Call for application for a research scholarship

Master Positions Application Deadline: 24 Nov 2026 - 17:00 (Europe/Lisbon) Country: Portugal Type of Contract: Other Type of Contract Extra Information: N/A Job Status: Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description CALL FOR APPLICATION FOR A RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP Refª HealthierSweet_BI_2 Portuguese version A call for tenders is now open for the attribution of one Research Scholarship within the scope of the Project "HealthierSweet - Integral valorization of non-compliant fruits to obtain new healthier sweetening syrups and pastes", funded through the "European Regional Development Fund through the Innovation and Digital Transition Program (COMPETE2030-ERDF-01476800)" under the following conditions, set out below: Scientific area: Biotechnology Admission requirements: General requirements: Candidates for the Research grant must, at the date of application, be enrolled, or present a commitment to enroll in a study cycle conferring an (PhD) degree in the field of Biotechnology or related areas. In fact, candidates for the Research scholarship, after selection, in order to begin contracting the scholarship, must enroll in the doctoral program in Biotechnology at the Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, according to the theme and scholarship work plan to be carried out within the scope of the project identified above. This doctoral program must be carried out at the Escola Superior de Biotecnologia of the Universidade Católica Portuguesa and guided by the team identified to implement the work plan. Specific requirements: Higher academic qualifications in the area of Food Engineering, Biotechnology or related areas. Good command of the English language (conversation and writing) Interest in the scientific area and be able to develop teamwork in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment. Preferred Factors: Will be considered preferred factors: Preference will be given to candidates with prior research experience in the hydrolysis, extraction, and characterization of bioactive compounds, as well as in the determination of bioactivities and bioaccessibility. Work Plan: The activities to be carried out by the grant holder are part of a research project aimed at reducing food waste by valorizing non-conforming fruits and native by-products. This involves transforming these fruits into healthier syrups and sweetening pastes, as well as producing high-fiber, low-glycemic-index flours, to develop new products within the healthy and functional food sector. The research grant holder will participate in all project tasks as an integrated member of the team. Applicable legislation and regulations: Statute of the Scientific Research Fellow: https://dre.pt/web/guest/legislacao-consolidada/-/lc/58216179/view?w=2019-08-28 ; Regulation of Research Scholarships of the Science and Technology Foundation, I.P: https://dre.pt/application/conteudo/127238533 ; Regulation of Research Scholarships of the Portuguese Catholic University: http://www.porto.ucp.pt/sites/default/files/files/DRH/RegBolsasInvestigacao_Cientifica_UCP2020.pdf Workplace: The work will be developed at the CBQF - Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina. of the Universidade Católica Portuguesa in Portugal, in Porto, under the scientific supervision of Prf. Dr. Manuela Pintado and co-supervision of Dr. Adma Melo and Dr. Marta Coelho. Duration of the scholarship: The scholarship, which is expected to begin on January 1, 2027, will have an initial duration of 17 months on an exclusive basis. The grant can be renewed if it does not exceed the project's end date, currently scheduled for 30-05-2028, and the duration of the grant type (48 months). Monthly maintenance allowance amount: The amount of the scholarship corresponds to 1359,64€. according to the research scholarship values awarded directly by FCT, I.P. in the Country ( https://www.fct.pt/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Tabela_valores_SMM_2025.pdf ) and will be paid by bank transfer. Selection methods: The selection methods to be used will be the following: i) curriculum evaluation (40%); ii) previous experience (60%). If necessary, the 3 best positioned candidates may be interviewed, and in this situation, the weighting will be curricular evaluation (35%).; ii) previous experience (50%) and selection interview (15%). Only candidates with a final classification equal to or greater than 75 points, on a scale of 0 to 100, will be selected for this position. Applications that do not meet the admission requirements, delivered on time and incomplete applications will be considered ineligible. Composition of the Selection Jury: President of the Jury: Prof. Dr. Manuela Pintado, Effective Members: Doctor Adma Melo and Doctor Marta Coelho. Substitute Jury: Prof. Dr. António Rangel. Form of advertising/notification of results: The jury deliberates in accordance with the selection criteria adopted and disclosed. The jury meetings minutes will contain a summary of the meeting content. After completing the application of the selection criteria, the jury proceeds with the elaboration of the ordered list, with the ranking of the approved candidates. The ranking list of eligible candidates will be published on the premises of the Universidade Católica Portuguesa, in Porto, located at Rua de Diogo Botelho, 1327, 4169-005 Porto - Portugal, with each candidate being notified of his/her position on the list ranking of candidates via email. Ineligible applicants will be notified by email, with details of the missing eligibility elements. Complaint and appeal procedures: Candidates have a period of ten working days, after the disclosure referred to in the previous number, to give their opinion at a prior hearing. Deadline for acceptance of the scholarship: Within ten working days following notification of the grant award, the selected candidate must confirm in writing his/her availability to start the scholarship on the proposed date. Failing to do so or not having availability, the candidate placed in the next position will be called. Application deadline and form of submission: Candidates submit their application from November 11, 2026. until November 24, 2026. (until 5 pm, Lisbon time). Applications are formalized by completing the Application Form https://hr-ucpporto.inqueritos.porto.ucp.pt/588151?lang=en . It will be necessary to submit the following documents: Cover letter, identifying the title and reference of the project, describe the motivation and professional objectives of the candidate. Detailed Curriculum Vitae (should contain all the elements to assess the admission requirements, including language knowledge and research experience). Copy of the certificate(s) of qualifications conferring academic degree in the terms requested in the notice. Registration of recognition of the academic degree awarded by a foreign higher education institution. Proof of registration or letter with the commitment to register/enroll in a degree-awarding study cycle under the terms already described in this notice. Only applications received during the opening period of the above-mentioned call shall be considered. Candidates who incorrectly formalize their application or who do not prove the requirements of this call are excluded. False statements made by applicants will be punished under the law. Privacy Policy: Universidade Católica Portuguesa is the controller responsible for the processing of Personal Data in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 – General Regulation on Data Protection. The personal data processed in the scope of this tender procedure is processed within the framework of said tender procedure only and will be processed by Universidade Católica Portuguesa with the purpose of verifying the fulfilment, by the candidates, of the assumptions established in the applicable legislation for their contracting. Opposition to the processing of data by the candidates will make it impossible to accept the application and, therefore, to analyse and evaluate it. The personal data of the Data Subject, if it be indispensable for the fulfilment of the obligations of Universidade Católica Portuguesa, may be conveyed to third parties, namely to the Financing Entities identified in this announcement. The data retention period shall correspond to the legally defined period of five years. The Data Subject is entitled to oppose to the collection and processing of data, has the right to verification, the right to rectification, the right to deletion, and the right to restriction of processing of the data collected. However, the exercise of such rights may be excluded when the personal data is used to protect public interest, namely in the detection and prevention of crimes or when subject to professional rules of confidentiality. The Data Subject has the right of access and portability of the data. Rights of Personal Data Subjects: https://www.ucp.pt/rights-data-subjects . For purposes of exercising the respective rights, contact the University through the e-mail address compliance.rgpd@ucp.pt or by using the address found at the end of this announcement, through the means set out in "Contacts for clarification". The Data Subject is always entitled to contact and file a complaint with the Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados (Portuguese Supervisory Authority for Personal Data). Non-discrimination and equal access policy: Universidade Católica Portuguesa actively promotes a non-discrimination and equal access policy, wherefore no candidate can be privileged, benefited, impaired or deprived of any rights whatsoever, or be exempt of any duties based on their ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, family and economic conditions, instruction, social origin or condition, genetic heritage, reduced working capacity, disability, chronic illness, nationality, ethnic origin or race, territory of origin, language, religion, political or ideological convictions, and union membership. If you have any questions about this position, please contact: Universidade Católica Portuguesa – Centro Regional do Porto Rua de Diogo Botelho, 1327 4169-005 Porto, Portugal Direção de Recursos Humanos drh.recrutamento.porto@ucp.pt 1. If the required academic degree has been conferred by a foreign higher education institution, it must comply with the Portuguese legislation on the recognition of foreign degrees, regulated by DL no. 66/2018 of 16 August. Applicants are advised to consult the website of the Directorate-General for Higher Education (DGES) for additional information on this matter: https://www.dges.gov.pt/pt/pagina/reconhecimento 2. The contracting of the research scholarship requires the candidate to provide enrollment in the degree-awarding course required in this notice. If the document is not presented within a maximum period of 30 days (in a row), counting from the date of communication of the selection to the candidate, the Jury Panel will have the power to disqualify the application due to failure to present the registration within the aforementioned period. Where to apply Website: https://hr-ucpporto.inqueritos.porto.ucp.pt/588151?lang=en Requirements Research Field: Technology » Biotechnology Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 1 Company/Institute: CBQF – Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fína Country: Portugal Contact City: Porto Website: http://www.porto.ucp.pt/ Street: Rua Diogo Botelho, 1327 Postal Code: 4169-005