R&D Initiation Activity Fellowship

17 Apr 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Instituto de Ciência e Inovação em Engenharia Mecânica e Engenharia Industrial

Department

People Management

Research Field

Engineering » Mechanical engineering

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Portugal

Application Deadline

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

Type of Contract

Other

Job Status

Other

Hours Per Week

n/a

Offer Starting Date

18 Apr 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

European Union / Next Generation EU

Reference Number

02/C05-i01.01/2022.PC644936537-00000046

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

No

Offer Description

Call for 1 (one) R&D Initiation Activity Fellowship

INEGI-Instituto de Ciência e Inovação em Engenharia Mecânica e Engenharia Industrial announces an open call for a student in the scope of the project: 02/C05-i01.01/2022.PC644936537-00000046 - New Space Portugal -, with the financial support of IAPMEI - Plano de Recuperação e Resiliência através do NextGenerationEU, under the following conditions:

Scientific area: Mechanical Engineering

Work plan: Development of additive manufacturing metallic components

1.Duration and Terms:

Duration of 4 months, starting in May 2024, potentially renewable up to the extent permitted by the relevant regulations. The granting of the scholarships does not generate or entitle a legal-labour relationship, it is exercised under an exclusive dedication regime, and the Scholarship holder is granted the Scholarship Holder Status, in accordance with the Regulation for Research Grants of the Foundation for Science and Technology, I.P., both in their current wording.

2. Activity objective:

The Agenda aims to transform the specialisation profile of the Portuguese space sector with new innovative, exportable and more technologically complex products and services, leveraging the entire value chain. The Agenda is based on 5 vertical projects led by companies, which aim to leverage R&D+I activity and industrial development in space and earth observation systems. There will also be 6 transversal projects dedicated to management, promotion, qualification, training and service demonstration initiatives. Spain recently saw the approval of its strategic plan for Aerospace Economic Recovery and Transformation, which clearly mentions the Iberian Alliance through the Atlantic Constellation. The alignment between Portugal and Spain to take concerted action in the exploration of space is thus evident, contributing to European sovereignty in this area. The consortium includes 40 co-promoters - 22 companies (13 SMEs and 9 non-SMEs) and 18 ENESIIs. The current scholarship holder will participate in the following activities:

Research into the state of the art related to the recycling approaches on the mechanical properties of additively manufactured metallic parts.

Definition of materials used in additive manufacturing for aerospace applications.

Monitoring the manufacture of components.

Characterization of printed parts.

3. Scientific supervision:

Dr. Omid Emadinia. The work will take place at the INEGI/FEUP facilities in Porto.

4. Admission requirements:

Students enrolled in a higher professional technical course, an undergraduate program, an integrated master's program, or a master's program, aiming to start their scientific education to conclude a master's degree by participating in R&D projects to be developed in national institutions.

5. Academic Qualifications:

Mechanical Engineering students (specialization in materials and manufacturing processes);

Knowledge of additive manufacturing methods;

Knowledge in manufacturing and characterization of metallic materials;

Knowledge in CAD modeling software (e.g., Solidworks);

Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools;

Sense of responsibility, organization, and autonomy;

Critical analysis and goal orientation;

Communication skills, initiative, and proactivity.

6. Academic degrees obtained in foreign countries shall be registered by a Portuguese institution, according to the DL 66/2018, of August 16th, and the Ordinance nr. 33/2019, of January 25th. It is mandatory to present the certificate to sign the contract.

More information is available on: https://www.dges.gov.pt/pt/pagina/reconhecimento .

7.Monthly allowance:

The scholarship amount corresponds to €601,12 according to FCT (https://www.fct.pt/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Tabela-de-Valores-SMM_atu… , I.P.) The scholarship payment will be made by bank transfer.

8. Other benefits:

Voluntary Social Security reimbursement, corresponding to the 1st level of the contributory base (for scholarships lasting 6 months or more); Personal Accident Insurance.

9. Aplicable Legislation:

Research Fellow Statute, approved by Law No. 40/2004 of August 18th, in the current wording published by Decree-Law No. 123/2019 of August 28; Regulation of Research Grants of the Foundation for Science and Technology, I.P. in force (Regulation No. 950 / 2019 of 16 December https://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/regulamento.phtml.pt ).

10. Selection methods/criteria:

This evaluation results in the selection of applications that go on to the interview stage. The final evaluation is calculated based on a weight of 40% of the CV and 60% of the interview. The selection criteria are as follows: academic background, qualifications, adequacy between the candidate's profile and the objectives of the grant, motivation and relevant experience for the project in question, according to the admission requirements described above.

The jury reserves the right not to fill the position if there are no candidates that meet the requirements. If the candidate placed 1st does not accept the scholarship or withdraws from the scholarship during the respective work program, the candidate placed 2nd may be invited to accept the scholarship. This procedure may be repeated in subsequent cases of non-acceptance or withdrawal, according to the decision of the scientific supervisor, respecting the order of the list contained in the minutes of the selection process.

11.Composition of the evaluation panel:

President: Dr. Omid Emadinia

Members: Dr. Tiago Emanuel Silva and Dr. João Carlos Pereira

Substitute: Dr. Rui Amaral

12. Publication/notification of results:

The final evaluation results (ordered list) will be published in www.inegi.pt .

After being notified, candidates have 10 working days to submit a formal rebuttal by email ([email protected] ).

13. Submission of applications:

Applications must include the following documents:

Motivation letter, stating the adequacy of the curriculum to the position;

Curriculum Vitae;

Qualification certificate; if possible, the qualification certificate should be accompanied by the grades obtained in all completed courses;

Proof of enrollment for the academic year 2023/2024.

14. Expressions of interest should be sent between the 18th April and 3rd May 2024through the official INEGI website www.inegi.pt in join us | Research Initiation Fellowship by pressing ApplyBII UTAF 15/2024 or by mail.

15. Working place:

The work will be carried out in INEGI facilities in Porto Portugal or other places required to execute the work plan.

16. Scholarship Support Centre:

The support centre for scholarship holders works from Monday to Friday, from 10 am to 12 pm, at the People Management Services.

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering » Mechanical engineering

Education Level

Undergraduate

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Languages

PORTUGUESE

Level

Good

Additional Information

Website for additional job details

https://www.inegi.pt/en/opportunities/research-grants/?url=/en/opportunities/r-…

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

INEGI

Country

Portugal

State/Province

Porto

City

Porto

Postal Code

4200-465

Street

INEGI - Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, N.400

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

http://inegi.pt

Contact

City

Porto

Website

http://www.inegi.pt/

Street

Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 400

Postal Code

4200-465

E-Mail

[email protected]

Phone

229578710

STATUS: EXPIRED