RESEARCH GRANT IN DRONE ANTENNA DESIGN

Summary There is an open call for one (1) Research Grant (“Bolsa de Iniciação à Investigação”) at Instituto de Telecomunicações, in the scope of the Project NEWSPACE – RS.
This work is supported by the European Union / Next Generation EU, through Programa de Recuperação e Resiliência (PRR) (02/C05-i.
C-).
Work Objectives - Research and study techniques and methods for the implementation of optimized antennas for drones; - Select suitable materials for antennas that ensure lightness, efficiency, and integration into the design of commercial drones; - Define the antenna geometry for optimal performance; - Design and simulate antennas using CST software; - Conduct experimental testing in an anechoic chamber Integrate the designed antennas into commercial drones for their respective practical applications; - Evaluate the performance of the antennas.
Place of Work The work will be developed at the premises of Instituto de Telecomunicações at University of Aveiro, under the supervision of Dr.
Pedro Renato Tavares Pinho.
Duration 12 months, with the possibility of renewal.
Start date.
February or soon thereafter.
Monthly Salary € according to the table of grant amounts awarded directly by FCT for positions held in Portugal (www.
ct.
t/apoios/bolsas/valores).
The payment will be made by bank transfer.
Admission Requirements Research grants are intended.
- for students enrolled in a degree-conferring course to carry out R&D activities with the aim to consolidate their scientific training through the development of research work leading to the attainment of the respective academic degree or completion of the course (integrated or not in R&D projects).
- for students enrolled in courses that do not confer an academic degree but which are integrated in an educational project of a higher education institution and are developed in association or cooperation with one or several R&D units.
Candidates must be enrolled in a course not conferring a degree or in a master program in the areas of Electronic Engineering and Telecommunications, with a minimum average of 13 points.
Mastery of the Portuguese Language.
Required Documents • Motivation letter explaining the interest in the position; • Detailed Curriculum Vitae with transcripts; • Degree certificate (if applicable); • Proof of enrollment in a higher education course or declaration of intention to enroll in a study cycle leading to an academic degree or in a course that does not confer an academic degree.
* *NOTE.
The proof of enrollment in a study cycle leading to an academic degree or in a course not conferring an academic degree must be made until the contract is signed.
Apply online clicking on the “Apply Now” button in this form.
After the notification of the results, candidates have 10 working days if they wish to contest the decision.
E-mail submissions will not be considered.
(The cover letter and the CV are mandatory documents in the online application platform) NOTICE.
Degrees obtained abroad are recognized by a Portuguese higher education institution under the terms of Decree-Law No.
, of August 16 and Ordinance No.
, of January 25.
More information at.
https://www.
ges.
ov.
t/pt/pagina/reconhecimento?plid=374