Research Fellow (PhD Student) in Wildfire Risk Assessment and GIS Modelling - FIRERISK@PT - Ref.ª FireRisk1_2026

Instituto de Geografia e Ordenamento do Território da Universidade de Lisboa; Portugal; Vor Ort; EUR 14.000 - 17.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Institute for Geography and Spatial Planning at the University of Lisbon (IGOT-ULisboa) invites applications for a Research Fellowship (BI) for a Master’s degree holder enrolled in a PhD programme. The project FIRERISK@PT aims to analyze rural wildfire risk in mainland Portugal through hazard, exposure, vulnerability and losses under current and future climate scenarios.

The successful candidate will contribute to wildfire risk assessment, spatial modelling, GIS-based analyses, exposure

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Geography or related fields.
• Enrolment in a PhD programme in Geography or related fields.
• Experience in rural wildfire hazard and risk assessment.
• Experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and spatial modelling.
• Immediate availability.
• Excellent command of Portuguese and English, both written and spoken.

Aufgaben

• Assess exposure to rural wildfire hazard in the wildland-urban interface.
• Assess the vulnerability of agricultural and forestry activities to rural wildfires.
• Participate in project communication and dissemination activities.

Kenntnisse

Geography

Portuguese language

English language

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Geography or related fields

Enrolment in a PhD programme

Tools

GIS

Spatial modelling

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company Instituto de Geografia e Ordenamento do Território da Universidade de Lisboa Research Field Geography Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 3 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon) Country Portugal Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 15 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

A call is open for the award of one Research Fellowship (BI) for a Master's degree holder enrolled in a PhD programme, within the framework of internally funded or self-financed research projects at the Institute of Geography and Spatial Planning, University of Lisbon (IGOT-ULisboa).

Reference: FireRisk1_2026.

The successful candidate will contribute to the project FIRERISK@PT, which aims to assess rural wildfire risk in mainland Portugal by integrating hazard, exposure, vulnerability and losses under current and future climate change scenarios. Research activities will focus on wildfire risk assessment, spatial modelling, GIS-based analyses, exposure mapping and vulnerability assessment.

Requirements

Research Field Geography Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Candidates should meet the following requirements:

• Master's degree in Geography or related fields;
• Enrolment in a PhD programme in Geography or related fields;
• Experience in rural wildfire hazard and risk assessment;
• Experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and spatial modelling;
• Immediate availability;
• Excellent command of Portuguese and English, both written and spoken.

Applicants must hold a Master's degree in Geography or related fields and be enrolled in a PhD programme in Geography or related fields.

Languages PORTUGUESE Level Excellent

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Research Field Geography

Additional Information

The monthly maintenance allowance amounts to €1,359.64, in accordance with the fellowship grant table established by the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT, I.P.). The fellowship also includes personal accident insurance and voluntary social security contributions, in accordance with the applicable legislation.

Eligibility criteria

Applicants must comply with the eligibility conditions established in Article 9 of the FCT Research Fellowship Regulation (Regulation No. 950/2019, as amended).

Selection process

Selection will be based on curriculum evaluation.

Evaluation Criteria

• Curriculum Vitae: 30%;
• Bachelor's Degree Classification: 20%;
• Master's Degree Classification: 20%;
• Knowledge and experience in rural wildfire hazard and risk assessment: 20%;
• Motivation Letter demonstrating compliance with all admission requirements: 10%.

Additional comments

FIRERISK@PT aims to analyse rural wildfire risk in mainland Portugal by integrating hazard, exposure, vulnerability and losses for both present and future conditions under climate change scenarios.

Work Plan

The selected fellow will be responsible for:

• Assessing and mapping exposure to rural wildfire hazard in the wildland-urban interface;
• Assessing the vulnerability of agricultural and forestry activities to rural wildfires;
• Participating in project communication and dissemination activities.

Host Institution and Workplace

The work will be carried out on-site at the Centre for Geographical Studies (CEG), Institute of Geography and Spatial Planning (IGOT), University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal, under the scientific supervision of José Luís Zêzere.

Fellowship Duration

The fellowship will last 12 months, starting in November 2026, under an exclusive dedication regime and may eventually be renewed.

Results Notification

Final results will be communicated by email to the address provided by applicants. Unsuccessful applicants may exercise their right to a prior hearing within 10 working days under the terms of the Portuguese Administrative Procedure Code. If the selected candidate declines the fellowship, it may be awarded to the next candidate in the final ranking.

Application Deadline

Applications are open from 21 October to 3 November 2026.