Offer Description
A call is open for the award of one Research Fellowship (BI) for a holder of a Bachelor's degree enrolled in a Master's programme or Integrated Master's programme, within the framework of the funding awarded to the Centre for Geographical Studies (CEG) (Reference UID/295/2025 - funding awarded by the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT, I.P.)).
The successful candidate will contribute to the scientific enhancement, preservation, organisation and dissemination of the collections of the Library, Map Collection and Photo Archive of the Centre for Geographical Studies. The fellowship will support activities related to scientific documentation, heritage preservation, digital accessibility, collection management and dissemination of scientific knowledge in the field of Geography.
Where to apply
E-mail: bolsas-ceg@igot.ulisboa.pt
Requirements
Research Field: Geography
Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Candidates should meet the following requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Geography or related fields;
- Enrolment in a Master's programme or an Integrated Master's programme in Geography or related areas;
- Excellent command of Portuguese and English, both written and spoken;
- Immediate availability.
Specific Requirements
Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in Geography or related fields and be enrolled in a Master's programme or Integrated Master's programme.
Languages: PORTUGUESE
Level: Excellent
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Excellent
Research Field: Geography
Additional Information
Benefits
The monthly maintenance allowance amounts to €1,090.98, in accordance with the FCT fellowship grant table currently in force in Portugal. The fellowship also includes personal accident insurance and voluntary social security contributions, in accordance with the applicable legislation.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must comply with the eligibility conditions established in Article 9 of the FCT Research Fellowship Regulation (Regulation No. 950/2019, as amended).
Selection process
Selection will be based on curriculum evaluation.
Evaluation Criteria
Curriculum Vitae: 40%
Bachelor's Degree Classification: 40%
English language proficiency and communication skills: 10%
Motivation Letter demonstrating compliance with the admission requirements: 10%
The Selection Committee may invite the three highest-ranked candidates for an interview. If interviews are conducted:
Interview: 30%
First-stage evaluation: 70% of the final score.
The Selection Committee may decide not to award the fellowship if no candidate matches the required profile.
Selection Committee
Chair: Professor Francisco Roque de Oliveira, Assistant Professor, IGOT-University of Lisbon;
Member: Professor Jorge Malheiros, Associate Professor, IGOT-University of Lisbon;
Member: Sandra Domingues, Coordinator of the Documentation Unit, IGOT-University of Lisbon;
Alternate Member: Professor Maria Helena Esteves, Assistant Professor, IGOT-University of Lisbon;
Alternate Member: Professor Pedro Guimarães, Assistant Professor, IGOT-University of Lisbon.
Additional comments
Project Overview
The Library, Map Collection and Photo Archive of the Centre for Geographical Studies (CEG) support research activities through the management, organisation, accessibility and dissemination of scientific and documentary information in the field of Geography.
The project aims to contribute to the description, preservation, scientific contextualisation, enhancement and dissemination of these collections, reinforcing both their physical and digital accessibility and promoting their use by the scientific community.
Work Plan
The selected fellow will be responsible for:
- Supporting the identification, inventory and characterisation of documentary collections;
- Contributing to the scientific contextualisation of archival and documentary collections;
- Assisting in digitisation and preservation procedures for documentary holdings;
- Supporting the organisation and dissemination of collection information through catalogues, databases, repositories, web pages and other information systems;
- Participating in outreach and scientific dissemination activities related to the collections.
Host Institution and Workplace
The work will be carried out on-site at the Centre for Geographical Studies (CEG), Institute of Geography and Spatial Planning (IGOT), University of Lisbon, under the scientific supervision of Professor Francisco Roque de Oliveira.
Fellowship Duration
The fellowship will last 6 months, starting in November 2026, under an exclusive dedication regime and may eventually be renewed.
Results Notification
Final results will be communicated by email to the address provided by applicants. Unsuccessful applicants may exercise their right to a prior hearing within 10 working days under the terms of the Portuguese Administrative Procedure Code. The selected candidate must formally accept the fellowship in writing. If the selected candidate declines, the fellowship may be offered to the next candidate in the final ranking.
Application Deadline
Applications are open from 7 October to 20 October 2026.
Application Procedure
Applications must be submitted by email to bolsas-ceg@igot.ulisboa.pt and should include:
- Motivation Letter;
- Curriculum Vitae;
- Degree certificate;
- Recognition of foreign qualifications where applicable;
- Proof of legal residence in Portugal (for foreign citizens);
- Proof of enrolment in a Master's or Integrated Master's programme;
- Any additional supporting documents considered relevant;
- Declaration of prior consent for electronic communications.
The email subject must indicate: NDoc_2026.
Website for additional job details: https://www.ceg.igot.ulisboa.pt/node/2407
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Instituto de Geografia e Ordenamento do Território da Universidade de Lisboa
Country: Portugal
Contact
State/Province: Lisboa
City: Lisboa
Website: http://www.igot.ulisboa.pt/
Street: Edifício IGOT - Rua Branca Edmée Marques - Cidade Universitária
Postal Code: 1600-276
E-Mail: projetos@igot.ulisboa.pt