Researcher in Embedded Electronics - Firmware

Porto Full-time

Detalhes da oferta

About Us:
Fraunhofer Portugal’s mission to undertake applied research of direct utility to private and public enterprises and of wide benefit to society currently materializes itself through the Fraunhofer Portugal Research Center for Assistive Information and Communication Solutions (AICOS), located in Porto and born in 2009 following a partnership between the Fraunhofer Society (Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft), the Foundation for Science and Technology and the University of Porto.
With a team of over 80 hired researchers and a client portfolio from a broad range of areas, such as health, agriculture, retail or energy, AICOS has consolidated competence in:
  • Human-Centred Design;
  • Artificial Intelligence;
  • Cyber-physical systems.
User analysis in different environments, computer vision, cognitive and decision support systems, and the internet of things are some of the fields of study in this research centre which steers its activities towards applied research and its clients’ success, with whom it establishes close cooperation for the development of innovative, intuitive, accessible and ubiquitous technological solutions. Currently, the innovation themes of interest to AICOS are the following:
  • Cognitive connected solutions;
  • Digital farming;
  • Accountable artificial intelligence;
  • Decentralised health technology;
  • Living and ageing with data.
AICOS’ track record in institutional and commercial collaborations has built a vast network of active partners. Since 2009, AICOS has been involved in 10 European projects and established partnerships with over 150 organizations in 31 countries.
In order to expand our team, AICOS is interested in applications from candidates feeling to contribute in the particular fields addressed by the centre. We are looking for team players capable of providing excellent qualifications and the skills described below.
 
Job Title: Researcher

Job Ref: FhP_Jobs_2020_05

Job Type: Full time contract.

Job Salary: Depending on the academic degree and professional experience of the candidate.

Job Location: Porto, Portugal.

Job Description and Responsibilities:
The candidate will perform research activities within the Connected Things (Cyber-physical systems) group, namely in the area of embedded electronics. It is expected the candidate to contribute to the innovation area of Cognitive Connected Solutions and more specifically for the Sense portfolio item.

Personal Skills:
Candidates with experience in the development of firmware and software for embedded devices are preferred. The candidate will work in close contact with hardware development, so experience within this field will be highly valued. Interest in industrial applications will be valued. Previous working experience on relevant areas will be highly regarded. The candidate must be
able to work autonomously and show excellent English communication skills.

Academic Qualifications:
Academic Master’s degree or equivalent academic qualifications (or equivalent second cycle complete) in the area of Electrical Engineering, Informatics Engineering, Computer Science or similar.

Other Skills:
  • Excellent programming skills in C and C++;
  • Experience with development for bare-metal and RTOS based microcontrollers;
  • Knowledge in the development for embedded Linux systems;
  • Skilled with hardware, including debugging;
  • Proficiency in English both spoken and written.
Professional Experience:
More than two years of professional experience or research experience in R&D projects and embedded electronics.

What we offer:
  • Excellent work conditions;
  • Being part of the team of one of the most renown applied R&D institutions of the world;
  • Adequate salary (depending on the academic degree and professional experience);
  • Private health insurance plan.
Application Process:
Applications are permanently open until the ideal candidate is selected. A first “cut-off” to evaluate applications day will occur on the 25th of November 2020.
The selected candidate is expected to start working in December 2020.
Applications must be made to the email jobs@fraunhofer.pt and contain:
  • CV – mandatory;
  • Motivation Letter – mandatory;
  • Recommendation Letters are optional but also welcome.
DistritoPorto
LocalParanhos
Habilitações mínimas Curso Superior
Experiência mínima 1-3 anos
Idiomas English
Sector de actividade TI, Telecomunicações e Comunicação
Tipo de contrato Full-time
Duração 1 Year
Remuneração Depending on the academic degree and professional experience of the candidate.
Tipo de oferta Emprego
Contactos Associação Fraunhofer Portugal Research


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