Associate Professor/Professor Associado Edital/Notice no 1416/2026

EuroSoHo; Arroios; Remote; EUR 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

R&D project bonuses

Job summary

Instituto Superior Técnico in Lisbon, Portugal, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher/Established Researcher (R3) in Mathematics and Mathematical Physics. The role combines research, teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, and research development to secure external funding.

The salary ranges from €56,491.40 to €66,762.64 gross per year, with health coverage and additional benefits. A tenure-track path may be available after evaluation, and the candidate will lead projects

Qualifications

• PhD in Engineering or related field with interest in the scientific field of this competition.
• Strong publication record and grants history.
• Ability to provide inspiring teaching (in English and/or Portuguese).

Responsibilities

• Carry out, develop, and conduct scientific research projects, and be active in acquisition of external research funding.
• Teach courses at undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate levels, and inspire students through teaching and supervision.
• Participate in activities related to university representation, scientific divulgation and knowledge transfer to society.
• Carry out regular managing activities as a faculty member.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Open-mindedness

Mentoring

Education

PhD in Engineering or related field

Strong publication record

Grants track record

Job description

Organisation/Company Instituto Superior Técnico Department Direção de Recursos Humanos Research Field Mathematics » Other Physics » Mathematical physics Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 22 Dec 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon) Country Portugal Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Duties:

• Carry out, develop, and conduct scientific research projects, and be active in acquisition of external research funding;
• Teach courses at undergraduate (Bsc), graduate (Msc) and post-graduate (Phd) levels, and inspire students through teaching and supervision;
• Participate in activities related to the university representation, scientific divulgation and knowledge transfer to society;
• Carry out regular managing activities as a faculty member.

Focus candidate: Experienced candidates who have demonstrated research potential and capacities that intend to boost their university career.

Applicants should have the following qualifications:

• PhD degree in Engineering or a related area with interest in the scientific field of this competition;
• Strong publication record;
• Record of awarded grants;
• Ability to provide inspiring teaching (in English and/or Portuguese);
• Ability to deal with scientific/engineering challenges in contact with industrial partners;
• Ability to set up and lead scientific research projects, to increase international contacts and improve the experience in acquisition of external funding;
• High motivation to implement her/his own vision and setting up her/his own (externally funded) research program;
• Team leader, communication skills, open-mindedness.

Duration of contract:Possible Tenure track position with evaluation after 1 year

Salary:€ 56 491,40 to € 66 762,64 gross salary per year, plus health coverage and other benefits. Other salary supplements are linked to participation in R&D projects

Instituto Superior Técnico (IST) is the top ranked Engineering, Science and Technology school in Portugal and one of the top ranked in Europe. IST provides an inspiring world‑class learning environment, while performing leading research with global impact. IST outstanding achievements, unique institution profile, privileged location in Lisbon, coupled with the high quality of its students, alumni, faculty and staff make it truly a school for the world.