Offer description:

The University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD) opens a call for one (1) Research Grant for students enrolled or eligible to enroll in a PhD program at UTAD, in other (Master's degree in Economics, Management, Sociology, Data Science, Engineering Sciences, or similar), in the frame of the R&D project LivingSoiLL - Healthy Soil to Permanent Crops Living Labs (Grant Agreement n.º 101157502) with the financial support of the European Commission through the Horizon Europe framework programme.

Reference: 

BI/UTAD/55/2024

Scientific area/research field:

Other 

Researcher profile:

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Admission requirements:

1. Master's degree in Economics, management, sociology, data science, engineering sciences, or similar*;
2. Fluent in English (oral and written)*;
3. Demonstrable knowledge and skills in the advanced use of Microsoft Office software (or similar), editing documents, presentations and spreadsheets;
4. Skills in design thinking and/or similar approaches, participatory and deliberative methods, and/or knowledge of the living lab approach;
5. Ability to communicate orally and in writing, including digital platforms and other communication media;
6. Availability for national and international travel;
7. Immediate availability*
8. Submission of mandatory documentation (curriculum vitae, letter of motivation, declaration of honour regarding the submission of proof of enrolment up until the time of contracting - see point 2 of article 10 of Regulation no. 950/2019 on FCT Research Grants - and personal identification details*
9. Candidate registered or in a position to register for a PhD at UTAD (availability to prepare a thesis within the scope of the LivingSoil project)*

* mandatory requirement

Work plan:

The candidate will carry out R&D activities within the scope of the LivingSoil project, namely:

1) Review of scientific literature, document analysis, mapping and comparative analysis of case studies;

2) Define and implement interviews and questionnaires (including online) to collect primary data;

3)  Organize, manage and analyze quantitative and qualitative data, with a focus on the qualitative dimension, mobilizing appropriate software;

4) Design, planning, implementation and management of interactive sessions with Living Lab stakeholders, including reporting activities;

5) Collaborate in the design and writing of project deliverables, writing scientific articles, presentations at project events, scientific events and events aimed at other audiences, and in all activities to disseminate project results;

6) Design and implementation of webinars, participatory workshops and similar;

7) Support for management tasks and dissemination of responsibility of the team responsible for WP2.

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 CETRAD of the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, under the scientific guidance of Professor Livia Madureira.

Duration of scholarship:

The fellowship will last for 6 months, and it´s expected to start on December 2024. The scholarship contract may be renewed, and the total duration may not exceed 36 months.

Note:

If the grant is awarded to students enrolled in a course that does not confer an academic degree, the contract cannot exceed a total duration of 12 months.

Monthly maintenance allowance amount:

The scholarship amount corresponds to €1,259.64 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: 

A. Academic curriculum assessment: 70%

B. Interview: 30%

Composition of the Selection Jury:

Chair – LIVIA MARIA COSTA MADUREIRA, Associate Professor with aggregation from the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro

Effective Member - ANDERSON REI GALVÃO, Assistant Professor from the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro

Effective Member - OCTAVIO JOSÉ RIO DO SACRAMENT, Associate Professor 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.

Based on the final ranking list, a reserve list will be drawn up, valid for the maximum duration of the project funding this grant or the maximum duration of the grant provided for in Article 3rd , nº 2, of the Statute of Scientific Research Fellow, Law no. 40/2004, of 18th August, revised by Decree-Law no. 123/2019, of 28th August (whichever comes first), which will be used for the possible recruitment of new grant holders within the scope of this project or in the event of the first-placed candidate withdrawing. 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 28-10-2024 to 11-11-2024.

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 bolsasinvestigacao@utad.pt)  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.