Competition for the attribution of a Research Initiation Grant (BII) - NATURFAB

22 May 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Instituto Politécnico de Bragança

Department

Gabinete de Apoio a Projetos

Research Field

Engineering » Mechanical engineering

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Portugal

Application Deadline

7 Jun 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

35

Offer Starting Date

10 Jun 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Interreg

Reference Number

0049_NATUR_FAB_2_E

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

No

Offer Description

A competition is open for the award of a Research Initiation Grant (BII) within the scope of the “0049_NATUR_FAB_2_E - Fomento de la especialización inteligente, transición industrial y emprendimiento a través de nuevos materiales basados em recursos endógenos compatibles com tecnologias de fabricación aditiva de gran formato” Project, with funding “Programa Interreg VI A España - Portugal (POCTEP) 2021-2027”, for 3 months, with the possibility of renewal up to a maximum of 12 months, starting on 10/06/2024.

 

The scholarship holder’s activities will include:

• study of the main technologies for the manufacture of PLA filaments reinforced with natural fibers;

• assembly and testing of a filament extruder;

• preliminary tests for the manufacture of filaments reinforced with natural fibers.

• preparation of technical reports.

 

The fundamental objective is for the scholarship holder to contribute to the implementation of the project’s various actions actively and effectively, namely, the assembly of a new filament extruder, learning and training in its use. Finally, carry out some preliminary tests on obtaining PLA filaments reinforced with natural fibers.

 

Applications can be formalized through the IPB application submission portal (http://concursos.ipb.pt ), with the inclusion of the following documents:

a) Curriculum Vitae;

b) Certificate of qualifications;

c) Motivation letter.

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering » Mechanical engineering

Education Level

Undergraduate

Skills/Qualifications

Candidates must:

• be enrolled in a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related areas;

• present a CV with specific training in topics related to the project's work plan;

Specific Requirements

Candidates must have one or more of the following technical skills:

• experience in developing projects in the area of composite materials, preferably with natural fiber reinforcement;

• knowledge of manufacturing processes, particularly additive manufacturing processes.

Languages

PORTUGUESE

Level

Mother Tongue

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Additional Information
Benefits

The scholarship amount corresponds to €601,12, according to the table of scholarships awarded by the FCT, I.P. in the country.

The scholarship holder will benefit from a personal accident insurance and, if not covered by any social protection scheme, can ensure the exercise of the right to social security by joining the voluntary social insurance scheme, pursuant to the Code of Contribution Regimes of the Social Security Social Security System. The scholarship amount will be paid monthly by bank transfer.

Eligibility criteria

Candidates must be enrolled in a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related áreas.

Selection process

The selection methods to be used will be the following:

• Curriculum assessment – 50% (adequacy, average of UC completed from the Bachelor's and Master's degrees; additional training; proven professional experience);

• Interview – 50% a) knowledge of the project; b) motivation; c) presentation of innovative ideas

and proactivity.

The jury may decide not to award the scholarship if there are no candidates with a final classification greater than or equal to 9.5.

 

The jury composition is:

• João da Rocha e Silva (president)

• João Eduardo Pinto Castro Ribeiro (vowel)

• Jorge Henrique de Carvalho Santos (vowel)

• Leonel Domingues Deusdado (substitute member)

 

The communications and final results of the evaluation will be published via the IPB application submission portal or, if necessary, via email notification.

If the decision to be taken is unfavorable to the granting of the requested scholarship, candidates have a period of 10 working days, after the date of publication of the evaluation results, to comment, if they wish, in a prior hearing, under the terms set out in the Code of Administrative Procedure.

The final decision may be appealed to the President of the IPB within 15 working days after the respective notification.

Additional comments

Documents proving the ownership of academic degrees or diplomas, or enrollment in an academic degree or diploma, may be dispensed with during the application stage, being replaced by a declaration of honor by the candidate, and verification of this condition is mandatory during the grant contracting stage.

 

Academic degrees obtained in foreign countries require recognition by a Portuguese Institution in accordance with Decree-Law No. 66/2018, of August 16th and Ordinance No. 33/2019, of January 25th. The presentation of recognition is mandatory for the signing of the contract.

Website for additional job details

https://concursos.ipb.pt/ui/#/public/concursos/detalhe/484

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Instituto Politécnico de Bragança

Country

Portugal

State/Province

Bragança

City

Bragança

Postal Code

5300-253

Street

Campus de Sta Apolónio

Where to apply

Website

https://concursos.ipb.pt/ui/#/public/concursos/detalhe/484

Contact

State/Province

Bragança

City

Bragança

Website

http://portal3.ipb.pt/index.php/pt/ipb

Street

Campus de Sta Apolónio

Postal Code

5300-253

STATUS: EXPIRED