#NOVAID298: NOTICE FOR INTERNATIONAL CALL TO HIRE A PHD RESEARCHER

EuroSoHo; Setúbal; Híbrido; EUR 27.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

NOVA.id.FCT opens an international call to hire a PhD Researcher to conduct research in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics and Nanotechnology for the LEAF project at CENIMAT|i3N, Caparica, Portugal. The role is unfixed term with exclusive dedication to the organization.

The monthly gross remuneration is €2,679.17 and the contract follows Portuguese labour law. Start date January 2027, with mobility across Portugal as required by project duties.

Formación

• Solid knowledge in ink formulation, coating, and printing.

Responsabilidades

• Develop sustainable inks using metal oxide nanostructures.
• Optimize printing processes and fabricate antennas and sensors.
• Characterize devices and ensure testing.

Conocimientos

Ink formulation

Printing techniques

Coating & deposition

Device fabrication

Electrical testing

Materials characterization

Educación

PhD in Materials Science & Eng

Herramientas

XTPL printing

Screen printing

Flexography

Profilometer

UV-Vis-NIR

Descripción del empleo

Organisation/Company NOVA.id.FCT- Associação para a Inovação de Desenvolvimento da FCT Department CENIMAT|i3N labs at FCT-NOVA Research Field Engineering » Materials engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 20 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon) Country Portugal Type of Contract Other Type of Contract Extra Information unfixed term Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - EIC Reference Number 101186701 - LEAF Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

By decision of the Board of Directors, NOVA.id.FCT - Associação para a Inovação e Desenvolvimento da FCT (“NOVA.id.FCT”) opens an international call to hire a PhD Researcher, with the internal reference “#NOVAID298”, under a unfixed term employment contract to conduct research activities in the field of Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics and Nanotechnology in the scope of the R & D Project LEAF - “SeLf-powered self-rEshaping Autarkic skin For wireless motes”, (ref. 101186701), financed by European Union (Horizon Europe).

1. TYPE OF CONTRACT AND APPLICABLE LEGISLATION

The hiring of the PhD Researcher shall be made by means of an Unfixed Term Employment Contract entered into in accordance with the Portuguese Labour Code approved by the Law no. 7/2009 of February 12th, as amended. The contract should have a forecasted duration of 12 2/8 months and should not be extended further than the project duration and its new funding contracts. The contract should begin in January 2027.

2.MAIN ATTRIBUTIONS AND ACTIVITIES AND EXCLUSIVITY

The PhD Researcher will be responsible for the development of sustainable inks based on metal oxide nanostructures, as well as for the optimization of the corresponding printing processes. In parallel, they will fabricate antennas, sensors for humidity detection and visible light response using flexography and screen printing techniques, ensuring their proper characterization.

The PhD Researcher shall fully devote the whole of his/her professional activity to NOVA.id.FCT, on an exclusive basis.

3. PLACE OF WORK

The PhD Researcher’s working place shall be at the premises of CENIMAT|i3N located in Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia da Universidade Nova de Lisboa - Campus da Caparica and he/she shall travel, in Portugal or abroad, as required by his/her attributions or as necessary for his/her activity.

4.MONTHLY REMUNERATION

The PhD Researcher shall earn a monthly remuneration in the gross amount of € 2.679,17, based on remuneration level 38 of the Single Remuneration Table (TRU), approved by Order No. 1553- C/2008, of December 31, updated in accordance with Decree-Law No. 108/2023, of November 22, thereby indexing the employment contract to it.

5.ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants to this call may be national, foreign or stateless candidates holding a PhD degree in the field of Materials Science and Engineering, Physics, Micro and Nanotechnology Engineering, Engineering Physics or related areas of interest to the project legally valid and/or recognized in Portugal and complying with the following specific requirements:

• Candidate must have solid knowledge in ink formulation, material deposition (coating and printing techniques) and device fabrication;
• Experience in the production of biodegradable substrates;
• Experience materials fabrication and processing, thin film deposition by printing techniques (XTPL, screen and flexografic printing);
• Experience in electrical characterization of printed electronic sensors;
• Experience in materials characterization (e.g., UV-Vis-NIR, FTIR, XRD, SEM, AFM, Profilometer);
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team in an international environment and to work autonomously;
• Experience in providing scientific support to university students;
• Experience in the participation in outreach activities.
• Fluency in the Portuguese and English language;

6. EVALUATION OF THE APPLICATIONS AND COMPOSITION OF THE JURY

Applications shall be subject to evaluation by a jury composed of the following members:

• Vogal Suplente/Substitute Member: Dr. Adam Kelly;
• Vogal Suplente/Substitute Member: Prof. Marta Corvo.

7.SELECTION CRITERIA

The selection of the successful candidate will be carried out through the evaluation of the scientific and curricular achievements and the selection criteria and their respective weighting shall be as follows:

A. Curriculum Vitae [50%] (0 to 20 points) – it will be analysed the scientific track record, including publications, patents, presentations, awards, participation in scientific projects and any other elements that the candidate considers to be relevant within her/his track record, having in mind the requirements and workplan defined for this call; 6/8

B. Professional experience [50%] (0 to 20 points) – it will be analysed a 2 page document highlight the scientific background of the candidate and its suitability for the present position.

Candidates who do not achieve a minimum of 18 points will not be hired.

8. FINAL DECISION:

The final deliberation of the jury shall be homologated by the ultimate governing body of NOVA.id.FCT that is also responsible for the decision of hiring.

The list of admitted and excluded candidates and the final list of classification will be publicised on the website of NOVA.id.FCT ( www.novaidfct.pt ) and sent by electronic mail with receipt of delivery to all candidates.

10. NON-DISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL ACCESS POLICY:

NOVA.id.FCT actively promotes a non-discrimination and equal access policy, reason for which no candidate can be benefited, prejudiced or deprived of any duty, namely age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, chronic illness, nationality, ethnic origin or race, religion or political beliefs.

Requirements

Research Field Engineering » Materials engineering Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

5.ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants to this call may be national, foreign or stateless candidates holding a PhD degree in the field of Materials Science and Engineering, Physics, Micro and Nanotechnology Engineering, Engineering Physics or related areas of interest to the project legally valid and/or recognized in Portugal and complying with the following specific requirements:

• Candidate must have solid knowledge in ink formulation, material deposition (coating and printing techniques) and device fabrication;
• Experience in the production of biodegradable substrates;
• Experience materials fabrication and processing, thin film deposition by printing techniques (XTPL, screen and flexografic printing);
• Experience in electrical characterization of printed electronic sensors;
• Experience in materials characterization (e.g., UV-Vis-NIR, FTIR, XRD, SEM, AFM, Profilometer);
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team in an international environment and to work autonomously;
• Experience in providing scientific support to university students;
• Experience in the participation in outreach activities.
• Fluency in the Portuguese and English language;

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Additional Information

4.MONTHLY REMUNERATION

The PhD Researcher shall earn a monthly remuneration in the gross amount of € 2.679,17, based on remuneration level 38 of the Single Remuneration Table (TRU), approved by Order No. 1553- C/2008, of December 31, updated in accordance with Decree-Law No. 108/2023, of November 22, thereby indexing the employment contract to it.

Eligibility criteria

7.SELECTION CRITERIA

The selection of the successful candidate will be carried out through the evaluation of the scientific and curricular achievements and the selection criteria and their respective weighting shall be as follows:

A. Curriculum Vitae [50%] (0 to 20 points) – it will be analysed the scientific track record, including publications, patents, presentations, awards, participation in scientific projects and any other elements that the candidate considers to be relevant within her/his track record, having in mind the requirements and workplan defined for this call; 6/8

B. Professional experience [50%] (0 to 20 points) – it will be analysed a 2 page document highlight the scientific background of the candidate and its suitability for the present position.

Candidates who do not achieve a minimum of 18 points will not be hired.

Selection process

6. EVALUATION OF THE APPLICATIONS AND COMPOSITION OF THE JURY

Applications shall be subject to evaluation by a jury composed of the following members:

• Vogal Suplente/Substitute Member: Dr. Adam Kelly;
• Vogal Suplente/Substitute Member: Prof. Marta Corvo.

8. FINAL DECISION:

The final deliberation of the jury shall be homologated by the ultimate governing body of NOVA.id.FCT that is also responsible for the decision of hiring.

The list of admitted and excluded candidates and the final list of classification will be publicised on the website of NOVA.id.FCT ( www.novaidfct.pt ) and sent by electronic mail with receipt of delivery to all candidates.

Additional comments

10. NON-DISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL_ACCESS_POLICY:

NOVA.id.FCT actively promotes a non-discrimination and equal access policy, reason for which no candidate can be benefited, prejudiced or deprived of any duty, namely age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, chronic illness, nationality, ethnic origin or race, religion or political beliefs.