Offer description:
The University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD) opens a call for one (1) Post-doctoral Research Grant, in Chemical Sciences, in the frame of the R&D project OBTain - Objective Building Sustainability (NORTE-01-0145-FEDER-000084), co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) through the Northern Regional Operational Program (NORTE-01-0145-FEDER-000084).
Reference: BIPD/UTAD/19/2021
Scientific area/research field:
Chemical Sciences
Researcher profile:
Recognised Researcher (R2)
Admission requirements:
1st - PhD in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, or related fields.*;
2nd - Experience in scientific research relevant to the project*;
3rd - Solid knowledge of written and spoken English*;
4 – To comply with the provisions of the FCT Research Grants Regulation (RBI nº 950/2019), namely with the articles of Article 7*.
* mandatory requirement
Work plan:
The candidate will carry out R&D activities within the scope of the xxx project, namely:
1) WP2: Synthesis and characterization of the active layer of Luminescent solar concetrators (LSCs);
2) WP3: Synthesis and characterization of electrolytes for electrochromic devices (ECDs);
3) WP4: Synthesis and characterization of the active layer of thermotropic devices (TTDs);
4) WP5: Study of integrated systems;
Applicable legislation and regulations:
Law N.º 40/2004, of 18 August (Statute of Scientific Research Fellow), amended by DL 123/2019 of 28 August; FCT, IP Research Grant Regulation, approved by Regulation N.º 234/2012, published in the II Series of the Diário da República of June 25, 2012, amended and republished by Regulation No. 326/2013, published in the II Series of the Diário da Republic of July 27, 2013, amended by Regulation No. 339/2015, published in the II Series of the Diário da República of June 17, 2015 and Law No. 71/2018 (State Budget Law for 2019) and by Regulation No. 950/2019, published in the II Series of the Diário da República of December 16, 2019, and the Regulation of Research Grants of the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro - Dispatch RT.36/2011, of July 6, of Mr. Rector, published in Diário da República by Order No. 9157/2011 (II Series), of July 19 in its current wording.
Workplace:
The work will be developed at the CQ-VR/Complexo de Laboratórios of the Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro of the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, under the scientific supervision of Professor Maria Cristina Álvares Pereira Gonçalves and co-supervision of Professor Verónica Cortés de Zea Bermudez.
Duration of scholarship:
The fellowship will last for 12 months, starting from January to 2022. The scholarship contract may be renewed, and the total duration may not exceed 12 months.
Monthly maintenance allowance amount:
The scholarship amount corresponds to €1646 according to the table of scholarships awarded directly by the FCT, I.P. in the country (https://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores ). The period of payment of the scholarship is monthly and through bank deposit, check or another equivalent method.
Selection Methods:
The selection methods to be used will be as follows:
Composition of the Selection Jury:
Chair – Maria Cristina Álvares Pereira Gonçalves, Associate Professor from the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro
Effective Member - Veronica Cortés de Zea Bermudez, Full Professor from the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro
Effective Member – Mariana Sofia Peixoto Fernandes, Researcher from the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro
Form of advertising/notification of results:
The final results of the evaluation will be publicized through a ranked list posted on the UTAD Campus Online Page (http://www.campus.utad.pt/bolsasinvestigacao/candidaturas ), with the candidate being approved notified via email.
In the event that the selected scholarship holder withdraws, the final ranking list of candidates in this competition may be used to replace them. If none of the candidates demonstrates that they have the profile indicated to carry out the work plan, the jury reserves the right not to award the scholarship to the competition.
If the decision to be taken is unfavourable to the granting of the requested scholarship, the candidates have a period of 10 working days, after the aforementioned disclosure, to express their opinion, if desired, in a prior hearing, under the terms provided for in the Code of Administrative Procedure.
Application deadline and form of submission of applications:
The tender is open from 06-12-2021 to 20-12-2021.
Applications must be formalized, obligatorily, by sending an application form accompanied by the following documents: Curriculum Vitae [proving the above-mentioned requirements]; Indication of the following data: citizen card number, tax identification number – TIN, date of birth, mobile phone number and email address; motivation letter; declaration of honour (to be requested by email to [email protected] ) and documentary evidence of the requested requirements.
The application must be made through the UTAD Campus Online Page, in the Research Grants section, following the instructions:
• Access the UTAD Campus Online Page: www.campus.utad.pt and select the Research Grants option. Or go directly to www.campus.utad.pt/bolsasinvestigacao/lista .
• Select the scholarship you intend to apply for.
• When selecting the “Apply” option, you will be redirected to the application page where you must complete and submit the respective form.
Equality of opportunities:
The candidate has the right to equal opportunities and treatment, and may not be privileged, benefited, prejudiced, deprived of any right or exempt from any duty due, in particular, to ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family situation, economic situation, education, origin or social condition, genetic heritage, reduced work capacity, disability, chronic illness, nationality, ethnic origin or race, territory of origin, language, religion, political or ideological convictions and union membership.
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