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UNINOVA – Instituto de Desenvolvimento de Novas Tecnologias is hiring one researcher under the SECURE project to design and evaluate analog and mixed-mode circuits for secure digital systems. This is a full-time, unfixed-term contract starting September 2025, with a monthly gross salary of €1,500.
Job Details Table
| Field | Details |
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| Position Title | Researcher – SECURE Project (Ref: SECURE_CTTI_08/2025@UNINOVA) |
| Organization | UNINOVA – Instituto de Desenvolvimento de Novas Tecnologias |
| Location | Campus da Caparica, Quinta da Torre, Caparica, Portugal |
| Contract Type | Unfixed-Term, Full-Time |
| Start Date | 1 September 2025 |
| Duration | Estimated 12 months (project-based) |
| Monthly Salary | €1,500 gross (legal deductions apply) |
| Application Deadline | 26 August 2025, 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon) |
| Required Education | Bachelor’s degree + Enrollment in Master’s (Electrical & Computer Engineering, Micro/Nanotechnologies, or related) |
| Languages | Fluent in Portuguese & English |
| Main Skills | IC design, CADENCE environment, communication skills |
| Funding Source | Co-funded by FEDER & State Budget |
| Project | SECURE – Physically Unclonable Circuits for Secure Digital Systems |
| Website | www.uninova.pt |
| Contact Email | [email protected], [email protected] |
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About the Role
UNINOVA invites applications for a Researcher position under the SECURE project, which focuses on developing physically unclonable circuits for secure digital systems. The role emphasizes integrated circuit design using CADENCE tools and experimental evaluation of prototypes.
Key Responsibilities
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Design analog and mixed-mode circuits for entropy sources, PUFs, and TRNGs.
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Use CADENCE IC-Package EDA/CAD Tools for circuit development in Pragmatic-IC oxide TFT and/or CMOS technologies.
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Evaluate integrated circuit prototypes.
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Integrate designs with auxiliary blocks for a final demonstrator.
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Participate in project meetings and dissemination activities.
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering, Micro/Nanotechnologies, or similar.
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Enrolled in a Master’s program in a related field (must be recognized in Portugal).
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Mandatory experience in integrated circuit design.
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Hands-on skills with CADENCE environment.
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Fluency in Portuguese and English (spoken & written).
Preferred Skills
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Strong interpersonal communication.
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Ability to work in multidisciplinary research teams.
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Knowledge of secure digital system design.
Evaluation Criteria
Criterion A – Curriculum Analysis (85%)
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Relevant scientific work/publications (25%).
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Research experience and knowledge in specified techniques (60%).
Criterion B – Motivation Letter (15%)
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Motivation & interest in project activities (10%).
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Language proficiency (5%).
Benefits
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Monthly Salary: €1,500 gross.
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Work in a prestigious Portuguese research institute.
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Contribution to a cutting-edge EU co-funded project.
How to Apply
Deadline: 26 August 2025, 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon)
Submission: Email required documents (PDF format) to:
Required Documents:
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Curriculum Vitae (signed & dated)
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Motivation Letter
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BSc & MSc enrollment certificates (or statement of commitment)
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Informed consent statement (template on UNINOVA website)
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Copy of ID document
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Any supporting documents listed in CV
visit: Official website
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Disclaimer
All details are based on the official UNINOVA job announcement. In case of any discrepancies, the official Portuguese-language version takes precedence.
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