The recruited researcher will carry out applied and fundamental research activities in the field of offshore structures hydrodynamics and technology applied to ocean-based energy generation. The work will include the numerical assessment and dynamic simulation of mooring systems, as well as the study of the hydrodynamics of offshore structures and ocean energy converters using specialised software. The researcher will also be responsible for analysing the behaviour of floating platforms, employing numerical simulation techniques and experimental analysis. The researcher will contribute to the implementation and preparation of innovation and technological development projects directly related to the offshore maritime industry. Duties will also include conducting metocean studies and analysing metoceanographic data and their application in the design and operation of structures, as well as the analysis and development of solutions for subsea structures, including submarine cables and other subsea equipment.

The doctoral candidate’s work plan focuses on the development of an integrated Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) system for floating wind platforms. It encompasses a comprehensive scope, ranging from literature review and complementary training in hydrodynamics and data analysis, to the implementation and experimental validation of analysis methodologies and numerical modelling. The training plan includes participation in specialised courses, international conferences, and internships, aiming to develop advanced skills in SHM, fluid–structure interaction, and predictive maintenance, as well as the publication of scientific papers. The ultimate goal is to contribute significantly to the safety and efficiency of offshore wind energy production. The candidate will undertake a training and capacity-building period at SINTEF OCEAN in Trondheim, Norway. The supervisory team is composed of Paulo Rosa Santos (FEUP) and Diogo Neves (INESCTEC), together with co-supervisors from INESCTEC and SINTEF Ocean (Norway), as outlined in the work plan.

The PhD candidate’s work plan aims to develop innovative mooring and anchoring solutions for floating offshore wind turbines, integrating advanced structural health monitoring (SHM) systems. The work includes research into new anchoring concepts adaptable to different soil types, the development of smart mooring cables with embedded sensors, and the integration of structural monitoring data for performance optimization and predictive maintenance. The plan also includes experimental validation in an ocean laboratory and, if possible, in collaboration with industrial partners. The work to be carried out will include experiments in an ocean laboratory, participation in structural monitoring campaigns, and training in advanced numerical simulation and data analysis tools. The candidate will also have a training and capacity-building period to be defined at SINTEF OCEAN in Trondheim (Norway). The supervisory team is composed of Filipe Manuel Rodrigues Leite Magalhães (FEUP) and Diogo Neves (INESCTEC), together with co-supervisors from INESCTEC and SINTEF Ocean (Norway), as outlined in the work plan.

The selected candidate will join the legal support team and the INESCTEC.OCEAN project, strengthening the public procurement area. They will be responsible for:

• Analyze procedures for expenditure on goods and services.
• Initiating the contract formation procedures necessary for contracting goods, services, and works contracts.
• Preparing information, procedural documents, reports, and communications.
• Initiating direct award procedures, prior consultation, limited tender by prior qualification, public tender (national and international), and excluded contracting.
• Public procurement procedures through public procurement platforms, such as AcinGov and Anogov.
• Assist in responding to public procurement procedures as the contracting entity.
• Be part of procedure juries.
• Ensure the external reporting relationships legally required in matters of public procurement. Propose rules and draft standards to harmonize the implementation of procedures for procuring goods and services as defined by legislation.
• Perform any other duties assigned to them.