Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Instituto de Geografia e Ordenamento do Território da Universidade de Lisboa
Offer Description
A call for applications is open for the award of 1 (one) Research Grant for a master's degree holder enrolled in a PhD programme, within the scope of internally funded or self-funded projects of IGOT-ULisboa.
Reference: RASTOOL-DoS_2026
General Scientific Area: Geography
Specific Scientific Area: Physical Geography
Where to apply
E-mail: bolsas-ceg@igot.ulisboa.pt
Requirements
- Research Field: Geography » Other
- Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
- Master's degree in Geography or related fields;
- Enrollment in a PhD programme in Geography or related fields;
- Experience in GIS, Spatial Modelling, and InSAR applications;
- Immediate availability;
- Proficiency in Portuguese and English (fluency and accuracy in spoken and written communication).
Languages
- PORTUGUESE: Excellent
- ENGLISH: Excellent
Research Field: Geography » Other
Additional Information
Benefits
The grant amount is €1,359.64, according to the table of grant values directly awarded by FCT, I.P. in Portugal.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must meet the eligibility conditions established in Article 9 of the FCT Research Grant Regulations (Regulation No. 950/2019, published in the Portuguese Official Gazette, Series II, No. 241, of 16 December).
Selection process
Selection Methods
The applicable selection method will be the curricular evaluation of the applicants.
Evaluation Criteria
The curricular evaluation comprises the following criteria:
- Curriculum Vitae (20%);
- Bachelor's Degree Grade (30%);
- Master's Degree Grade (20%);
- Knowledge/experience in GIS, Spatial Modelling, and InSAR (20%);
- Motivation Letter demonstrating compliance with all admission requirements (10%).
If deemed necessary, the selection panel may invite the three highest-ranked candidates for an interview. In this case, the interview will account for 30% of the final score, combined with the first-stage evaluation, which will account for 70%.
The panel reserves the right not to award the grant if the applicants do not meet the desired profile.
Composition of the Selection Panel
Chair: Professor José Luís Zêzere, Full Professor, IGOT-ULisboa
Full Members: Professor Raquel Melo, Assistant Professor, IGOT-ULisboa; Professor Sérgio Oliveira, Assistant Professor, IGOT-ULisboa
Alternate Members: Professor Ricardo Garcia, Assistant Professor, IGOT-ULisboa; Professor Pedro Santos, Assistant Professor, IGOT-ULisboa
Publication and Notification of Results
The final evaluation results will be communicated to applicants by notification sent to the email address provided for this purpose.
Should the decision be unfavourable to the award of the grant, applicants will have 10 working days to submit comments during the prior hearing stage, in accordance with Articles 121 and 122 of the Portuguese Administrative Procedure Code (Decree-Law No. 4/2015 of 7 January, as amended).
The selected candidate must express in writing their intention to accept the grant. In the event of non-acceptance, the grant will be awarded to the next candidate according to the final ranking.
Application Period and Submission Procedures
The call is open from 28 August to 10 September 2026.
Applications must be submitted exclusively by email to: bolsas-ceg@igot.ulisboa.pt
and must include the following documents:
- Motivation letter;
- Curriculum Vitae;
- Bachelor's and Master's degree certificates. In the case of degrees obtained from foreign institutions, recognition by a Portuguese institution is required, in accordance with Decree-Law No. 66/2018 of 16 August and Ordinance No. 33/2019 of 25 January, as amended;
- For foreign citizens, proof of residence in Portugal, namely a residence permit or another legally equivalent document;
- Proof of enrolment in a PhD programme in Geography or a related field;
- Any other supporting documents considered relevant;
- Declaration on honour stating that, with the signing of the grant agreement and any possible renewals, the maximum cumulative period of four years for this type of grant will not be exceeded (available on the IGOT-ULisboa website);
- Prior consent declaration for communications by electronic means (available on the IGOT-ULisboa website).
The reference RASTOOL-DoS_2026 must be indicated in the subject line of the application email.
Additional comments
Project Summary
The RASTOOL-DoS project aims to address critical gaps in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) through the development of a prototype Ground Motion (GM) analysis service integrated into the Copernicus Emergency Management Service (CEMS) On-Demand Mapping service. This service will exploit InSAR data from the European Ground Motion Service (EGMS) to strengthen preparedness and response capabilities among DRRM stakeholders. By transforming EGMS outputs into operational maps, the service will facilitate the detection, interpretation, and characterization of ground motion phenomena and their potential impact on structures and infrastructure.
Work Plan
The research grant holder will undertake the following tasks:
- Assessment of the potential impact of Active Deformation Areas (ADAs) at the European scale;
- Application of the products developed within RASTOOL-DoS at the regional scale for the Lisbon Metropolitan Area and the Oeste region;
- Participation in the project's communication and dissemination activities.
Applicable Legislation and Regulations
- Research Grant Holder Statute;
- Regulations for Research Grants of the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT, I.P.), currently in force;
- Regulations for Research Grants of the University of Lisbon, currently in force.
Workplace
The work will be carried out at the Centre for Geographical Studies (CEG) of the Institute of Geography and Spatial Planning of the University of Lisbon (IGOT-ULisboa), under the scientific supervision of Professor José Luís Zêzere, Full Professor at IGOT-ULisboa.
Website for additional job details: https://www.ceg.igot.ulisboa.pt/node/2342
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Instituto de Geografia e Ordenamento do Território da Universidade de Lisboa
Country: Portugal
Contact
State/Province: Lisboa
City: Lisboa
Website: http://www.igot.ulisboa.pt/
Street: Edifício IGOT - Rua Branca Edmée Marques - Cidade Universitária
Postal Code: 1600-276
E-Mail: projetos@igot.ulisboa.pt
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