SENAI Opens Selection for Position with Salary of R$ 8,700 and Possibility of Remote Work in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Optimization for Research Intern in SC

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Published on 27/10/2025 at 10:47

O SENAI de Santa Catarina anunciou uma vaga de Bolsista Pesquisador em IA e Otimização para atuação em projeto de Pesquisa.

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SENAI/SC Opened Call for Researcher Intern in Artificial Intelligence and Optimization at the Innovation Institute in Florianópolis. The Position Offers a Scholarship of R$ 8,701.04, 40 Weekly Hours, and Hybrid Work Mode.

The SENAI of Santa Catarina announced a position for Research Intern in AI and Optimization for work on a Research, Development, and Innovation (PD&I) project. The opportunity is linked to the SENAI Institute of Innovation in Embedded Systems, in Florianópolis, directly focusing on industrial challenges.

The monthly scholarship is R$ 8,701.04 for professionals with a PhD in Computer Science or related fields. The workload is 40 hours per week, with hybrid work model and initial duration of 12 months, with possibility of extension.

The project seeks to apply AI and analytics techniques to the development of optimization algorithms, connecting research and the factory floor. The call mentions the use of solvers and modern methods of decomposition and heuristics.

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Who Can Apply and Where Will the Work Be

The position requires a PhD in Computer Science or related areas, with adherence to AI, optimization, and mathematical modeling. The work will take place at the SENAI Institute of Innovation in Embedded Systems, in Florianópolis.

The provided address is Avenida Luiz Boiteux Piazza, 574, in the Cachoeira do Bom Jesus neighborhood, Florianópolis (SC), with a hybrid regime and full-time dedication. Only one position has been announced.

The selected candidates will join multidisciplinary teams to deliver applied solutions in projects with companies, maintaining scientific rigor and a focus on productive impact.

The environment at SENAI/SC prioritizes PD&I, with laboratory infrastructure and connection to regional and national industrial ecosystems.

Technical Requirements and Valued Differentiators

The call requires basic proficiency in Python and familiarity with optimization solvers such as Gurobi, CPLEX, Mosek, Xpress, HiGHS, or equivalents. Experience in heuristics and mathematical modeling is mandatory.

Among the differentiators, mixed-integer programming, genetic algorithms, relax-and-fix, and fix-and-optimize techniques, as well as techniques such as column generation and Benders are included. Teamwork is emphasized.

The highlighted work plan is “Development of Optimization Algorithms”, with emphasis on analytics applied to real-world industrial problems.

The predominant technological area listed is Artificial Intelligence and Optimization, aligned with SENAI/SC’s digital transformation initiatives.

Compensation, Work Hours, and Scholarship Conditions

The scholarship of R$ 8,701.04 is stated in the job announcements, with 40h/week and 200h/month under a hybrid regime. The 12 months period may be extended according to project continuity.

The main location is the SENAI Institute of Innovation in Embedded Systems in Florianópolis, with duties that may include in-person and remote activities.

The required education level is stricto sensu postgraduate with PhD, reflecting the advanced and applied nature of the project.

Selection Stages and Application Deadlines

The announcements indicate a selection process with curriculum, document analysis, and interview. The recommendation is to follow the official announcement and the job board to confirm application dates and result disclosure.

For reference, Indeed, Glassdoor, and Infojobs pages detail the requirements, conditions, and contacts of the call, serving as a basis for quick checks. Consult them when submitting the application.

Applicants must maintain updated supporting documentation and prepare a technical portfolio demonstrating experience in optimization and applied AI.

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Why the Position is Strategic for the Santa Catarina Industry

The scope of AI + optimization addresses bottlenecks in productivity, production planning, and resource allocation in industrial sectors of SC. The gain is measurable and of short cycle.

According to SENAI national, Innovation Institutes have accumulated experience in PD&I and act as a bridge between academia and industry, speeding up technological transfer.

For PhDs with a background in modeling and operations, the position aligns applied research and value delivery in environments with real data, constraints, and business goals.

SENAI Opens Selection for Position with Salary of R$ 8,700 and Possibility of Remote Work in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Optimization for Research Intern in SC

SENAI/SC Opened Call for Researcher Intern in Artificial Intelligence and Optimization at the Innovation Institute in Florianópolis. The Position Offers a Scholarship of R$ 8,701.04, 40 Weekly Hours, and Hybrid Work Mode.

Who Can Apply and Where Will the Work Be

Technical Requirements and Valued Differentiators

Compensation, Work Hours, and Scholarship Conditions

Selection Stages and Application Deadlines

Why the Position is Strategic for the Santa Catarina Industry

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Who Can Apply and Where Will the Work Be

Technical Requirements and Valued Differentiators

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Selection Stages and Application Deadlines

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