Call for one Research Grant (BI) – BIOCOMP3.0 (PRR)

Applicants for the scholarship should: Hold a Master's degree in Environmental Technology or related fields. Be enrolled in a Ph.D. program (or in a research post-graduation) in a higher education institution; Possess a driver's license (Preferential).

Have knowledge and experience in the application of Life Cycle Assessment methodologies according to the requirements of ISO 14040 and ISO 14040.

Portuguese (Preferential) or Spanish or English.

The amount of the grant corresponds to 1.199,64 €, according to the table of values of the grantsawarded by FCT, I.P. in the country. The fellow will also benefit from a personal accident insurance, and if not included in any social security protocol, may adhere to the Portuguese Social Security through the Seguro Social Voluntário (Voluntary Social Security), in the terms present in the Portuguese Código dos Regimes Contributivos do Sistema Previdencial de Segurança Social. The monthly salary will be payed monthly by bank transfer.

Applicants for the scholarship should: Hold a Master's degree in Environmental Technology or related fields. Be enrolled in a Ph.D. program (or in a research post-graduation) in a higher education institution; Possess a driver's license (Preferential).

Have knowledge and experience in the application of Life Cycle Assessment methodologies according to the requirements of ISO 14040 and ISO 14040.

Portuguese (Preferential) or Spanish or English.

The selection method to be used will be based on the curriculum evaluation, with the following components: a) Motivation and availability for performing the functions outlined in the work plan - 30%; b) Academic and scientific background, with emphasis on components related to the work plan - 40%; c) Relevant research experience for the work plan - 30%; The top-ranked candidates, based on the curriculum evaluation, may be invited for an interview. The Jury reserves the option not to select candidates if they do not fit the task profile presented.

The communications and the final results of the evaluation will be disclosed by email notification tothe candidates.
If the decision to be taken is unfavourable to the granting of the requested scholarship, thecandidates have a period of 10 working days, after the date of publication of the evaluation results,to express their opinion, if desired, in a prior hearing, under the terms provided for in the Code of theAdministrative Procedure

Documents proving the ownership of academic degrees or diplomas, or enrollment in an academicdegree or diploma, may be dispensed with during the application stage, being replaced by adeclaration of honor by the candidate, although substantiation of this condition is mandatory duringthe grant contracting stage.
Academic degrees obtained in foreign countries require recognition by a Portuguese Institution inaccordance with Decree-Law No. 66/2018, of August 16th and Ordinance No. 33/2019, of January25th. The presentation of the recognition is mandatory for the signing of the contract.