The University of Azores is running an international search for a permanent Assistant Professor position in Computer Science, specializing in Data Science with a focus on Earth Observation. This position represents a significant collaboration between the university and key institutional partners, including the Regional Government of Azores, the Luso-American Development Foundation (FLAD), the Portuguese Space Agency, and the AIR Centre.
The professorship aims to strengthen Earth Observation capabilities through a multidisciplinary approach, combining Remote Sensing and Satellite Technologies, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Data Science and Big Data, as well as Cyber-Physical Systems and Drone Technology. These fundamental disciplines will drive innovation in Earth Observation, providing new tools and methods to enhance the quality and development of platforms and applications.
The strategic appointment will support crucial sectors in the Autonomous Region of the Azores, from open sea and deep sea monitoring to precision agriculture and forestry. The role will also contribute to risk area monitoring, natural disaster management, and nature conservation and biodiversity protection.
The position, jointly sponsored by the AIR Centre and the Regional Government of the Azores, showcases the region's commitment to advancing Earth Observation technologies and their practical applications in the region and beyond.
The deadline for application ends on January 13th. For more information, please click on the following link.
Event
calendar_today July 17, 2026
The AIR Centre took part in the Portuguese Science Summit Innovation 2026, held on 15–16 July at the Lisbon Convention Center, marking the first major event organised by Portugal’s newly established Agency for Research and Innovation (AI²).
Innovation
calendar_today July 16, 2026
On 15 July 2026, the AIR Centre took part in the official visit of Brazil’s Minister of Health, Alexandre Padilha, marking the formal launch of the Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (Fiocruz) Office in Lisbon. The new office is located in the same building that also hosts ApexBrasil, Embratur and Sebrae, reinforcing Brazil’s institutional presence in Portugal and expanding opportunities for bilateral cooperation.
Collaboration
calendar_today July 9, 2026
On 2 July, the AIR Centre hosted a meeting at its Lisbon office with the Comendador Anthony Bailey, Honourable Consul-General of His Majesty The King of Tonga to the Portuguese Republic. The discussion brought together AIR Centre Executive Director Miguel Miranda, Deputy Executive Director Mafalda Carapuço, and researcher Ana Faria, marking the beginning of a promising dialogue between the two nations.