Research Fellowship I

(CUBE) Research Field: Economics » Marketing; Economics » Management studies Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions: Research Support Positions Application Deadline: 20 Nov 2026 - 17:00 (Europe/Lisbon) Country: Portugal Type of Contract: Not Applicable Job Status: Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description The Rector Of Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Prof. Dr. Isabel Capeloa Gil, hereby announces the opening Of a call for applications for one Research Fellowship, under the terms of UCP's Regulations on Research Grants, to carry Out research activities in the scientific field Of Management, Strategy and Marketing at the Católica Lisbon Research unit in Business and Economics (CUBE), funded by the Center for Responsible Business & Leadership (CRBL). 1. GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS At the time of application, candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Marketing, Economics, Management, or related fields. They must also be enrolled in or provide proof of meeting the requirements for enrollment in a Doctoral program in the aforementioned scientific areas Or in a non-degree-granting course integrated into the educational project of a higher education institution developed in association or cooperation with one or more R&D units. 2. SPECIFIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Ability to work independently and as part of a team. High sense of organization. Excellent written and oral proficiency in portuguese and English. Proactivity, motivation, and independence. Good communication skills. A spirit of collaboration. proficiency in Excel. Creating presentations using PowerPoint. Ability to create and manage projects. Specific digital skills for the Marketing and Communication area, including content management tools, social media management, and basic design (Canva or other software). Preferred requirements: Interest and experience in corporate sustainability, digital marketing, communication, and social media management will be valued. 3. WORK PLAN The fellow will join the Center for Responsible Business and Leadership (CRBL) team, working with Professor Filipa Pires de Almeida and under the supervision Of the Principal Investigator. In particular, they will be expected to support the following key CRBL activities: To develop quantitative and qualitative research in the areas of Sustainable Development Goals, Corporate Purpose, Responsible Business, Leadership, and Strategy for Impact. Develop research and case studies for companies in the areas Of operation Of CRBL Establish contacts with companies with the aim of promoting research. To provide support in the writing of scientific projects and research proposals. Participate in events and seminars to present CRBL projects. Develop and implement CRBL's communication strategy. Prepare communication materials for the Center's various areas of activity and projects, including—but not limited to—scientific content such as projects, reports, case studies, and events. Organize events promoted by CRBL. To produce and disseminate newsletters about CRBL´s areas of activity. Collaborate in the development Of presentations. 4. APLICABLE LAW AND REGULATIONS Research Grant Holder Statute, approved by Law No. 40/2004, of August 18, as currently amended by Decree-Law No. 123/2019, of August 28; current Grant Regulations of the Foundation for Science and Technology, IP (Regulation No. 950/2019 Of December 16); Grant Regulations of the Catholic University of Portugal. 5. WORKPLACE AND SCIENTIFIC GUIDANCE The workplace is the Católica Lisbon School of Business & Economics at the Catholic University of Portugal, in palma de Cima, Lisbon. The work will be carried out under the scientific guidance of Professor Filipa pires de Almeida. 6. FELLOWSHIP'S DURATION AND START DATE The scholarship will be granted for a period of 12 months, on a full-time basis. The scholarship may be renewed up to the maximum limit allowed by the applicable regulations. The renewal of the scholarship contract will depend on the evaluation of the scholarship recipient regarding the fulfillment Of the work plan, the fulfillment of the personal requirements for the renewal of the scholarship, and the availability of funds in the project. The scholarship is scheduled to begin in December 2026. 7. MONTHLY MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCE The fellowship's maintenance allowance is 1359.64 € per month, paid monthly by wire transfer. The fellowship holder will be covered by personal accident insurance. If not covered by any social protection scheme, the fellowship holder can ensure the right to Social Security through adherence to the Voluntary Social Security scheme, pursuant to "Código dos Regimes Contributivos do Sistema Previdencial de Segurança Social". Provided that the awarded fellowship has a minimum duration of 6 months, the fellowship holder will be entitled to be reimbursed, by UCP, of the charges resulting from the contributions that apply to the first bracket referred to in article 36 of Decree-Law no. 40/89, Of 1 February, with the increase in charges arising from the option for the payment Of a higher incidence base being paid by the fel low. 8. SELECTION METHOD The final ranking of candidates will be presented on a Scale Of O to 20. A. Academic curriculum evaluation: 50% B. Work experience: 30% C. Communication skills: 20% Final Classification = (0.50 x A) + (0.30 x B) + (0.20 x C) A minimum of 15 points is required for a candidate to be considered eligible for the position. If necessary, candidates may be called for an interview, in which case the interview will not be scored or weighted in the final ranking and will only serve to clarify the information provided. The jury reserves the right not to select any candidate if it considers that none of the candidates meet the desired profile. 9. COMPOSITION OF THE SELECTION PANEL Jury President: Prof. Filipa Pires de Almeida Full Member: Professor Filipe Santos and Professor Joao Cotter Salvado 10. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR APPLICATION Applications are submitted in Portuguese. The appliçation must be accompanied by the following documents: Letter of motivation. Curriculum Vitae includes alt elements that prove the admission requirements, namely any previously awarded research grants, if applicable. Proof Of enrollment in the required program or proof Of meeting the requirements for enrollment in said program. A copy of the qualifications certificate Or diploma, specifying the final grade. If it is not possible to obtain the certificate or diploma referred to in point 4 by the application deadline, the candidate may replace it with a declaration of honor regarding that degree or diploma, submitted electronically, and in case Of being awarded the scholarship, must send the official certificate or diploma to CUBE before signing the contract. 11. DEADLINES AND SUBMISSION OF APPUCATIONS The required documents should be sent by email to internationalrecruit.clsbe@ucp.pt between 10 November and 20 November 2026, by 5:00 p.m. (Lisbon Time), with the reference Subject: #Application Number# - #Candidate Name#. No document that should have been submitted during the application phase may be submitted after the deadline set for this purpose in the opening notice. Failure to meet the deadline for submitting the application, as well as the failure to submit or the late submission of the documents referred to in this point, will result in exclusion from the competition. False statements by candidates are punishable under the law. 12. DEUBERATION AND RELEASE OF THE RESULTS The selection panel deliberates in accordance with adopted and disclosed selection criteria. Minutes of panel meetings Shall include a summary of the meeting contenta After application of the selection criteria, the panel shall prepare a ranked list of approved candidates and respective classification. The ranked list Of approved candidates Will be published within 90 working davs after the deadline for submitting applications On the CATÓLICA-LISBON website, and candidates will be notified by email when this list becomes available. In the 10 working days after the communication of the final decision, the selected candidate must confirm in writing his/her availabilityto initiate the fellowship on the proposed date. In case of unavailability, the Offer will be made to the next candidate in the ranked list. 13. PRIOR HEARING, COMPLAINTS AND APPEALS In case of unfavorable decision, candidates will have 10 working days after notification to pronounce in a prior hearing, should they wish it, under the terms of the Code of Administrative Procedures. The final decision may be subject to a complaint within a period of 15 working days or, alternatively, of an appeal within a period of 30 working days, with both durations beginning on the date of the initial notification. The complaint Or appeal should be addressed to the Rector's Office (Reitoria) of Universidade Católica Portuguesa. After this notification, and in case there are no allegations, the results will become definitive. Ineligible candidates will be notified by email, with details of the missing eligibility elements. 15. NON-DISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL ACCESS POLICY Universidade Católica Portuguesa actively promotes a non-discrimination and equal access policy, wherefore no candidate can be privileged, benefited, impaired or deprived of any rights whatsoever, or be exempt of any duties based on their ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, family and economic conditions, instruction, social origin or condition, genetic heritage, reduced working capacity, disability, chronic illness, nationality, ethnic origin or race, territory Of origin, language, religion, political or ideological convictions, and union membership. 16. CONTACTS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Universidade Católica Portuguesa CATÓLICA-LISBON CUBE Palma de Cima, 1649-023 Lisbon Tel. 217214122 Email: internationalrecruit.clsbe@ucp.pt Human Resources Department Email: drh.sedeaucp.pt Where to apply E-mail: internationalrecruit.clsbe@ucp.pt Requirements Research Field: Economics » Marketing Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 1 Company/Institute: CUBE - Católica Lisbon Research Unit in Business and Economics Country: Portugal Contact City: Lisbon Website: https://www.clsbe.lisboa.ucp.pt Street: Palma de Cima Postal Code: 1649-023 E-Mail: cube.clsbe@ucp.pt Phone: 214269856