NOTICE FOR RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP (BI) (1)
Organisation/Company: Instituto Superior de Agronomia
Department: Núcleo de Recursos Humanos
Research Field: Agricultural sciences » Agronomics, Agricultural sciences » Forest sciences
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions: Master Positions
Country: Portugal
Application Deadline: 27 Nov 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon)
Type of Contract: Other
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 35
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description A tender is open for the attribution of one Research Scholarship (BI) to students holders of a Master degree who are enrolled in courses that do not lead to an academic degree ; within the scope of the project P3.3 New process for valorization of sub-products from pulp and paper production, Transform - Agenda, taking place at Resource Management & Landscape Architecture Group, LEAF, of the Instituto Superior de Agronomia, financed by IAPMEI/PRR/Aviso 02/C05-i01/2022 - Agendas Mobilizadoras para a Inovação Empresarial, to develop the following tasks: final version of technical data sheets of products, product efficacy tests in agroforestry practices and assessment of environmental harmlessness; dissemination of project results.
1. TYPE, DURATION OF THE SCHOLARSHIPS and EXPECTED BEGINNING PERIOD OF THE SCHOLARSHIP The tender is intended for the attribution of one Scholarship of R&D activities (BI) for students holders of a Master degree who are enrolled in courses that do not lead to an academic degree , for a length of 6 months, possibly renewable up to a maximum of 12 months, scheduled to start in January 2025.
2. WORK PLAN AND WORKPLACE - Preparation of final versions of technical data sheets of products obtained from industrial residues and sub-products for the production of fertilizers;
- Product efficacy tests in agroforestry practices and assessment of environmental harmlessness;
- Dissemination of project results.
The work will be developed at Chemistry and Environment Group, Department of Sciences and Engineering of Biosystems (DCEB) of the Instituto Superior de Agronomia, under the supervision of Professor Cristina Cunha Queda.
3. SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS Applications must be formalized, obligatorily, by sending an application letter, with the reference " P3.3 BI EM.2024-Refª-BL-55-2024 ", accompanied by the following documents: Curriculum vitae, copy of certificate of qualifications and motivation letter.
The application period will run from November 14th to 27th, 2024 .
5. SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS 5.1 Required Education Level: Aimed at carrying out initial R&D activities for students holders of a Master degree who are enrolled in courses that do not lead to an academic degree.
5.2 Skills/Qualifications / Specific Requirements:
- Scientific area Agriculture Engineering/ Forestry Engineering or related areas
- With skills in training and experience in the area of physical-chemical characterization of industrial residues and sub-products, knowledge of fertilizer requirements and product efficacy tests in agroforestry practices and assessment of environmental harmlessness.
- Other requirements: Good level of oral and written English.
6. FUNDING AND SCHOLARSHIP COMPONENTS The grant will be financed by IAPMEI/PRR/Aviso 02/C05-i01/2022 - Agendas Mobilizadoras para a Inovação Empresarial within the scope of the project P3.3 New process for valorization of sub-products from pulp and paper production, Transform – Agenda.
The amount of the monthly allowance is 1.259,64 € plus the reimbursement of voluntary social insurance.
7. EVALUATION CRITERIA The selection criteria to be used and the respective percentage weights will be the following:
Evaluation of the Curriculum vitae and Motivation Letter (CvML)
- Evaluation of the Curriculum vitae (70%) (CV)
1. Academic education (20%) and experience in research activities (30%);
2. Suitability of the candidate's profile for the activities to be carried out (50%).
The 3 best candidates may be called for an interview, in person or by videoconference, to establish the final classification.
8. EVALUATION Composition of the Assessment Committee:
9. DISCLOSURE OF RESULTS Form of advertising/notification of results: The final results of the evaluation will be publicized, through a list ordered, alphabetically, by final grade, posted in a visible and public place of the Instituto Superior de Agronomia, with the candidate being approved notified via email.
12. NON-DISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL ACCESS POLICY No candidate may be privileged, benefited, harmed or 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.
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