Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Universidade Politécnica de Bragança
- Research Field: Other
- Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Positions: PhD Positions
- Application Deadline: 17 Dec 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon)
- Country: Portugal
- Type of Contract: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-time
- Hours Per Week: 35
- Offer Starting Date: 28 Oct 2026
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Polytechnic University of Bragança
Notice
1 - It is hereby made public that, by Order No. 62/IPB/2026, of the Rector of the Polytechnic University of Bragança, in the exercise of his own powers, pursuant to the provisions of subparagraph d), of paragraph 1, of Article 92 of Law No. 62/2007, of September 10, and subparagraph d), of paragraph 1, of Article 27 of the Statutes of the UPB, approved by Normative Order No. 62/2008, published in the Official Gazette, 2nd Series, No. 236, of December 5, in its current wording, a documentary competition, of international scope, is open for a period of 35 working days from the day following the date of publication of this notice in the Official Gazette, for the recruitment of 1 (one) Assistant Professor, for the Higher School of Communication, Administration and Tourism of Mirandela of the Polytechnic University of Bragança. Bragança, under a permanent public service employment contract with a five-year probationary period, for the Disciplinary Area of Arts and Humanities, sub-area of Game Design, within the staff chart of this University, in accordance with the provisions of Articles 5, 10-B, 15, 15-A, 17 and 29-B of the Statute of the Career of Teaching Staff of Higher Polytechnic Education, published by Decree-Law No. 185/81, of July 1, republished by Decree-Law No. 207/2009, of August 31, and amended and supplemented by Law No. 7/2010 of May 13, hereinafter referred to as ECPDESP, in conjunction with Regulation No. 290/2011 on the Recruitment, Selection and Hiring of Career Teaching Staff of UPB, published in Official Gazette, 2nd series, no. 90, of May 10, hereinafter referred to as the Regulation.
2 - Validity period: the competition is valid for filling the indicated job position(s), expiring upon its filling or one year after the date of approval of the final ranking list by the Rector of UPB.
3 - The general admission requirements for this competition are those set out in Article 17 of the General Law on Public Service Employment, approved by Law No. 35/2014 of June 20, in conjunction with Article 12-E of the ECPDESP.
4 - The following are special admission requirements:
4.1 - Holding a PhD in the area or a related area to that for which this competition is open. Applicants holding qualifications obtained abroad must prove the recognition, equivalence or registration of their PhD, in accordance with applicable legislation.
5 - Characterization of the functional content of the category and remuneration position: the generic functions of higher education teachers are foreseen in article 2-A of the ECPDESP, with the functional content of the category being that contained in paragraph 4 of article 3 of the ECPDESP. The remuneration position for the category of Assistant Professor is foreseen in the table annexed to Decree-Law no. 408/89, of November 18, as amended.
6 - Formalization of the application must be carried out, under penalty of exclusion, through a request addressed to the Rector of UPB, within the deadlines set in point 1 of this notice, duly signed and dated, submitted, together with all attachments, through the UPB electronic competition platform (https://concursos.unipb.pt) and must contain the following elements:
- a) Full identification (full name and name used in bibliographic references, parentage, place of birth, date of birth, number and date of the citizen card or other legally recognized document, expiry date, marital status, profession, residence, postal code, telephone contact and email address);
- b) Academic qualifications and/or professional/academic degrees;
- c) Category, group or disciplinary area to which they belong, length of service as a higher education teacher and institution to which they belong, if applicable;
- d) Any other elements that candidates consider likely to influence the assessment of their merit or to constitute a reason for legal preference;
- e) Identification of the competition to which you are applying and reference to the Official Gazette in which this notice was published;
- f) Date and signature.
7 - Instructions for the admission application:
7.1 - A declaration by the candidate, under oath, in the application itself or in a separate document, of their precise situation regarding the content of each of the following points:
- a) Portuguese nationality, unless waived by the Constitution, international convention or special law;
- b) Not be barred from exercising public functions or prohibited from exercising the functions for which they are applying;
- c) Possess the physical robustness and psychological profile indispensable for the performance of the duties;
- d) Compliance with mandatory vaccination laws.
7.2 - According to the ECPDESP, and in accordance with the Regulations for the Recruitment and Hiring of Career Teaching Staff of the Polytechnic University of Bragança, the application for admission to the competition must also include the following elements:
- a) Document proving fulfillment of the special requirements set out in point 4 of this notice and certificate proving length of service;
- b) Candidate's Curriculum Vitae, written according to the model in Annex A of this notice;
- c) Jobs mentioned by the candidate in their curriculum vitae;
- d) If the candidate is not a native speaker of Portuguese, they must possess language skills at level C1 or equivalent of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) in Portuguese.
7.3 - When supporting documents are submitted for elements of the Curriculum Vitae that were originally written in a language other than Portuguese, Spanish or English, a translation into Portuguese or English, certified by a recognized entity for this purpose, must be submitted simultaneously.
8 - Failure to submit the supporting documents proving the legally required (general and special) requirements under this notice, or submitting them after the stipulated deadline, will result in exclusion from the procedure.
9 - Without prejudice to the provisions of point e) of paragraph 1 of Article 12 of the Regulations for the Recruitment and Hiring of Career Teaching Staff of the Polytechnic University of Bragança, the failure to submit the documents related to the curriculum submitted by the candidate implies that the elements that should prove it will not be valued, and the same consequence applies when the curriculum vitae or supporting documents are not organized in accordance with the model in Annex A.
10 - Submitting a false document will result in immediate exclusion from the competition and notification to the competent authority for criminal proceedings.
11 - Candidates who are employed at UPB are exempt from submitting documents that already exist in their individual file, and this fact must be expressly mentioned in their application for admission.
12 - Jury Composition: The jury is composed of the following members:
President:
Sónia Paula da Silva Nogueira, Coordinating Professor at the Polytechnic University of Bragança.
Effective vowels:
- Heitor Manuel Pereira Pinto da Cunha e Alvelos, Full Professor at the Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of Porto;
- Nelson Troca Zagalo, Full Professor at the University of Aveiro;
- Francisco Tiago Antunes Paiva, Full Professor at the University of Beira Interior;
- Ernesto Vilar Filgueiras, Associate Professor at the University of Beira Interior;
13 - Selection and ranking criteria for candidates: in accordance with the provisions of Article 15-A of the ECPDESP and Article 19 of the Regulations for Competitions for the Recruitment of Teaching Staff at UPB, the selection and ranking criteria for candidates, aimed at ascertaining their merit for the functions to be performed, are as follows, to which the following weighting has been assigned:
- a) Technical-scientific performance (50%);
- b) Pedagogical performance (40%);
- c) Other activities relevant to the institution's mission (10%).
13.1 - In the evaluation of technical-scientific performance (DTC), the following criteria, their breakdowns and respective weightings are considered:
I - Quality and dissemination of research activity results in the competition area (RAI)
The technical and scientific output of the last 10 years will be subject to preferential evaluation of up to 25%. The evaluation will consider the quantity, quality, relevance to the competition area, impact, and internationalization of the results.
- a) Articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals - up to 25 points. Progressive scoring based on indexing and quartile in WoS / Scopus, with preference given to Q1 and Q2 publications.
- b) Books, book chapters, and other peer-reviewed scientific publications - up to 15 points. Considering the type of publication, publisher, peer review, and relevance to the competition area.
- c) Articles in peer-reviewed scientific conferences - up to 15 points. Considering the relevance, internationalization, and indexing of the conference/proceedings.
- d) Portfolio and technical-artistic production in the competition area - up to 15 points. Including video games, prototypes, interactive experiences, XR, serious games and other relevant results, considering quality, innovation, authorship and recognition.
- e) Presentations and participation as an invited speaker at scientific events - up to 10 points. International presentations and invited conferences/keynotes will be progressively valued.
- f) Coordination/editing of publications and scientific organization - up to 10 points. Considering editorial functions and responsibilities in the organization of congresses, conferences and seminars.
- g) Integration into recognized R&D units - up to 5 points. Considering integration and effective participation in nationally or internationally recognized research units.
- h) Other activities and scientific recognition - up to 5 points. Including awards, scientific review, intellectual property, software, knowledge transfer and other relevant activities.
II - Quality of research projects and contracts (PCI)
- a) Coordination, in the last ten years, of scientific or artistic research projects, approved on a competitive basis - up to 50 points.
- b) Participation, in the last ten years, in scientific or artistic research projects approved on a competitive basis - up to 30 points.
- c) Research contracts in the competition area or of an artistic nature, within the last ten years - up to 20 points.
III - Supervision of academic work (OTA)
Supervisions completed in the last ten years as part of doctoral studies - up to 100 points
IV - Scientific and academic awards, grants and other distinctions, in the last ten years (PCABD) - up to 100 points.
13.2 - In the evaluation of teaching performance in higher education (DPES), the following criteria, their breakdowns and respective weightings are taken into consideration:
I - Teaching functions (FD)
- a) Higher education teaching experience in the last ten years - up to 60 points.
- b) Participation in the development of course content and curricula over the last ten years - up to 20 points. Activities related to course design and the development of curricular unit programs in the scientific sub-area in which the competition is open will be considered.
- c) Publications, in the last ten years, of a pedagogical nature, namely through pedagogical manuals and other publications of a pedagogical scope, in the field of the scientific sub-area in which the competition is open - up to 20 points.
II - Participation in juries (PJ)
- a) Participation, in the last ten years, in doctoral, specialist title and master's degree examination boards, as an examiner - up to 75 points.
- b) Participation, in the last ten years, in doctoral, specialist title and master's degree examination boards, as a member of the board - up to 25 points.
III - Supervision of Dissertations and Theses Leading to Academic Degrees (ODT)
- a) Studies leading to a master's degree or equivalent, within the last ten years - up to 75 points.
- b) Studies leading to a bachelor's degree or equivalent, within the last ten years - up to 25 points.
13.3 - In evaluating Other Activities Developed by the Candidate, Considered Relevant to the UPB Mission (OA), the following criteria, their breakdowns and respective scores are taken into consideration:
I - Exercise of academic positions and functions (CFA)
- a) Performance in single-person management positions over the last ten years - up to 40 points.
- b) Participation in collegiate and coordinating bodies in the last ten years - up to 30 points.
- c) Other positions and functions by designation, in the last ten years - up to 30 points.
II - Other activities relevant to the mission of the higher education institution in the last ten years (OAR) - other relevant activities will be valued up to 100 points.
14 - Procedures foreseen for the competition and its calendar: The procedures and rules applicable to the competition are those contained in the UPB's Recruitment, Selection and Hiring of Teaching Staff Regulations, which are available for consultation on the website https://unipb.pt/pt.
14.1 - The evaluation of applications from candidates admitted to the competition will be carried out in accordance with the approved criteria, parameters and weightings.
14.2 - The jury's decisions will be made under the conditions referred to in paragraph 3 of Article 21 of the Recruitment Regulations and Article 23 of the ECPDESP.
14.3 - The jury will first deliberate on the ranking process for controlling the admission requirements of candidates for the competition based on the disciplinary area and sub-area in which the competition is open.
14.4 - In the event of a candidate's non-admission, the jury will hold a prior hearing with the excluded candidates who, if they wish, may comment in accordance with point f) of paragraph 1 of article 12 of the Recruitment Regulations.
14.5 - The jury will then proceed to draw up a list of the candidates who have been admitted and those who have been excluded.
14.6 - The ranking of candidates must be based on the evaluation carried out according to the approved criteria and parameters and corresponding weighting factors.
14.7 - The final classification (FC) will result from applying the following formula:
CF = 0.5*DTC + 0.4*DP + 0.1*OA
being:
DTC = 0.55*RAI + 0.25*PCI + 0.10*OTA + 0.10*PCABD
DPES = 0.6*FD + 0.2*PJ + 0.2*ODT
OA = 0.8*CFA + 0.2*OAR
In what way:
RAI - Quality and Dissemination of Research Activity Results in the competition area;
PCI - Quality of Research Projects and Contracts;
OTA - Academic Work Guidance;
PCABD - Scientific and Academic Awards, Grants and Other Distinctions;
FD - Teaching Functions;
PJ - Participation in Juries;
ODT - Guidance for Dissertations and Theses Leading to Academic Degrees;
CFA - Exercise of Academic Positions and Functions;
OAR - Other activities relevant to the mission of the higher education institution.
In the event of a tie in the ranking between candidates, the following criteria will be applied successively:
- a) Total number, in absolute value, of points obtained in technical-scientific performance (DTC).
- b) Total number, in absolute value, of points obtained in pedagogical performance in higher education (DPES).
14.8 - The indicative calendar and deadlines for the procedures described are those indicated in Annex I of Regulation No. 290/2011 on Recruitment, Selection and Hiring of Career Teaching Staff at UPB, published in the Official Gazette, 2nd series, No. 90, of May 19 - Annex B of this notice.
15 - In accordance with point b) of paragraph 4 of article 23 of the ECPDESP and point g) of paragraph 1 of article 12 of the UPB Regulations for the Recruitment and Hiring of Career Teaching Staff, the jury may hold public hearings, under equal conditions for all admitted candidates.
16 - The objective for the specific evaluation of the activity to be developed by the recruited candidates during the probationary period, when applicable, in compliance with point e) of paragraph 1 of article 11 and with paragraph 1 of article 27 of the Recruitment Regulations, was established by the Scientific Council of the respective Organic Unit in the following terms: "To obtain a minimum rating of Good, during the respective probationary period, in the performance evaluation, as provided for in the Regulations of the Performance Evaluation System for Teaching Staff of the Polytechnic University of Bragança, published in the Official Gazette, 2nd series, No. 6, of January 10, 2011".
17 - Candidates wishing to apply can consult the application process at the Central Services of the Polytechnic University of Bragança during normal office hours.
18 - Recruitment conditions: candidates who are ranked in an eligible position for hiring in the final approved ranking and who do not have a permanent employment contract with the Public Administration will only be hired by UPB if, on the date of authorization, the requirements set out in Article 26 of Law No. 73-A/2025 of December 30 are met.
19 - In compliance with point h) of article 9 of the Constitution of the Portuguese Republic, the Polytechnic University of Bragança, as an employer, actively promotes a policy of equal opportunities between men and women in access to employment and professional advancement, scrupulously ensuring that all forms of discrimination are avoided.
20 - This competition will be registered in the BEP (Public Employment Exchange), included on the website of the Foundation for Science and Technology, in Portuguese and English, as well as on the UPB competition platform.
21 - The processing of personal data within the scope of the competitive procedure complies with the personal data protection policy available at https://unipb.pt/pt/footer/ligacoes-uteis/protecao-de-dados.
Annex A
Template for preparing the curriculum vitae to be submitted by candidates.
TECHNICAL-SCIENTIFIC PERFORMANCE (DTC)
I - Quality and dissemination of research activity results in the competition area (RAI)
- a) Articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals
- b) Books, book chapters and other peer-reviewed scientific publications
- c) Papers in peer-reviewed scientific conferences
- d) Portfolio and technical-artistic production in the area of the competition
- e) Presentations and participation as a guest speaker at scientific events
- f) Coordination/editing of publications and organization
- g) Integration into recognized R&D units
- h) Other activities and recognition
II - Quality of research projects and contracts (PCI)
- a) Coordination, within the last ten years, of scientific or artistic research projects approved on a competitive basis.
- b) Participation, in the last ten years, in scientific or artistic research projects approved on a competitive basis.
- c) Research contracts in the competition area or of an artistic nature, in the last ten years
III - Supervision of academic work (OTA)
- a) Supervisions completed in the last ten years within the scope of studies leading to a doctoral degree.
IV - Scientific and academic awards, grants and other distinctions, in the last ten years (PCABD)
Pedagogical Performance in Higher Education (DPES)
I - Teaching functions (FD)
- a) Higher education teaching experience in the last ten years
- b) Participation in the development of program content and curricula over the last ten years.
- c) Publications, in the last ten years, of a pedagogical nature, namely through pedagogical manuals and other publications of a pedagogical scope, in the scientific sub-area in which the competition is open.
II - Participation in juries (PJ)
- a) Participation, in the last ten years, in doctoral, specialist title and master's degree examination boards, as an examiner.
- b) Participation, in the last ten years, in doctoral, specialist title and master's degree examination boards, as a member of the board.
III - Supervision of dissertations and theses leading to academic degrees (ODT)
- a) Studies leading to a master's degree or equivalent, within the last ten years
- b) Studies leading to a bachelor's degree or equivalent, within the last ten years.
OTHER ACTIVITIES THAT HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED BY THE CANDIDATE, CONSIDERED RELEVANT TO THE MISSION OF UPB (OA)
I - Exercise of academic positions and functions (CFA)
- a) Performance in single-person management positions over the last ten years
- b) Participation in collegiate and coordinating bodies in the last ten years
- c) Other positions and functions by appointment, in the last ten years
II - Other activities relevant to the mission of the higher education institution in the last ten years (OAR)
Annex B
Recruitment Process Calendar
Start of the Process
Resolution of the Management Board regarding the proposed contract or corresponding procedure.
- a) Appointment of the Jury. Indicative timeframe: Maximum of 15 days after the start of the process.
- b) Submission for publication of the announcement of the opening of the competition. Suggested timeframe: Maximum of 20 days after the jury's appointment.
- c) Application submission period. Indicative timeframe: Between 35 and 60 working days after the publication of the job opening.
- d) Request for additional documentation. Suggested deadline: Maximum of 10 days after the end of the application period.
- e) Pre-selection of candidates. Suggested deadline: Maximum of 15 days after the deadline for receiving applications.
- f) Publication of the list of admitted candidates. Suggested deadline: Maximum of 15 days after the deadline for receiving applications.
- g) Public hearings. Suggested timeframe: Maximum of 15 consecutive days after the publication of the list of admitted candidates.
- h) Candidate selection process, final decision, and publication of minutes and ranked list of candidates. Suggested deadline: Maximum of 15 days after the end of the public hearing period (maximum legal limit of 90 days after the deadline for submitting applications).
- i) Sending the documentation related to the competition to the Rector of UPB. Indicative timeframe: Maximum of 10 days after the final decision is issued.
- j) Approval of the competition results and the respective minutes by the Rector of UPB and communication of results. Indicative timeframe: Maximum of 10 days after the final decision is issued.
Bragança, October 20, 2026 - The Rector of UPB, Professor Dr. Orlando Isidoro Afonso Rodrigues
Where to apply
Website: https://concursos.unipb.pt
Requirements
- Research Field: Other
- Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: Universidade Politécnica de Bragança
- Country: Portugal
- State/Province: Bragança
- City: Bragança
- Postal Code: 5300-253
- Street: Campus Santa Apolónia
Contact
- City: Bragança
- Website: http://www.unipb.pt
- Street: Campus S. Apolónia
- Postal Code: 5300-253
- E-Mail: [contact details available in the full listing]
