Expertise with computational tools such as MATLAB, Mathematica or Python. The candidate must be fluent in English and be able to use it in a professional setting.

The candidate should have research experience in Theoretical Modelling and/or Statistical Analysis of large datasets.

The monthly amount of 1741€ is in accordance with the values stipulated in the “FCT Regulation for Research Studentships and Fellowships”:

https://www.fct.pt/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Tabela-de-Valores-SMM_2023.pdf

This amount will be paid on a monthly basis through bank transfer to the grant holder's bank account.  The fellowship might be supplemented according to LIP’s regulations.

Any national, foreign, or stateless candidates who hold an academic or professional curriculum whose profile is suited for the activity to be performed can submit their applications.

All candidates who formalize their applications in an improper way or fail to prove the requirements imposed by this tender are excluded from admission. In case of doubt, the panel is entitled to request any candidate to present further documentation supporting his/her statements. False statements provided by the candidates shall be punished by law.

In the event of the degree was awarded by a foreign higher education institution, the degree must comply with the provisions of the Decree‐Law nº. 66/2018, of 16 august (https://www.dges.gov.pt/en/pagina/degree-and-diploma-recognition?plid=1…). The selected candidate must provide the recognition of the degree as soon as available.

 

The tender selection panel shall be formed by:

• Prof. Joana Gonçalves de Sá (LIP)
• Prof. Nuno Castro (LIP)
• Lília Perfeito (LIP)
• Paulo Almeida (LIP) (substitute)

Evaluation criteria are the following:

Evaluation of the CV of the candidates, namely their educational background and past experience.

Each member of the panel will value the criteria for each candidate, taking into account the requirements of the duties to be performed, the adequacy of previous experience, his/her relationship to the relevant areas and sub-areas.

The selection will consider the applicant's Curriculum Vitae (60%) and their motivation letter (40%).

High-ranking candidates might be called for an interview, and the final decision will be based on the interview score alone.

After applying the selection criteria, the panel will prepare an ordered list of the approved candidates and their corresponding classification. In case none of the candidates can demonstrate suitable skills or background, the panel will not select any candidate.

Advertising / notification of results:

The results of the evaluation will be communicated by email; in case of disagreement, the candidates have a period of 10 working days to contest the decision, as provided for in the Code of Administrative Procedure in a preliminary hearing. At the end of this period, the arguments presented will be analysed by the jury committee, who will simultaneously communicate the final decision to all the candidates who submitted allegations. The final results of the shortlisted applicants will be communicated by e‐mail. In case of disagreement, the candidates have a period of 15 working days to contest the decision.

Non-discrimination and equal access policy: LIP actively promotes a nondiscrimination and equal access policy, wherefore no candidate can be privileged, benefited, impaired or deprived of any rights whatsoever, or be exempt of any duties based on their ancestry, age, sex, sexual preference, marital status, family and economic conditions, instruction, origin or social conditions, genetic heritage, reduced work capacity, disability, chronic illness, nationality, ethnic origin or race, origin territory, language, religion, political or ideological convictions and union membership.