Research Fellowship for PhD students

» Mechanical engineering; Engineering » Aerospace engineering; Engineering Researcher Profile: Other Profession Positions: Master Positions Application Deadline: 25 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon) Country: Portugal Type of Contract: To be defined Job Status: Not Applicable Hours Per Week: 37.5 Offer Starting Date: 11 Nov 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description A call for applications is open for the award of one Research Fellowship for PhD students within the scope of project: ERC Inelastic “ Linking the scales towards non-conventional polymer composite structures ” with the financial support of the European Commission – under the following conditions: Scientific area : Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering. Work plan: Linking the scales towards non-conventional polymer composite structures. 1. Grant duration and regime: Duration of 12 months, starting in January 2027, potentially renewable up to the extent permitted by the relevant regulations. The granting of the scholarships does not generate or entitle a legal-labor relationship, it is exercised under an exclusive dedication regime, and the Scholarship holder is granted the Scholarship Holder Status, in accordance with the Regulation for Research Grants of the Foundation for Science and Technology, I.P., both in their current wording. 2. Activity scope: The objective is to contribute to WP4 – Neural network, and WP5 – Non-conventional composite laminates, of the INELASTIC project. The scientific findings resulting from the work conducted in these two WPs should lead to a PhD dissertation, should the fellowship be renewed up to 3 years. Main Responsibilities: Design of experiments and response database. Development of the neural network. Optimization. Conventional laminates. Non-conventional laminates. Manufacturing and testing. 3. Scientific supervision: Dr. Pedro Camanho. The work will be carried out in INEGI or FEUP facilities in Porto. 4. Mission requirements: The applicant must submit a statement of honour in which he/she undertakes to be enrolled on a PhD course integrated into the educational project of a higher education institution until the scholarship contract is awarded. The grant is intended for PhD students in Mechanical Engineering. 5. Academic Qualifications: Master’s degree in Mechanical/Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering. The conditions for evaluating candidates are: knowledge in manufacturing, testing and analysis of polymer composite materials; knowledge of programming languages, as Python, Matlab, and Fortran; strong knowledge of continuum mechanics, fracture mechanics, computational mechanics, optimization, and artificial intelligence; analytical, creative and critical thinking skills; excellent communication skills; teamwork and individual productivity; proficiency in English. 6. Academic degrees obtained in foreign countries shall be registered by a Portuguese institution, according to the DL 66/2018, of August 16th, and the Ordinance nr. 33/2019, of January 25th. It is mandatory to present the certificate to sign the contract. More information is available on http://www.dges.gov.pt . 7. Monthly allowance: The scholarship amount corresponds to €1359,64 according to the table of values for scholarships directly awarded by FCT, I.P. ( https://www.fct.pt/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Tabela-de-Valores-SMM-2026.pdf ); paid at the end of the respective month by bank transfer. The payment of personal accident insurance will also be ensured, as well as the payment of voluntary social insurance if applicable. 8. Applicable Legislation: Research Fellow Statute, approved by Law No. 40/2004 of August 18th, in the current wording published by Decree-Law No. 123/2019 of August 28; Regulation of Research Grants of the Foundation for Science and Technology, I.P. in force (Regulation No. 950 / 2019 of 16 December https://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/regulamento.phtml.pt ). 9. Evaluation criteria: This evaluation results in the selection of applications that go on to the interview stage. The final evaluation is calculated based on a weight of 60% of the CV and 40% of the interview. The selection criteria are as follows: academic background, qualifications, adequacy between the candidate's profile and the objectives of the grant, motivation and relevant experience for the project in question, according to the admission requirements described above. The jury reserves the right not to fill the position if there are no candidates that meet the requirements. If the candidate placed 1st does not accept the scholarship or withdraws from the scholarship during the respective work program, the candidate placed 2nd may be invited to accept the scholarship. This procedure may be repeated in subsequent cases of non-acceptance or withdrawal, according to the decision of the scientific supervisor, respecting the order of the list contained in the minutes of the selection process. 10. Composition of the evaluation panel: President: Professor Pedro Camanho. Members: Dr. Nathan Klavzer and Dr. Ana Francisca Alves. Substitute: Professor Igor Lopes. 11. Publication/notification of results: The final evaluation results (ordered list) will be publicized in www.inegi.pt . After being notified, candidates have 10 working days to submit a formal rebuttal by email ( gestao.pessoas@inegi.up.pt ). 12. Submission of applications: Applications must include the following documents: motivation letter, stating the adequacy of the curriculum to the position. curriculum vitae, in which the candidate's academic background must be clear in the areas referred to in item 4 of this call for applications. certificate of qualifications. Proof of enrollment in the doctoral program. 13. Expressions of interest should be sent between the 11th and 25 of november 2026 through the official INEGI website www.inegi.pt in join us | Research Fellowship by pressing Apply - reference BI UMEC 72/2026. 14. Scholarship Support Centre: The support center for scholarship holders works from Monday to Friday, from 10 am to 12 pm, at the People Management Services. Where to apply Website: https://careers.inegi.pt/jobs Requirements Research Field: Engineering » Mechanical engineering Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent Research Field: Engineering » Aerospace engineering Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent Specific Requirements 12. Submission of applications: Applications must include the following documents: motivation letter, stating the adequacy of the curriculum to the position. curriculum vitae, in which the candidate's academic background must be clear in the areas referred to in item 4 of this call for applications. certificate of qualifications. Proof of enrollment in the doctoral program. 13. Expressions of interest should be sent between the 11th and 25 of november 2026 through the official INEGI website www.inegi.pt in join us | Research Fellowship by pressing Apply - reference BI UMEC 72/2026. Languages: ENGLISH Level: Excellent Additional Information Selection process 12. Submission of applications: Applications must include the following documents: motivation letter, stating the adequacy of the curriculum to the position. curriculum vitae, in which the candidate's academic background must be clear in the areas referred to in item 4 of this call for applications. certificate of qualifications. Proof of enrollment in the doctoral program. 13. Expressions of interest should be sent between the 11th and 25 of november 2026 through the official INEGI website www.inegi.pt in join us | Research Fellowship by pressing Apply - reference BI UMEC 72/2026. Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 1 Company/Institute: inegi Country: Portugal Contact City: Porto Website: http://www.inegi.pt/ Street: Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 400 Postal Code: 4200-465 E-Mail: gestao.pessoas@inegi.up.pt