Research Grant (RG) - POMACE2LACTIC

Engineering » Chemical engineering; Chemistry » Biochemistry; Chemistry Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions: Master Positions Application Deadline: 24 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon) Country: Portugal Type of Contract: Not Applicable Job Status: Not Applicable Hours Per Week: 35 Offer Starting Date: 15 Jan 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number: OMPETE2030-FEDER-00857500 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description A tender is hereby opened for the award of 1 (one) Research Grant (RG) in the scope of R&D projects POMACE2LACTIC, "Valorization of grape pomace for lactic acid production: a contribution to the circular economy", COMPETE2030-FEDER- 00857500, CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials under the following conditions: Scientific Area: Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry and related fields Funding Source: Foundation for Science and Technology/MCTES, I.P., through national funds (PIDDAC), co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) of the European Union, through the (indicate which Operational Program it funds) of Portugal 2030 COMPETE2030-FEDER-00857500 Admission Requirements: 3. Students enrolled in doctorate. 2. Master's Degree in: Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology Other Requirements: Bachelor’s and Master’s degree average above 15; experimental research experience in the field of bioreactors using pure cultures under sterile conditions, with control of temperature, pH, agitation, and gases. Eligibility: Applicants are eligible if they comply with paragraph a) of no.1 of article 2, of the Research Fellow Statute as amended by Decree-Law no. 123/2019, of August 28th, as well as nos. 1 and 2 of article 6 of the Research Grant Regulations of the Foundation for Science and Technology. Work plan: The objective is to determine the optimal conditions for converting grape pomace residues into lactic acid. This conversion will be carried out using pure cultures of two different bacterial strains. Furthermore, the study will investigate the separation of the lactic acid through the use of various filtration membranes, with the aim of subsequently utilizing the produced acid for the manufacture of polylactic acid - a bio-based plastic. Applicable legislation and regulations: Statute of Scientific Research Grant Holder, as amended by Decree-Law no. 123/2019, of August 28th; Regulation no. 950/2019, of November 29th, published in Diário da República, no. 241, Series II, of December 16th (FCT, I.P. Research Grants Regulation); Decree-Law no. 66/2018, of August 16th (Legal regime for recognition of academic degrees and diplomas of higher education awarded by foreign higher education institutions). Workplace: The work will be carried out at CICECO/Chemistry Department of the University of Aveiro, under the scientific supervision of Professor Doctor Ana Maria Rebelo Barreto Xavier. Duration of the grant(s): The grant duration will be 12 months, starting in January of 2027, and may be renewed for additional periods, up to the maximum limit of approved funding. Under no circumstances shall it exceed the limits defined in nos. 3, 4 and 5 of article 6, of Regulation no. 950/2019, of November 29th, published in Diário da República, no. 241, Series II, of December 16th (Research Grants Regulation of FCT, I.P.). Amount of monthly maintenance allowance: The amount of the grant corresponds to €1.359,64, according to the table of monthly maintenance allowance amounts set out in Annex I of Regulation no. 950/2019, subject to any updates that may be applicable, under the terms of no. 2 of article 18 of Regulation no. 950/2019, of November 29th, published in Diário da República, no. 241, Series II, of December 16th (Research Grants Regulation of FCT, I.P.). The fellow may also be reimbursed for the amount corresponding to the Voluntary Social Security, in case of adherence to this plan. The candidate will also receive a monthly supplement of up to € 229,20, the amount of which is stipulated in Rectoral Decree Nº. 58 - REIT/2022 of the University of Aveiro and will be covered by the University of Aveiro's own revenue. Selection methods: The selection methods to be used will be the following: (i) curriculum evaluation, (ii) proven experience in the field related to the fellowship, and (iii) a mandatory in-person interview with the respective value of (i) 50%, (ii) 30% and (iii) 10%. Composition of the Selection Jury: President: Professor Ana Barreto Xavier; Permanent members: Professor Luísa Serafim and Professor Pedro Carvalho; Alternate members: Professor Dmitry Evtyugin and Professor Artur Ferreira. Deadline for applications (not be less than 10 working days) and how to submit applications: The call is open from 11-11-2026 to 24-11-2026, and only applications submitted within the deadline will be admitted. Applications must be formalized by sending a letter of application accompanied by the following documents: Curriculum vitae, certificate of qualifications, declaration of honor , and other supporting documents deemed relevant. They shall also indicate the e-mail address to which by such indication they accept to be notified for all purposes within this procedure. Applications should be sent by e-mail to abx@ua.pt . Form of publication/notification of results: The final results of the evaluation will be published through an ordered list by final mark obtained posted on the University's website, within 90 working days after the final date of submission of the application, and the successful candidate will be notified by email. For the purposes of prior hearing of interested parties, the deadline of 10 working days is set, as provided for in the Code of Administrative Procedure. At the end of the period for hearing the interested parties, and in the absence of any response from them, the list of candidates will become final. Candidates may lodge a complaint against the final decision within 15 working days, or appeal to the maximum executive body of the funding entity within 30 working days after notification of the final decision, in accordance with the provisions of article 12 of the Research Grants Regulation of the Foundation for Science and Technology. Tender duration: The final ranking list of candidates will be valid until 31-12-2026 for the purpose of constituting a reserve list for selection. Obs: The proof of enrolment must be made available until the contract is awarded, and the candidate may attach a declaration of honor to confirm that they meet the requirements for enrolment in an integrated master's degree, master's or doctoral program or in a course that does not confer an academic degree. If the qualification has been conferred by a foreign higher education institution it must be recognized by a Portuguese higher education institution , under the terms of the provisions of article 25 of Decree-Law no. 66/2018, of August 16th, which approves the legal regime of recognition of academic degrees and diplomas of Higher Education, attributed by foreign higher education institutions, and of paragraph e) of no. 2 of article 4 of Decree-Law no. 60/2018, of August 3rd, and any formalities established therein must be fulfilled by the date of the hiring act. Where to apply E-mail: abx@ua.pt Requirements Research Field: Technology » Biotechnology — Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent Research Field: Engineering » Chemical engineering — Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent Research Field: Chemistry » Biochemistry — Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent Research Field: Chemistry — Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent Additional Information Website for additional job details: https://www.ciceco.ua.pt/files/edital_pt_id_549.pdf Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 1 Company/Institute: University of Aveiro Country: Portugal State/Province: Aveiro City: Aveiro Postal Code: 3810-193 Street: Campus Universitário de Santiago Contact City: Aveiro Website: http://www.ciceco.ua.pt Street: CICECO, Campus Universitario de Santiago Postal Code: 3810-193 E-Mail: ciceco@ua.pt