- Higher education qualification in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Natural and/or Forestry Resources, Nature Conservation, Science Communication or related fields;

- Students enrolled in a PhD programme or in a non-degree programme (proof of enrolment must be provided by the time the fellowship is contracted).

- Higher education qualification in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Natural and/or Forestry Resources, Nature Conservation, Science Communication or related fields;

- Students enrolled in a PhD programme or in a non-degree programme (proof of enrolment must be provided by the time the fellowship is contracted).

- Preferably with experience in:

a) Work with invasive plant species (at a technical, scientific and/or public-sector stakeholder interaction level);

b) Science communication and/or citizen science activities, preferably involving invasive species;

c) Data analysis and writing of scientific and/or outreach articles in English.

Monthly maintenance allowance: EUR 1,359.64, in accordance with the table of values for Research Fellowships in Portugal awarded by FCT, I.P. , with payment made monthly by bank transfer.

This amount is supplemented by voluntary social insurance corresponding to the first contribution bracket, should the candidate opt to enrol, as well as personal accident insurance.

- Higher education qualification in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Natural and/or Forestry Resources, Nature Conservation, Science Communication or related fields;

- Students enrolled in a PhD programme or in a non-degree programme (proof of enrolment must be provided by the time the fellowship is contracted).

- Preferably with experience in:

a) Work with invasive plant species (at a technical, scientific and/or public-sector stakeholder interaction level);

b) Science communication and/or citizen science activities, preferably involving invasive species;

c) Data analysis and writing of scientific and/or outreach articles in English.

Application deadline:

10 working days, from 29/09/2026 to 13/10/2026.

Documents to be submitted:

Applications must include the following documents:

• Application form available on the internet page for this competition at   https://www.ipc.pt/bupc/concursos/form/concursos_bolseiros   
• Identification details, identification document number and tax identification number;
• Candidate’s motivation letter;
• Curriculum vitae;
• Proof of enrolment in a PhD programme or non-degree programme (proof of enrolment may be provided by the time the fellowship is contracted).

Candidates must access and register on the website https://www.ipc.pt/bupc/concursos/form/concursos_bolseirosto submit the application, selecting the procedure for which they intend to apply. 

Applications must be delivered exclusively in digital format, in portable document format (pdf), except for documents whose delivery is scheduled in other digital formats. 

The evaluation results will be published in an alphabetical list ordered by final score, displayed in a visible and public place at the Escola Superior Agrária de Coimbra (notice board reserved for this type of publication, in Block B), and all candidates will be notified by email for the purposes of prior hearing of interested parties. Following the announcement of the results, candidates will be notified of the opportunity to submit comments—should they wish to do so—within a maximum of 10 business days from that date

Selection criteria:

The criteria for evaluating applications are as follows:

• Curriculum assessment (70%), taking into consideration: overall merit of the curriculum vitae (30%); and experience in the areas listed in the requirements (40%);
• - Interview (30%), taking into consideration: knowledge demonstrated during the interview and suitability of the profile for the functions to be performed (15%); motivation and demonstrated interest (15%).