Research Grant – FUTOURISM

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

A call for applications is now open for the award of one (1) Research Grant under the project "FUTOURISM – Tourism for the Future: Inclusive, Regenerative and Digitally-Driven in Madeira Island" (reference: M2030-FEDER-03056600), subject to the following conditions:

I. Scientific Area: Sports Sciences

II. Admission Requirements:

a) General requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Sports Sciences or related fields;
2. Enrollment in a Master’s degree program in the field of Sports Sciences.

b) Preferred requirements:

1. Experience in using sensors to collect physical and physiological data in field settings (e.g., ActiGraph accelerometers, Polar H10 or Zephyr Bioharness heart rate monitors);
2. Experience in operating laboratory equipment for physical fitness assessment (e.g., InBody 770, Biodex Balance System, Optojump Next, Smart Groin Trainer);
3. Proficiency in Portuguese and English (spoken and written).

III. Work Plan:
The work plan is part of the project "FUTOURISM – Tourism for the Future: Inclusive, Regenerative and Digitally-Driven in Madeira Island," with a focus on assessing the impact, risks, and physiological demands associated with the levadas (irrigation channels/trails) and hiking paths in the Autonomous Region of Madeira (RAM). In summary, the work plan will involve: (i) characterizing the analyzed routes based on terrain type, encountered obstacles, and weather and visibility conditions; (ii) consulting and analyzing data on recorded accidents; and (iii) conducting experimental studies using monitoring sensors (e.g., ActiGraph accelerometers, Polar H10 or Zephyr Bioharness heart rate monitors) to assess physical and physiological demands in field settings with volunteer participants. (iv) the assessment of various domains of physical fitness in a laboratory setting, using specialized equipment (InBody 770, Biodex Balance System, Optojump Next, Smart Groin Trainer); (v) the organization of databases containing the data collected throughout the project. A detailed work plan will be provided to the selected candidate.

a) General Objectives

• To conduct applied scientific research on the physiological demands associated with various hiking trails in the Autonomous Region of Madeira (RAM);
• To characterize the studied trails based on terrain type, encountered obstacles, and weather and visibility conditions;
• To analyze accident records on the levadas (irrigation channels) and hiking trails of the RAM;
• To support the strengthening of recommendations for safe participation in these types of activities.

b) Methodology

• The proposed methodology includes:
• Conducting experimental studies in both laboratory and field settings;
• Documentary analysis of accident records on the levadas and hiking trails of the RAM;
• Characterization of the trails using observation grids;
• Analysis and interpretation of results, with the aim of strengthening strategic and operational recommendations.

IV. Applicable legislation and regulations: The Research Fellowship Statute (in its current version), the University of Madeira’s Research Fellowship Regulations, and the FCT, I.P. (Foundation for Science and Technology) Research Fellowship Regulations (in their current versions).

V. Workplace: The work will be carried out at the Department of Physical Education and Sports of the University of Madeira, under the scientific supervision of Dr. Cíntia França.

VI. Duration of the fellowship: The fellowship will have an initial duration of 12 months. The fellowship contract may be renewed, up to a maximum total duration of 24 months.

VII. Monthly maintenance allowance: The scholarship amount is €1,090.98, in accordance with the table of values ​​for scholarships awarded directly by FCT, I.P. within the country.

VIII. Funding: The scholarship awarded under this call for applications will be funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), through the Madeira Regional Programme 2021–2027 (Madeira 2030), Portugal 2030, and the European Union | Operation Code: M2030-FEDER-03056600.

IX. Selection methods: The evaluation criteria to be applied are as follows:

• Curriculum evaluation: 60%
• Interview: 40%

The interview is mandatory. Candidates who fail to appear for the interview will be excluded.

X. Composition of the Selection Jury:

• Chair: Prof. Mara Franco, PhD
• Member: Prof. Ana Catarina Fernando, PhD
• Member: Prof. Cíntia França, PhD
• Alternate Member: Prof. Élvio Rúbio Gouveia, PhD

XI. Publication/notification of results:
Admission lists, the results of each selection method, and the final ranking lists will be published on the website of the Human Resources Unit – Scholarship Office of the University of Madeira (http://urh.uma.pt/). Candidates will be notified via email.

XII. Application period and submission procedure:

1. Applications may be submitted within 10 business days following the publication of this Call;
2. Applications must be formalized, mandatorily by submitting a detailed, dated, and signed curriculum vitae, a copy of academic qualification certificates, proof of enrollment in a 2nd-cycle study program (master’s degree)—as required under section II—and any other documents the candidate deems relevant.
3. Applications must be submitted in person between 09:00 and 12:30 or 14:00 and 17:30 at the Human Resources Unit – Scholarship Office (Núcleo do Bolseiro) of the University of Madeira, located at Colégio dos Jesuítas, Rua dos Ferreiros, 9000-081 Funchal. Alternatively, they may be sent by mail to the same department and address, or via email to nucleo.bolseiro@mail.uma.pt, addressed to the President of the Jury, with the scholarship reference included in the subject line.

Where to apply

E-mail: nucleo.bolseiro@mail.uma.pt

Requirements

• Research Field: Other
• Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Internal Application form(s) needed: Edital_Futourism.pdf (English, 438.93 KB - PDF)

Work Location(s)

• Number of offers available: 1
• Company/Institute: Universidade da Madeira
• Country: Portugal

Contact

• State/Province: Madeira
• City: Funchal
• Website: https://www.uma.pt/sobre/servicos-administrativos/unidade-de-recursos-humanos-urh/bolsas
• Street: Colégio dos Jesuítas, Rua dos Ferreiros
• Postal Code: 9000-082
• E-Mail: nucleo.bolseiro@mail.uma.pt