PhD Research Grant in Design & Project Management (ID+)

University of aveiro; Portugal; On-site; EUR 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Aveiro invites applications for one Research Grant in the scope of R&D projects under the ID+ programme, based in the Department of Communication and Art. The grant supports developing management and monitoring activities for national and international research efforts, with supervision by Prof./Dr. Gonçalo J.

Ribeiro Gomes. The 12-month grant starts January 2027; a renewal for up to two further 12-month periods is possible within funding limits.

Qualifications

• Experience in Innovation Project Management.
• Students enrolled in doctorate.

Responsibilities

• Analysis and systematisation of research project management models and practices: survey and analysis of management methodologies, tools and procedures adopted by research projects, R&D units and higher education institutions, both nationally and internationally, with a view to identifying best practices and solutions that can be applied to the ID+ context.
• Planning and operational monitoring of research projects and activities: support for the organisation, scheduling and monitoring of project activities, including the monitoring of work plans, deadlines, objectives and expected outcomes, the identification of operational needs, and liaison with researchers, coordinators, working groups and institutional partners.
• Management and systematisation of project information and documentation: collection, organisation and updating of information relating to projects, activities, teams, partners and scientific results, including support for the preparation of progress reports, technical documentation, management support materials and information required for monitoring and accountability processes.
• Support for the communication, dissemination and promotion of research results: participation in the design, production and implementation of content, materials and initiatives aimed at publicising the activities and results of research projects, including the management and promotion of digital channels and platforms, the preparation of newsletters and other editorial content, as well as support for the organisation and communication of scientific and institutional events.
• Monitoring, evaluation and improvement of management and monitoring processes: support for the definition and monitoring of project implementation and performance indicators; the collection and analysis of information on the achievement of planned objectives and results; and the preparation of summaries and monitoring reports, contributing to the evaluation of the activities carried out and to the identification of opportunities for improving management and operational processes.

Skills

Innovation Project Management

Education

Master Degree or equivalent

Job description

University of Aveiro invites applications for one Research Grant in the scope of R&D projects under the ID+ programme, based in the Department of Communication and Art. The grant supports developing management and monitoring activities for national and international research efforts, with supervision by Prof./Dr. Gonçalo J.

Ribeiro Gomes. The 12-month grant starts January 2027; a renewal for up to two further 12-month periods is possible within funding limits.