12 months, eventually renewable until the end of the project or the maximum duration for this research fellowship type.
Organisation/Company: Politécnico de Leiria
Department: CDRSP
Research Field: Engineering » Chemical engineering, Engineering » Materials engineering
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions: Master Positions
Country: Portugal
Application Deadline: 4 Nov 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/London)
Type of Contract: Other (Scholarship contract)
Hours Per Week: 35
Offer Starting Date: 21 Oct 2024
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? NextGenerationEU
Reference Number: WP2 A2.4
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description The Polytechnic of Leiria is now opening applications for 1 (one) scientific research fellowship within the project "Sustainable Stone by Portugal – Valorização da Pedra Natural para um futuro digital, sustentável e qualificado – Refª WP2 A2.4." This project is funded by European funds allocated to Portugal by the PRR, within the scope of the Recovery and Resilience Mechanism (MRR) of the European Union (EU), framed in the Next Generation EU, for the period 2021 – 2026.
SCIENTIFIC AREA: Materials Engineering and Chemical Engineering
RECIPIENTS: PhD students in Materials Engineering and Chemical Engineering, or holders of a Master's degree in Materials Engineering and Chemical Engineering who are enrolled in courses that do not confer an academic degree, in association with a Research Unit (UI), or graduates in Materials Engineering and Chemical Engineering who enrolled in courses that do not confer an academic degree, in association with a Research Unit. Preference is given to master's degree holders.
DURATION: 12 months, eventually renewable until the end of the project or the maximum duration for this research fellowship type. The fellowship is due to start in 12/2024.
WORK PLAN: Study, development, and characterization (rheological, etc.) of new sustainable and circular materials through the incorporation of waste from the exploitation of the natural stone industry. Development of disruptive materials as raw materials in the construction materials sector. Design of an innovative product line with an enriched formula, conceived through the reuse and full valorization of fragments and sludge, currently considered production waste.
WORKPLACE AND SCIENTIFIC SUPERVISION: The work will be developed at the Centre for Rapid and Sustained Product Development from the Polytechnic of Leiria (CDRSP-PLeiria), under the supervision of P&D Professor Florindo José Mendes Gaspar.
GRANT FINANCIAL COMPONENTS: Monthly maintenance stipend of €1,259.64 for holders of a master's degree or €990.98 for holders of a bachelor's degree, according to the FCT Regulation for Studentships and Fellowships. Plus, if applicable, the monthly Voluntary Social Insurance, according to the conditions defined in the Estatuto do Bolseiro de Investigação, as well as the Personal Accident Insurance during the research fellowship period.
PAYMENT: The maintenance stipend will be processed monthly through bank transfer to the account identified by the research fellow.
ACTIVITY SCHEME: Exclusivity, according to the applicable legislation.
EVALUATION PANEL: The jury responsible for the applications evaluation will be constituted by PhD Professors.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 21, 2024, to November 04, 2024.
SELECTION METHOD AND EVALUATION CRITERIA: The evaluation will be made through curriculum analysis and possible interview, focusing on the merit of the candidate, where they will be considered and weighted according to the following:
Academic Qualification (AQ): final master grade or final graduate grade;
Professional/Academic Experience (PAE): Excellent experience – 20 points, Very good experience – 17 points, Good experience – 14 points, Enough experience – 10 points, Insufficient experience – 2 points, No mention of experience – 0 points.
Specific Knowledge (SK): experience in the development and characterization of sustainable materials made from waste reuse: High knowledge – 15 points, Low level of knowledge – 5 points.
With the final grade NF = [HA*0.5 + EPA*0.2 + CE*0.3]. If the jury decides by reasoned deliberation, the three first classified in the curriculum analysis will be invited for an interview, with the final grade (NFE) = [NF*0.8 + ENT*0.2]. Candidates who obtain a classification of less than 9.5 will be excluded from the contest.
ELIGIBILITY OF CANDIDATES: Candidates eligible include:
National citizens or citizens of other member states of the European Union;
Third-party states citizens;
Stateless persons;
Beneficiaries of political refugee status.
Required documents include proof of academic degree(s), updated CV, and any other relevant certifications.
RESULTS | DISCLOSURE AND COMPLAINTS: The jury will send to the candidates, by e-mail, the provisional results of the evaluation within 90 working days after the application deadline.
Where to apply E-mail: ******
Requirements Research Field: Engineering » Materials engineering
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Additional Information Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Centre for Rapid and Sustained Product Development (CDRSP)
Country: Portugal
State/Province: Leiria
City: Marinha Grande
Postal Code: 2430-028
Street: Rua de Portugal - Zona Industrial da Marinha Grande
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