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DI and NOVA LINCS opens call for PhD studentships

10-05-2016

In the context of its 2015-20 program the NOVA Laboratory of Computer Science and Informatics (NOVA LINCS) and the Computer Science and Informatics Department (DI) PhD Program in Computer Science is now opening calls for PhD Studentships. 

Candidates must hold a Master degree or equivalent with a top record in a field closely related to Computer Science and Informatics, and should be highly motivated to perform competitive scientific research, publish their results in top quality conferences and journals, and develop new solutions. Autonomy and ability to work both independently and within research teams are expected. A good domain of English is necessary.

NOVA LINCS is a Portuguese leading research unit (rated “Excellent” in the last (2013) FC&T evaluation) hosted at Departamento de Informática - Universidade Nova de Lisboa. We are pursuing an ambitious research program on Principles and Engineering for Global Software Systems, as a collaboration of the research groups Computer Systems, Knowledge-based Systems, Multimodal Systems, and Software Systems.  

Prospective candidates may find more information about research themes, faculty, and ongoing projects at http://nova-lincs.di.fct.unl.pt, as well as summaries of recently concluded PhD thesis. Specific inquiries should be addressed to the groups PIs:

Nuno Preguiça (nmp@fct.unl.pt) - Computer Systems
José Alferes (jja@fct.unl.pt) - Knowledge-Based Systems
Nuno Correia (nmc@fct.unl.pt) - Multimodal Systems
Luís Caires (lcaires@fct.unl.pt) - Software Systems

More information about the structure of the PhD program can be obtained at the Department web site http://www.di.fct.unl.pt/en/teaching/phd-computer-science/study-plan

Students will be offered the opportunity of spending some time at research labs or other institutions with which NOVA LINCS and DI have agreements or partnerships in projects or exchange agreements. Past examples of internships include Microsoft Research, Telefonica Research, Carnegie Mellon University, University of Texas at Austin, Yahoo Labs. There is also the possibility of applying to a dual degree PhD between NOVA LINCS and CMU or UT Austin, in the context of specific sub programs.

The positions will be supported up to 4 years, renewable on a yearly basis. The studentship includes a monthly stipend of €980 net (no taxes applicable) plus social security insurance, tuition fees, and additional support to installation costs for candidates coming from abroad.

The first call for applications is open until June 3, 2016.

The application must include the following documents: motivation letter, CV, and copy of academic records/certificates. Applications and inquiries should be sent to nova-lincs.secretariado@fct.unl.pt with reference “PhD Studentships Application NOVALINCS-2016-1st Call"

Contacts

Email: nova-lincs.secretariado@fct.unl.pt

Phone: (+351) 212948536 (direct)