BI|2026/962-MALDIBANK Refª 101188201

Page contents • Job Information • Offer Description • Where to apply • Requirements • Additional Information • Work Location(s) • Contact 21 Oct 2026 Job Information Organisation/CompanyINESC IDResearch FieldEngineering » Biomedical engineeringResearcher ProfileFirst Stage Researcher (R1)PositionsBachelor PositionsApplication Deadline9 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon)CountryPortugalType of ContractNot ApplicableJob StatusNot ApplicableIs the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?Horizon EuropeReference NumberBI|2026/962-MALDIBANK Refª 101188201Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?No Offer Description Public notice for one research grant Refª BI|2026/962Project MALDIBANK- Refª 101188201funded by European Commission, program Horizon EuropeApplication submission from 21-Oct to 09-November 2026 WHO WE AREINESC-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 transitionLife and health technologySecurity 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 enrolled in a Master degree in Biomedical Engineering or related areas, with the reference number BI|2026/962 under the scope of the Project MALDIBANK with the Refª 101188201, funded by European Commission, program Horizon Europe, is available under the following conditions: OBJECTIVES | FUNCTIONS Establish a biobank integrating imaging data and unstructured reports. The platform will be designed around critical functional requirements and quality attributes, providing frontend interfaces, analytical capabilities, 3D volumetric image segmentation, and multimodal querying to support efficient data retrieval and exploration.Step 1 — Requirements and Architecture: define functional requirements, quality attributes, FAIR principles, data governance, interoperability standards, and the target system architecture.Step 2 — Data Integration: Develop the data infrastructure to ingest, harmonize, index, and consolidate all data sources, ensuring secure access and metadata traceability.Step 3 — Frontend and Analytical Capabilities: Implement APIs, interactive 3D image visualization, volumetric segmentation workflows, and multimodal search and query capabilities.Step 4 — Validation: Validate data quality, FAIR compliance, usability, security, and system performance; evaluate segmentation and query accuracy.BINDING LEGISLATION Law 40/2004 of 18th of August (Scientific Research Fellow Status) in its current wording.https://www.fct.pt/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/RBi_Republicado_2025.pdf Regulations for Research Grants of the Foundation for Science and Technology in forcehttps://www.fct.pt/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/RBi_Republicado_2025.pdf INESC-ID Lisboa Grant Regulations in forcehttps://www.inesc-id.pt/scholarship-regulations/ 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.DURATIONFIVE (5) months, starting in January 2027, renewable subject to suitable performance within the period of the project, not exceeding the maximum period set by FCT for such grants.RENEWALLRenewable is subject to performance if the candidate is enrolled in a MSc program - art. 6º, n.4 b) https://www.fct.pt/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/RBi_Republicado_2025.pdfsubject to suitable performance within the period of the project, not exceeding the maximum period set by FCT for such grants – 2 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://www.fct.pt/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/RBi_Republicado_2025.pdfsubject 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 AMOUNTThe monthly amount of the grant is 1 090,98 € 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/2026/03/Tabela-de-Valores-SMM-2026.pdf SCIENTIFIC SUPERVISIONThe activity will be supervised by: • Rui Henriques, Associate Professor at IST and Researcher at INESC-ID Lisboa. • Ruxandra Barbulescu, Researcher at INESC-ID Lisboa.WORKPLACE- INESC ID - Headquarters Rua Alves Redol, 9, 1000-029 Lisboa - INESC-ID - Taguspark Avenida Professor Cavaco Silva, Edifício IST 2744-016 Porto Salvo ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONSAny national, foreign and stateless candidate(s) holding a BSc degree in Biomedical Engineering or related areas, and with a suitable scientific and professional curriculum may apply. The candidate(s) must be enrolled in aMSc program - art. 6º, n.4 b)https://www.fct.pt/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/RBi_Republicado_2025.pdforNon-degree programme – art. 6º, n. 4 a) https://www.fct.pt/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/RBi_Republicado_2025.pdf 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: • Academic background in biomedical instrumentation, biochemistry, medical imaging, biomechanics, or image processing; • Previous research or professional experience in image processing and health informatics; • Demonstrated experience in developing deep learning solutions for 3D medical image processing, and integrating solutions with clinical backend systems.EVALUATION CRITERIA The selection will be based on the following criteria: Candidates will be assessed by CV evaluation taking into consideration the above preferential factors: 1 - academic curriculum (55%) 2 - and additional experience aligned with the overarching goals of the grant (45%). Whenever the difference between the second and third-ranked candidates is less than 10 percentage points, a meeting phase will follow accounting for 30% of the overall assessment process. 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 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 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 JuryNameProfessional StatusInstitutionsPresidentAna Teresa FreitasResearcher / Full ProfessorINESC ID - Tecnico, ULisboaMemberRuxandra BarbulescuResearcher INESC ID MemberRui HenriquesResearcher / Associate ProfessorINESC ID - Tecnico, ULisboaSubstitute memberDaniel Faria Researcher / Assistant ProfessorINESC ID - Tecnico, ULisboaSubstitute memberPedro MonteiroResearcher / Associate ProfessorINESC ID - Tecnico, ULisboaAPPLICATION 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|2026/962 - Project MALDIBANK- Refª 101188201Applications 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 required supporting documents may not be considered Supporting documents presented in another format will not be considered by the evaluation panel. • Motivation letterAddressed to the Evaluation Panel, including full name, and contact address, including email address and telephone.; • Detailed curriculum vitae; • 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 CONDITIONSIt is mandatory for the approval of the fellowship, that the selected candidate present the official proof of enrolment 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 policyINESC-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-mailbolsas@inesc-id.pt Requirements Research FieldEngineering » Biomedical engineeringEducation LevelBachelor Degree or equivalent Additional Information Work Location(s) Number of offers available1Company/InstituteINESC IDCountryPortugalState/ProvinceLisbonCityLisbonPostal Code1000-029StreetRua Alves Redol, 9Geofield Contact State/ProvinceLisboaCityLisboaWebsitehttp://www.inesc-id.ptStreetRua Alves Redol, 9 Postal Code1000-029E-Mailbolsas@inesc-id.pt STATUS: EXPIRED Apply now Share this page