COMPETITION FOR THREE INITIATION SCHOLARSHIPS TO RESEARCH – GRADUATION STUDENTS IN THE AREA OF LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

11 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal

Research Field

Management sciences

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Portugal

Application Deadline

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

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Other

Hours Per Week

Other

Offer Starting Date

11 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

NOTICE OF COMPETITION FOR THREE INITIATION SCHOLARSHIPS TO RESEARCH – GRADUATION STUDENTS IN THE AREA OF LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT OR RELATED AREAS – SINES NEXUS PROJECT

 

Bearing in mind Regulation No. 437/2020 on Research Grants of the Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal, published in the 2nd series of the Official Gazette No. 83, of April 28, it is made public that, by order of 15-02-2024 from the President of the IPS, a competition is open for the award of three Research Initiation Grants(BII) aimed at carrying out R&D activities for students enrolled in a Degree, in the area of Logistics Management or related areas, within the scope of the Sines Nexus project, financed through Recovery and Resilience Program (PRR) with the period for receiving applications from 11-03-2024 to 22-03-2024, in accordance with the following conditions:

Duration of the Scholarship - The grants last for 5 months, possibly renewable for up to 12 months, including the first contract, as long as it does not exceed the final execution date of the respective project.

Recipients - The scholarships are intended for candidates with the following profile:

• Students enrolled in a graduation in the areas of Logistics Management, or related areas;
• Knowledge of transport systems and, preferably, the port área;
• Sense of responsibility and ability to communicate and integrate into multidisciplinary work teams.

Financial component - According to the Table, contained in Annex I to the FCT Scholarship Regulation, approved by Regulation No. 950/2019, published in the Diário da República, 2nd series of December 16 (updated version), the value of the Scholarship corresponds to € 601,12 being paid monthly, by bank transfer.

Workplace - The work will be carried out, on an exclusive basis, in the Department of Marketing e Logistics of Escola Superior de Ciências Empresariais , under the scientific guidance of Professor Tiago Pinho.

Activity plan- - The candidate will perform functions in one of the Work Packages (WP) in which IPS is participating:

• WP1 – Open Data Platform e/ou;
• WP2 – AI Powered Applications e/ou;
• WP3 – Smart Gates and Smart Terminals.

Assessment and ranking criteria:

Curriculum and Motivational Letter Assessment (AC+CM) – (scale of 0-15 values)

Academic training (weighting of 0.30) - maximum 15 values

Enrollment in a degree course in the area of Logistics Management	15 val.
Enrollment in a degree course in related areas	10 val.

Analysis of knowledge in the area of information systems for logistics in the port area (weighting of 0,20) - maximum 15 values

With knowledge in the area of international transport systems in the port area (e.g., participation in research projects, communications, published articles)	15 val.
With knowledge in the area of international transport systems in the port area.	10 val.
No knowledge of international transport systems in the port area.	5 val.

General analysis of the Curriculum Vitae (weighting 0,30) - maximum 15 values

Very good	15 val.
Good	10 val.
Satisfies	5 val.
Does not satisfy	0 val.

General analysis of the Letter of Motivations (weighting 0,20) - maximum 15 values

Very good (presents motivational factors related to the activities to be performed as a scholarship holder duly framed in the role)	15 val.
Good	10 val.
Satisfies	5 val.
Does not satisfy	0 val.

 Selection Interview (scale of 0-5 values)

In the interview, 4 evaluation parameters are defined and their classification results from the following formula: E=MI+TTK+CS+VEF

• Motivation and Interest (MI)
•  Theoretical and Technical Knowledge (TTK)
•  Critical Sense (CS)
•  Verbal Expression and Fluency, including in English (VEF)

Each dimension is valued with a maximum rating of 1.25 points, if the candidate demonstrates the competence or behavior under evaluation and 0 values, if he does not.

The classification of each candidate will be calculated by the sum of the values ​​obtained in the CURRICULAR EVALUATION and MOTIVATION LETTER and in the SELECTION INTERVIEW.

The ordering of candidates will be expressed on a scale of 0 to 20 values, rounded to the nearest tenth, according to the valuation attributed to the criteria previously specified.

In order for the candidate to be approved in the competition, they must achieve a minimum total score of 9.5 points.

In the event of a tie, the one who achieved the highest rating in the Interview component will be used as the tiebreaker.

Based on the final ranking list, a recruitment reserve will be created, which will be used to potentially hire successful candidates in the event of withdrawal from those placed in positions eligible for hiring.

Application documents - The application must be accompanied by the following documentation:

• Letter of motivation addressed to the President of the IPS;
• Candidacy form;
• Detailed CV;
• Proof of student status of degree course, issued by the Academic Division of the Higher Education Institution in which you are enrolled.

How to submit your application - - The application must be made by filling out the standard form, available on the IPS website, at www.ips.pt , in the Central Services/DICI/Research Grants tabs, and sent to [email protected] or through the address, Campus do IPS, Estefanilha, 2910 761 Setúbal, until the application deadline.

The jury is made up of:

President

Professor Doutor Tiago Miguel Santa Rita Simões de Pinho, Professor Coordenador da Escola Superior de Ciências Empresariais/IPS.

Effective vowels

Professor Doutor João Miguel Lemos Chasqueira Nabais, Professor Adjunto da Escola Superior de Ciências Empresariais/IPS

Professora Doutora Ana de Jesus Pereira Barreira Mendes, Professora Coordenadora da Escola Superior de Ciências Empresariais/IPS;

Substitute members

Professor Doutor Rui Miguel Gonçalves Neves Madeira, Professor Adjunto da Escola Superior de Tecnologia de Setúbal/IPS.

Professor Doutor Vítor Manuel Meneses Barbosa , Professor Adjunto da Escola Superior de Ciências Empresariais/IPS.

Applicable legislation and regulations - - The scholarship is awarded under Law No. 40/2004 of August 18, in its updated version (Statute of the Scientific Research Fellow) and Regulation of Scholarships and Research of the Foundation for Science and Technology, available for consultation at https://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/regulamento.phtml.pt

Requirements

Research Field

Management sciences

Education Level

Undergraduate

Skills/Qualifications

Areas of Logistics Management

Specific Requirements

• Knowledge of transport systems and, preferably, the port área;
• Sense of responsibility and ability to communicate and integrate into multidisciplinary work teams.

Internal Application form(s) needed
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Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

3

Company/Institute

Politécnico de Setúbal

Country

Portugal

State/Province

Setúbal

City

Setúbal

Postal Code

2910-761

Street

Rua Vale de Chaves_ Campus do IPS

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Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

State/Province

Setúbal

City

Setúbal

Website

https://www.ips.pt

Street

Campus do IPS-Estefanilha

Postal Code

2910-761

E-Mail

[email protected]

Phone

+351 265548820

STATUS: EXPIRED