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Bolsa de Investigação (BI) para Licenciados - Ref.: ARDITI-Porto Santo sem Lixo Marinho-2022-01

Cargo/posição/bolsa: Bolsa de Investigação (BI) para licenciado;

Referência: ARDITI-Porto Santo sem Lixo Marinho-2022-01

Área científica genérica: Ciências da Computação

Título/Title

Research fellowship (Bachelor Degree): Applying new technologies and remote sensing for marine litter detection

Job/Fellowship Reference : ARDITI-Porto Santo sem Lixo Marinho-2022-01
Área científica genérica
Main research field
Computer Sciences
Área científica específica
Sub research field
APP development, Marine Pollution
Texto do anúncio (max. 7000 car.)
Job/Fellowship description (max. 7000 char.)
Within the scope of the project “Porto Santo sem Lixo Marinho” (funded by the EEA Grants 2014-2021 program), ARDITI (Agência Regional para o Desenvolvimento da Investigação, Tecnologia e Inovação) is seeking to recruit a research fellow interested in pursuing a Master degree in Computer Sciences (or other field of relevance) with training and/or expertise in Java, Swift or JavaScript to develop a mobile application for citizens and tourists in Porto Santo, allowing them to easily report locations and occurrence of marine litter, and conduct a pilot study on its’ implementation.
The successful candidate is expected to join MARE - Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre R&D Unit in Madeira at Madeira Tecnopolo, Funchal, Madeira, between March 2022. The research team of MARE-Madeira, has broad interests and formal training in marine biology and ecology, marine biogeography and invasion biology and their research is focused primarily on marine benthic communities and how these are shaped by environmental conditions and anthropogenic pressure. Research and work will be developed with co-supervision of Dr. João Canning-Clode and Dr. João Monteiro (MARE-Madeira) and Prof. Dr. Marko Radeta (MARE-Madeira, University of Madeira)
Requisitos de admissão
Admission Requirements
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor Degree in Computer Sciences or other field of relevance to the Porto Santo Sem Lixo Marinho project. Applicants must be enrolled in a Bachelor or Master Degree Program for the full period of the current position.
  • Background and/or proven experience in app development
  • Experience with basic programming for Android and iOS (e.g. Java, Swift)
  • Experience with mobile application development using MVC and cross mobile platforms and debugging
  • Basic knowledge in front end web programming (HTML,CSS, JS)
  • Experience and Knowledge in managing mobile databases (e.g. SQLite)
  • Basic knowledge of Git using IDE (GitKraken, SourceTree, GitLab)
  • Experience and knowledge in managing databases (e.g. phpMyAdmin, MySQL)
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently
  • Fluency in English (spoken and written)
  • Strong communication skills
Plano de trabalhos
Workplan
The selected fellow will assist in mobile development and participate in research activities (both in the field and in the laboratory) related to the implementation of a marine litter reporting mobile application in Porto Santo, including (and not only):
  • Mobile app development;
  • Conducting assessments with the app;
  • Assess usability and feasibility of monitoring marine litter in Porto Santo with app;
  • Develop monitoring program relying on app reports;
  • Develop platform for users to assess app collected data.
Orientação científica e local de trabalho
Scientific guidance and workplace
The work will be coordinated by Dr. João Gama Monteiro, Dr. João Canning-Clode (MARE-Madeira) and Prof. Dr. Marko Radeta (MARE-Madeira, University of Madeira) at the Madeira Unit of MARE - Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, in Madeira Tecnopolo, Funchal, Madeira Island (Portugal).
Duração da(s) bolsa(s)
Duration
3 months
Subsídio de manutenção mensal
Salary
ARDITI fellowship stipend (875,98€) and regulations are determined by ARDITI
https://cloud.arditi.pt/index.php/s/wJGZEAJWaQx6wcx?path=%2FRegulamentos%2FBolsas#pdfviewer
Métodos de seleção
Evaluation criteria
The following evaluation criteria will be applied:
FS = QA + EP + IN
FS – Final Score
Sum of Qualifications, Experience and Interview scores (if applicable), to a maximum of 40 points
QA – Qualifications
  • Maximum score of 10 points: Bachelor Degree in a field of relevance (e.g. Marine Biology, Ecology, Oceanography, Remote Sensing, Computer Science).
EP – Experience
  • Maximum Score of 20 points as follows:
Description
Max. Score (Points)
  • Background and/or proven experience in app development
3 Points
  • Experience with basic programming for Android and iOS (e.g. Java, Swift)
3 Points
  • Experience with mobile application development using MVC and cross mobile platforms and debugging
3 Points
  • Basic knowledge in front end web programming (HTML,CSS, JS)
3 Points
  • Experience and Knowledge in managing mobile databases (e.g. SQLite)
2 Points
  • Basic knowledge of Git using IDE (GitKraken, SourceTree, GitLab)
2 Points
  • Experience and knowledge in managing databases (e.g. phpMyAdmin, MySQL)
1 Point
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently
1 Point
  • Fluent knowledge (spoken and written) of the English language.
1 Point
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
1 Point
                     TOTAL
20 Points
  
IN – Interview
  • Top three candidates may be invited for an interview (in person or remotely) if QA + EP scoring has a maximum difference of 2 points or lower. Maximum score of 10 points.
Composição do Júri de Seleção
Selection panel
Dr. João Monteiro (MARE-Madeira/ARDITI)
Dr. João Canning-Clode (MARE-Madeira/ARDITI, IMAR, Smithosonian)
Prof. Dr. Marko Radeta (MARE-Madeira/ARDITI, University od Madeira)
Documentos de candidatura
Application contents
-Motivation Letter (emphasizing the candidate’s adequacy to each evaluation criteria);
-Curriculum Vitae;
-Degree certificate;
-Proof of enrollment in doctoral program (enrolled PhD student) or in a non-academic degree course integrated in the educational project of a higher education.
Forma de publicitação/notificação dos resultados
Anouncement of the results
Via e-mail.
Prazo de candidatura e forma de apresentação das candidaturas
Application submission and deadline
All applications must be sent by e-mail to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. until 17h of the 22th of February 2022. The subject of the email should be:
ARDITI-Porto Santo sem Lixo Marinho - 2022- 01
Número de vagas
Vacant posts
1
Instituição de acolhimento
Job/Fellowshipcompany/institute
MARE-ARDITI – Polo da Madeira do MARE
2. Dados de contacto da organização
Organization contact data
ARDITI - Agência Regional para o Desenvolvimento da Investigação, Tecnologia e Inovação
Edif. Madeira Tecnopolo, Piso 2
Caminho da Penteada
9020-105 Funchal
Portugal
tel. +351 291 721 220
Email
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Websites
http://www.arditi.pt
http://oom.arditi.pt
http://wave-labs.org

 

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