Call for one research fellowship - project “Geosciences Center” (L 979927)

12 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Universidade de Coimbra

Department

Divisão de Projetos e Atividades (Bolsas)

Research Field

Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Portugal

Application Deadline

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

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

35

Offer Starting Date

13 Mar 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

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

No

Offer Description

CALL FOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP

University of Coimbra opens a call for one research fellowship, in the framework of the R&D project “Geosciences Center” (reference: UIDP/00073/2020), financed or co-financed by Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, I.P./MCTES through national funds (PIDDAC), in the following conditions:

Scientific area: Geology, geosciences.

Skills/Qualifications/Admission requirements: The Master's Research Scholarship (BI) is intended for candidates who meet the necessary conditions for the development of the work plan within the scope of the project at the R&D Unit - Geosciences Center of the University of Coimbra.
In this context, the candidate must have:
a) A master's degree in Geosciences;
b) Enrolled in a PhD in Geology;
c) Preference will be given to those who can prove residence in the territory covered by the Atlantic Geopark project..

Although the recipients must be enrolled in a cycle of studies leading to the attribution of an academic degree or in a course not conferring an academic degree, at the time of application it is not necessary for the candidate to have made such an enrollment, and proof of enrollment must be presented until the fellowship is contractualized. Candidates are only required to meet the requirements to enroll in the training offer. If there are candidates already enrolled (including attending a course), they compete on an equal footing with those who are not enrolled. 

Work plan/ Objectives: Study on the geoheritage of the territory covered by the "Atlantic Geopark" project, which includes the municipalities of Cantanhede, Figueira da Foz, Mealhada, Mira, Montemor-o-Velho and Penacova. Inventory and characterization of the relevant heritage elements (geological heritage, infrastructures such as museums, interpretation centers, etc.); Conception and preparation of inventory sheets for the evaluation and characterization of geological heritage (Geological Sites); Identification and characterization of traditional economic activities based on the use of the territory's geoheritage resources; Dissemination of the results..

Regime: The attribution of the fellowship does not generate or entitle a relation of a legal-labour nature, and the fellowship is undertaken in an exclusive dedication regime. The fellowship holder is awarded the Fellowship Statute of the UC, in its current wording, according to the Research Fellowship Holder Statute , and according to the Regulation for Research Fellowships of the Foundation for Science and Technology, both in their current wording.

Location: Geosciences Center – Department of Earth Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology at the University of Coimbra.

Duration: 7 months.

Renewal: Renewable until the end of the project on 31/12//2024.

Scientific orientation: Maria Helena Paiva Henriques.

Financial conditions: The amount of the fellowship is € 1259,64  corresponding to the monthly compensation stipulated in the FCT table (https://www.fct.pt/en/financiamento/programas-de-financiamento/bolsas/ ), plus social security (Seguro Social Voluntário, first level contributions)   personal accidents insurance. The payment will be made by bank transfer. This amount will not be increased during the entire period of the fellowship duration.

Selection methods: Curricular Evaluation 70% and Interview 30%.

Selection criteria: 1) Curricular Evaluation 70%: 
1.1) Absolute merit of curriculum vitae 10%, 
1.2) Academic background 10%, 
1.3) Specific knowledge related to the work plan 10%, 
1.4) Publications in scientific journals and minutes 10%,
1.5) Oral or panel presentations at scientific meetings 10%, 
1.6) Scientific dissemination actions 10%, 
1.7) Adequacy of the candidate’s profile to the work plan to be developed 40%.

2) Interview 30%: 
2.1) Ability to express oneself and verbal fluency 20%, 
2.2) Motivation and interest 20%, 
2.3) Knowledge and profile appropriate to the functions to be developed 50%, 
2.4) Interpersonal relationships 10%

The Interview will be applied to the 10 best classified in the Curricular Assessment
.

Jury responsible for selection: Maria Helena Paiva Henriques (President), Gustavo Gonçalves Garcia (1st effective member), Sofia Raquel Cardoso Pereira (2nd effective member), Patrícia Margarida Nunes João (1st alternate member), Inês Filipa Gonçalves Martins Pereira (2nd alternate member).

Formalization of application: Candidates must submit the following documents on the Apply.UC platform, written in Portuguese or English (mandatory factor):
Curriculum vitae;
Certificate of qualifications;
Declarations of participation in research projects;
Other relevant documents.
The aforementioned Declaration must be formalized in a specific form on the apply.uc.pt platform:.

Declaration on the honor of the candidate(s) with the indication of the fellowship(s) of the typology to which the contest was held and the respective duration(s).

Applicants with academic degrees obtained abroad will be required to present a Certificate of Recognition in accordance with applicable law. This document is mandatory only in the contractualization phase.

Applications submission: Applications must be submitted via https://apply.uc.pt/IT137-24-136 .

Submission of applications: Between 13/03/2024  and 26/03/2024.

Submission deadline date: 26/03/2024.

Additional information: The evaluation results will be announced within 90 working days after the end of the applications submission deadline, by notifying the applicants via email. After the announcement of the results, candidates are considered automatically notified to, if they wish to do so, comment on the results on a preliminary hearing period within 10 days after that date. After this, the selected candidates will have to declare in writing their acceptance. Unless a justification worthy of consideration is presented, if the declaration is not submitted within the referred period, it is considered that the candidate waivers the fellowship. In case of resignation or withdrawal of the selected candidate, the next candidate with the highest evaluation score will be notified immediately.
Once the selection process is completed, the fellowship contract will be drawn up in accordance with the draft contract provided by the FCT.
After the contracted period, the fellowship holder and supervisor must prepare the final report in accordance with the respective assessment criteria that were established.

Pursuant to subparagraph h) of Article 9 of the Portuguese Constitution, the University of Coimbra, as employer, actively promotes a policy of equal opportunities between men and women in access to employment and professional development, and acts to prevent each and every kind of discrimination.
Therefore, no one can be privileged, benefited, harmed or deprived of any right or immune from any duty on account of, in particular, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, family, economic situation, education, origin or social condition, genetic heritage, reduced work capacity, disability, chronic illness, nationality, ethnic or racial origin, territory of origin, language, religion, political or ideological beliefs and trade union membership.

Selection reserve list: Not applicable 

Requirements

Research Field

Other

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Additional Information

Website for additional job details

https://apply.uc.pt/IT137-24-136

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Geosciences Center – Department of Earth Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology at the University of Coimbra

Country

Portugal

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://apply.uc.pt/IT137-24-136

Contact

City

Coimbra

Website

https://www.uc.pt/administracao/dpa

Street

Rua Larga

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED