Organisation/Company: University of Aveiro
Department: CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials
Field: Engineering » Materials engineering
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions
Country: Portugal
Application Deadline: 14 Nov 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon)
Type of Contract: Not Applicable
Job Status: Not Applicable
Hours Per Week: 35
Offer Starting Date: 1 Jan 2025
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
Reference Number: COMPETE2030-FEDER-00590400
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No
Offer Description
1. Scientific Area: Materials Engineering or related areas.
2. Financing Source: Funding from Compete 2030, by Portugal 2030, and European Union.
3. Admission Requirements:
* Master’s in Materials Engineering or related areas, enrolled in doctoral programs integrated in the educational project of the University of Aveiro.
* Experience in areas relevant to the project is valued, namely in the recovery and characterization of agrifood by-products.
* Oral and written command of Portuguese and English.
The proof of enrolment must be made available until the contract is awarded, and the candidate may attach a declaration of honor to confirm that they meet the requirements for enrolment in an integrated master's degree, master's or doctoral program or in a course that does not confer an academic degree.
If the qualification has been conferred by a foreign higher education institution it must be recognized by a Portuguese higher education institution.
4. Eligibility: Applicants are eligible if they comply with paragraph a) of no.1 of article 2, of the Research Fellow Statute in the wording given by Decree-Law no. 123/2019, of August 28th.
5. Work plan: The grantee will be involved in the development of active bioplastic compounds processable through processing technologies for thermoplastic polymer; in the preparation of scientific publications in the area of the BIOCOATING project; and in carrying out dissemination activities at technical and scientific events.
6. Applicable legislation and regulations: Research Fellow Statute, as amended by Decree-Law No. 123/2019, of August 28th; Scientific Research Grant Regulation of the University of Aveiro.
7. Workplace: The work will be carried out at CICECO and LAQV-REQUIMTE, at the Department of Materials and Ceramic Engineering and at the Department of Chemistry.
8. Duration of the grant(s): The grant duration will be 12 (twelve) months, expected to start in January 2025, and may be renewed for additional periods of 12 months.
9. Selection methods: The selection method to be used will be Curricular Assessment, with the option of an interview. The Curricular Assessment will be carried out according to the following criteria:
* Adequacy and merit of the candidate's curriculum (60%);
* Participation in research and technological development projects involving companies (20%);
* Number of scientific communications and publications (20%).
The selection panel reserves the right not to admit candidates with a score of less than 10 points on a scale of 0-20 points for an interview.
10. Deadline for applications and how to submit applications: The call is open from 31/10/2024 to 14/11/2024. Applications must be formalized by sending a letter of application accompanied by the following documents: certificate(s) of qualifications, curriculum vitae, declaration of honor, application form, letter of motivation and supporting documents deemed relevant. They shall also indicate the e-mail address for notifications.
Applications should be sent by e-mail to pcferreira@ua.pt, with the subject “Bolsa Mestre EM BIOCOATING”.
11. Form of publication/notification of results: The results of the evaluation shall be made public no later than 60 working days after the closing date for submission of applications.
12. Tender duration: The final ranking list of candidates will be valid until June 2025.
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