Posted 2026-11-10
Offer Description
The Research Center for Linguistics at NOVA University Lisbon (UID/03213/2025) is seeking to recruit one PhD Student within the scope of the Project ELEXAI - European Lexicographic Infrastructure for Artificial Intelligence, funded by the European Commission (HORIZON Europe, ref. 101293013), in accordance with the following terms:
Work plan: The hired researcher will be integrated into the project team, participating in the following scientific research and knowledge dissemination tasks:
- analysis and processing of lexicographic data for integration into multilingual infrastructures;
- enrichment and expansion of lexicographic resources through value-added processes using generative AI, including metadata and linked data, and covering Portuguese, English, and other low-resource languages;
- definition and compilation of training and reference datasets;
- communication of research results and writing of scientific articles.
The work will be carried out under the scientific supervision of the project's PI Professor Rute Costa.
Duration of the grant: The grant will last for 10 months, and is expected to start in January 2027. The grant may be renewed up to a maximum of 30 months.
Form of submission of applications: Applications and supporting documents must be submitted by email to clunl@fcsh.unl.pt, with the subject ELEXAI_BI_M.
Candidates must apply by e-mail, in which they must include the following documents:
- Curriculum vitae (with explicit indication of institutions, dates, projects, and publications and presentations references including links to verifiable institutional and recognized repositories);
- Certificates of academic qualifications held
- In the case of academic degrees obtained at foreign higher education institutions, it is necessary to present the recognition of the degrees obtained, in accordance with Decree-Law No. 66/2018, of 16 August; or, in the absence of recognition at the time of application, a declaration on honor that this recognition will be made before the scholarship is contracted in the event of the candidate being selected. However, it is compulsory to present the acknowledgement before the scholarship is contracted.
- Proof of enrolment in a PhD programme in one of the scientific areas of the notice
- Motivation letter, including a work plan (2 pages), written in Portuguese or English.
Each candidate may submit only one application.
If candidates make false declarations or commit acts of plagiarism, their application will be cancelled, without prejudice to the adoption of other sanctioning measures.
Researcher Profiles: Holder of a Master’s degree in Language Sciences / Linguistics / Lexicography / Terminology.
Research fields: Linguistics - area of specialization in Lexicology/Lexicography/Terminology.
Where to apply
E-mail: clunl@fcsh.unl.pt
Requirements
Research Field: Language sciences » Linguistics
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Master’s degree in Language Sciences / Linguistics / Lexicography / Terminology.
Preference will be given to applications that fulfil the following requirements:
- a) research and/or professional experience in lexicography and/or terminology;
- b) knowledge/training in metalexicography, including lexicographic encoding languages, e.g. TEI-LexO, XML;
- c) proficiency in corpus compilation and exploration tools, e.g. Sketch Engine;
- d) knowledge of and ability to work with under-resourced languages;
- e) ability to work in interdisciplinary domains and teams.
Specific Requirements
Admission requirements: In compliance with article 8 of the NOVA University Lisbon Research Scholarship Regulations, it’s mandatory to:
a) Hold a Master’s degree in Language Sciences / Linguistics / Lexicography / Terminology.
b) Be enrolled in a PhD program in one of the scientific areas of the call.
Preference will be given to applications that fulfil the following requirements:
- a) research and/or professional experience in lexicography and/or terminology;
- b) knowledge/training in metalexicography, including lexicographic encoding languages, e.g. TEI-LexO, XML;
- c) proficiency in corpus compilation and exploration tools, e.g. Sketch Engine;
- d) knowledge of and ability to work with under-resourced languages;
- e) ability to work in interdisciplinary domains and teams.
Languages: PORTUGUESE — Level: Excellent
Languages: ENGLISH — Level: Excellent
Additional Information
Benefits
The scholarship amount is 1 359,64€ per month according to the table of scholarship values directly attributed by FCT, I.P. in the country. To this value is added the voluntary social insurance corresponding to the first level, in case the candidate opts for its attribution, as well as the personal accident insurance.
Eligibility criteria
Admission requirements: In compliance with article 8 of the NOVA University Lisbon Research Scholarship Regulations, it’s mandatory to:
a) Hold a Master’s degree in Language Sciences / Linguistics / Lexicography / Terminology.
b) Be enrolled in a PhD program in one of the scientific areas of the call.
Selection process
The evaluation will take into account the merit of the candidates, the motivation letter and work plan. Applications considered admissible will be scored on a scale of 0 to 20 values for each of the following assessment criteria:
Criterion A – Merit of the Applicant, with a weight of 60%:
- Sub-criterion A1 – Contribution to the production of knowledge (books, book chapters, theses, articles in indexed scientific journals, communications at national and international scientific congresses), with a weight of 25%.
- Sub-criterion A2 – Contribution to the development of individuals and/or research groups (teaching, supervision and guidance activities, participation in research projects, collaborative research activities), with a weight of 25%.
- Sub-criterion A3 – Additional training and recognition by the scientific community (awards for scientific merit, final classification of master's / bachelor's degree course), with a weight of 10%.
Criterion B – Motivation letter and work plan, with a total weight of 40%.
Candidates whose application is evaluated with a final score below 16 values are not eligible for the scholarship.
Evaluation Panel:
Chair: Raquel Amaro, NOVA FCSH/CLUNL
1st member: Sílvia Barbosa, NOVA FCSH/CLUNL
2nd member: Chiara Barbero, CLUNL
Substitute Member: Margarida Ramos, NOVA FCSH/CLUNL
The results of the evaluation will be publicized by e-mail to all candidates, through a list ordered by the final grade obtained.
Website for additional job details: https://www.fcsh.unl.pt/faculdade/concursos_para_bolseiros/
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: NOVA CLUNL
Country: Portugal
State/Province: Campolide campus Colégio Almada Negreiros, Room 343
City: Lisbon
Postal Code: 1099-085
Contact
City: Lisboa
Website: http://www.fcsh.unl.pt
Street: Av. de Berna, 26 C
Postal Code: 1069-061