Research Fellowship (BI) – HI2ESynth/BI/01

Offer Description

Call Reference: HI2ESynth/BI/01

Applications are open for the award of 1 (one) Research Fellowship (BI) within the R&D project “HI2ESynth”, reference 2022.0423.PTDC, funded by national funds through FCT – Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, I.P., to be carried out at the Department of Chemistry of the NOVA School of Science and Technology of NOVA University Lisbon (NOVA FCT), under the following conditions:

Scientific Area

Organic Chemistry.

Admission Requirements

Pursuant to Article 6(1) and (2) of the FCT Research Fellowship Regulations, the following may apply: a) Holders of a Master’s degree in Chemistry or related fields, with proven experience in organic synthesis; and b) Applicants who are enrolled or meet the conditions for enrolment in a study cycle leading to a doctoral degree or in a non-degree course integrated into the educational project of a higher education institution and developed in association or cooperation with one or more R&D units.

Notes on academic qualifications and enrolment:

• For academic degrees obtained abroad, proof of recognition of the degree and conversion of the final grade to the Portuguese grading scale must be submitted pursuant to Decree-Law No. 66/2018. Submission may be deferred until the signing of the fellowship agreement, provided that a Declaration on Honour is submitted.
• Proof of registration and enrolment in the study cycle/non-degree course must be submitted no later than the signing of the fellowship agreement. Until then, it may be replaced by the Declaration on Honour annexed to this call.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the preparation of heterocyclic compounds, motivation for scientific research, good ability to work, good command of spoken and written English, and immediate availability.

Work Plan

The work involves the synthesis of new hypervalent iodine reagents containing amines and their derivatives, and the development of new reactions in which these reagents can be used. The applicant is expected to prepare a range of compounds with different functional groups and investigate their reactivity in various electrophilic amination reactions.

Workplace and Scientific Supervision

The work will be carried out in Laboratory 202 of the Department of Chemistry of NOVA FCT, under the scientific supervision of Professor Maria Manuel Martinho Sequeira Barata Marques.

Fellowship Duration

The fellowship will last 4 months, is non-renewable, and is expected to start from November 2026 onwards.

Monthly Stipend

The monthly maintenance allowance is €1,359.64, in accordance with the eligible amount in the current FCT allowance table for the BI fellowship category. Payment will be made monthly by bank transfer. Personal accident insurance and reimbursement of contributions to the Voluntary Social Insurance scheme will be provided, where applicable.

Selection Criteria

Pursuant to Article 11(3) of the FCT Regulation, evaluation focuses exclusively on Candidate Merit (MC), graded on a scale from 0 to 20 points:

• MC1: Academic and scientific merit – 50%;
• MC2: Candidate profile suitability and organic synthesis experience – 30%;
• MC3: Motivation and relevant professional experience – 20%.

If the selection panel considers it necessary, the three highest-ranked applicants following the documentary assessment will be invited to a Selection Interview (ENT). Where an interview is held, the final score will be calculated using the following formula: Final Score = (MC × 50%) + (ENT × 50%)

Application period and submission

The call is open from 23 October 2026 to 2 November 2026. Applications must be submitted by email to msbm@fct.unl.pt, indicating reference HI2ESynth/BI/01 in the subject line, and must include: a) An updated curriculum vitae; b) Academic degree certificates specifying the grades obtained*; c) Proof of enrolment in a study cycle/non-degree course, or a Declaration on Honour undertaking to complete enrolment before the fellowship agreement is signed; d) A motivation letter and supporting documents demonstrating the preferred qualifications.

For academic degrees obtained abroad, proof of recognition of the degree and conversion of the final grade to the Portuguese grading scale must be submitted pursuant to Decree-Law No. 66/2018. Submission may be deferred until the signing of the fellowship agreement, provided that a Declaration on Honour is submitted.

Communication of results and prior hearing

The draft evaluation results will be notified to the candidates by email within a maximum period of 90 working days after the application deadline. In the event of an unfavourable result, candidates have 10 working days to submit their comments in a Prior Hearing of Interested Parties. The final decision may be subject to a complaint (within 15 working days) or an administrative appeal addressed to the Board of Directors of FCT, I.P. (within 30 working days).

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Where to apply

E-mail: msbm@fct.unl.pt

Requirements

• Research Field: Chemistry » Organic chemistry
• Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent

Work Location(s)

• Number of offers available: 1
• Company/Institute: NOVA School of Science and Technology (NOVA FCT)
• Country: Portugal
• City: Monte de Caparica
• Postal Code: 2829-156

Contact

• City: Caparica
• Website: https://www.fct.unl.pt/
• Street: Campus de Caparica
• Postal Code: 2829-516