The Computer Science and Engineering Department of the Instituto Superior Técnico - Universidade de Lisboa is carrying out an open search process for possible candidates for openings for faculty positions to happen in 2026. This open search is targeted at possible candidates, who have an interest in enrolling at the base level of the university professional career (Assistant Professor), in all scientific areas of the Department, namely:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Architecture and Operating Systems
• Graphics and Interaction
• Information Systems
• Programming Methodology and Technology

• Curriculum Vitae, including a list of publications;
• One-page motivation letter;
• Teaching and research statement;
• Contact (including email address) of three researchers or professionals from the area, who can be contacted to provide reference letters, attesting to the scientific, pedagogical, and professional qualities of the possible candidate.

The candidates will be expected to:

• Develop a strong and independent research career with national and international recognition;
• Develop a research program, which is capable of attracting competitive funding at the national and international level;
• Supervise undergraduate, MSc and PhD students;
• Contribute to both undergraduate (BSc) and graduate (MSc and PhD) teaching programs;
• Carry out other service activities as a faculty member, by interacting collegially and maintaining the highest standard of integrity and ethics.

DEADLINE: full consideration will be given to the materials received by October 15th, 2025. However, applications are evaluated as they are received.

For any additional questions please contact the Department through dei@tecnico.ulisboa.pt.

Below, you will find a brief description of our department.

Good luck!

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IST and DEI:

Instituto Superior Técnico (IST) stands as Portugal's largest and one of the most reputed institutions for Engineering education. Since its establishment in 1911, IST has been dedicated to advancing society through the provision of exceptional higher education in the fields of Engineering, Science, Technology, and Architecture, both at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Furthermore, IST is committed to fostering Research, Development, and Innovation (RD&I) initiatives that enable the delivery of educational programs aligned with the highest international standards. Its mission is thus encapsulated in the three pillars of modern university: the creation of knowledge, the cultivation of proficient professionals, and the dissemination and application of knowledge and innovation. Comprising nine Engineering departments, IST collaborates closely with some of Portugal's most prestigious RD&I and technology transfer organizations, yielding notable international impact across a wide spectrum of scientific and technological domains.

IST's Department of Computer Science and Engineering (DEI) is committed to advancing society through the promotion of educational excellence in the field of Computer Science and Engineering. This commitment encompasses both undergraduate and graduate programs and extends to the execution of RD&I activities adhering to the highest international standards.

DEI offers a range of academic degrees, including BSc, MSc and PhD degrees in Computer Science and Engineering, with LEIC (BSc) being the largest undergraduate program at IST, and the largest and most sought-after Computer Engineering program offered by Portuguese universities. MEIC (MSc) is another major DEI offer, with a very comprehensive and up-to-date diverse scientific areas, from artificial intelligence to cyber-security, to name a few.

The department's commitment to educational resources development is underpinned by a robust research and development strategy, centered around research centers and institutes. This approach has yielded a faculty with national and international recognition, characterized by a level of quality that upholds IST's tradition of excellence. Currently, DEI boasts a distinguished team of approximately eighty professors, organized into five distinct scientific areas: artificial intelligence, architecture and operating Systems, graphics and interaction, and information systems and programming methodology and technology.

To learn more about DEI and IST, please visit our websites:

• https://dei.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/en
• https://tecnico.ulisboa.pt/en/

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Tenure track at IST-ULisboa:

This open search is for prospective candidates interested in applying for upcoming openings of tenure-track positions with an initial 5-year appointment. After this period of 5 years, and upon a successful evaluation, the temporary employment will be converted into a permanent position. During the probationary 5-year period the junior faculty member will undergo a Mentoring Program that promotes the integration and adaptation to the IST culture. The objective of the program is to accelerate the development of an academic career with international impact, exhibiting scientific and academic leadership. The Program also supports junior faculty members through a start-up package, an incentive to partial sabbatical leaves abroad during the tenure track period, as well as access to an internal ERC Acceleration Program.

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Salary and benefits:

IST-ULisboa is a public institution that offers competitive salaries and benefits in accordance with national laws and regulations. These include the possibility to subscribe to the healthcare plan for civil servants, benefiting from a wide choice of private and public national health services at reduced prices, the use of maternity license and paternity leave in case of child birth, and other social benefits. IST faculty members may receive a supplement to their salary in retribution for participating in R&D projects.