PhD Researcher Positions at University of Porto, Portugal 2026 (Fully Funded)

Applications are now open for six (6) Entry-Level PhD Researcher positions at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP), Portugal. These positions are part of the ARISE – Associate Laboratory for Advanced Production and Intelligent Systems (reference LA/P/0112/2020).

The positions are funded by national funds through FCT/MECI and are available in Computer Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Applied Mathematics. Each selected researcher will receive a monthly salary of €2,408.11. These opportunities are open to national and international applicants. There is no application fee. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details :

Degree Level: Entry-Level PhD Researcher (Post-PhD)
Host Country: Portugal
Host Institution: Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP)
Number of Positions: 6
Application Deadline: 01 July 2026 (23:59 local time)
Application Fee: None

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What this Opportunity Offers :

Selected candidates receive a competitive monthly salary of €2,408.11.
They gain valuable international research experience, opportunities to publish papers, develop prototypes, and collaborate with industry partners.
Participants benefit from working in a dynamic environment focused on advanced production, intelligent systems, and sustainable technologies.

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Eligibility Criteria :

Hold a PhD degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
Demonstrate strong research competencies in modelling, algorithms, intelligent systems, robotics, machine learning, or optimization.
Have relevant scientific publications in international journals or conferences.
Show experience in R&D projects and teamwork.
Foreign PhDs must be recognized in Portugal by the hiring date.

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All 6 Positions:

TL1 – New Materials and Components :
Focus: Development and characterization of new structural and functional materials, computational tools, modelling, and simulation.
TL2 – Advanced Manufacturing Systems and Processes:
Focus: Advanced manufacturing, digital production, automation, sustainability, and prototype development.
TL3 – Sustainable Energy Systems :
Focus: Low-carbon energy solutions, renewable energy integration, modelling, and optimization of energy systems.
TL4 – Intelligent Systems and Robotics :
Focus: Autonomous systems, robotics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and experimental validation.
TL5 – Digital Ecosystem, Sustainability, Risk and Management :
Focus: Computational models, risk analysis, sustainability assessment, and decision-support tools.
Cross-Thematic / General Position :
Researchers may work across multiple thematic lines depending on project needs, including scientific publications, prototypes, and knowledge transfer activities.