Job Information
Organisation/Company: Instituto de Geografia e Ordenamento do Território da Universidade de Lisboa
Research Field: Geography » Regional geography
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions: Bachelor Positions
Application Deadline: 28 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon)
Country: Portugal
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 35
Offer Starting Date: 1 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
A call is open for the award of one Research Fellowship (BI) for a holder of a Bachelor's degree within the project "AccessCity4All – Adapting the 15-Minute City Concept to Support Active Mobility in Neighbourhoods with Different Levels of Accessibility" (Project Reference: DUT/0007/2022), funded by the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT, I.P.). DOI: https://doi.org/10.54499/DUT/0007/2022.
The successful candidate will support research activities related to Public Participation GIS (PPGIS), survey data processing and analysis, qualitative and quantitative research methods, cartographic production, and project management within an international consortium involving partners from Portugal, Austria, Germany, the Netherlands and Türkiye.
Where to apply
E-mail: bolsas-ceg@igot.ulisboa.pt
Requirements
Research Field: Geography » Regional geography
Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Candidates should meet the following requirements:
- Enrolment in a Master's programme or a non-degree/postgraduate course integrated into the educational project of a higher education institution, particularly in Geographic Information Systems (GIS);
- Bachelor's degree in Geography or a related field;
- Experience working with Geographic Information Systems (GIS);
- Experience in quantitative analysis methods and knowledge of qualitative research methodologies;
- Excellent command of Portuguese and English, both written and spoken.
Specific Requirements
Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in Geography (Human Geography), Regional and Local Planning, or related fields and be enrolled in:
- a Master's programme; or
- a non-degree course integrated into the educational project of a higher education institution, including postgraduate programmes.
Languages: PORTUGUESE
Level: Excellent
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Excellent
Research Field: Geography » Regional geography
Additional Information
Benefits
The monthly maintenance allowance amounts to €1,090.98, in accordance with the FCT fellowship grant table currently in force in Portugal. The fellowship also includes personal accident insurance and voluntary social security contributions, as provided for in 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).
Selection process
Selection will be based on curriculum evaluation.
Evaluation Criteria
Curriculum Vitae: 80%
Motivation Letter demonstrating compliance with all admission requirements: 20%
The Selection Committee may invite the top three ranked candidates for an interview.
Selection Committee
Chair: Professor Eduarda Marques da Costa, Full Professor, IGOT-University of Lisbon
Member: Professor Nuno Marques da Costa, Associate Professor, IGOT-University of Lisbon
Member: Professor Ana Louro, Assistant Professor, IGOT-University of Lisbon
Alternate Member: Professor Patrícia Abrantes, Assistant Professor, IGOT-University of Lisbon
Alternate Member: Professor Cláudia Viana, Assistant Professor, IGOT-University of Lisbon
If interviews are held:
Interview: 40%
First-stage evaluation: 60% of the final score.
If no interviews are conducted, final ranking will be based solely on the curriculum evaluation results.
The fellowship may not be awarded if candidates do not match the required profile or fail to achieve a minimum final score of 75 points.
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.
The selected candidate must formally declare acceptance of the fellowship in writing. If the selected candidate declines, the fellowship may be awarded to the next candidate in the final ranking.
Additional comments
Project Overview
Major societal challenges associated with sustainable transitions are decided in cities. The 15-minute city concept represents a promising approach for promoting sustainable urban transitions across European cities by enhancing access to essential services within neighbourhoods. AccessCity4All expands this concept by comparing potential accessibility with accessibility as experienced and perceived by residents, focusing on active mobility for people with different needs and capabilities.
The project combines several methods, including:
- Accessibility assessment and modelling;
- Workshops;
- Walk-along interviews with specific target groups;
- Participatory Public GIS (PPGIS);
- Living Labs.
The project involves case studies in Lisbon, Vienna, Groningen, Münster and Ankara and includes the following partners:
- Austrian Academy of Sciences (Project Coordinator);
- University of Groningen, Department of Spatial Planning and Environment;
- ILS Research gGmbH, Research Group Mobilities and Space;
- Gazi University, Faculty of Architecture, Department of City and Regional Planning.
Work Plan
The selected fellow will be responsible for:
- Processing, storing and analysing survey data collected through PPGIS activities;
- Organising and processing information gathered through Living Labs;
- Producing maps and cartographic outputs;
- Contributing to project outputs and management activities, including organising meetings with Lisbon City Council, preparing presentations for project meetings and scientific events, and other related tasks.
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 Professor Eduarda Marques da Costa.
Fellowship Duration
The fellowship will last 3 months, starting in October 2026, under an exclusive dedication regime. The fellowship may be renewed twice if the project is extended until 30 June 2027.
Website for additional job details: https://www.ceg.igot.ulisboa.pt/node/2363
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Instituto de Geografia e Ordenamento do Território da Universidade de Lisboa
Country: Portugal
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: projetos@igot.ulisboa.pt
