26 Oct 2026
Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Associação do Instituto Superior Técnico para a Investigação e Desenvolvimento (IST-ID)
- Department: DRH
- Research Field: Engineering » Civil engineering
- Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Positions: Bachelor Positions
- Application Deadline: 9 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon)
- Country: Portugal
- Type of Contract: Not Applicable
- Job Status: Not Applicable
- Offer Starting Date: 27 Oct 2026
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
- Reference Number: UID/06438/2025
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No
Offer Description
Applications are open for one Research Studentship, within the framework of DURABAR/CERIS, CERIS BASE - DIREÇÃO, UID/06438/2025, financed by national funds through FCT/MCTES
Workplan: The selected candidate will carry out research activities within the scope of project DURABAR – Durability and sustainability of thermoplastic GFRP reinforcement bars in aggressive environments. The work plan includes the following activities: (i) preparation of test specimens; (ii) conducting dynamic mechanical analyses and mechanical tests on GFRP bars, both in unaged and aged condition; (iii) analysis of the test results; (iv) comparison of the obtained properties with the durability requirements established in international standards; and, (v) write scientific reports and/or papers about the developed activities.
Duration: The research fellowship(s) will have the duration of 4 months. It’s expected to begin in November 2026. The contract is not renewable.
It is mandatory to formalize applications with the submission of the following documents: i) B1 Form – Fellowship application (https://ist-id.pt/recursos-humanos/bolseiros/#documentos-relacionados); ii) Curriculum Vitae; iii) academic degree certificate; iv) proof of enrollment at an academic degree course (Master or Integrated Master); and v) motivation letter.
Applications must be submitted to the email: [contact details available in the full listing]
Where to apply
E-mail: [contact details available in the full listing]
Requirements
Research Field: Engineering » Civil engineering
Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Admission Requirements: The candidate must be enrolled in an integrated master's degree or a master's degree in Civil Engineering. Preference will be given to students who have completed the “Composites for Civil Engineering Structures” course within the Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering of IST and/or have relevant experience in fibre-polymer composites and laboratory experimentation.
Additional Information
Benefits
Monthly maintenance allowance: According to the values for Research Fellowships awarded by FCT in Portugal (https://www.fct.pt/fct-atualizou-o-valor-das-bolsas-para-2026/), the amount of the monthly maintenance allowance is € 1 090,98, being the payment method an option of the Fellow by Wire Transfer/Check.
Eligibility criteria
Admission Requirements: The candidate must be enrolled in an integrated master's degree or a master's degree in Civil Engineering. Preference will be given to students who have completed the “Composites for Civil Engineering Structures” course within the Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering of IST and/or have relevant experience in fibre-polymer composites and laboratory experimentation.
Selection process
Selection methods: The selection methods to be used will be the following: (i) curriculum assessment (75% weighting) and (ii) interview (25% weighting).
Composition of the selection Jury: Professor Inês Rosa, Professor Mário Garrido and Professor João Firmo.
Announcement/ notification of the results: The final evaluation results will be communicated to all applicants by email.
Deadlines and procedures of complaint and appeal. A complaint may be lodged from the final decision within 15 working days, or an appeal to the Executive Board of IST-ID within 30 working days, both counted from the respective notification
Additional comments
Legislation and Regulations: Statute of Scientific Research Fellow, approved by Law nr. 40/2004, of August 18, as worded by Decree-Law nr. 123/2019, of August 28; FCT Regulation for Research Studentships and Fellowships, available on https://dre.pt/application/file/a/[contact details available in the full listing].
Workplace: The work will be developed at CERIS of Associação do Instituto Superior Técnico para a Investigação e o Desenvolvimento (IST-ID), under the scientific supervision of Professor Inês Rosa and Professor Mário Garrido
Website for additional job details: https://ist-id.pt/recursos-humanos/bolseiros/#bolsas-ativas
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: IST-ID
Country: Portugal
Contact
City: Lisbon
Website: http://ist-id.pt/
Street: Av. António José de Almeida 12
Postal Code: 1000-043 Lisbon
