19 Oct 2026
Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Instituto de Geografia e Ordenamento do Território da Universidade de Lisboa
- Research Field: Geography
- Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Positions: Master Positions
- Application Deadline: 3 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon)
- Country: Portugal
- Type of Contract: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-time
- Hours Per Week: 35
- Offer Starting Date: 15 Nov 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
A call is open for the award of one Research Fellowship (BI) for a Master's degree holder enrolled in a PhD programme, within the framework of internally funded or self-financed research projects at the Institute of Geography and Spatial Planning, University of Lisbon (IGOT-ULisboa).
Reference: FireRisk1_2026.
The successful candidate will contribute to the project FIRERISK@PT, which aims to assess rural wildfire risk in mainland Portugal by integrating hazard, exposure, vulnerability and losses under current and future climate change scenarios. Research activities will focus on wildfire risk assessment, spatial modelling, GIS-based analyses, exposure mapping and vulnerability assessment.
Where to apply
E-mail: [contact details available in the full listing]
Requirements
Research Field: Geography
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Candidates should meet the following requirements:
- Master's degree in Geography or related fields;
- Enrolment in a PhD programme in Geography or related fields;
- Experience in rural wildfire hazard and risk assessment;
- Experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and spatial modelling;
- Immediate availability;
- Excellent command of Portuguese and English, both written and spoken.
Specific Requirements
Applicants must hold a Master's degree in Geography or related fields and be enrolled in a PhD programme in Geography or related fields.
Languages: Portuguese
Level: Excellent
Languages: English
Level: Excellent
Research Field: Geography
Additional Information
Benefits
The monthly maintenance allowance amounts to €1,359.64, in accordance with the fellowship grant table established by the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT, I.P.). The fellowship also includes personal accident insurance and voluntary social security contributions, in accordance with the applicable legislation.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must comply with the eligibility conditions established in Article 9 of the FCT Research Fellowship Regulation (Regulation No. 950/2019, as amended).
Selection process
Selection will be based on curriculum evaluation.
Evaluation Criteria
- Curriculum Vitae: 30%;
- Bachelor's Degree Classification: 20%;
- Master's Degree Classification: 20%;
- Knowledge and experience in rural wildfire hazard and risk assessment: 20%;
- Motivation Letter demonstrating compliance with all admission requirements: 10%.
The Selection Committee may invite the three highest-ranked candidates for an interview. If interviews are conducted:
- Interview: 30%;
- First-stage evaluation: 70% of the final score.
The Selection Committee may decide not to award the fellowship if no candidate matches the required profile.
Selection Committee
- Chair: José Luís Zêzere, Full Professor, IGOT-ULisboa;
- Member: Sandra Oliveira, Assistant Researcher, IGOT-ULisboa;
- Member: Raquel Melo, Assistant Professor, IGOT-ULisboa;
- Alternate Member: Cláudia Viana, Assistant Professor, IGOT-ULisboa;
- Alternate Member: Jorge Rocha, Associate Professor, IGOT-ULisboa.
Additional comments
FIRERISK@PT aims to analyse rural wildfire risk in mainland Portugal by integrating hazard, exposure, vulnerability and losses for both present and future conditions under climate change scenarios.
Work Plan
The selected fellow will be responsible for:
- Assessing and mapping exposure to rural wildfire hazard in the wildland-urban interface;
- Assessing the vulnerability of agricultural and forestry activities to rural wildfires;
- Participating in project communication and dissemination activities.
Host Institution and Workplace
The work will be carried out on-site at the Centre for Geographical Studies (CEG), Institute of Geography and Spatial Planning (IGOT), University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal, under the scientific supervision of José Luís Zêzere.
Fellowship Duration
The fellowship will last 12 months, starting in November 2026, under an exclusive dedication regime and may eventually be renewed.
Results Notification
Final results will be communicated by email to the address provided by applicants. Unsuccessful applicants may exercise their right to a prior hearing within 10 working days under the terms of the Portuguese Administrative Procedure Code. If the selected candidate declines the fellowship, it may be awarded to the next candidate in the final ranking.
Application Deadline
Applications are open from 21 October to 3 November 2026.
Application Procedure
Applications must be submitted by email to [contact details available in the full listing] and should include the documents specified in the call. The email subject must indicate FireRisk1_2026.
Website for additional job details: https://www.ceg.igot.ulisboa.pt/node/2407
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: Instituto de Geografia e Ordenamento do Território da Universidade de Lisboa
- Country: Portugal
- State/Province: Lisbon
- City: Lisbon
- Postal Code: 1600-276
- Street: Rua Branca Edmée Marques
Contact
- State/Province: Lisboa
- City: Lisboa
- Website: http://www.igot.ulisboa.pt/
- Street: Edifício IGOT - Rua Branca Edmée Marques - Cidade Universitária
- Postal Code: 1600-276
- E-Mail: [contact details available in the full listing]
