Job Information
Organisation/Company: LIP - Laboratório de Instrumentação e Física Experimental de Partículas
Department: LISBON
Research Field: Computer science; Astronomy
Researcher Profile: Other Profession
Positions: Other Positions
Application Deadline: 25 Aug 2026 - 17:00 (Europe/Lisbon)
Country: Portugal
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 35
Offer Starting Date: 1 Sep 2026
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Reference Number: GAIA project
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
The Laboratory of Instrumentation and Experimental Particle Physics (LIP) is opening a selection procedure for a Senior Software Developer to carry out software development, maintenance and integration activities within the project “Development of the Gaia Archive Visualisation Service / GAVS”, funded by the ESA/PRODEX programme.
The candidate must have extensive experience, exceeding 15 years, in the analysis, design and development of Java software, as well as experience in the development of web applications using JavaScript and Model–View–Controller architectures.
The candidate must also have:
- experience with SQL and Python;
- experience in the analysis of astronomical data, in particular photometry and astrometry;
- at least two years of previous experience in technical interaction with ESA;
- proven experience with software version-control systems, in particular SVN and Git, continuous integration with Jenkins, and code-quality control using SonarQube;
- English language skills at B1 level or above;
- proficiency in Portuguese.
Work plan
The tasks to be carried out by the selected candidate include:
- development, maintenance and evolution of the GAVS software, including backend components and the implementation of new functionality for Gaia Data Release 4, as well as preparation of the system for Gaia Data Release 5;
- integration of GAVS with other Gaia Archive components, in coordination with ESA technical teams, including testing, validation and operational support;
- maintenance and evolution of the data-generation processes for visualisation (GAVS-data), including adaptation to new Gaia data products, models and formats;
- corrective and adaptive software maintenance, including dependency updates, implementation of cybersecurity requirements, continuous integration, quality control and technical documentation.
The research project will be carried out at LIP under the scientific supervision of André Moitinho de Almeida.
Duration: The fixed-term contract of uncertain duration is expected to last 32 months, starting on 1 September 2026.
Candidates can apply by sending the following documentation, in English:
- Motivation letter (1 page maximum)
- Curriculum Vitae detailing the skills and qualifications described in this advertisement
- Certificate or diploma copy, including recognition of foreign diploma, if applicable
- Contacts of 2 references
- Other documents the candidate considers relevant for their application
Where to apply
E-mail: lisboa.candidaturas@lip.pt
Requirements
Research Field: Computer science
Education Level: Undergraduate
Skills/Qualifications
Area of activity: Software development
Academic qualifications: Secondary education (12th grade)
The ideal candidate should also have:
- proven experience in the installation, configuration, maintenance and migration of Jenkins;
- proven experience in software development for the visualisation and interactive analysis of large datasets;
- knowledge of R.
Specific Requirements
The candidate must have at least 5 years of previous experience participating in research projects in Astronomy and Astrophysics, demonstrated in particular through participation in scientific publications.
Languages: ENGLISH - Level: Excellent
Languages: PORTUGUESE - Level: Excellent
Research Field: Computer science
Years of Research Experience: 4 - 10
Additional Information
Benefits
Gross monthly remuneration (before tax and social security contributions) is 3.576,56 Euros/month.
Eligibility criteria
Any national, foreign, or stateless candidates who hold an academic or professional curriculum whose profile is suited for the activity to be performed can submit their applications.
All candidates who formalize their applications in an improper way or fail to prove the requirements imposed by this tender are excluded from admission. In case of doubt, the panel is entitled to request any candidate to present further documentation supporting his/her statements. False statements provided by the candidates shall be punished by law.
In the event the degree was awarded by a foreign higher education institution, the degree must comply with the provisions of Decree-Law no. 341/2007 of 12th October by the application deadline.
Selection process
The tender selection panel shall be formed by:
- Prof. Dr André Moitinho de Almeida, LIP / Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon;
- Prof. Dr António Amorim, Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon;
- Prof. Dr Paulo Garcia, Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto;
- Profª Patricia Gonçalves, LIP/IST - University of Lisbon
- Alternate member – Dr Koraljka Muzic, Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon;
- Alternate member – Prof. Dr José Figueiredo, Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon.
Evaluation criteria are the following:
Evaluation of the CV of the candidates, namely their educational background and past experience.
Each member of the panel will value the criteria for each candidate, taking into account the requirements of the duties to be performed, the adequacy of previous experience, his/her relationship to the relevant areas and sub-areas.
The selection will consider the applicant's Curriculum Vitae (80%) and their motivation letter (20%).
High-ranking candidates might be called for an interview, and the final decision will be based on the interview score alone.
After applying the selection criteria, the panel will prepare an ordered list of the approved candidates and their corresponding classification. In case none of the candidates can demonstrate suitable skills or background, the panel will not select any candidate.
Advertising / notification of results:
The results of the evaluation will be communicated by email; in case of disagreement, the candidates have a period of 10 working days to contest the decision, as provided for in the Code of Administrative Procedure in a preliminary hearing. At the end of this period, the arguments presented will be analysed by the jury committee, who will simultaneously communicate the final decision to all the candidates who submitted allegations. The final results of the shortlisted applicants will be communicated by e‐mail. In case of disagreement, the candidates have a period of 15 working days to contest the decision.
Additional comments
Non-discrimination and equal access policy: LIP actively promotes a non-discrimination and equal access policy, wherefore no candidate can be privileged, benefited, impaired or deprived of any rights whatsoever, or be exempt of any duties based on their ancestry, age, sex, sexual preference, marital status, family and economic conditions, instruction, origin or social conditions, genetic heritage, reduced work capacity, disability, chronic illness, nationality, ethnic origin or race, origin territory, language, religion, political or ideological convictions and union membership.
Website for additional job details: https://www.lip.pt/?section=about&page=recruitment
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: LIP - Laboratório de Instrumentação e Física Experimental de Partículas
Country: Portugal
State/Province: LISBON
City: LISBON
Contact
City: LISBON
Website: http://www.lip.pt
Street: Av. Prof. Gama Pinto, nº 2
Postal Code: 1649-003
E-Mail: natalia@lip.pt
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