Research Initiation Scholarship for students enrolled in a master's degree in Technology /...

CONTEST EDITION FOR RESEARCH INITIATION SCHOLARSHIP

Bearing in mind Regulation No. 437/2020 on Research Grants of the Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal, published in the Diário da República 2nd series No. 83 of April 28, it is made public that, by order of 05-08-2021 05/08/2021 of the Vice-President of the IPS Professor Ângela Lemos, in the substitute regime of the President, a contest is open for the attribution of a Research Initiation Scholarship. aimed at carrying out R&D activities for students enrolled in Master's degree., under the project Bioscaff - Production of Ceramic Scaffolds for Bone Regeneration by 3D Printing, financed through IPS with the period for receiving applications from 27-09-2021 to 11-10-2021, in accordance with the following conditions :

• Students enrolled in a master's degree in Technology /Biomedical Engineering or related fields;

• Knowledge in 3D printing, CAD modeling and laboratory techniques;
• Sense of responsibility and ability to communicate and integrate into multidisciplinary work teams.

The plan of activities to be developed by the scholarship holder is inserted in activities 3 and 4 of the BioScaff project.

Main activities:

• CAD modeling of geometries for drawing scaffolds;

• Preparation of composite resins for the production of scaffolds;

• Printing (SLA) of scaffolds;

• Morphological and mechanical analysis of the scaffolds produced;

• CAD modeling and scaffold printing for a lumbar fusion cage.

Month 1:

• CAD modeling of geometry for scaffolds;

• Preparation of resins;

• Scaffold printing;

Month 2:

• Preparation of resins;

• Scaffold printing;

• Morphological and mechanical characterization;

Month 3:

• Morphological and mechanical characterization;

• CAD modeling of scaffolds in the shape of a lumbar fusion cage;

• Printing of modeled scaffolds;

Month 4:

• Morphological and mechanical characterization of the lumbar fusion cage;

- 5.1.CURRICULUM EVALUATION and MOTIVATION LETTER (CE+ML)-(scale of 0-15 values)

Enrollment in a master's course in the areas of Technology/ Biomedical Engineering

15 val.

Enrollment in a master's course in related fields

10 val.

With knowledge in the areas of 3D printing, CAD modeling and laboratory techniques for the production of scaffolds for bone regeneration

15 val.

With knowledge in the areas of 3D printing, CAD modeling and laboratory techniques.

10 val.

No knowledge in the areas of 3D printing, CAD modeling and laboratory techniques

5 val.

Very good

15 val.

Good

10 val.

satisfy

5 val.

Does not satisfy

0 val.

Very good (presents motivational factors related to the activities to be performed as a scholarship holder duly framed in the role)

15 val.

Good

10 val.

satisfy

5 val.

Does not satisfy

0 val.

--- 5.2.SELECTION INTERVIEW (0-5 points scale)

In the interview, 4 evaluation parameters are defined and their classification results from the following formula: I=MI+TTK+CS+VEF

• Motivation and Interest (MI)
• Theoretical and Technical Knowledge (TTK)
• Critical Sense (CS)
• Verbal Expression and Fluency (VEF)

Each dimension is scored with 1.25 points if the candidate demonstrates competence or behavior in the assessment and 0 points if not.

The classification of each candidate will be calculated by the sum of the values obtained in the CURRICULUM EVALUATION and in the MOTIVATION LETTER and in the SELECTION INTERVIEW.

The ranking of candidates will be expressed on a scale from 0 to 20, rounded to the nearest tenth, according to the valuation assigned to the criteria specified above. In case of a tie, the tie that has achieved the highest value in the Interview component will be used as a tie-breaker.

In order for the candidate to be admitted, he/she must reach a minimum total quotation of 9.5.

Based on the final ranking list, a reserve list will be created, which will be used for the eventual hiring of the candidate ranked in 2nd place, in the event of withdrawal of the candidate ranked in 1st place, or candidates/ the following in the final ranking in case of more dropouts.

• Letter of motivation addressed to the President of the IPS;

• Candidacy form;

• Curriculum vitae;

• Proof of student status of the degree and course, issued by the Academic Division of the Higher Education Institution in which you are enrolle.

• Presidente- Professor Doutor Ricardo Miguel Gomes Simões Baptista, Professor Adjunto da Escola Superior de Tecnologia de Setúbal/IPS;
• Vogal efetivo- Professor Doutor Célio Gabriel Figueiredo Pina, Professor Coordenador da Escola Superior de Tecnologia de Setúbal/IPS;
• Professora Doutora Ana Mafalda Saldanha Guedes, Professora Adjunto da Escola Superior de Tecnologia de Setúbal/IPS.

Applicable legislation and regulations: The grant is awarded under Law No. 40/2004 of 18 August, in its updated version (Statute of Scientific Research Fellows) and Regulation of Scholarships and Research of the Foundation for Science and Technology, available for consultation in https://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/regulamento.phtml.pt

Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal, September 23, 2021

The presidente

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Prof. Doctor Pedro Dominguinhos