Associação Fraunhofer Portugal ResearchJob Title: Time Series Scientist
Job Ref: AICOS_Jobs_2025_25
Job Type: Full-time contract.
Job Location: Porto, Portugal.
Job Description and Responsibilities:
Fraunhofer Portugal AICOSis seeking a talented Time Series Scientist to join our dynamic and multidisciplinary team within the Intelligent Systems group. namely in machine learning and time series analysis applied to health data. It is expected that you will contribute to the business area of Digital Health.
As a researcher at AICOS you will work at the forefront of AI innovation, creating purposeful technologies that positively transform industries, promoting social well-being and improving quality of life.
Your role:
- Develop and implement advanced time series models to analyze temporal data;
- Research and develop cutting-edge ML and DL techniques to integrate time series data and other modalities for health-related applications;
- Investigate and apply the latest breakthroughs in AI to enhance understanding, prediction, and decision-making in health-related challenges;
- Deliver clear and concise reports on developed models and provide proper software documentation.
Your profile:
- Mandatory Requirements:
> Academic Qualifications: Master’s degree or equivalent academic qualifications in Data Science and Engineering.
- Technical Skills:
> Excellent Python programming skills and experience with data science and ML frameworks (e.g., Pandas, Scikit-learn, SciPy, TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch, etc.);
> Solid background in machine learning and time series analysis;
> Hands-on experience in event prediction based on biometric data.
- Other skills:
> Excellent English communication skills (technical and general audiences);
> Capacity to translate research findings into actionable insights for real-world applications.
We value:
- Experience with time series techniques applied to biometric data, and a willingness to deepen expertise is this emerging field;
- Interest in advancing AI solutions that maintain robust performance under diverse and challenging conditions;
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams;
- Autonomous, dependable, and enthusiast team-player;
- Problem-solving, proactive, and critical-thinking attitude.
Why should you join Fraunhofer Portugal:
- Innovative Environment: Be part of a people-centric workplace that fosters creativity and out-of-the-box thinking. We encourage the development of new ideas and ensure that every voice is heard;
- Research with Impact: Engage in projects that sit at the intersection of research and real-world applications, contributing to technology that makes a tangible difference in society;
- Multidisciplinary Teams: Collaborate with professionals from diverse backgrounds, enhancing your learning and professional growth;
- Professional Excellence: Work within a culture that upholds professional standards and best practices, promoting continuous improvement and excellence in research;
- Flexible Work Arrangements: Benefit from flexible working hours and opportunities to work from home, supporting a healthy work-life balance;
- Comprehensive Benefits: Benefit from a partially funded health insurance plan, and a variety of additional perks;
- Supportive Culture: Join a team with an excellent spirit, where collaboration, mutual support, and team achievements are celebrated.
Application Process:
Applications are open from the 3rd to the 12th of October 2025.
The selected candidate is expected to start working in November 2025.
Applications must be made to the email jobs@fraunhofer.pt and contain:
- Curriculum Vitae – mandatory;
- Motivation Letter – mandatory;
- Qualifications certificate and diploma supplement with transcripts – mandatory or declaration of honor confirming the degree at the beginning of the contract;
- Recommendation Letters – optional.
Selection process:
Admitted candidates will be subject to a curricular evaluation. Based on the results, the top-ranked candidates will be invited for an interview. All applicants will be notified of the results of the call via the email address provided in their application.
After notification, all candidates have 10 days to comment.
Note:
The research activities in the scope of this job opportunity are planned to be developed within the framework of the following projects:
- HfPT – Health from Portugal, with Notice No. 02/C05-i01/2022 and Project Reference No. Projeto nº 41 - NextGenerationEU (PRR) Copromoção;
- NextGenAI – Center for Responsible AI, with Notice No. 01/C05-i01/2021 and Project Reference No. 62 - C645008882-00000055 - NextGenerationEU (PRR) Copromoção;
- PersonalTrainerEXpanded – Personal Trainer Expanded, with Notice No. MPr-2023-07- SIID-ID - Portugal 2030 Copromoção;
- SmILE – Smart Implants for Life Enrichment, with Notice No. HORIZON-HLTH-2023-STAYHLTH-01-01 and Project Reference No. 101136376 - Horizon Europe.