Research Grant

Offer Description

Research grant is being launched under the project “COMPETE2030-FEDER-03252300 iN_Seed – Forest Seeds and Natural Intelligence: A Technology-Supported Approach to Promoting Resilient Ecosystems”, developed by the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra and funded by the COMPETE 2030 Innovation and Digital Transition Programme.

Work plan:

1. Review and analysis of relevant approaches, technologies and state-of-the-art research, as well as the systematisation of knowledge relating to the establishment of forest stands by direct seeding;
2. Technical and scientific monitoring of the tasks carried out within the project, particularly the establishment and monitoring of field trials and the processing and analysis of the resulting data;
3. Support for project coordination;
4. Preparation of reports, scientific articles and other materials for the dissemination of the project results.

Generic scientific area: Forestry

Specific scientific area: silviculture and forest management

Where to apply

Website: https://www.ipc.pt/bupc/concursos/form/concursos_bolseiros

Requirements

Research Field: Agricultural sciences » Forest sciences

Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field: Other

Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Admission requirements:

• Hold a Master’s degree;
• Be enrolled in a doctoral programme or in a non-degree-awarding course aimed at providing initial scientific training;
• Where the applicant holds a higher education degree obtained abroad, provide evidence of the corresponding degree recognition, where applicable

Specific Requirements

Admission requirements:

• Hold a Master’s degree;
• Be enrolled in a doctoral programme or in a non-degree-awarding course aimed at providing initial scientific training;
• Where the applicant holds a higher education degree obtained abroad, provide evidence of the corresponding degree recognition, where applicable;
• Have oral and written proficiency in Portuguese and English;
• Have knowledge and experience in the establishment of experimental projects and/or sampling plots;
• Have knowledge and experience in conducting forest inventories;
• Be proficient in the use of Geographic Information Systems;
• Proven experience in the use of multispectral drones.
• Hold a valid driving licence.

Languages: PORTUGUESE

Level: Good

Languages: ENGLISH

Level: Good

Additional Information

Benefits

The monthly maintenance allowance will amount to EUR 1.359,64

Payment will be made monthly by bank transfer. Where the fellowship holder chooses to enrol in the voluntary social security scheme, the amount corresponding to the first contribution level will be added to the allowance. Personal accident insurance will also be provided.

Eligibility criteria

• Hold a Master’s degree;
• Be enrolled in a doctoral programme or in a non-degree-awarding course aimed at providing initial scientific training;
• Where the applicant holds a higher education degree obtained abroad, provide evidence of the corresponding degree recognition, where applicable;

Selection process

Application Period

The application period will be 10 working days, from 12/08/2026 to 25/08/2026, inclusive.

Candidates must access and register on the website: https://www.ipc.pt/bupc/concursos/form/concursos_bolseiros to submit the application, selecting the procedure for which they intend to apply.

Applications must be delivered exclusively in digital format, in portable document format (pdf), with the exception of documents whose delivery is scheduled in other digital formats.

Documents to be submitted:

Applications must include the following documents:

• Application form available on the internet page for this competition at https://www.ipc.pt/bupc/concursos/form/concursos_bolseiros
• Identification details, identification document number and tax identification number;
• Documentary evidence demonstrating that the applicant meets the admission requirements, namely:
  1. Bachelor’s and Master’s degree certificates;
  2. Proof of enrolment or registration in a non-degree-awarding course aimed at providing initial scientific research training;
  3. Applicants holding foreign qualifications must provide evidence of the recognition of their foreign academic degree and diploma in accordance with Decree-Law No. 66/2018 of 16 August;
• Curriculum vitae;
• Motivation letter;
• Reference or recommendation letter(s), including the contact details of the referees. This document is optional.

The above-mentioned documents must be submitted within the application period established in this call for applications.

The results of the evaluation will be published within 90 working days from the deadline for submission of applications, by sending a communication to the candidates, via email

Additional comments

Evaluation criteria:

The assessment will focus on the merit of the applicants and will be carried out using the weighted linear sum of a set of criteria, each evaluated on a scale from 0 to 10, according to the weighting scheme indicated below:

1. Oral and written proficiency in Portuguese and English — weighting: 0.10;
2. Knowledge and experience in establishing experimental projects and/or sampling plots in forest stands — weighting: 0.30;
3. Professional experience relevant to the scientific area of the project — weighting: 0.20;
4. Proficiency in the use of Geographic Information Systems and drones — weighting: 0.30;
5. Interpersonal skills and experience in organising and carrying out teamwork involving different types of stakeholders — weighting: 0.10.

In the event of a tie between the highest-ranked applicants following the assessment of the above criteria, an interview will be held in order to further assess the following aspects:

• Applicant’s motivation;
• Oral and written proficiency in English;
• Autonomy and initiative;
• Analytical ability and critical thinking.

Website for additional job details: https://www.ipc.pt/ipc/sobre/rh/a-decorrer-bolseiros/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available: 1

Company/Institute: Coimbra School of Agriculture — ESAC — and at other locations in the Central and Northern regions of Portugal where the field trials will be established.

Country: Portugal

State/Province: Coimbra

City: Coimbra

Postal Code: 3045-601

Street: Bencanta, 3045-601 Coimbra

Contact

State/Province: Portugal

City: Coimbra

Website: https://www.ipc.pt

Street: Rua da Misericórdia, Lagar dos Cortiços, S. Martinho do Bispo

Postal Code: 3045-093

E-Mail: bolsas.investig@ipc.pt