BI Research Grant in Agronomy – ISIProMED

(R1) Positions: Bachelor Positions Application Deadline: 13 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon) Country: Portugal Type of Contract: Temporary Job Status: Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? European Union / Next Generation EU Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description A call is open for the award of a BI Research Grant within the scope of the project "Innovation, Sustainability and Promotion of the Mediterranean Diet in the Food Industry, Restaurants and Hospitality" (ISIProMED), COMPETE 2030-FEDER-01458400, associated with nº 17802 led by the Polytechnic University of Beja, in co-promotion with the Nursing School of the University of Coimbra, under the following conditions: Scientific Area: Agronomy or Agricultural Sciences Admission requirements: Enrolment in a 2nd cycle course (master's degree) or be a graduate enrolled in courses that do not confer an academic degree; Hold a degree, preferably in the areas of Agronomy / Agricultural Sciences; Strong motivation for the type of work to be carried out within the project; Good ability to work in multidisciplinary teams; Good communication skills; Ease of writing reports and use of digital tools; Good knowledge of the English language in oral, reading and writing; Driving licence for light vehicles. Notice: Candidates of foreign nationality, except those of official Portuguese language, must submit a document, officially recognized, proving mastery of writing and orality of the Portuguese language. Work plan: In collaboration with the other members of the Technical Team, the grant holder to be admitted must perform and/or collaborate in the execution of the following tasks: Development and optimization of the production processes of food products identified with high nutritional and economic potential, which are no longer produced for widespread commercialization; Development of prototypes that allow these products to be produced in the hotel/restaurant units themselves, either by hydroponics or by traditional methods; Production of technical guides detailing production methodologies for these products, involving hands-on experimentation and adaptation of traditional techniques to modern contexts; The resulting guides will provide step-by-step instructions and considerations about space and resources. Applicable legislation and regulations: The grant is awarded under Law No. 40/2004, of 18 August (Statute of the Scientific Research Grant Holder) and Regulation of Scholarships and Research of the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) in force ( www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/regulamento.phtml.pt ), as well as by the Regulation of Scientific Research Grants in force at the Polytechnic Institute of Beja, approved by the Foundation for Science and Technology. Workplace: The work will be developed at the Polytechnic University of Beja, School of Agriculture, Department of Technologies and Applied Sciences, Department of Biosciences (Fruit and Vegetable Center) and other places where the project activities will be developed, under the scientific supervision of the Project, Prof. Manuel Joaquim Marques Patanita. Duration of the scholarship(s): The scholarship will have a duration of 12 months, on an exclusive basis, starting in January 2027. The scholarship contract may be renewed, in accordance with Art.4 of the Regulation of Scientific Research Grants in force at the Polytechnic University of Beja (RBICIPBEJA). The evaluation of the grantee's activity, in accordance with article 25 of the RBICIPBEJA, will be carried out according to the criteria: C1-Activities developed, C2-Justification of deviations from the planned, C3-Publications and works prepared. The calculation formula to be applied will be 0.7 x(C1) + 0.1 x (C2) + 0.2 x (C3), with a mandatory minimum evaluation of 10 (ten) values, on a scale of 0-20 values. Value of the monthly maintenance allowance: The amount of the scholarship corresponds to €1,090.98, according to the table of values of the scholarships awarded directly by FCT, I.P. in the country ( https://www.fct.pt/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Tabela-de-Valores-SMM-2026.pdf ). The payment of the scholarship will be made monthly by bank transfer. To this amount is added the monthly amount referring to the Voluntary Social Security, if applicable, in accordance with the conditions defined in the Statute of the Research Scholarship Holder. The scholarship holder will benefit from personal accident insurance. Selection methods: The evaluation criteria are: Academic curriculum relevant to the opening area of the competition (C); Adequacy of the candidate's profile to the purposes for which the scholarship is intended (P) evaluated through a selection interview; Previous experience (E), within the scope of the activities to be performed Calculation formula and/or weighting of the evaluation criteria: The calculation formula for the classification of each of the candidates, considering the criteria mentioned above, is as follows: 0.25 C + 0.5 P + 0.25 E Composition of the Selection Jury: President: Prof. Manuel Joaquim Marques Patanita Member: Prof. Olga Maria Reis Pacheco de Amaral Member: Prof. Anabela Reis Pacheco de Amaral Substitute member: Prof. João Jorge Mestre Dias Form of publicity: The publication of the call is made on www.ipbeja.pt . The models of the documents identified in paragraph d), n.º 1 of article 6.º of law n.º 40/2004, of 18 August (Statute of the Research Grant Holder) can be consulted in the area of this call in https://www.ipbeja.pt/servicos/srh/Paginas/ProcedimentosConcursaisBolseiros.aspx . The mention of financial support by the Portugal 2030 Programme will be made in accordance with the respective Communication Rules Guide. Notification of results/Appeals: The draft final classification list resulting from the selection process, under the terms of the applicable regulation, will be disclosed within 30 (thirty) working days after the deadline for receiving applications, by means of written communication to the candidates, which may be sent by email, under the terms of article 112 of the Code of Administrative Procedure. An appeal against these results may be lodged with the Rector of the Polytechnic University of Beja, within 10 (ten) working days after the respective communication. The decision on the appeal is the responsibility of the Rector of the University, after hearing the Jury of the competition, and will be announced within 5 (five) working days after the end of the deadline for receipt of the same, by written communication to the candidates, which may be sent by email. After the decision just mentioned or in the absence of appeals, the final classification list is approved by the Rector of the University and published within 5 (five) working days after approval, by written communication to the candidates, which may be sent by email. Within the scope of the procedure for awarding the scholarship, if the final ranking list, duly approved, contains a number of approved candidates greater than the number of scholarships to be occupied, an internal recruitment reserve is always constituted, which may be used when there is a need for occupation due to withdrawal of the scholarship holder, under the terms of the CPA, to be used during the eligibility of the project. Application deadline and form of submission of applications: The call is open from November 2, 2026 to November 13, 2026, with a deadline for submission of applications of no less than 10 working days. Submission of applications: Entry into the Records and Archives Service of the Polytechnic University of Beja until 4 pm on the day indicated in the previous point. Documents to be submitted: Candidates must send an application with the model contained in annex 5 of the IPBeja Scientific Research Grants Regulation, available in https://www.ipbeja.pt/servicos/srh/Paginas/reg_legislacao.aspx , with reference to this announcement, to the address indicated below, accompanied by curriculum vitae, documents proving academic qualifications indicating the classification of the Curricular Units (CU) and final, document proving enrollment in a cycle of studies/course not conferring an academic degree (optional in the application phase, constituting in turn a mandatory element when contracting the scholarship) and other documents that they consider relevant for the final assessment. Address: Polytechnic University of Beja Archive and Archive Service – SEA - Order No. 219/UPBeja/2026 Rua Pedro Soares, s/n – Campus do IPBeja 7800-295 Beja Where to apply Website: https://www.ipbeja.pt/servicos/srh/Paginas/ProcedimentosConcursaisBolseiros.aspx Requirements Research Field: Agricultural sciences » Agronomics Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent Skills/Qualifications Enrolment in a 2nd cycle course (master's degree) or be a graduate enrolled in courses that do not confer an academic degree; Hold a degree, preferably in the areas of Agronomy / Agricultural Sciences; Specific Requirements Strong motivation for the type of work to be carried out within the project; Good ability to work in multidisciplinary teams; Good communication skills; Ease of writing reports and use of digital tools; Good knowledge of the English language in oral, reading and writing; Driving licence for light vehicles. Notice: Candidates of foreign nationality, except those of official Portuguese language, must submit a document, officially recognized, proving mastery of writing and orality of the Portuguese language. Languages: PORTUGUESE Level: Good Research Field: Agricultural sciences » Agronomics Years of Research Experience: None Additional Information Benefits Monthly maintenance stipend of €1,090.98, according to the table of values of the scholarships awarded directly by FCT, I.P. in the country ( https://www.fct.pt/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Tabela-de-Valores-SMM-2026.pdf ). To this amount is added the monthly amount referring to the Voluntary Social Security, if applicable, in accordance with the conditions defined in the Statute of the Research Scholarship Holder. The scholarship holder will benefit from personal accident insurance. Eligibility criteria See information: https://www.ipbeja.pt/servicos/srh/Paginas/ProcedimentosConcursaisBolseiros.aspx Selection process See information: https://www.ipbeja.pt/servicos/srh/Paginas/ProcedimentosConcursaisBolseiros.aspx Additional comments See information: https://www.ipbeja.pt/servicos/srh/Paginas/ProcedimentosConcursaisBolseiros.aspx Website for additional job details: https://www.ipbeja.pt/servicos/srh/Paginas/ProcedimentosConcursaisBolseiros.aspx Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 1 Company/Institute: Instituto Politécnico de Beja Country: Portugal State/Province: Alentejo City: Beja Postal Code: 7800-295 Street: Rua Pedro Soares S/N (campus do IPBeja) Contact City: Beja Website: https://www.ipbeja.pt/Paginas/default.aspx Street: Rua Pedro Soares (Campus do IPBeja) Postal Code: 7800-295