Applications are open for 1 Research Studentship(s), within the framework of project TIES, Transforming Hydropower: Integrating Flexibility, Ecosystem Health, and Societal Needs – [contact details available in the full listing] - IST-ID, Associação do Instituto Superior Técnico para a Investigação e Desenvolvimento (1018P.[contact details available in the full listing]
Offer Description
Workplan: The PhD candidate will investigate the ecological impacts of flexible hydropower operation on freshwater ecosystems by combining field monitoring, laboratory experiments, ecohydraulic analyses and predictive modelling. The research will focus on understanding the effects of hydropeaking on fish populations and critical habitats, identifying the main environmental drivers of ecological impacts, and developing science-based strategies to monitor and support environmentally sustainable hydropower operation. The candidate will contribute to the analysis of ecological and environmental datasets, hydrodynamic and habitat modelling with the aim of improving the balance between renewable energy production and biodiversity conservation. Results will be disseminated through peer-reviewed scientific publications and international conferences.
Duration: The research fellowship will have the duration of 36 months, scheduled to start in November 2026, and may be eventually renewed up to the maximum of 12 months, including the duration of the initial contract.
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, where applicable; iv) proof of enrollment at an academic degree course (PhD); v) motivation letter.
Applications must be submitted to the email: isabelboavida@tecnico.ulisboa.pt
Where to apply
E-mail: isabelboavida@tecnico.ulisboa.pt
Requirements
Research Field: Engineering » Civil engineering
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a Master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Ecology, or a closely related field and to be enrolled PhD.
The ideal candidate should have:
- Experience in field and/or laboratory work related to aquatic ecosystems.
- Knowledge of data analysis and statistical methods, preferably using R, Python, or similar software.
- Experience with hydraulic, hydrodynamic, habitat or GIS modelling tools will be considered an asset.
- Good scientific writing skills and proficiency in spoken and written English.
- Strong problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary and international research team.
Motivation to conduct high-quality research and disseminate results through peer-reviewed publications and international conferences.
Additional Information
Benefits
Duration: The research fellowship will have the duration of 36 months, scheduled to start in November 2026, and may be eventually renewed up to the maximum of 12 months, including the duration of the initial contract.
Eligibility criteria
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a Master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Ecology, or a closely related field and to be enrolled PhD.
The ideal candidate should have:
- Experience in field and/or laboratory work related to aquatic ecosystems.
- Knowledge of data analysis and statistical methods, preferably using R, Python, or similar software.
- Experience with hydraulic, hydrodynamic, habitat or GIS modelling tools will be considered an asset.
- Good scientific writing skills and proficiency in spoken and written English.
- Strong problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary and international research team.
Motivation to conduct high-quality research and disseminate results through peer-reviewed publications and international conferences.
Selection process
Selection methods: The selection methods will be the following: Curriculum evaluation and individual interview, with the respective weights of 80 and 20%, respectively.
Composition of the selection Jury: Prof. José Pedro Matos; Prof. Dídia Covas; Prof. Isabel Boavida
Announcement/ notification of the results: The final evaluation results will be communicated to all applicants by email.
Deadlines and procedures of complaint and appeal. After notification of the provisional list of evaluation results, candidates have a period of 10 working days to, if they wish, make a statement at a preliminary hearing of interested parties, in accordance with Articles 121 et seq. of the Code of Administrative Procedure. The final decision will be made after analyzing the statements presented at the preliminary hearing of interested parties. The final decision may be appealed to the competition jury or to the President of IST-ID within 15 working days of 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; IST-ID Regulation of Scientific Research Fellowships, available on https://ist-id.pt/recursos/documentos/recursos-humanos/bolseiros/#1690453819726-6707f7f2-ce04
Workplace: The work will be developed at CERIS of IST-ID, Associação do Instituto Superior Técnico para a Investigação e Desenvolvimento, under the scientific supervision of Professor Isabel Boavida.
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
E-Mail: cristinadeoliveira@ist-id.pt