Research Fellowship (CIPSI-ID-PEX-15058-02)

Centro de Investigação em Psicologia (CIPsi); Portugal; On-site; EUR 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Social Insurance Reimb.

Personal accident insurance

Job summary

Centro de Investigação em Psicologia (CIPsi) at University of Minho seeks a Research Fellow for a 6-month fellowship in psychology. The role supports literature review, experimental design, data collection and analysis, and dissemination of findings.

The fellow will engage in ethics procedures, data protection, and manuscript preparation. The position requires an integrated Master’s in Psychology or a Master’s in related fields, strong Portuguese and English skills, and experience with

Qualifications

• Mandatory: Integrated Master’s degree in Psychology or Master’s in Forensic/Legal/Justice Psychology.
• Proven research experience in justice/social psychology, attitudes, prejudice, discrimination or related areas.
• Experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.
• Proficiency in Portuguese and English, written and spoken.
• Skills with SPSS, R, NVivo, MAXQDA or equivalent for data analysis.
• Experience in scientific writing and publications or communications.

Responsibilities

• Support literature reviews on causal attributions of vulnerability, prejudice, and attitudes towards social policies.
• Collaborate on study design, variable operationalisation and instrument adaptation.
• Develop and validate experimental vignettes; support Delphi studies.
• Assist Ethics submission and data protection procedures.
• Assist pilot and large-scale data collection using online platforms.
• Process, organise and analyse data; contribute to reports and conference communications.
• Participate in team meetings and project dissemination activities.

Skills

Integrated Master’s degree in Psych

Master’s in Forensic/Legal/Joyful?

Experience in research in Justice/Soc.

Quantitative & qualitative data collec

Portuguese and English proficiency

Scientific writing/publications

Education

Integrated Master’s degree in Psychology

Master’s degree in Forensic Psychology / Legal Psychology / Justice Psychology

Tools

SPSS

R

NVivo

MAXQDA

Job description

Organisation/Company Centro de Investigação em Psicologia (CIPsi) Research Field Psychological sciences » Psychology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 25 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon) Country Portugal Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Not Applicable Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number CIPSI-ID-PEX-15058-02 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE AWARD OF A RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP

Title:Research Fellowship - 1 position

Reference: CIPSI-ID-PEX-15058-02

A call is open for the award of one (1) Research Fellowship within the scope of the R&D project “Causal Attributions of Vulnerability: Social Responsibility, Prejudice, and the Legitimation of Hate Speech” (reference 2024.15058.PEX), PI Mariana Gonçalves, funding approved by the Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologiaand approved by the supervisory authority on 11/24/2025, and carried out within the activities of the Psychology Research Centre (CIPsi, UI1662), under the following conditions.

Scientific Area: Psychology

Recipient category - The open position is for Masters in Psychology who, at the time of hiring, can prove enrolment in one of the following Study Cycles:

a) Degree courses: (Grant is intended for I&D activities by students enrolled in a PhD course).

or

b) Non-conferring degree courses: (Grant is intended for R&D activities by masters enrolled in non-academic degree coursesintegrated into the educational project of a higher education institution).

Requirement for granting the fellowship:

The applicants may apply without prior registration in the course for which the fellowship is open. The requirement to enroll in a degree course or non-academic degree course will be verified on the date of contracting the fellowship;

Only fellowships whose selected applicants present a valid proof of enrolment in a degree course or non-academic degree course will be contracted, according to the type of the fellowship, indicating, respectively, the academic year or its duration (start and term).

Applicants’ eligibility:

Candidates who meet the conditions set out in Article 9 of the Research Grant Regulations, No. 950/2019, of 16-12-2019, of FCT I.P. are eligible.

Nationals or citizens of other European Union member states, third-country nationals, stateless persons, and citizens with political refugee status are eligible to apply for this competition.

Candidate eligibility requirements:

• Mandatory Requirements:

a) Integrated Master’s degree in Psychology or a Master’s degree in Forensic Psychology, Legal Psychology, or Justice Psychology;

b) Proven experience in research in the areas of Justice Psychology, Social Psychology, social attitudes, prejudice, discrimination, social inequalities, or conceptually related domains;

c) Experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection;

d) Proficiency in Portuguese and English, both spoken and written;

e) Competence in quantitative and qualitative data analysis, including the use of specialised software (e.g., SPSS, R, NVivo, MAXQDA, or equivalent);

f) Experience in scientific writing and participation in publications and/or scientific communications.

Workplan, Objectives to be achieved and Evaluation criteria:

a) Workplan

• To support the literature review on causal attributions of vulnerability, prejudice, discrimination, and attitudes towards social policies;
• To collaborate in the methodological design of the study, including the operationalisation of variables and the selection/adaptation of instruments;
• To participate in the development and validation of the experimental vignettes, including support for the implementation of the Delphi Study;
• To collaborate in the preparation of the submission to the Ethics Committee and in procedures related to informed consent and data protection;
• To support the planning and implementation of the pilot study and the large-scale data collection using online platforms;
• To participate in data processing, organisation, and statistical analysis;
• To contribute to the writing of reports, scientific articles, and conference communications;
• To participate in regular team meetings and in scientific and public dissemination activities of the project.

b) Objectives to be achieved

• To produce a rigorous and up-to-date theoretical review on causal attributions of vulnerability and their social and political consequences;
• To contribute to the development of methodologically sound, ecologically valid, and ethically responsible vignettes;
• To support the implementation of a robust and replicable experimental design;
• To ensure high standards of quality in data collection and data processing;
• To develop advanced skills in quantitative research in applied social psychology;
• To contribute to the production of high-quality scientific outputs;
• To promote the articulation between academic research and implications for public policy and social intervention.

c) Evaluation criteria:

• Compliance with the deadlines and milestones defined in the work plan;
• Scientific quality of the literature review and of the materials developed;
• Methodological rigour in the implementation of the assigned tasks;
• Technical quality of data organisation, cleaning, and preparation;
• Clarity, accuracy, and quality of scientific writing;
• Ability to work in a team, autonomy, and initiative;
• Level of engagement in the project activities and contribution to its scientific and social objectives.

Applicable legislation and regulations:Research Fellow Statute (EBI), approved by Law nº. 40/2004 of August 18, in its current wording and FCT Research Fellowship Regulation, approved by Regulation nº 950/2019, published in the Diário da República, 2nd series, of December 16, 2019, in its current wording, and Scientific Research Fellowship Regulation (RBIC) of the University of Minho, approved by order nº 4998/2025, published in the Diário da República, 2nd series, nº 81, of April 28, 2025Amended and republished through amendment statement no. 634/2025/2, published in the Official Gazette, 2nd series, no. 132, of July 11.

Host/Contracting institution and scientific supervision: The workplan will be carried out in the Psychology Research Centre (CIPsi), School of Psychology, University of Minho, located in the Campus de Gualtar, Braga, under the scientific supervision of the Dr. Mariana Gonçalves, Assistant Professor, and coordination by Professor Adriana Sampaio, Director of CIPsi.

Fellowship duration: The grant will take place for a period of 6 (six) months, with a provisional start between December 2026 and January 2027. The fellowship grant may, eventually, be renewed up to the maximum limit allowed by the project and/or applicable legislation, until:

- 4 years: when awarded to a student enrolled in a doctoral programme;

- Non-renewable: when awarded to masters enrolled in non-academic courses.

Amount of the research grant: The amount of the grant corresponds to 1359,64€/month, according to the FCT scholarship value table, in Portugal ( http://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores ) and according to the table of values of the Research scholarship of the University of Minho, updated annually, as decided by the Management Board.

Payment is made on the 23rd of each month, through bank transfer to the Bank Identification Number of the fellow identified in the contractualization process.

Other benefits: Reimbursement of Voluntary Social Insurance, if the candidate chooses to receive it, corresponding to the 1st level of discounts (for research grants with a total duration 6 months or higher) and personal accident insurance.

Exclusivity regime:The grantee will perform the activities under exclusivity, as foreseen in article 5º of the Research Fellow Statutes and applicable regulations.

President: Mariana Adelaide Vieira Gonçalves Costa, Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Psychology, School of Psychology, University of Minho

Effective member:Ângela Rosa Pinho Costa Maia , Associate Professor with Habilitation, Department of Applied Psychology, School of Psychology, University of Minho

Effective member: Paula Cristina Marques Martins, Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Psychology, School of Psychology, University of Minho

Substitute member: Eugénia Maria Ribeiro Pereira, Associate Professor with Habilitation, Department of Applied Psychology, School of Psychology, University of Minho

Substitute member:Irene Maria Dias Cadime, Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Psychology, School of Psychology, University of Minho

The first effective member will substitute the President of the selection panel in case of impediment, and nominate the first substitute member to replace the first effective member. The Jury, including the President, undertakes the commitment to respect a set of responsibilities essential to the evaluation process, such as the duties of impartiality, of stating any potential situations of conflict of interest, and confidentiality

Criteria and procedures for applications assessment and selection: Firstly, the evaluation of applications will focus on the Candidate's Merit, applying the following evaluation criteria, valued on a scale from 0 (non-existent) to 5 (excellent):

A. Candidate’s Merit (MC) - The evaluation of the applications will focus on the MC, with weighting of 60%, by applying the following parameters and weightings:

A1 – Academic path (which reflects the classifications of the academic degrees obtained), with a weighting of 40%;

A2 – Personal CV (which reflects the Scientific and Professional curriculum), with weighting of 50%, including:

A2.1 – Proven experience in research in the fields of Justice Psychology, Social Psychology, social attitudes, prejudice, stigmatisation, discrimination, social inequalities, or conceptually related areas (30%);

A2.2 – Experience in quantitative data collection, preferably in online contexts and/or in experimental studies using vignettes or similar methods (30%);

A2.3 – Competence in quantitative and qualitative data analysis, including the use of specialised software (e.g., SPSS, R, NVivo, MAXQDA, or equivalent) (20%);

A2.4 – Experience in the development, adaptation, or validation of psychological or social assessment instruments (10%);

A2.5 – Proficiency in Portuguese and English, both spoken and written (10%).

A3 – Motivation letter, written in Portuguese or English, with a weighting of 10%.

The final classification of the Candidate’s Merit (MC) will be obtained by the following formula:

MC = (A1 x 0,4) + (A2 x 0,5) + (A3 x 0,1)

The 03 (three) candidates with the best evaluation in the MC or, being in ex-aequo, the 04 (four) candidates with the best evaluation and a score equal to or higher than 3.5 points, will be interviewed.

B. Interview (ENT) - The ENT, with weighting of 40%, will be conducted in Portuguese and/or English and will be applied a scale ranging from 0 (non-existent) to 5 (excellent) values, considering the following parameters and weightings:

B1. Attitude and critical thinking (30%), which reflects the attitude, language skills, interpersonal skills and argumentative ability of the candidate;

B2. Candidate motivation (50%), which reflects the motivation of the candidate for the functions;

B3. Global assessment, which reflects the general knowledge of the area to be researched (20%).

The final classification of the interview will be obtained by applying the following formula:

ENT = (B1 x 0,3) + (B2 x 0,5) + (B3 x 0,2)

The Final Classification (CF) of candidates will be obtained by the following formula:

CF = (MC x 0,6) + (ENT x 0,4)

The positions may only be awarded to candidates whose final classification is 3,5 or higher, considering the weighted average between MC (60%) and ENT (40%).

Notes: Applicants with degrees obtained abroad must present proof of recognition of qualifications in Portugal and conversion of the final classification obtained in them to the Portuguese classification scale or declaration under the terms indicated in the previous point. Candidates who do not comply with one of these provisions will have the selection panel assign “0” in the grade of the graduation and/or master's course. Candidates will be evaluated on the remaining parameters.

Application deadline and submission: The call for applications is open from period from 11 to 25 November 2026(23:59 – Lisbon time).

The following documents, in PDF format (mandatorily):

• Curriculum vitae of the candidate, in Portuguese or in English.
• Certificates of all academic degree(s) required, specifying the final grading (mandatory) and, if possible, the grades obtained in all the attended curricular units, or, alternatively, the candidate's declaration of honour that the degree was obtained until the end of the term of application.

For degrees obtained abroad, the record of recognition of the academic degrees and record of the conversion of the respective final classification to the Portuguese classification scale must be presented, or, alternatively, a declaration of honor from the candidate.

This declaration must attest to facts that occurred prior to the application. In the event of a discrepancy between the information contained in the declaration and the documentation submitted for the purposes of contracting the scholarship, only the information contained in the latter will be considered. If it is found that the documents proving the academic degree and diploma, or their recognition under the terms of Decree-Law n. º 66/2018, of August 16, do not correspond to the classifications awarded in the assessment of the academic career and may consequently alter the candidate's ranking, the scholarship will not be contracted.

• Declaration attesting ability and conditions to apply the type of research fellowship, in accordance with the application requirements.
• Motivation letter in Portuguese or in English.
• Other documents that the candidate considers relevant to the evaluation process.

Form of publication/notification of results: The results of the evaluation are published in a single list (in alphabetical order or by final score obtained), posted in a visible and public place in the host unit, as well as by email to all candidates, attaching, for this purpose, the minutes of the jury's deliberations, within a maximum period of 90 working days from the deadline for submission of applications.

Candidates are informed, at a preliminary hearing, in accordance with Articles 121 and 122 of the Administrative Procedure Code, of the likely outcome of the final decision, and may comment within 10 working days of this notification.

An appeal may be lodged against the final decision within 15 working days, or an appeal may be lodged with the highest executive body of the funding entity within 30 days, both after the respective notification (Article 12(nº6) of the FCT Research Grant Regulations).

Within 10 working days of notification of the grant award, the applicant must declare their acceptance in writing. In case of non-acceptance, the next highest ranked applicant will be notified immediately.

Fellowship contractualization:The scholarship is awarded through the signing of a contract between the University of Minho and the scholarship recipient, in accordance with point 2.4 of the Rules for the Award and Management of Scholarships https://www.fct.pt/wpcontent/uploads/2022/03/Normas_de_Atribuicao_de_Bolsas_2021.pdf and the draft contract in Annex II of the University of Minho's Scientific Research Scholarship Regulations.

The contract can only be signed after receipt of all the documentation required for the type of scholarship, which must occur within a maximum period of 6 months, including proof of academic degrees or diplomas, as well as enrollment in non-degree study cycles or courses, as applicable.

Once all the documentation has been received, the contracting entity has 60 working days to sign the scholarship contract. Once received by the scholarship holder, the contract must be returned, duly signed, within 15 working days.

Term and cancellation of fellowship contracts: Without prejudice to the other grounds laid down in the University of Minho's Scientific Research Scholarship Regulation and in the Research Fellow Statute, the scholarship will cease on completion of the contracted work plan, as well as on expiry of the period for which it was granted or renewed.

The Final Report must be submitted to the scientific advisor, in accordance with the defined objectives and evaluation criteria, no later than 60 working days after the end of the scholarship and must be drawn up in accordance with Annex I of the Regulations of the University of Minho (RBIC), published in Diário da República, 2nd series, no. 81 of 28/04/2025, approved by order no. 4998/2025 of 02/04/2025.

Non-discrimination and equal access policy: Universidade do Minho actively promotes a policy of non-discrimination and equal access, so that no candidate may be privileged, benefited, harmed or deprived of any right or exempt from any duty due, namely, to ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, economic situation, education, social origin or condition, genetic heritage, reduced working capacity, disability, chronic illness, nationality, ethnic origin or race, territory of origin, language, religion, political or ideological convictions and trade union membership.

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Declaration of Honour

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