Exploration of sparse computing methods for high-order epistasis detection, with a special focus on the evaluation of efficiency and modelling of different sparse data representation formats and operations on the-state-of-the-art computing devices.
Public notice for research grant
HiPerBio
High Performance and Energy-efficient Processing for Bioinformatics Applications in Emergent Heterogeneous Systems
PTDC/CCI-COM/31901/2017
INESC-ID - Instituto de Engenharia de Sistemas e Computadores, Investigação e Desenvolvimento em Lisboa is a R&D institute dedicated to advanced research and development in the fields of Information Technologies, Electronics, Communications, and Energy. INESC-ID has participated in more than 50 research projects funded by the European Union and more than 190 funded by national entities. Until today, our researchers have published more than 700 papers in international journal papers, more than 3000 papers in international conferences, and have registered 15 patents and/or brands.
1 | RESEARCH GRANT TYPE
One research grant for candidates with BSc degree with reference number BI| 2021/166 is now available under the scope of project HiPerBio - PTDC/CCI-COM/31901/2017 funded by FUNDAÇÃO PARA A CIÊNCIA E A TECNOLOGIA IP and under the following conditions:
2 | DURATION
6 months, starting in July 2021
- Renewable, if the candidate is enrolled in a MSc program - art. 6º, n.4 b)
(https://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/docs/RegulamentoBolsasFCT2019.pdf )
subject 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)
(https://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/docs/RegulamentoBolsasFCT2019.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)
3 | LEGISLATION
A fellowship contract will be celebrated according to:
1. Law 40/2004 of 18th of August (Scientific Research Fellow Status) and its successive amendments, including the amendments introduced by the Decree Law n. 123/2019 of 28 th of August
https://dre.pt/web/guest/legislacao-consolidada/-/lc/124281176/201912061112/73740605/diploma/indice?lcq=estatuto+do+bolseiro,
2. Regulations for Research Grants of the Foundation for Science and Technology in force (https://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/docs/RegulamentoBolsasFCT2019.pdf )
3. INESC-ID Lisboa Grant Regulations
https://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.
4 | MONTHLY AMOUNT
The monthly amount of the grant 835.98 ? is in accordance with the values stipulated in the ?Regulations for Research Grants of the Foundation for Science and Technology? in force (https://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/docs/Tabela_Valores_SMM_LOE_2021.pdf ) and shall be rendered through a monthly bank transfer to an account held by the grantee
5 | OBJECTIVES/WORKPLAN
Exploration of sparse computing methods for high-order epistasis detection, with a special focus on the evaluation of efficiency and modelling of different sparse data representation formats and operations on the-state-of-the-art computing devices.
6 | SCIENTIFIC SUPERVISION
The activity will be supervised by Aleksandar Ilic, Researcher at INESC-ID and Assistant Professor at IST.
INESC ID will integrate the grantee in the research team of the scientific advisor
7 | ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The candidates should have an BSC in Electronic and Computer Engineering or related areas.
By the grant start date, the candidate must be enrolled in
a) a MSc programme ? art. 6º, n.1
(https://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/docs/RegulamentoBolsasFCT2019.pdf)
or
b) a non-degree programme ? art. 6º, n. 2
(https://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/docs/RegulamentoBolsasFCT2019.pdf )
Preferential factors:
- Language skills - proficiency in English
8 | EVALUATION CRITERIA AND COMMITEE
The selection will be according to the following criteria:
1 Academic record of the candidate (40%)
2 Interest for the following areas of research (60%): sparse computation, computer architecture, performance modelling and evaluation of computing systems.
The jury may also decide not to assign the scholarship, if none of candidates meets the required conditions
Jury
name
Professional Status
Institutions
President
Aleksandar Ilic
Researcher / Assistant Professor
INESC-ID,IST,UL
Member
Leonel Augusto Pires Seabra de Sousa
Researcher / Full Professor
INESC-ID,IST,UL
Member
Researcher / Associate Professor
INESC-ID,IST,UL
Substitute member
Researcher / Associate Professor
INESC-ID,IST,UL
Substitute member
Researcher / Associate Professor
INESC-ID,IST,UL
9 | COMPLAIN AND APPEAL DEADLINES AND PROCEDURES
The jury has the faculty not to select a candidate who does not prove the requirements mentioned in required education Level and research experience
The admitted and excluded candidates will be notified by email of the final ranking list, including the copy of the Preliminary Report of the jury.
Prior Hearing and Deadline for Final Decision: After being notified, candidates have 10 working days to submit, if applicable, a formal rebuttal.
After that period, the jury notifies the candidates of the Final Report.
Excluded applicants may complain about the jury's final report for 15 working days after notification or appeal the jury's decision to the INESC ID Board of Directors for 30 working days after notification.
According to the Portuguese Law, a disabled candidate has a preference when in equal classification, which prevails over any other legal preference. Candidates must declare their respective degree of disability, the type of disability and the means of communication / expression to be used in the selection process, under the law.
10 | FORMALISATION OF APPLICATIONS
Applications are formalised by sending an email to [email protected] with the documents stated bellow and in pdf form.
The application email should clearly state the reference of the research grant and project.
1
Single copy of official academic degree certificate in the required education level
a) In the application submission, the candidates from portuguese education institutions may replace this document by a declaration of honour stating that they have the required academic degree.
b) In the application submission, the candidates from foreigner education institutions may replace this document by a declaration of honour stating that they have the required academic degree.
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2
Detailed list of grades (pdf form);
3
Proof of enrolment required on 7 a) or 7 b) (pdf form);
In the application submission, the candidates may replace this document by a declaration of honour stating that they are/will be enrolled required in 7 a) or 7 b)
4
Detailed curriculum vitae (pdf form);
5
Motivation letter explaining the interest in the position (pdf form);
6
Name of two personal references (pdf form).
Application Dates
From
To
16 ? 06 - 2021
29 ? 06 - 2021
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