoken, as well as being enthusiastic, proactive, collaborative and able to work individually and as a team.

 

Preferential factors: 

Preference will be given to candidates with suitable scientific and professional curriculum such as:

  • Experience with user studies on Human Resources Management, Team processes and Human-AI interaction.

EVALUATION CRITERIA 

The selection will be based on the following criteria:

 

  • Academic CV – 60%
  • Previous experience in related projects  - 20%
  • Motivation letter : 20%
  •  

    Each member of the evaluation panel assigns a classification to each of the candidates on a scale of 0 to 100 points, ranking the candidates according to their classification consisting on the sum of the partial classifications assigned in each evaluation criterion, and considering the weighting factor given to each parameter. In this process abstentions are not allowed.

     

    In the event of a tie among candidates with the same highest evaluation score, the Evaluation Panel reserves the right to conduct interviews to have a more objective assessment of specific criteria. 

     

    If an interview is conducted, the punctuation proposed by each member of the evaluation panel is obtained by assigning a weighting factor of 80% to the CV, and a weighting factor of 20% to the interview.

     

    Additionally, the evaluation panel retains the discretion to withhold the scholarship if the candidates fail to fulfil the stipulated requirements.

    The evaluation panel may also decide not to assign the scholarship, if none of candidates meets the required conditions.

     

    Candidates will be ordered by the successive voting method.

     

    If the requirements mentioned above are not fulfilled, the evaluation panel may choose not to select a candidate.

     

    Candidates with an average score below 70, are not recommended for hiring

     

    Minutes of the evaluation panel meeting are drawn up with a summary of what has taken place in the meeting, as well as the votes emitted by the jury, being available to the candidates whenever requested.

    EVALUATION PANEL 

    Jury

    Name

    Professional Status

    Institutions

    President

    Rui Filipe Fernandes Prada

    Full Professor / Researcher

    Técnico ULisboa  / INESC-ID

    Member

    Patricia Costa

    Assistant Professor

    ISCTE

    Member

    Joana Carvalho Filipe de Campos

    Assistant Professor / Researcher

    Técnico ULisboa  / INESC-ID

    Substitute member

    Carla Alexandra Tomé Pacheco

    Researcher

    INESC-ID

    Substitute member

    Carlos António Roque Martinho

    Associate Professor / Researcher

    Técnico ULisboa  / INESC-ID

    APPLICATION 

    The application and supporting documents must be submitted via email to bolsas@inesc-id.pt .

     

    The application email should clearly state the reference of the grant on the subject. 

    • BI|2025/671 - CRAI - Refª C628696807-00454142

    Applications without the reference of the grant will not be considered 

     

    The candidate should clearly state his / her consent so that the communications and notifications in the context of this call can take place to the electronic address bolsas@inesc-id.pt .

     

    The application and supporting documents may be submitted in Portuguese or English, although the President of the evaluation panel when a member of the evaluation panel is a non-native Portuguese speaker, may request that, within a reasonable time, the candidate translates into English a document previously presented in Portuguese.

    Candidates who submit their application incorrectly or who do not prove the requirements required in this public notice are excluded from admission. In case of doubt, the evaluation panel may demand any candidate to present documents proving those statements.

    False statements by the candidates will be punished according to the law.

    SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS 

    The supporting documents listed  below must be presented in pdf form.

    Applications without the documents listed will not be considered 

     

    Supporting documents presented in another format will not be considered by the evaluation panel.

  • Motivation letter 
  • Addressed to the Evaluation Panel, including full name, and contact address, including email address and telephone.;

     

  • Detailed curriculum vitae;
  •  

  • Single copy of official academic degree certificate required in the ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS
  • In the application submission, the candidates may replace the copy of official academic degree certificate by a declaration of honour, stating that they have the required academic degree.
  •  

    It is mandatory for the approval of the fellowship contract that the selected candidate presents a single copy of the official academic degree certificate, required in education level.

     

  • In the application submission, the candidates from foreign education institutions may replace the copy of the official academic degree certificate by declaration of honour, stating that they have the required academic degree.

    It is mandatory for the approval of the fellowship contract that the selected candidate presents a single copy of the official diploma recognition, required in education level. 

    For more information about diploma recognition:

  • https://www.dges.gov.pt/en/pagina/degree-and-diploma-recognition

     

  • Detailed list of grades 
  •  

  • Proof of enrolment required in the ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS at grant starting date;
  • In the application submission, the candidates may replace the proof of enrolment by a declaration of honour, stating that they are/will be enrolled in the program required ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS

    It is mandatory for the approval of the fellowship, that the selected candidate present the official proof of enrollment required in the ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS .

     

    NOTIFICATION, PRIOR HEARING, COMPLAIN AND APPEAL DEADLINES 

    The admitted and excluded candidates will be notified by email of the final ranking list.

     

    After being notified, all candidates have 10 working days to submit a formal rebuttal. After that period, the evaluation panel notifies the candidates of the final report.

     

    Excluded candidates may complain about the evaluation panel final report for 15 working days after notification or appeal to the evaluation panel decision to the INESC ID Board of Directors for 30 working days, after notification.

    Non-discrimination and equal access policy

    INESC-ID actively promotes a policy of non-discrimination and equal access, so that no candidate can be privileged, benefited, disadvantaged or deprived of any right or exemption from any duty owing, in particular, to ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, economic situation, education, social origin or condition, genetic heritage, reduced working capacity, disability, chronic illness, nationality, ethnic origin or race, territory of origin, language, religion, political or ideological beliefs and trade union membership.

     

    Under the terms of D.L. No. 29/2001, of February 3, a disabled candidate has a preference when in equal classification, which prevails over any other legal preference. Candidates must declare on the application form their respective degree of disability, the type of disability and the means of communication / expression to be used in the selection process, under the terms of the aforementioned diploma.


    Where to apply
    E-mail

    bolsas@inesc-id.pt

    Requirements
    Research Field
    Other
    Education Level
    Master Degree or equivalent

    Skills/Qualifications

    ONE (1) research grant for students with MSc degree with reference number BI|2025/671 under the scope of the Project Center for Responsible AI – Refª C628696807-00454142 funded by by Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP) https://recuperarportugal.gov.pt/ and Next Generation EU European Funds, is available under the following conditions:

    OBJECTIVES | FUNCTIONS 

    The grantee will work on the development of a scale to measure the human perception of an AI agent in the continuum of a full team member or just a tool. The grantee will also collaborate in the definition, execution and analysis of user studies in the topic of human-AI collaboration..


    Specific Requirements

    Any national, foreign and stateless candidate(s) holding a MSc degree in Human Resources Management or Organizational Studies and with a suitable scientific and professional curriculum may apply. 

     

    The candidate(s) must be enrolled in a

    PhD program - art. 6º, n.4 c) 

    https://diariodarepublica.pt/dr/detalhe/regulamento/950-2019-127238533

    or

    Non-degree programme – art. 6º, n. 4 a) 

    https://diariodarepublica.pt/dr/detalhe/regulamento/950-2019-127238533

     

    The applicants are required to have proficiency in Portuguese and English, both written and spoken, as well as being enthusiastic, proactive, collaborative and able to work individually and as a team.

     

    Preferential factors: 

    Preference will be given to candidates with suitable scientific and professional curriculum such as:

    • Experience with user studies on Human Resources Management, Team processes and Human-AI interaction.

    Additional Information
    Benefits

    The monthly amount of the grant is 1 309,64 € according to the “Regulations for Research Grants of the Foundation for Science and Technology” in force.

    The payment will be made through a monthly bank transfer to a portuguese bank account, held by the grantee.

    https://www.fct.pt/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Tabela_valores_SMM_2025.pdf  


    Eligibility criteria

    Any national, foreign and stateless candidate(s) holding a MSc degree in Human Resources Management or Organizational Studies and with a suitable scientific and professional curriculum may apply. 

     

    The candidate(s) must be enrolled in a

    PhD program - art. 6º, n.4 c) 

    https://diariodarepublica.pt/dr/detalhe/regulamento/950-2019-127238533

    or

    Non-degree programme – art. 6º, n. 4 a) 

    https://diariodarepublica.pt/dr/detalhe/regulamento/950-2019-127238533

     

    The applicants are required to have proficiency in Portuguese and English, both written and spoken, as well as being enthusiastic, proactive, collaborative and able to work individually and as a team.

     

    Preferential factors: 

    Preference will be given to candidates with suitable scientific and professional curriculum such as:

    • Experience with user studies on Human Resources Management, Team processes and Human-AI interaction.

    Selection process

    The selection will be based on the following criteria:

     

  • Academic CV – 60%
  • Previous experience in related projects  - 20%
  • Motivation letter : 20%
  •  

    Each member of the evaluation panel assigns a classification to each of the candidates on a scale of 0 to 100 points, ranking the candidates according to their classification consisting on the sum of the partial classifications assigned in each evaluation criterion, and considering the weighting factor given to each parameter. In this process abstentions are not allowed.

     

    In the event of a tie among candidates with the same highest evaluation score, the Evaluation Panel reserves the right to conduct interviews to have a more objective assessment of specific criteria. 

     

    If an interview is conducted, the punctuation proposed by each member of the evaluation panel is obtained by assigning a weighting factor of 80% to the CV, and a weighting factor of 20% to the interview.

     

    Additionally, the evaluation panel retains the discretion to withhold the scholarship if the candidates fail to fulfil the stipulated requirements.

    The evaluation panel may also decide not to assign the scholarship, if none of candidates meets the required conditions.

     

    Candidates will be ordered by the successive voting method.

     

    If the requirements mentioned above are not fulfilled, the evaluation panel may choose not to select a candidate.

     

    Candidates with an average score below 70, are not recommended for hiring

     

    Minutes of the evaluation panel meeting are drawn up with a summary of what has taken place in the meeting, as well as the votes emitted by the jury, being available to the candidates whenever requested.


    Additional comments

    The application and supporting documents must be submitted via email to bolsas@inesc-id.pt .

     

    The application email should clearly state the reference of the grant on the subject. 

    • BI|2025/671 - CRAI - Refª C628696807-00454142

    Applications without the reference of the grant will not be considered 

     

    The candidate should clearly state his / her consent so that the communications and notifications in the context of this call can take place to the electronic address bolsas@inesc-id.pt .

     

    The application and supporting documents may be submitted in Portuguese or English, although the President of the evaluation panel when a member of the evaluation panel is a non-native Portuguese speaker, may request that, within a reasonable time, the candidate translates into English a document previously presented in Portuguese.

    Candidates who submit their application incorrectly or who do not prove the requirements required in this public notice are excluded from admission. In case of doubt, the evaluation panel may demand any candidate to present documents proving those statements.

    False statements by the candidates will be punished according to the law.


    Work Location(s)
    Number of offers available
    1
    Company/Institute
    INESC ID
    Country
    Portugal
    State/Province
    Lisbon
    City
    Lisbon
    Postal Code
    1000-029
    Street
    Rua Alves Redol, 9
    Geofield


    Contact
    State/Province

    Lisboa
    City

    Lisboa
    Website

    http://www.inesc-id.pt
    Street

    Rua Alves Redol, 9
    Postal Code

    1000-029
    E-Mail

    bolsas@inesc-id.pt

    STATUS: EXPIRED

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