EuDetCode-BI37-2026

Association for the Development of Industrial Aerodynamics; Portugal; On-site; EUR 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Association for the Development of Industrial Aerodynamics (ADAI) seeks a Research Fellow for a 6-month initiation fellowship (EUDETCODE – BII37-2026) in Mechanical Engineering or related areas. The fellowship offers scientific training with hands-on numerical work.

The selected candidate will update reactant numbers in the database, calibrate the Eudetcode computational model, and prepare reports and papers under supervision.

Qualifications

• Master degree in Mechanical Engineering or related areas.
• Knowledge of English.
• Portuguese nationality.

Responsibilities

• Update the number of reactants and detonation products in the database.
• Computational work for calibration of the Eudetcode.
• Writing reports and scientific papers.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Master degree in related area

Job description

Association for the Development of Industrial Aerodynamics

Organisation/Company Association for the Development of Industrial Aerodynamics Research Field Engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 23 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon) Country Portugal Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Nov 2026 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

CALL FOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP | Research Initiation – EUDETCODE – BII37-2026

Scientific area(s):

Mechanical Engineering or similar areas

Skills/Qualifications / Admission requirements

Applicants who fulfill the following requisites will be considered:

• a) completed a master degree in the area of the competition or in related areas;
• b) with Portuguese nationality;
• c) knowledge of English.

Work plan/ Objectives

The scholarship aims at scientific training through participation mainly in numeric and computational activities in the scope of Eudetcode.

The main tasks to be carried out are:

• Update the number of the of reactants and detonation products in the database.
• (2) Computational work for calibration the Eudetcode
• (3) writing reports and scientific papers.

Regime:

The attribution of the fellowship does not generate or entitle a relation of a legal-labour nature, and the fellowship is undertaken in an exclusive dedication regime. The fellowship holder is awarded the Fellowship Statute of ADAI, in its current wording, according to the Research Fellowship Holder Statute, and according to the Regulation for Research Fellowships of the Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, I.P., both in their current wording.

Location:

Work will be developed within the activities of the Association for the Development of Industrial Aerodynamics of the Associated Laboratory in Energy, Transport and Aeronautics (ADAI-LAETA). The workplace is mainly at DEM-FCTUC and possibly other places that are necessary for the execution of the work plan.

Duration:

The fellowship will last for 6 months on an exclusive basis, in accordance with the FCT Research Fellowship Regulations and the ADAI Scientific Research Fellowship Regulations.

Scientific orientation:

The work will be carried under the scientific guidance of Professor Ricardo Mendes

Financial conditions:

The amount of the fellowship is 1359,64€ corresponding to the monthly compensation stipulated in the FCT table ( https://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores.phtml.en ), plus the reimbursement of social security (Seguro Social Voluntário, first level contributions) and personal accidents insurance. The payment will be made by bank transfer. This amount will not be increased during the entire period of the fellowship duration.

Selection Methods:

All applications submitted within the deadline and containing all required documents will be evaluated

Selection criteria:

In the Curricular Evaluation the following elements will be considered:

• - Adequacy of the candidate's profile to the work plan to be developed (40%)
• - Scientific and/or professional curriculum relevant to the objective of the work program (20%)

In the Interview the following parameters will be evaluated:

• - Fluidity of speech and ability to convey ideas orally (35%);
• - Motivation and commitment (35%).
• - Knowledge of the English language (30%)

The jury reserves the right to exclude candidates who do not show the background and skills to carry out the work plan (a minimum evaluation of 60%). Ultimately, the jury might not award the fellowship to any candidate.

If the first-placed candidate does not accept the scholarship or withdraws the scholarship during the work program, the second-placed candidate may be invited to accept the scholarship. This procedure may be repeated, according to the decision of the grantee's supervisors, respecting the order of the order of the list in the minutes of the selection process in subsequent cases of non-acceptance or withdrawal..

Jury responsible

All panel members, including the coordinator, will make a commitment to respect the responsibilities of the evaluation process, such as the duties of impartiality, the declaration of any potential conflicts of interest, and confidentiality. At all times during the evaluation process, confidentiality is fully protected and ensured to guarantee the independence of all opinions produced.

Applications:

The following documents are mandatory, under penalty of exclusion from the Call, and must be sent by email to [e-mail] :

• - letter of motivation, where the applicant must mention if he/she is available to start the scholarship;
• - Curriculum Vitae, with indication of email and telephone contact;
• - Certificate of qualification with a detailed academic history (courses and corresponding grading) and other relevant certificates
• - evidence of application or acceptance in a non-degree course or adoctoral program
• - Copy of relevant publications.

Note: Important note for candidates holding a degree issued by foreign higher education institutions: In the case of academic degrees awarded by foreign higher education institutions, and to guarantee the principle of equal treatment among applicants with national and foreign academic degrees, applicants must submit proof of recognition of such degrees and the conversion of the respective final average grade to the Portuguese grading scale under the terms of the applicable legislation. Applicants with recognized foreign academic degrees who do not submit a proof of conversion of the final average grade to the Portuguese grading scale will be evaluated with a minimum grade of 0 (zero) points in criterion Curriculum Evaluation. In any case, scholarship contracts with applicants whose diplomas have been issued by foreign institutions will only be concluded upon presentation of proof of recognition of academic degrees and conversion of the final average grade, as indicated above.

23rd October 2026

November 2026

Additional information

The evaluation results will be announced within 90 working days after the end of the applications submission deadline, by notifying the applicants via email. After the announcement of the results, candidates are considered automatically notified to, if they wish to do so, comment on the results on a preliminary hearing period within 10 days after that date. After this, the selected candidates will have to declare in writing their acceptance. Unless a justification worthy of consideration is presented, if the declaration is not submitted within the referred period, it is considered that the candidate waivers the fellowship. In case of resignation or withdrawal of the selected candidate, the next candidate with the highest evaluation score will be notified immediately.

Once the selection process is completed, the fellowship contract will be drawn up in accordance with the draft contract provided by the FCT.

Selection reserve list

The selection reserve list must be available throughout the project.