ONE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP_project “MSSHBioCem ” (reference:: 2022.03631.PTDC) L984522

18 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

2 Apr 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

35

Offer Starting Date

19 Mar 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

IT137-24-138

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

No

Offer Description

University of Coimbra opens a call for one    research fellowship, in the framework of the  project “MSSHBioCem” (reference: 2022.03631.PTDC   ), financed or co-financed by financed by the Foundation for Science and Technology, I.P./MCTES through national funds (PIDDAC), in the following conditions:

Scientific area: Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering ou similar areas..

Skills/Qualifications/Admission requirements: Holders of a Master in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar areas, and enrolled in a doctoral program...

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: Carrying out research work within the scope of the project, focusing on carrying out a bibliographical review and laboratory tests to assess techniques for mortar cracks repairing, using bio cementer materials..

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: Department of Civil Engineering - Faculty of Science and Technology
 at the University of Coimbra.

Duration: twelve (12) months.

Renewal: Eventually renewable, subject to compliance with article 15 of the Foundation for
Science and Technology's Research Grant Regulations and the end date of the research
project.
.

Scientific orientation: Professor Fernando José Forte Garrido Branco e Professor António Alberto Santos Correia.

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) and  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: Curriculum evaluation (60%) and interview (40%).

Selection criteria: Curriculum evaluation (60%):

- Absolute merit of the curriculum vitae (60%);
- Specific Knowledge related to the work plan (20%);
- Academic background (20%).

Interview (40%):

- Ability to express oneself and verbal fluency (60%);
- Motivation and interest (20%);
- Fluency in English (20%)..

Jury responsible for selection: 
- Doutor Fernando José Forte Garrido Branco (Presidente);
- Doutor António Alberto Santos Correia (1º Vogal Efetivo);
- Doutora Paula Maria de Melim Vasconcelos de Vitorino Morais (2º Vogal Efetivo);
- Doutor Luís Manuel Cortesão Godinho (1º Vogal Suplente);
- Doutor Paulo Jorge Rodrigues Amado Mendes (2º Vogal Suplente);
.

Formalization of application: Applications must be formalized by sending the following elements:

- Motivation letter;
- Curriculum Vitae;
- Certificate of qualifications;
- Proof of enrolment – doctoral degree (optional) ..

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 through https://apply.uc.pt | IT137-24-.

Submission of applications: Between 19/03/2024  and 02/04/2024.

Submission deadline date: 02/04/2024.

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: N/A 
 

Requirements

Research Field

Other

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Additional Information

Website for additional job details

https://apply.uc.pt/IT137-24-143

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Universidade de Coimbra

Country

Portugal

City

Coimbra

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://apply.uc.pt/IT137-24-143

Contact

City

Coimbra

Street

Rua Larga

Postal Code

9ZX2

STATUS: EXPIRED