Research fellowship for MSc, PhD student or master enrolled in a course that does not award an academic degree (GIATEX BIM3)

19 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Beira Interior

Research Field

Technology » Other
Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Portugal

Application Deadline

4 Apr 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/London)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

35

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

GIATEX BIM3

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

No

Offer Description

A call is open for the allocation of 1 (one) research fellowship for MSc, PhD student or master enrolled in a course that does not award an academic degree (BI), within the Research Project titled Agenda Mobilizadora “GIATEX – Gestão Inteligente da Água na ITV”, funded by Plano de Recuperação e Resiliência de Portugal, Componente 5 – Capitalização e Inovação Empresarial, Regulamento do Sistema de Incentivos “Agendas para a Inovação Empresarial”, taking place at the research unit FibEnTech – Fiber Materials and Environmental Technologies, at the University of Beira Interior, https://www.ubi.pt/entidade/FibEnTech , under the following conditions: 

 

Research Field:

Textile Science and Technology

 

Objectives:

Develop research within the scope of the GIATEX Project – Gestão Inteligente da Água na ITV, with regard to the textile dyeing area, namely with natural dyes, related to the optimization of processes and water consumption, from a technical, ecological and economic point of view. R&D work will be concentrated on the tasks of the following WPs: WP1. Process modulation and water recirculation strategies; WP3. Ennobling technologies with lower water consumption; WP5. Industrial pilot and WP8. Capacity building and training.

 

Work Plan:

The proposed work plan involves collaboration in carrying out the following tasks: Identification, characterization and experimentation of eco-dyeing processes; study of good practices for reducing water consumption; tests, optimization and improvement of the process.

Collaboration in the preparation of scientific papers for publication and dissemination of project results.

 

Applicable legislation and regulations:

Research Fellowship Holder Statute, approved by Law No. 40/2004, of 18 August, in its current wording (amended by Decree-Law No. 123/2019, of 28 August); Regulation for Research Studentships and Fellowships of the Foundation for Science and Technology (Regulation No. 950/2019) published in the Diário da República, 2nd series, No. 241, 16 December 2019; Regulation for Research Fellowships of the University of Beira Interior - RBIUBI (Regulation No. 100/2020) published in the Diário da República, 2nd series, n.º 27 February 2020.

 

Work Location:

The work will be developed at R&D Unit FibEnTech – Fibrous Materials and Environmental Technologies, Department of Textile Science and Technology, Faculty of Engineering, Rua Marquês d'Ávila e Bolama, 6201-001 Covilhã, under the scientific supervision of Doctor Nuno José Ramos Belino, [email protected] .

 

Fellowship duration and condition:

The fellowship is opened for 12 months, scheduled to start in April 2024. The activity is in regime of exclusive dedication in accordance with the RBIUBI.

The fellowship contract may eventually be renewed for a period of 6 months, under the scientific advisor's statement, however, it cannot exceed the date of the end of the project (current date September 30, 2025), or the date of its extension, if the date of the end of the project comes to be extended, nor the maximum periods for awarding fellowships defined by RBIUBI - Regulation of Research Fellowships of the University of Beira Interior, according to the type of course in which the master is enrolled.

 

Selection Committee:

President:

Doctor Rui Alberto Lopes Miguel, Associate Professor at UBI

Effective members:

Doctor Nuno José Ramos Belino, Assistant Professor at UBI

Doctor Maria Madalena Rocha Pereira, Assistant Professor at UBI

Substitute member:

Doctor Teresa Raquel Aurélio da Silva Nunes Barata, Invited Assistant Professor at UBI.

 

Documents for application:

The candidates should present:

. Motivation letter;

. Detailed Curriculum Vitae;

. Certificate of completion of the Master degree;

. Other documents considered relevant;

. Declaration of honour from the candidate stating that he/she meets the conditions for being award the research fellowship according to Article 6º of the RBIUBI.

 

Receipt of applications:

Applications should be addressed to Doctor Rui Alberto Lopes Miguel, Principal Researcher of the Project, for the e-mail [email protected] , indicating in the subject the reference of the call: GIATEX BIM3.

 

Publication/notification of results:

The final results of the evaluation process will be published in a sorted list, by the final classification obtained, and posted in a visible and public place of the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Beira Interior. The candidate(s) will be notified of the decision by e-mail.

Requirements

Research Field

Technology » Other

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Other

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Hold a MSc degree in the Textile Science and Technology area, or similar, and meet the conditions to be enrolled in a cycle of studies leading to a PhD degree or in a non-degree course.

Proof of enrollment in the 3rd cycle of studies or in a course that does not confer an academic degree must be submitted, mandatory, before the contractualization.

BIs awarded to masters who attend courses that do not confer an academic degree can only be granted for a maximum period of one year.

BIs awarded to masters who are enrolled in courses that do not confer an academic degree can only be granted to those who do not exceed, with the conclusion of the scholarship contract in question, including possible renewals, the accumulated period of two years in this type of scholarship, followed or interpolated.

Additional Information
Benefits

A monthly maintenance allowance will be granted in accordance with the Annex I of the RBIUBI, with the amount of 1 259,64€, according to the updated values that can be consulted at https://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores.phtml.pt . The fellowship holder will have a personal accident insurance and can choose to be covered by the voluntary social insurance. To this amount is added the voluntary social insurance, if the candidate chooses to be assigned, as well as personal accident insurance.

Eligibility criteria

Hold a MSc degree in the Textile Science and Technology area, or similar, and meet the conditions to be enrolled in a cycle of studies leading to a PhD degree or in a non-degree course.

Proof of enrollment in the 3rd cycle of studies or in a course that does not confer an academic degree must be submitted, mandatory, before the contractualization.

BIs awarded to masters who attend courses that do not confer an academic degree can only be granted for a maximum period of one year.

BIs awarded to masters who are enrolled in courses that do not confer an academic degree can only be granted to those who do not exceed, with the conclusion of the scholarship contract in question, including possible renewals, the accumulated period of two years in this type of scholarship, followed or interpolated.

Selection process

The evaluation and selection process begins with the verification of the eligibility of the applications based on the defined admission requirements and the application of the evaluation and selection criteria, which are based on the following parameters:

1 – Curriculum Assessment:

A – Master degree classification;

B – Experience in funded projects in textile, clothing and fashion areas;

C – Curriculum Vitae according to the project objectives;

CCA (Classification of Curriculum Assessment) = 0,3 x A + 0,3 x B + 0,4 x C

2 - Interview

D – Interview to the 2 candidates with the best grade in the CCA (Classification of Curriculum Assessment). The interview can be done by videoconference.

FC (Final Classification) – to the evaluation and selection parameters will be assigned the following percentage weighting: FC = 0,6 x CCA + 0,4 x D

Additional comments

Applicable legislation and regulations:

Research Fellowship Holder Statute, approved by Law No. 40/2004, of 18 August, in its current wording (amended by Decree-Law No. 123/2019, of 28 August); Regulation for Research Studentships and Fellowships of the Foundation for Science and Technology (Regulation No. 950/2019) published in the Diário da República, 2nd series, No. 241, 16 December 2019; Regulation for Research Fellowships of the University of Beira Interior - RBIUBI (Regulation No. 100/2020) published in the Diário da República, 2nd series, n.º 27 February 2020.

 

Complaint and Appeal Procedures:

After communication of the provisional lists of the results in the different phases of the selection process (Admission and Exclusion, Curricular Evaluation and Interview), the candidates have 10 working days to pronounce their disagreement, under the terms of article 121 and following of the Código do Procedimento Administrativo. If any allegations are presented, the final decision will be issued after the analysis of the statements presented during the prior hearing of interested parties. After the statutory deadline of 10 working days, the proposal for the final classification and ranking of the candidates becomes definitive.The proposal for the final classification and ranking of the candidates will constitute a reserve list for selection for a period of 6 months.

Website for additional job details

https://www.ubi.pt/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Universidade da Beira Interior

Country

Portugal

City

Covilhã

Postal Code

6200-001

Street

Convento de Santo António

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

City

Covilhã

Website

https://www.ubi.pt/

Street

Convento de Santo António

Postal Code

6200-001

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED