Assistant Professor - Economics | Ref. 20240205/001

17 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Universidade Lusófona

Department

FCESE – Faculdade de Ciências Económicas, Sociais e da Empresa

Research Field

Economics

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Portugal

Application Deadline

3 Mar 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

35

Offer Starting Date

1 Sep 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

20240205/001

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

COFAC, Cooperativa de Formação e Animação Cultural crl/ Universidade Lusófona, is looking for a full-time teacher and researcher with a PhD, in accordance with applicable legislation, with a fixed-term employment contract, for FCESE – Faculty of Economic, Social and Business Sciences at its University Center in Porto.

Main activities

The work to be carried out will consist of:

a) Teach on Campus and, if necessary, online, in the areas of Economics;

b) Participate in academic activities at FCESE and University level;

c) Participate in professional and community outreach activities;

d) Provide academic and career advice to students;

e) Develop advanced and international research at INTREPID LAB, CETRAD's Research Center; 

f) Contribute to promoting the internationalization of FCESE;

g) Lead and cooperate in application processes for national and competitive financing international;

h) Collaborate in training activities in scientific research included in the scientific strategy of the FCESE.

Requirements

Research Field

Economics

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Position to be filled and conditions for opening the vacancy :

a) The vacancy is intended to hire a teacher/researcher with a PhD, with a fixed-term employment contract.

b) Teachers/researchers with a PhD, whether national, foreign or stateless, may apply [1] .

Cumulatively, the ideal candidate must have the following academic profile :

a) PhD in Management, or in a closely related field, for more than 5 years (preferred). Demonstrate adequate work capacity for the activities to be carried out as part of a multidisciplinary team;

b) Oral and written command of the Portuguese language (A2, until the end of the 1st year, B1 until the end of the 2nd year) and the English language (B2);

c) Good pedagogical capacity demonstrated in the organization and teaching of degree and postgraduate courses;

d) Preferably, have participated in national and/or international R&D, extension and community connection activities related to the mentioned areas;

e) Be the author of relevant works published in international peer-reviewed journals (CORE A or A* for conferences, magazines and newspapers indexed to SciMago);

f) Preferably, have previous experience in coordinating research projects on the themes of the proposal.

 

 

[1] In the case of academic degrees awarded by foreign higher education institutions, in accordance with Decree-Law no. 66/2018, of 16 August, and in order to ensure the application of the principle of equal treatment between candidates holding academic degrees foreign and national, it is mandatory to obtain recognition of the aforementioned degrees and convert the respective final classification to the Portuguese classification scale. The recognition of foreign academic degrees and diplomas, as well as the conversion of the final classification to the Portuguese classification scale, must be available by the deadline for submitting applications. The recognition of foreign academic degrees and diplomas, as well as the conversion of the final classification to the Portuguese classification scale, can be requested at any public higher education institution or at the Directorate-General for Higher Education (DGES, only in the case of automatic recognition ). Regarding this issue, candidates should consult the DGES portal at the following address: http://www.dges.gov.pt .

 

Languages

PORTUGUESE

Level

Good

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Research Field

Economics

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

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Additional Information
Benefits

Work conditions:

a) The gross monthly base salary, depending on qualifications and professional experience, varies between 2,100.00 euros and a maximum of 2,600.00 euros for a full-time schedule.

b) Fixed-term employment contract with an initial duration of 1 year, with the possibility of extending it to an open-ended employment contract.

c) Excellent balance between professional and personal life.

d) Opportunity to work at the largest private university in Portugal

e) Opportunity to work in a Research Unit highly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

f) The Research Units at Universidade Lusófona are comprehensive, with a multidisciplinary environment essential for fostering innovation, promoting advanced learning and attracting dynamic young researchers from different backgrounds and cultures.

g) Annual competitions for internal financing of projects and research awards

h) Reduction of tuition fees for family members

i) Health benefits for self and family at Clínicas Lusófonas (PBS)

j) Gym on the Lisbon Campus, with special prices

k) Bookstore - special discounts

Eligibility criteria

Applications

Candidates for this call must send their application by email, in PDF format, to the following email addresses: [email protected] and [email protected] with the subject: Recrutamento_FCESE_ECO_20240205 /001, accompanied by the following documents:

a) Cover letter mentioning the motivations that justify the application;

b) Detailed curriculum vitae, mentioning academic training and professional experience, accompanied by a list of the most relevant scientific publications in the last 5 years with their respective doi;

c) Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctorate certificates;

d) Personal data and contact details - with their respective email addresses - of at least two leading academics who can attest to the CV presented;

e) Descriptive statement of career development, with emphasis on previous and future scientific and technological production;

f) Other documents considered relevant by the candidate and which, from his perspective, are relevant to attest and evaluate his scientific and professional career.

With the exception of the elements referred to in paragraph e), failure to comply with any of the requirements listed in the previous paragraph will result in the application being immediately rejected.

False statements made by candidates will be punished in accordance with the law.

Selection process

Applications admitted to the competition will be evaluated taking into account the quality, timeliness and relevance of the academic and pedagogical curriculum, the scientific curriculum (scientific production and research experience appropriate to FCESE's strategic objectives and the creation of new knowledge related to the scientific communities of the FCESE and the candidates' professional CV, in addition to the level of suitability for the proposed work plan.

In the first stage of the selection process, the panel will evaluate the set of elements listed below, on a scale of 0 to 100:

a) The scientific career of the candidate, giving particular relevance to the scientific work carried out or published in the last 5 years in areas related to the work plan subject to the competition (up to 35% of the evaluation of this phase);

b) The candidate's professional experience, with special emphasis on the activities carried out in the last 5 years, carried out in areas related to the work plan subject to the competition (up to 55% of the evaluation of this phase);

c) Cover letter in English (10% of the assessment), to assess the candidate's motivation and interest in the activities to be developed (5% of the assessment) and proficiency in English (5% of the assessment);

d) If the jury chooses to carry out an interview with the candidates, which is intended exclusively to clarify aspects related to the results of their investigation (corresponding to a maximum of 10% of the total evaluation), they will be considered up to 5 candidates from among those who obtained the highest classification - in any case, only evaluations that obtain a score higher than 60% will be considered;

e) If necessary, the jury may request the testimony of the leading academics referred to in paragraph d) of paragraph 1 of article 6.

Additional comments

The Lusófona University:

The Universidade Lusófona, with two campuses, one located in the center of Lisbon and the other in the center of Porto, is the largest private university in Portugal. Since 1998, its objectives have been "teaching and research in the various fields of science, culture and technology, from an interdisciplinary perspective and, above all, in order to promote the development of Portuguese-speaking countries and peoples".

Both campuses are located in the city center, close to the airport, the metro, cafes and shops, immersed in a young and lively atmosphere.

The Faculty of Economic, Social and Business Sciences (FCESE) has the vision of becoming recognized nationally and internationally for its work towards not only the dissemination of scientific knowledge (through its training offer), but also the production of scientific knowledge (through its scientific research activity) in the areas of Management, Human Resources Management, Commercial Management, Tourism Management and Social Service.

FCESE sees itself as a comprehensive faculty, not only in terms of the scientific areas it teaches and researches, but also in the added value of the knowledge generated and developed in its scientific research activities, transferring this knowledge to society, in close relationship with commercial, industrial and cultural enterprises.

Additional information about Universidade Lusófona and FCESE can be found at https://www.ulusofona.pt/en and https://www.ulusofona.pt/faculdades-e-escolas/cup/fcese

Non-discrimination and equal access policy: COFAC/ Universidade Lusófona actively promotes a non-discrimination and equal access policy, according to which no candidate can be privileged, benefited, harmed/ or deprived of any right or exempt from any duty due to, in particular, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation sexual orientation, marital status, family situation, economic situation, education, origin or social condition, genetic heritage genetic heritage, reduced work capacity, disability, chronic illness, nationality, ethnic origin or race, territory of origin, language, religion, political or ideological beliefs and trade union membership (Law no. 93/2017, of 23 August).

Data protection: by applying, the candidate agrees to the use of their personal data by employees of COFAC/Universidade Lusófona for the exclusive purposes of this competition. The administrative staff at COFAC/ Universidade Lusófona will use their contact details to contact you directly, and in publishing the results, in accordance with the principles established by the GDPR.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

FCESE – Faculdade de Ciências Económicas, Sociais e da Empresa

Country

Portugal

State/Province

Porto

City

Porto

Postal Code

4000-098

Street

Rua de Augusto Rosa, 24

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Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

State/Province

Porto

City

Porto

Website

http://www.ulusofona.pt

Street

Rua de Augusto Rosa, 24

Postal Code

4000-098

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED