Research Fellowship for a Master's Degree Holder

1. Scientific area

Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Applied Chemistry or related fields.

2. Mandatory admission requirements

Applicants must hold a master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or a similar field, with a final grade of at least 17 on a scale of 0 to 20. The award of the fellowship contract is subject to enrolment in a non-degree course in the fields mentioned above, under the Research Fellowship Regulations of Universidade NOVA de Lisboa.

At the application stage, proof of the required enrolment may be replaced by a declaration on honour, using the attached template. The fellowship contract may only be concluded upon submission of the relevant proof of enrolment, under the Research Fellowship Regulations of Universidade NOVA de Lisboa.

2.1. Preferred qualifications

Proven laboratory experience in the field of the call, namely Chemical Engineering, Adsorption Processes, Materials Characterisation, Physical Chemistry, Thermodynamics or Applied Chemistry. Motivation for scientific research, a good capacity for work, good spoken and written English skills and immediate availability will also be valued.

3. Work plan

Development, optimisation and evaluation of integrated adsorption-based processes for advanced amine recovery in foundry operations, promoting more efficient use of resources, reducing emissions and supporting the transition to more sustainable industrial production.

4. Applicable legislation and regulations

Research Fellowship Holder Statute, approved by Law No. 40/2004 of 18 August, as currently amended, and the Research Fellowship Regulations of Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, approved by Order No. 9484/2023, signed on 29 August 2023 and published in the Diário da República, Series II, on 14 September 2023.

5. Workplace and scientific supervision

The work will be carried out at the Department of Chemistry of NOVA FCT, under the scientific supervision of Ana Belén Pereiro Estévez and João Araújo.

6. Fellowship duration

The fellowship will last 12 (twelve) months, with an expected starting date of 1 November 2026, and is not renewable.

The activities will be carried out on an exclusive dedication basis, under the Research Fellowship Holder Statute. The award of the fellowship does not create or constitute an employment or service provision relationship.

7. 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 may join the Voluntary Social Security scheme, with reimbursement of contributions under the applicable legal provisions.

8. Selection methods

Selection will be based on curriculum assessment (AC) and assessment of previous experience in the required research area (EP), weighted at 40% and 60%, respectively. All criteria will be scored on a scale of 0 to 20.

Without an interview, the final score will be calculated using the formula: CF = 0.40 × AC + 0.60 × EP.

The selection panel may, if it considers it necessary, invite candidates tied in the initial score for an interview (E). In that case, the weights will be 20% for curriculum assessment, 30% for previous experience and 50% for the interview, and the final score will be calculated using the formula: CF = 0.20 × AC + 0.30 × EP + 0.50 × E. The score resulting from the interview will be used exclusively to rank the tied candidates, while maintaining the position of that group relative to the other candidates.

Candidates who do not meet the mandatory admission requirements will be excluded.

9. Selection panel

Chair: Ana Belén Pereiro Estévez, PhD, Principal Researcher, NOVA FCT.

First full member: João Miguel Mendes de Araújo, Assistant Professor, NOVA FCT.

Second full member: Joana Cepeda da Silva Antunes, PhD, Researcher, NOVA FCT.

First alternate member: Inês Alexandra Morgado do Nascimento Matos, PhD, Assistant Professor, NOVA FCT.

Second alternate member: Mário Emanuel Campos de Sousa Diniz, PhD, Associate Professor, NOVA FCT.

10. Publication and notification of results

The assessment results will be communicated to candidates in writing by email within 60 working days of the application deadline. Interested parties will have 10 working days, starting on the first working day following notification, to submit their comments during the prior hearing stage, under the Code of Administrative Procedure.

All candidates will be notified of the final decision. An administrative complaint or appeal against the final decision may be submitted within 10 working days of its notification, through drh.bolsas@fct.unl.pt, under the Research Fellowship Regulations of Universidade NOVA de Lisboa.

11. Application period and submission

The application period runs from 2 October 2026 to 10 October 2026.

Applications must be submitted by email to anab@fct.unl.pt, with "LAQV/BI/04/2026" in the subject line.

The application must include:

• Curriculum vitae;
• Degree certificate indicating the final master's degree grade;
• Motivation letter;
• Proof of the required enrolment or a declaration on honour, using the attached template.

CALL NOTICE (PT/EN): LINK

Where to apply

E-mail: anab@fct.unl.pt

Requirements

Research Field: Chemistry » 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

Postal Code: 2829-516

Contact

City: Caparica

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

Street: Campus de Caparica

Postal Code: 2829-516