1. Hold a master's degree in Educational Sciences or in other fields relevant to the project.
2. Be enrolled in a doctoral programme in Educational Sciences, a requirement to be proven at the time of the contract signing. Alternatively, applicants may be enrolled in a non-degree course that is part of the educational project of a higher education institution, developed in association or cooperation with one or more R&D units, a requirement to be evidenced at the time of contract signing.
   1. Proficiency in the Portuguese language (applicants of foreign nationality, with the exception of those from Portuguese-speaking countries, must demonstrate proficiency in spoken and written Portuguese at Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) level B1 or above; this requirement must be officially certified by means of a certificate or diploma attesting communicative competence in Portuguese, in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages of the Council of Europe).
3. Proficient command of the English language (to be assessed during the interview stage for applicants admitted to the selection process).

1. Knowledge of and experience in research activities, particularly those related to the project's theme, acquired through academic study and/or participation in funded research projects (applicants must submit a copy of their master's dissertation and/or a statement from a project PI specifying the research tasks in which they were involved).
2. Interest in and commitment to developing a doctoral thesis related to the project theme.
3. Proven experience in the use of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
4. Experience (including voluntary work) in educational and/or community settings, whether formal or informal.
5. (Co-)authorship of conference presentations and/or scientific publications in the field of education or other social sciences.
6. Proficient command of English (to be assessed during the interview stage for candidates shortlisted to the second stage of the recruitment process, where applicable).
7. Immediate availability and willingness to undertake frequent travel within Portugal (to be stated in the motivation letter).

1. Conducting literature reviews on the themes of the project.
2. Collecting data within the scope of the project.
3. Supporting data processing and analysis, particularly qualitative and quantitative data, using software such as SPSS and NVivo.
4. Assisting in the organisation and facilitation of project activities (e.g., Citizens' Assemblies).
5. Contributing to the preparation of project reports and scientific articles for publication.
6. Preparing and delivering presentations at scientific events to disseminate the project's findings and results.
7. Support for the organisation of meetings and scientific dissemination events.
8. Assisting in other functions to support the management and execution of the project's research and dissemination activities.

1. The research studentship will be awarded for an initial period of 12 months, on an exclusive basis, and may be renewed for further periods of equal or different duration, subject to the institution's needs and the availability of funding, up to the maximum duration of the project. Under no circumstances may the total duration of the studentship exceed the limits established in the Regulations for this type of research studentship.
2. For enrolment in non-degree study programmes, the studentship may be awarded for a maximum period of one year. In the case of holders of a bachelor's degree enrolled in non-degree study programmes, the scholarship may only be awarded to applicants who, upon entering into the relevant studentship agreement, including any permitted renewals, will not exceed a cumulative period of two years under this type of studentship, whether consecutive or non-consecutive.

1. The monthly maintenance allowance is €1,359.64, in accordance with the University of Porto Research Studentship Regulations, updated in line with the FCT studentship rates applicable for 2026.
2. The allowance will be paid by FPCEUP by bank transfer. In addition to the monthly maintenance allowance, the studentship holder will be covered by personal accident insurance.
3. The studentship holder can join the voluntary social security scheme (seguro social voluntário), provided that the studentship is awarded for a period of at least six months. Enrolment is optional, and the corresponding reimbursement is limited to the amount payable under the first contribution level of the contributory base.

1. The selection methods are as follows: curriculum evaluation (AC) with a weighting of 70% and, optionally, supplemented by an interview (ENT) with a weighting of 30%, which will only take place when the panel considers that the AC does not allow it to clarify, as intended, the actual skills of the candidates or to distinguish which candidate is best suited to the position and duties to be performed. If applicable, the interview will be held with the three candidates with the highest AC scores.
2. Each member of the selection panel evaluates the selection methods on a scale of 0 to 100 points.
3. The criteria and weighting factors for the curriculum evaluation (AC) are as follows:
   1. Academic background and its relevance to the project's themes and activities (20%).
   2. Knowledge of and experience in research activities, particularly those related to the project's theme, acquired through academic study and/or participation in funded research projects (20%).
   3. Proven experience in the use of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies (20%).
   4. Experience (including voluntary work) in educational and/or community settings, whether formal or informal (10%).
   5. (Co-)authorship of conference presentations and/or scientific publications in the field of Education or other Social Sciences (10%).
   6. Commitment to undertaking a doctoral thesis related to the project's theme (10%).
   7. Motivation and interest in the project's theme (10%).
4. If the interview is held, it will evaluate:
   1. Communication skills and verbal fluency in Portuguese and English (40%).
   2. Specific knowledge for carrying out the work plan (60%).
5. Candidates may request authorisation from the chair of the selection panel to conduct their interview via videoconference, stating their reasons for doing so.
6. Failure to attend the interview stage of the selection process will be considered as withdrawal from the competition, and candidates will be excluded from the competition.
7. The Final Classification (CF) will be obtained by applying the following formula: CF = (0.70*AC) + (0.30*ENT).
8. Candidates who obtain a score of 50 points or less in the CF will be excluded from the competition.
9. This competition is intended exclusively to fill the vacancy indicated above. Should none of the applicants demonstrate the profile required to carry out the described work plan, the selection panel reserves the right not to award the position.

Chairperson: Carla Malafaia, Assistant Professor at FPCEUP and project's co-PI.

Members: José Pedro Amorim, Assistant Professor at FPCEUP; Sara Pinheiro, Researcher at CIIE/FPCEUP. Substitute members: Pedro Ferreira, Associate Professor at FPCEUP; Alexandra Sá Costa, Assistant Professor at FPCEUP.

1. Applications must be submitted by 4 september 2026 (23:59 Lisbon time).
2. Applications must be submitted through the online application system available on the APPLY platform at https://www.apply.up.pt/ (Notice No. BOLS-FPCEUP-26-17).
3. Applications must be accompanied by documentary evidence demonstrating compliance with the eligibility requirements set out in this Notice, including:
   1. Curriculum vitae (in Portuguese), with full name, address and e-mail, and detailing previous experience in research projects and other responsibilities and tasks in which the applicant has been involved.
   2. A copy of the certificate(s) of the required academic qualification(s) and, where the qualification was awarded by a foreign higher education institution, proof of degree recognition, demonstrating compliance with the minimum eligibility requirement set out in point 2(a) of this Notice (proof of degree recognition may be submitted up to the time of contract signing).
   3. Proof of enrolment in a Doctoral programme in Educational Sciences or, alternatively, in a nondegree course forming part of the educational project of a higher education institution, developed in association or cooperation with one or more R&D units, demonstrating compliance with the minimum eligibility requirement set out in point 2(b) of this Notice (to be provided no later than the time of contract signing).
   4. Letter of motivation in English (max. 1000 words) reflecting the different curriculum evaluation criteria (point 9 of this public notice).
   5. If the candidate is not a native speaker of Portuguese, a document proving that the candidate has the required language skills.
   6. Declaration of eligibility (as attached).
   7. Where applicable, a declaration of honour confirming that the thesis topic will be selected in accordance with the objectives of the project.
   8. Other evidence of experience and knowledge that constitute the conditions of preference in point 3 of this notice.
   9. Any other documents that candidates deem relevant to the assessment of their merit.
4. Failure to meet the application deadline, failure to submit the documents referred to in points a) to f) of paragraph 11.3, or submission of these documents after the deadline will result in the application being rejected.
5. The documents referred to in point 11.3 should be submitted in a non-editable format.
6. The selection panel may, whenever it deems necessary, request candidates to submit additional documents relating to the facts referred to in the curriculum vitae submitted, setting a deadline for this purpose, under the following terms:
   1. The aforementioned documentation is not intended for the submission of elements not referenced in the curriculum vitae, nor for the addition of missing documents required in this public notice.
   2. All candidates are hereby informed that additional documentation has been requested.

1. All notifications under this procedure will be made by email, via the APPLY platform.
2. Notifications shall be made by email, in accordance with Articles 112(1)(c) and 113(5) of the Code of Administrative Procedure.
3. In accordance with Article 121 and the following provisions of the Portuguese Code of Administrative Procedure (CPA), applicants shall have 10 working days from the date of notification to submit written comments.

1. Hold a master's degree in Educational Sciences or in other fields relevant to the project.
2. Be enrolled in a doctoral programme in Educational Sciences, a requirement to be proven at the time of the contract signing. Alternatively, applicants may be enrolled in a non-degree course that is part of the educational project of a higher education institution, developed in association or cooperation with one or more R&D units, a requirement to be evidenced at the time of contract signing.
   1. Proficiency in the Portuguese language (applicants of foreign nationality, with the exception of those from Portuguese-speaking countries, must demonstrate proficiency in spoken and written Portuguese at Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) level B1 or above; this requirement must be officially certified by means of a certificate or diploma attesting communicative competence in Portuguese, in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages of the Council of Europe).
3. Proficient command of the English language (to be assessed during the interview stage for applicants admitted to the selection process).

1. Knowledge of and experience in research activities, particularly those related to the project's theme, acquired through academic study and/or participation in funded research projects (applicants must submit a copy of their master's dissertation and/or a statement from a project PI specifying the research tasks in which they were involved).
2. Interest in and commitment to developing a doctoral thesis related to the project theme.
3. Proven experience in the use of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
4. Experience (including voluntary work) in educational and/or community settings, whether formal or informal.
5. (Co-)authorship of conference presentations and/or scientific publications in the field of education or other social sciences.
6. Proficient command of English (to be assessed during the interview stage for candidates shortlisted to the second stage of the recruitment process, where applicable).
7. Immediate availability and willingness to undertake frequent travel within Portugal (to be stated in the motivation letter).

1. Conducting literature reviews on the themes of the project.
2. Collecting data within the scope of the project.
3. Supporting data processing and analysis, particularly qualitative and quantitative data, using software such as SPSS and NVivo.
4. Assisting in the organisation and facilitation of project activities (e.g., Citizens' Assemblies).
5. Contributing to the preparation of project reports and scientific articles for publication.
6. Preparing and delivering presentations at scientific events to disseminate the project's findings and results.
7. Support for the organisation of meetings and scientific dissemination events.
8. Assisting in other functions to support the management and execution of the project's research and dissemination activities.

1. The research studentship will be awarded for an initial period of 12 months, on an exclusive basis, and may be renewed for further periods of equal or different duration, subject to the institution's needs and the availability of funding, up to the maximum duration of the project. Under no circumstances may the total duration of the studentship exceed the limits established in the Regulations for this type of research studentship.
2. For enrolment in non-degree study programmes, the studentship may be awarded for a maximum period of one year. In the case of holders of a bachelor's degree enrolled in non-degree study programmes, the scholarship may only be awarded to applicants who, upon entering into the relevant studentship agreement, including any permitted renewals, will not exceed a cumulative period of two years under this type of studentship, whether consecutive or non-consecutive.

1. The monthly maintenance allowance is €1,359.64, in accordance with the University of Porto Research Studentship Regulations, updated in line with the FCT studentship rates applicable for 2026.
2. The allowance will be paid by FPCEUP by bank transfer. In addition to the monthly maintenance allowance, the studentship holder will be covered by personal accident insurance.
3. The studentship holder can join the voluntary social security scheme (seguro social voluntário), provided that the studentship is awarded for a period of at least six months. Enrolment is optional, and the corresponding reimbursement is limited to the amount payable under the first contribution level of the contributory base.

1. The selection methods are as follows: curriculum evaluation (AC) with a weighting of 70% and, optionally, supplemented by an interview (ENT) with a weighting of 30%, which will only take place when the panel considers that the AC does not allow it to clarify, as intended, the actual skills of the candidates or to distinguish which candidate is best suited to the position and duties to be performed. If applicable, the interview will be held with the three candidates with the highest AC scores.
2. Each member of the selection panel evaluates the selection methods on a scale of 0 to 100 points.
3. The criteria and weighting factors for the curriculum evaluation (AC) are as follows:
   1. Academic background and its relevance to the project's themes and activities (20%).
   2. Knowledge of and experience in research activities, particularly those related to the project's theme, acquired through academic study and/or participation in funded research projects (20%).
   3. Proven experience in the use of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies (20%).
   4. Experience (including voluntary work) in educational and/or community settings, whether formal or informal (10%).
   5. (Co-)authorship of conference presentations and/or scientific publications in the field of Education or other Social Sciences (10%).
   6. Commitment to undertaking a doctoral thesis related to the project's theme (10%).
   7. Motivation and interest in the project's theme (10%).
4. If the interview is held, it will evaluate:
   1. Communication skills and verbal fluency in Portuguese and English (40%).
   2. Specific knowledge for carrying out the work plan (60%).
5. Candidates may request authorisation from the chair of the selection panel to conduct their interview via videoconference, stating their reasons for doing so.
6. Failure to attend the interview stage of the selection process will be considered as withdrawal from the competition, and candidates will be excluded from the competition.
7. The Final Classification (CF) will be obtained by applying the following formula: CF = (0.70*AC) + (0.30*ENT).
8. Candidates who obtain a score of 50 points or less in the CF will be excluded from the competition.
9. This competition is intended exclusively to fill the vacancy indicated above. Should none of the applicants demonstrate the profile required to carry out the described work plan, the selection panel reserves the right not to award the position.

Chairperson: Carla Malafaia, Assistant Professor at FPCEUP and project's co-PI.

Members: José Pedro Amorim, Assistant Professor at FPCEUP; Sara Pinheiro, Researcher at CIIE/FPCEUP. Substitute members: Pedro Ferreira, Associate Professor at FPCEUP; Alexandra Sá Costa, Assistant Professor at FPCEUP.

1. Applications must be submitted by 4 september 2026 (23:59 Lisbon time).
2. Applications must be submitted through the online application system available on the APPLY platform at https://www.apply.up.pt/ (Notice No. BOLS-FPCEUP-26-17).
3. Applications must be accompanied by documentary evidence demonstrating compliance with the eligibility requirements set out in this Notice, including:
   1. Curriculum vitae (in Portuguese), with full name, address and e-mail, and detailing previous experience in research projects and other responsibilities and tasks in which the applicant has been involved.
   2. A copy of the certificate(s) of the required academic qualification(s) and, where the qualification was awarded by a foreign higher education institution, proof of degree recognition, demonstrating compliance with the minimum eligibility requirement set out in point 2(a) of this Notice (proof of degree recognition may be submitted up to the time of contract signing).
   3. Proof of enrolment in a Doctoral programme in Educational Sciences or, alternatively, in a nondegree course forming part of the educational project of a higher education institution, developed in association or cooperation with one or more R&D units, demonstrating compliance with the minimum eligibility requirement set out in point 2(b) of this Notice (to be provided no later than the time of contract signing).
   4. Letter of motivation in English (max. 1000 words) reflecting the different curriculum evaluation criteria (point 9 of this public notice).
   5. If the candidate is not a native speaker of Portuguese, a document proving that the candidate has the required language skills.
   6. Declaration of eligibility (as attached).
   7. Where applicable, a declaration of honour confirming that the thesis topic will be selected in accordance with the objectives of the project.
   8. Other evidence of experience and knowledge that constitute the conditions of preference in point 3 of this notice.
   9. Any other documents that candidates deem relevant to the assessment of their merit.
4. Failure to meet the application deadline, failure to submit the documents referred to in points a) to f) of paragraph 11.3, or submission of these documents after the deadline will result in the application being rejected.
5. The documents referred to in point 11.3 should be submitted in a non-editable format.
6. The selection panel may, whenever it deems necessary, request candidates to submit additional documents relating to the facts referred to in the curriculum vitae submitted, setting a deadline for this purpose, under the following terms:
   1. The aforementioned documentation is not intended for the submission of elements not referenced in the curriculum vitae, nor for the addition of missing documents required in this public notice.
   2. All candidates are hereby informed that additional documentation has been requested.

1. All notifications under this procedure will be made by email, via the APPLY platform.
2. Notifications shall be made by email, in accordance with Articles 112(1)(c) and 113(5) of the Code of Administrative Procedure.
3. In accordance with Article 121 and the following provisions of the Portuguese Code of Administrative Procedure (CPA), applicants shall have 10 working days from the date of notification to submit written comments.