Research Fellowship (BI)

Reference Number: COMPETE2030-FEDER- 01471600 - Nº 18391

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Call reference: BI_BioChar4@II_2026

Applications are open for the award of 1 (one) Research Fellowship (BI) for a master’s degree holder enrolled in a doctoral programme, within the project Biochar4@II — Long term sustainable carbon capture and valorization in agricultural production, reference COMPETE2030-FEDER-01471600 - Nº 18391, funded by COMPETE 2030/FEDER, to be carried out at the NOVA School of Science and Technology of NOVA University Lisbon (NOVA FCT), under the following conditions:

Scientific area

Agro-industrial production and processing technologies.

Admission requirements

Applicants must meet all the following requirements:

• Hold a master’s degree in a scientific field related to agro-industrial production and processing technologies.
• Be enrolled in a doctoral programme in Agro-industrial Technology.
• Have the ability to carry out, under supervision, fieldwork in agri-food systems, at both production and processing stages, and possess computer skills.
• Have the ability to perform laboratory protocols for the nutritional characterisation of food products and possess a good command of English.

Enrolment in a doctoral programme must be formalised before the fellowship agreement is signed. At the application stage, the corresponding supporting document may be replaced by the Declaration on Honour provided in the annex, whereby the applicant undertakes to submit proof of registration and enrolment no later than the signing of the fellowship agreement.

Work plan

Under scientific supervision, the fellowship holder will undertake the following activities:

• Activities involving agri-food production and processing in vineyards where biochar has been applied.
• Monitoring the industrial processing of grapes into wine.
• Fieldwork and laboratory work within the scope of the planned activities.

Workplace and scientific supervision

The work will be carried out at the Department of Earth Sciences (DCT) of NOVA FCT, under the scientific supervision of Professor Maria Manuela Abreu da Silva.

Fellowship duration

The fellowship will have an initial duration of up to 12 (twelve) months, with an expected starting date in November 2026, and may be renewed. Renewal is subject to the continued fulfilment of the conditions underlying the award, a reasoned opinion from the scientific supervisor and approval by the competent authority, taking into account the project’s duration, funding availability and the terms of the relevant funding instrument. The total duration, including renewals, must comply with the regulatory limit applicable to students enrolled in doctoral programmes (maximum duration of the fellowship agreement: 48 months).

Monthly maintenance allowance

The monthly maintenance allowance is €1,359.64 (one thousand three hundred and fifty-nine euros and sixty-four cents), payable monthly by bank transfer.

The fellowship holder will be covered by personal accident insurance and, where applicable, will be reimbursed for contributions to the Voluntary Social Insurance scheme corresponding to the first contribution bracket, upon submission of proof of payment, in accordance with the applicable legal and regulatory provisions.

The activities will be undertaken on an exclusive dedication basis, pursuant to the Research Fellowship Holder Statute (EBI). The award of the fellowship does not create or constitute an employment or service provision relationship.

Application documents

Applications must include:

1. An updated curriculum vitae;
2. A motivation letter;
3. Master’s degree certificates indicating the final grade;
4. Proof of registration and enrolment in a doctoral programme in Agro-industrial Technology; if this is not submitted with the application, the Declaration on Honour provided in the annex must be included;
5. A Declaration on Honour stating the contents of any certificates that have not been obtained by the application deadline and which it replaces.

Official certificates replaced by a declaration must be submitted before the fellowship starts and no later than 30 days after notification of the award. Failure to submit them will result in the fellowship not being granted, pursuant to Article 13(2) to (4). The documentation required for the fellowship agreement must be submitted within 30 days of that notification, failing which the award will lapse. The agreement may only be signed after the required documentation has been received, pursuant to Article 18(1) and (6) of the NOVA Regulations.

Application period and submission

The call will be open from 23 October 2026 to 30 October 2026.

Applications must be submitted by email to fjl@fct.unl.pt, indicating reference BI_BioChar4@II_2026 in the subject line.

CALL NOTICE (PT/EN): LINK HERE

Where to apply

E-mail: fjl@fct.unl.pt

Requirements

Research Field: Other

Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available: 1

Company/Institute: NOVA School of Science and Technology (NOVA FCT)

Country: Portugal

State/Province: Setubal

City: Monte de Caparica

Postal Code: 2829-156

Contact

City: Caparica

Website: https://www.fct.unl.pt/

Street: Campus de Caparica

Postal Code: 2829-516