CALL FOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP | Lugus 1138827 | PRODUTECH

Organisation/Company Universidade de Coimbra Research Field Engineering » Mechanical engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Country Portugal Application Deadline 15 Dec 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? European Union / Next Generation EU Reference Number 6979 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Call for Research Grant Assignment

The University of Coimbra opens a call for the assignment of a research grant, with one position(s), under the project Produtech (6979).

The call is governed by this Notice of Opening, the University of Coimbra Research Grant Regulations (RBI-UC), subsidiarily by the Research Grant Regulations of the Foundation for Science and Technology (RBI-FCT), by the Research Fellow Statute (EBI), by the Norms for Grant Assignment and Management within R&D Projects, by the Code of Administrative Procedure (CPA), all in their current wording, and by other applicable national and community legislation.

Procedure Reference: IT137-25-536

I - Legal admission requirements

I. I - Grant Recipients

Students enrolled in a doctoral degree, in the scientific area of Industrial Engineering and Management or similar areas

or

Master’s degree holders, in the scientific area of Industrial Engineering and Management or similar areas, enrolled in a
-
- granting course.

Knowledge of simulation and combinatorial optimization, as well as quantitative and qualitative analyzes and complex operations management models will be valued.

I. II - Non-degree-granting course related to the type of activity

The
-
- granting course must be related to the type of activity covered by the grant. Non-degree-granting courses are defined as those referred to in subparagraph e) of paragraph 3 of Article 4 of Decree-Law No. 74/2006, in its current wording, provided that, under subparagraph e) of Article 3 of RBI-FCT, they are developed in association or cooperation between the higher education institution and one or more R&D units.

I. III - Ineligible candidates

Candidates enrolled in
-
- granting courses who have already benefited from a grant contract and who, with this grant assignment, including possible renewals, exceed a total accumulated period of two consecutive or
- consecutive years in this type of grant.

Candidates who have already benefited from two research grant contracts with UC in the condition of being enrolled in a doctoral degree, regardless of whether each contract has reached the maximum legally permitted duration.

I. IV - Eligible for grant assignment if meeting the requirements

• Portuguese nationals or nationals of other EU Member States
• Nationals of third countries
• Stateless persons
• Beneficiaries of political refugee status

II - Grant location

Department of Mechanical Engineering of the Faculty of Sciences and Technology of the University of Coimbra.

III- Scientific supervision/coordination of the grant

Jerôme Amaro Pires Mendes.

IV - Work Plan / Goals to be achieved

To contribute within a research team to the design, conception, and development of management and optimization solutions for industrial systems.

The activity plan to be carried out includes the following tasks:

• Integration of collaborative robots in an industrial environment
• Integration of industrial automation solutions for the digitalization, management, and optimization of industrial systems

V - Initial grant duration

6 (six) months, not being able to go beyond the end of the project (30-06-2026).

V. I - Renewal Possibility

Possibly renewable.

VI - Funding and financial conditions of the grant

VI. I - Monthly grant amount

(paid by bank transfer at the end of each month): 1. 309, 64€

VI. II - Additional social security and insurance

In addition to the above amounts, voluntary social security (SSV) is included when the grant has a duration of six months or more, corresponding to the first level, if the candidate opts for it, as well as mandatory personal accident insurance.

VI. III - Funding source

The grant(s) assigned under this call will be funded by the PRR - Recovery and Resilience Plan and by the Next Generation EU Funds, following NOTICE N. º 02/C05-i01/2022, Component 5 – Capitalization and Business Innovation - Mobilizing Agendas for Business Innovation.

VI. IV - Information and publicity about the funding

In all R&D activities directly or indirectly funded by the scholarship, specifically in all communications, publications, and scientific creations, as well as theses carried out with the support provided by the scholarship, reference to financial support by the PRR must be explicitly mentioned. For all scholarships, particularly in the case of actions supported by community funding, monitoring and control actions may be carried out by national and community organizations, in accordance with applicable legislation. Scholarship holders receiving such support are required to cooperate and provide the requested information, including participating in surveys and evaluation studies in this area, even after the scholarship has ended.

VII - Selection Methods

Evaluation of the academic record (100%).

VII. I - AR - Evaluation criteria and weights

In the evaluation of the academic record, the candidates' academic performance will be assessed according to the following weights and criteria:

• Criterion 1: Academic knowledge – 30%
• Criterion 2: Academic background – 50%
• Criterion 3: Specific knowledge related to the work plan – 20%

VII. II - Scoring formula

The evaluation of the criteria and the final classification will be based on a scale from 0 to 100, with scores rounded to the nearest hundredth, applying the following formulas:

• AR: criterion 1 * 30% + criterion 2 * 50% + criterion 3 * 20% = X
• Final Classification (FC): AR * 100% = Y

VII. III - Candidate eligibility

All candidates who meet the admission requirements are subject to the academic record evaluation, carried out according to the criteria and weights defined in VII. I.

VII. IV - Exclusion threshold

Candidates who score below 50 in any selection method will be excluded, and subsequent methods, if any, will not apply to them. Candidates who are duly notified but fail to attend the interview (if applicable) or withdraw at any stage will also be excluded.

VII. V - Tie-breaking criteria

In the event of a tie in the rankings, candidates will be ordered in descending order as follows:

• Based on the score obtained in the first method applied
• Based on the score of their academic qualifications

VII. VI - Jury decisions

All provisional and final jury decisions must be justified, recorded in minutes, and published on https://apply. uc. pt/.

VII. VII - Jury Composition

President: Samuel de Oliveira Moniz.

Effective Members: Jerôme Amaro Pires Mendes and Cristóvão Silva.

Alternate Members: Luís Miguel Domingues Fernandes Ferreira and Vanessa Sofia Melo Magalhães.

VIII- Application Submission

Candidates must access and register on the electronic platform https://apply. uc. pt/ to submit their application, selecting the procedure to which they wish to apply.

Documents uploaded for the application must be in portable document format (PDF).

Applications are submitted by completing the sections available in the electronic platform "Apply UC" under "My Application. "

VIII. I- Mandatory documents to attach when applying

• Curriculum Vitae, duly updated, dated, and signed.
• Copy of academic degree certificates.
  • If the possession of a degree is a requirement for the grant, candidates holding a degree obtained abroad must, by the end of the application period, provide proof of recognition or evidence that it has been requested, as per Decree-Law No. 66/2018 of August 16. Failure to present degree recognition at the time of contract signing, as per the RBI-UC, will result in exclusion.
  • If duly justified, documents proving the possession of academic degrees and diplomas, or their recognition, may be waived at the application stage and replaced by a candidate's sworn statement. However, until the grant agreement stage, the respective proofs must be submitted under penalty of exclusion.
  • Proof of enrollment in a degree or
    - degree course may be waived at the application stage and replaced by a sworn statement from the candidate. However, the required proof must be submitted by the grant agreement stage under penalty of exclusion.
  • Whenever possible, documentation proving prior grant benefits should also be attached to the application.
• Motivation letter.

VIII. II- Other documents to attach when applying

Any other elements the candidate considers relevant.

VIII. III - Language requirements

All application documents must be submitted in Portuguese and/or English. When the originals are in another language, a translation into one of these languages must be provided.

VIII. IV - Application completeness

Applications that are not properly completed or do not meet the admission criteria defined in the applicable legislation and this notice will not be accepted.

VIII. V - Deadline for document submission

No documents required for the application may be submitted after the application deadline.

VIII. VI - Exclusion for false statements

Without prejudice to the penal provisions of the law, false statements made by candidates or grant holders regarding relevant matters for the grant award or renewal, or for the evaluation of its progress, will result in its cancellation.

IX – Application deadline

28/11/2025 a 15/12/2025

X - Activity Regime

The grant does not create or constitute a
- labor relationship. It is carried out under an exclusive dedication regime, and the grantee is awarded the Research Grantee Status, as stipulated in the EBI and the RBI-UC.

XI - Notification of Candidates

All notifications will be made through the electronic platform Apply UC, under the terms of subparagraph c) of paragraph 1 and subparagraph b) of paragraph 2 of Article 112 of the CPA and Article 22 of the RBI-UC. The notifications will take effect after being made, as provided in Article 113 of the CPA.

XII - Comments on jury decisions

Under Articles 121 and 122 of the CPA and Article 22 of the RBI-UC, candidates may, if they wish, submit comments regarding the jury's decisions within 10 business days, through the "Audiência dos Interessados" option in the platform's procedure section.

XIII - Complaints or appeal

Candidates may also submit a complaint within 15 business days or an appeal to the UC's
- ranking official within 30 business days, both following the respective notification, under Articles 191 and 192 of the CPA.

XIV - Acceptance of the grant

Selected candidates must declare in writing, within five business days of notification, their acceptance of the grant and confirm that they meet the requirements to accept the proposed start date of the grant contract. Unless a justifiable reason is provided, failure to provide this declaration within the stipulated time will be considered a renunciation of the grant. In case of renunciation or withdrawal by the selected candidate, the next candidate on the final classification list will be notified.

XV - Competition process overview

The full competition process can be consulted by candidates, subject to prior scheduling, by sending an email to the Human Resources Management Service at: sgrh@uc. pt.

XVI - Equal opportunities statement

In compliance with subparagraph h) of Article 9 of the Constitution, the University of Coimbra, as an employer, actively promotes a policy of equal opportunities between men and women in terms of employment access and career progression, ensuring that any form of discrimination is strictly avoided. It encourages underrepresented minorities in each area to apply. Accordingly, no one may be privileged, benefited, disadvantaged, or deprived of any right or exempted from any duty on the grounds of ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, family status, economic situation, education, social origin or condition, genetic heritage, reduced work capacity, disability, chronic illness, nationality, ethnic origin or race, place of origin, language, religion, political or ideological beliefs, or trade union membership. The University of Coimbra also promotes measures to facilitate the balance between professional, family, and personal life, recognizing the efforts of its employees and fostering motivation.

XVII- Annual activity reports

The grantee must submit annual activity reports for each renewal and at the end of the grant contract, as stipulated in Article 7 of the RBI-UC, subject to an opinion issued by the respective supervisor(s). The report models, performance evaluation criteria, and the grant contract model are those approved under the University of Coimbra's Research Grant Regulations.