Call for Applications for a Research Grant (BI) - LIFE Maronesa

Instituto Politécnico de Bragança; Portugal; On-site; EUR 11,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

The Instituto Politécnico de Bragança is inviting applications for a Research Grant within the LIFE Maronesa project in Agricultural Sciences. You must be enrolled in a Master’s program and possess strong communication skills to engage with farmers and ranchers.

The role includes data processing, field research, reporting, and dissemination of project outcomes, with supervision by the project team in Bragança.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Master’s program in Agricultural Sciences.
• Ease of relationship and communication with farmers and ranchers.
• Academic recognition of foreign degrees may be required during contracting.

Responsibilities

• Statistical processing of data obtained in the project.
• Preparation of reports and scientific articles/posters.
• Conducting field research with the livestock farming community.
• Monitoring of prescribed burning and brush clearing actions.
• Monitoring the LIFE-Maronesa website development.
• Support for farmers in using project-provided computer tools.
• Processing of agricultural statistical data.
• Organization of the closing project technical meeting.
• Accompanying visitors and disseminating information about the project.

Skills

English language

Portuguese language

Education

Master’s program in Agricultural Sciences

Job description

Organisation/Company Instituto Politécnico de Bragança Department Gabinete de Apoio a Projetos Research Field Agricultural sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 28 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon) Country Portugal Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 2 Nov 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? LIFE Programme Reference Number P579584 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

A call for applications is open for a Research Grant (BI) within the scope of the “LIFE Maronesa” Project, funded by “LIFE Climate Governance and Information”, under the following conditions:

1. Scientific Area:

Agricultural Sciences

2. Admission Requirements:

Enrollment in a Master's program in Agricultural Sciences. Ease of relationship and communication with farmers and ranchers.

3. Work Plan:

1. Statistical processing of data obtained in the project;

2. Preparation of reports and scientific articles/posters;

3. Conducting field research with the livestock farming community;

4. Monitoring of prescribed burning and brush clearing actions;

5. Monitoring the development of the LIFE-Maronesa website;

6. Support for farmers in the use of computer equipment and programs provided by the project;

7. Processing of agricultural statistical data;

8. Organization of a technical meeting planned for the closing of the project.

9. Accompanying visitors and disseminating information about the project.

4. Objectives:

Collection and processing of scientific information related to the project. Organization of scientific meetings.

5. Applicable legislation and regulations:

Regulation No. 522/2020, published in the Diário da República, 2nd series, No. 113, of June 12 – Research Grant Regulations of the Polytechnic University of Bragança.

6. Workplace and scientific supervision:

The work will be carried out in Bragança, under the scientific supervision of Carlos Aguiar.

7. Duration of the grant:

The grant will have an initial duration of 5 months, with a planned start date of 02/11/2026 (non-renewable).

8. Monthly Maintenance Allowance Amount:

The grant amount corresponds to 1090.98€, according to the table of grant values awarded by FCT, I.P. in the country.

Grant recipients will benefit from personal accident insurance and, if they are not covered by any social protection scheme, they may ensure the exercise of the right to social security by joining the voluntary social security scheme, under the terms provided for in the Code of Contribution Regimes of the Social Security System. The grant amount will be paid monthly by bank transfer.

9. Selection Methods and their respective valuation:

The selection methods to be used will be the following:

Professional experience 50%. Interview 50%.

Grant approval with a grade higher than 9.5 (out of 20 points).

10. Composition of the Selection Jury:

11. Method of publication/notification of results:

The communications and final results of the evaluation will be published through the UPB application submission portal or, if necessary, by email notification.

The competition is open from October 15, 2026 to October 28, 2026.

13. Method of submitting applications:

Applications can be submitted through the UPB application submission portal ( http://concursos.ipb.br ), including the following documents:

c) Letter of motivation

Documents proving the holding of academic degrees or diplomas, or enrollment in an academic degree or diploma, may be waived during the application phase, being replaced by a declaration of honor from the candidate, with verification of this condition being mandatory during the contracting phase of the grant.

Academic degrees obtained in foreign countries need recognition by a Portuguese Institution in accordance with Decree-Law No. 66/2018, of August 16, and Ordinance No. 33/2019, of January 25. Presentation of the recognition is mandatory for signing the contract.

14. Deadlines and procedures for complaints and appeals:

If the decision to be made is unfavorable to the granting of the requested grant, candidates have a period of 10 working days, after the date of publication of the evaluation results, to express their opinion, if they wish, in a prior hearing, under the terms provided for in the Administrative Procedure Code.

An appeal against the final decision may be made to the Rector of UPB within 15 working days after the respective notification.

Academic background in agricultural sciences.

Specific Requirements

Ease of relationship and communication with farmers and ranchers.

Languages PORTUGUESE Level Excellent

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Additional Information

The grant amount corresponds to 1090.98€, according to the table of grant values awarded by FCT, I.P. in the country.

Grant recipients will benefit from personal accident insurance and, if they are not covered by any social protection scheme, they may ensure the exercise of the right to social security by joining the voluntary social security scheme, under the terms provided for in the Code of Contribution Regimes of the Social Security System. The grant amount will be paid monthly by bank transfer.

Eligibility criteria

Enrollment in a Master's program in Agricultural Sciences. Ease of relationship and communication with farmers and ranchers.

Selection process

Professional experience 50%. Interview 50%.

Additional comments

Documents proving the ownership of academic degrees or diplomas, or enrollment in an academic degree or diploma, may be dispensed with during the application stage, being replaced by a declaration of honor by the candidate, and verification of this condition is mandatory during the grant contracting stage. Academic degrees obtained in foreign countries require recognition by a Portuguese Institution in accordance with Decree-Law No. 66/2018, of August 16th and Ordinance No. 33/2019, of January 25th. The presentation of recognition is mandatory for the signing of the contract.