Research Fellowship for Scientific Initiation Studentship - BII Fellowship (LUMCEL Project)

Physical chemistry Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions: Undergraduate Positions Application Deadline: 28 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon) Country: Portugal Type of Contract: Not Applicable Job Status: Not Applicable Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number: 2023.12086.PEX - #NOVAID-B535 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description Work Plan: The selected candidate will join the team of an exploratory project on chiral luminescent compounds aimed at the preparation of authentication materials. The work plan comprises the preparation and optical characterization of luminescent cellulosic films: Preparation of solutions with optimized concentrations for the fabrication of cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) films exhibiting a chiral nematic phase, as well as solutions of chiral fluorophores to promote their self-assembly. Preparation of CNC films using conventional techniques (e.g., drop-casting). Spectroscopic characterization of the obtained films Fellowship duration: The fellowship will have a duration of 3 months, with an expected start date in October 2026; Application deadline and form of application submission: The call for applications is open from September 15th to 28th, 2026. Documentation to be provided at the time of application: Curriculum Vitae; Certificate of qualifications; Motivation Letter; proof of enrollment in the current academic year or degree registration; proof of enrollment in a bachelor's degree, in a master's degree/integrated master's degree (present the documents proving this situation, at the latest, until the contracting phase of the scholarship, which may be replaced before that by a declaration of honor, which is attached). Form of submission of applications: Applications should be sent by email to the following address: avo@fct.unl.pt . Reference to be included in the subject of the application email: 'Application for the BII Fellowship within the scope of the LUMCEL Project' Documentation to be provided upon contracting: Certificate of qualifications and proof of enrollment in a bachelor's degree, a master's degree/integrated master's degree. Funded by Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia, I.P./MCTES through national funds (PIDDAC). Where to apply E-mail: avo@fct.unl.pt Requirements Research Field: Chemistry Education Level: Undergraduate Research Field: Chemistry » Physical chemistry Education Level: Undergraduate Skills/Qualifications Recipients profile/category: Mandatory requirements: be enrolled in a bachelor's, master's or integrated master's programme not exceeded, with the conclusion of this fellowship contract, an accumulated period of one year in this type of fellowship, followed or interpolated, as well as that I have never been the beneficiary of any other research fellowship. be informed that the fellowship is aimed at starting your scientific training by taking part in R&D projects to be developed in national institutions. present the documents proving this situation at the latest by the time the fellowship is contracted, before which time they may be replaced by a declaration of honour, which is attached. Present the additional documents indicated in the publication notice. Specific Requirements Preferred factors: previous experience (short-term project, internship) on optical spectroscopy or cellulose-based materials. Additional Information Benefits Monthly maintenance allowance amount: The fellowship amount is €701,12, in accordance with the table of values for fellowships awarded directly by FCT, I.P. in the country, with payment made monthly via bank transfer. Eligibility criteria Recipients profile/category: Mandatory requirements: be enrolled in a bachelor's, master's or integrated master's programme not exceeded, with the conclusion of this fellowship contract, an accumulated period of one year in this type of fellowship, followed or interpolated, as well as that I have never been the beneficiary of any other research fellowship. be informed that the fellowship is aimed at starting your scientific training by taking part in R&D projects to be developed in national institutions. present the documents proving this situation at the latest by the time the fellowship is contracted, before which time they may be replaced by a declaration of honour, which is attached. Present the additional documents indicated in the publication notice. Preferred factors: previous experience (short-term project, internship) on optical spectroscopy or cellulose-based materials. Selection process Selection criteria: The selection methods to be used and their weighting will be as follows: Curriculum evaluation - 50%; Experience in the research area - 20%. Interview - 30% All applications will be assessed on a scale of 0 to 20. Final grade=50%×A+20%×B+30%xC Candidates who do not obtain a minimum mark of 15, as a result of the jury's assessment in accordance with the selection criteria, will not be hired. Additional comments Composition of the Selection Jury: President: Prof. João Avó Effective Members: Dra. Carina Crucho, Prof. João Carlos Lima Additional Members: Prof. Artur Moro, Dra. Andreia Ruivo Form of advertising/notification of results: The evaluation results proposed by the juri will be notified, up to 90 days after the deadline for the submission of applications, by email, of the results proposed by the jury, with access to the minutes and the final ranking list. After notification, candidates will have 10 working days to comment on the draft decision (prior hearing of interested parties, under the terms of the Code of Administrative Procedure). The final decision will be taken after the expiry of the prior hearing period, again notified to all candidates by e-mail. Of this final decision the candidates can file a complaint within 15 working days (to the e-mail address used for the notification), or an hierarchical appeal, within 30 working days, addressed to NOVA.ID.FCT's Board through the address coord1@novaidfct.pt . Drafts: The drafts of: i) fellowship contract, ii) final report to be presented by the fellowship holder, iii) final report to be presented by the scientific advisor, and; iv) declaration on honor, can all be found on NOVA.id.FCT website. Website for additional job details: https://www.novaidfct.pt/content/NOVAID.B535.EDI.0.pdf Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 1 Company/Institute: Department of Chemistry of NOVA FCT - NOVA School of Science and Technology, under the scientific supervision of Professor João Avó. The contracting entity will be NOVA.id.FCT – Association for Innovation and Development of FCT Country: Portugal State/Province: Caparica City: Caparica Contact City: Caparica Website: https://www.novaidfct.pt Street: Campus de Caparica Postal Code: 2829-516 Caparica