Organisation/Company: Associação do Instituto Superior Técnico para a Investigação e Desenvolvimento _IST-ID
Department: DRH
Research Field: Environmental science » Global change, Engineering » Mechanical engineering
Other Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Positions: Postdoc Positions
Country: Portugal
Application Deadline: 28 Feb 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon)
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 35
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer DescriptionNOTICE OF OPENING OF AN INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION FOR THE RECRUITMENT OF A DOCTORATE UNDER THE DECREE-LAW No. 57/2016, OF AUGUST 29, WITH THE AMENDMENTS INTRODUCED BY LAW 57/2017, OF 19 JULY AND COMPLEMENTARY LEGISLATION
Public Notice Number: ISLANDS /IST-ID
The Executive Board of the Association of Instituto Superior Técnico for Research and Development (IST-ID) has decided to open an international selection competition for one doctorate position for the exercise of activities in the scientific area(s) of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Systems and Environment and Global Changes. The position is under an unspecified fixed-term work contract under the "Código do Trabalho" (Labor Code), aiming to (i) develop reverse supply chain (RSC) systems and regional approaches to manage waste from electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) via reverse logistics; (ii) promote the environmental sound management of end-of-life vehicles (ELVs), and (iii) improve the management of hazardous wastes and increase the material flow of recyclables through engagement of the private sector under the project "The Implementing Sustainable Low and Non-Chemical Development in Small Island Developing States (ISLANDS), funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF).
The ISLANDS project seeks to address the sound management of chemicals and waste in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The overarching goal of the ISLANDS programme is the sound management of chemicals and wastes in SIDS.
Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesSupport the Environmental Sound Management of WEEE in Atlantic SIDS.Strengthen capacity to manage ELVs in Cabo Verde and São Tomé and Príncipe.Establish/improve lifecycle management mechanisms for priority wastes and recyclables in the Atlantic SIDS.Travel may be required for workshops as well as any national stakeholder engagement/information gathering initiatives as determined by the consultant's approach to work. The travel and visa requirements will be provided by IST-ID.
Minimum RequirementsThe competition is open for national candidates, foreigners, and stateless persons who hold the degree of "Doutor" or hold the recognition of that degree under the terms of the Decree-Law n.o 66/2018, of August 16, in a branch of knowledge or specialty that covers Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Systems and Environment and Global Changes or related scientific area, and are also holders of a scientific and professional curriculum that reveals an adequate profile to the activity to be developed.
Application ProcessApplications are formalized by means of an application form, made available at this link, addressed to the President of Instituto Superior Técnico Association for Research and Development (IST-ID).
Additional InformationFood allowance each workday: 22 annual vacation days, Parental leave from 120 to 180 days (with subvention from the social security system).
In compliance with the provisions of the Regulatory Decree No. 11-A / 2017, of December 29, this tender is open for the remuneration level (NR) 33 of the single remuneration table (TRU), which corresponds to a monthly remuneration of 2351.53 Euros.
Work LocationThe place of work is located at CEGIST, Instituto Superior Técnico, Alameda Campus, Lisboa, Portugal.
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