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Job Information
Organisation/Company: Universidade de Aveiro
Department: DEMaC - Dep. Engenharia de Materiais e Cerâmica
Research Field: Engineering » Maritime engineering
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Positions: Master Positions
Application Deadline: 16 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon)
Country: Portugal
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 35
Offer Starting Date: 1 Dec 2027
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Reference Number: Edital: NI.19-DEMaC/2026/BM/ IntelliCer
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
A tender is hereby opened for the award of 1 (one) Research Grants (BI) within the scope of the project - IntelliCer - Towards neutral carbon ceramics: ecossistema de gestão inteligente de energia e recursos para a indústria cerâmica (COMPETE2030-FEDER-03034100, under the following conditions:
1. Scientific Area: Materials Engineering
2. Financing Source: COMPETE2030
3. Admission Requirements:
- Students holding a Master degree in Materials Engineering who are enrolled in a doctoral program in the field of Materials Engineering at the University of Aveiro.
4. Other Requirements:
- Have experience in areas relevant to the project and in accordance with the work plans.
- Demonstrate written proficiency in both Portuguese and English languages.
The proof of enrolment must be made available until the contract is awarded, and the candidate may attach a declaration of honor to confirm that they meet the requirements.
If the qualification has been conferred by a foreign higher education institution it must be recognized by a Portuguese higher education institution, under the terms of the provisions of article 25 of Decree-Law no. 66/2018, of August 16th, which approves the legal regime of recognition of academic degrees and diplomas of Higher Education, attributed by foreign higher education institutions, and of paragraph e) of no. 2 of article 4 of Decree-Law no. 60/2018, of August 3rd, and any formalities established therein must be fulfilled by the date of the hiring act.
5. Eligibility: Applicants are eligible if they comply with paragraph a) of no.1 of article 2, of the Research Fellow Statute in the wording given by Decree-Law no. 123/2019, of August 28th, and also the provisions of article 9 of the Scientific Research Grant Regulations of the University of Aveiro.
6. Work plan: The fellowship will focus on the development of ceramic bodies for porous single-fired ceramic wall tiles with reduced CO₂ emissions, through the partial replacement of primary carbonate raw materials with secondary raw materials derived from wastes and by-products. The work to be carried out by the fellow will involve the identification and characterization of carbonate-rich wastes, as well as their processing and incorporation into ceramic bodies. Different formulations will be developed and optimized, assessing the effect of replacing conventional carbonates on the properties of the ceramic bodies and on the performance of the fired products. The formulation of ceramic bodies and glazes with reduced chemical CO₂ emissions will be one of the main focuses of this work.
7. Applicable legislation and regulations: Research Fellow Statute, as amended by Decree-Law No. 123/2019, of August 28th; Scientific Research Grant Regulation of the University of Aveiro, Regulation No. 292/2020, published in Diário da República No. 61, Series II, of March 26th; Decree-Law No. 66/2018, of August 16th (Legal regime of recognition of academic degrees and diplomas of higher education awarded by foreign higher education institutions).
8. Workplace: The work will be carried out at Departamento de Engenharia de Materiais e Cerâmica of the University of Aveiro, under the scientific supervision of Professor Doctor João António Labrincha Baptista e do Professor Doctor Rui Miguel Teixeira Novais.
9. Duration of the grant: The grant duration will be twelve (12) months, starting 01/1/2027 and may be renewed for additional periods, up to the maximum limit of approved funding. Under no circumstances shall it exceed the limits defined in nos. 5 and 6 of article 9, of Regulation no. 292/2020, of February 28th, published in Diário da República, no. 61, Series II, of March 26th (Scientific Research Grant Regulation of the University of Aveiro).
10. Amount of monthly maintenance allowance: The amount of the grant corresponds to 1.359,64€, according to the table of values of monthly maintenance allowances, set out in Appendix III of the Scientific Research Grant Regulation of the University of Aveiro, subject to any updates that may occur and are applicable. If the candidate is enrolled in a Doctoral Program, they will additionally receive a monthly supplement of up to €229, the amount of which is stipulated in the University of Aveiro's Rectoral Order No. 58-REIT/2022, to be determined based on the Doctoral Program in which they are enrolled. The fellow may also be reimbursed for the amount corresponding to the Voluntary Social Security, in case of adherence to this plan.
11. Selection methods: The selection method to be used will be Curriculum Evaluation (100%). The Curriculum Evaluation, weighted on a scale of 0–20 points, will be conducted according to the following criteria and weightings:
- Weighted average of the Bachelor's degree (20%) and weighted average of the Master's degree (30%) or weighted average of an Integrated Master's degree (50%);
- Technical-scientific knowledge in the project area (50%);
The jury reserves the right not to award the scholarship if none of the candidates achieve a minimum final score of 10 points on a scale of 0–20 points.
12. Composition of the Selection Jury: Chair of the Selection committee: Professor Doctor João António Labrincha Baptista, Professor Doctor Rui Miguel Teixeira Novais and Professor Doctor José Paulo Santos; Alternate members: Professor Doctor Susana Maria Henriques Olhero and Professor Doctor Rui Ramos Ferreira e Silva.
13. Deadline for applications and how to submit applications: The call is open from 02/11/2026 to 16/11/2026, and only applications submitted within the deadline will be accepted.
Applications must be formalized by submitting a letter of application along with the following documents: degree certificate(s), Curriculum Vitae, proof of enrolment in a Doctoral Program at the University of Aveiro or a declaration of honour, and the application form. Candidates must also provide an email address to which they agree to receive notifications for all purposes related to this procedure.
Applications should be sent by email to [contact details available in the full listing], including the reference of this Notice in the email subject line.
14. Form of publication/notification of results: The results of the evaluation shall be made public no later than 60 working days after the closing date for submission of applications and shall be notified to the applicants. The candidates are informed, in a prior hearing, under the terms established in the Code of Administrative Procedure, of the probable meaning of the final decision, and may, within 10 working days of this notification, express their opinion on this decision. The final results may be appealed to the Rector, to be submitted within 10 working days from the respective notification.
15. Tender duration: The final ranking list of candidates will be valid for 3 months for the purpose of constituting a reserve list for selection.
The models of the grant contract and of the final report to be prepared by the grant holder and the supervisor are available at Research fellows - sgrh - Universidade de Aveiro (ua.pt).
University of Aveiro, October 29th 2026
Professor João António Labrincha Baptista
Where to apply
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Requirements
Research Field: Engineering » Materials engineering
Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Universidade de Aveiro - DEMaC
Country: Portugal
State/Province: Aveiro
City: Aveiro
Postal Code: 3810-193
Street: Campus de Santiago
Contact
State/Province: Aveiro
City: Aveiro
Website: https://www.ua.pt/pt/demac/
Street: Campus Unievrsitário de Santigao
Postal Code: 3810-193
E-Mail: [contact details available in the full listing]
