Scientific Research Fellowship (BIPD) 100/2026

University of Algarve; Portugal; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Algarve in Portugal invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Mathematics. The position is tied to the MInA project and funded by FEDER, with a duration of 12 months starting January 2027 and potential renewal to 2029.

The fellow will develop statistical and machine learning methods for water data analysis under Professor Clara Maria Henrique Cordeiro. Applicants must hold a PhD and show strong experience in computational statistics, ML, and programming in

Qualifications

• Applicant must hold a doctoral degree, preferably in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience in computational statistics, machine learning, and programming in R and/or Python.
• Experience with development of methodological procedures and implementation of advanced algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate statistical and machine learning methods for analysing water consumption data.
• Characterise consumption patterns, detect anomalies and water losses, and forecast demand.
• Contribute to the development of intelligent tools for sustainable water resources management.

Skills

Computational statistics

Machine learning

R programming

Python programming

Education

PhD

Tools

R

Python

Job description

Organisation/Company University of Algarve Research Field Mathematics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 6 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/London) Country Portugal Type of Contract Not Applicable Job Status Not Applicable Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? European Union / Next Generation EU Reference Number ALGARVE-FEDER-03866300 - MInA Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

NOTICE NO. 100/2026

COMPETITION FOR THE AWARD OF A GRANT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE RESEARCH GRANT REGULATIONS OFUALG

Title: 1 Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

A competition is open for the award of 1 Postdoctoral Research Fellowship within the scope of the R&D project/institution(Monitorização Inteligente da Água/ Universidade do Algarve), ALGARVE-FEDER-03866300 - MInA,fundedICDT ALGARVE 2030), under the following conditions:

Scientific Area: Mathematics.

• Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a doctoral degree, preferably in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related scientific field. Relevant research experience will be valued. Proven expertise and experience in computational statistics, machine learning, programming in R and/or Python, the development of methodological procedures, and the implementation of advanced algorithms will be considered preferential factors.

Taking into account paragraphs 1 and 2 of Article 7 of the Research Grants Regulations of the Foundation for Science and Technology or paragraphs 1 of Article 6of the University of the Algarve’s Research Fellowship Regulations:

1. Postdoctoral research fellowships, hereinafter referred to as BIPD, are intended to support R&D activities carried out by individuals holding a doctoral degree.

2. BIPDs are time-limited in order to encourage scientific employment and the use of researcher contracts as the standard means of hiring, as well as to promote the development, within entities of the national science and technology system, of careers focused on scientific research.

• Project Objectives: To develop and validate statistical and machine learning methods for analysing water consumption data, characterising consumption patterns, detecting anomalies and water losses, and forecasting demand, thereby contributing to the development of intelligent tools to support the sustainable management of water resources.

Workplace: The work will be carried out at the Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Sciences and Technology of the University of Algarve, under the scientific supervision of Professor Clara Maria Henrique Cordeiro.

Duration of grant(s): The grant will last12months, with the start date scheduled for January of 2027. The grant contract may be renewed until 1/09/2029, taking into account the University of Algarve Research Grant Regulations ( https://files.dre.pt/2s/2021/10/210000000/0013700149.pdf ).

• Candidate evaluation: In accordance with the provisions of Article 11.2 of the Foundation for Science and Technology Research Grant Regulations In the Science and Technology field, the evaluation of candidates will be based solely on the following criteria: a curricular assessment (CA), weighted at 80%, and an interview (I), weighted at 20%, both assessed on a scale of 0 to 20 points. The three candidates with the highest scores in the curricular assessment shall be invited to interview, provided that they have obtained a score of at least 13 points in this component. The final score (FS) shall be calculated using the formula FS = 0.80 × CA + 0.20 × I. If no interview is held, the final score shall correspond to the score obtained in the curricular assessment.

Composition of the Application Evaluation Board: The Application Evaluation Board is composed of three full members and one alternate (all PhDs):

Publication/Notification of Results: The final evaluation results will be published on the Ualg website, in a list ordered by the final grade obtained, and the successful candidate will be notified via email.

• Application Deadline and Submission Method: The competition is open from 15/10/2026 to 06/11/2026.

Applications must be accompanied by the following documents:

• Official identification document (simple copy or legal equivalent). Applicants of non-Portuguese nationality must present a residence permit, permanent residence certificate, or long-term resident status, valid on the scholarship start date. Any of these may be replaced, in its absence, by a declaration of honor by the candidate. However, this must be submitted during the scholarship contracting phase, under penalty of forfeiture of the scholarship award;
• Copy of the qualification certificates for the academic degrees held, specifying the final grade and, if possible, the grades obtained in all courses taken;
• Other documents deemed relevant due to the type and modality of the scholarship.

Documents to be submitted for the scholarship agreement:

• Individual Taxpayer Registry (INV) information, if the applicant is a nationality other than Portuguese, must be submitted during the scholarship agreement process, under penalty of forfeiture of the scholarship award;
• Documents proving that the applicant meets the requirements for the respective type of scholarship, namely, proof of enrollment and registration and the study cycle or course that does not confer an academic degree;
• Declaration of the advisor(s) assuming responsibility for supervising the work plan, in accordance with Article 5-A of the Research Scholarship Statute, as well as guaranteeing the necessary conditions for the successful development of the work and compliance with the duties set forth in Article 13 of the Research Scholarship Statute;

d. Declaration of Commitment to the Exclusive Dedication Regime.

Deadlines and Procedures for Complaints and Appeals:

Candidates may, if they so wish, comment on the draft decision to award the requested scholarship, at a hearing for interested parties within 10 business days, under the terms and for the purposes set forth in Article 121 of the Code of Administrative Procedure.

Candidates have the right to complain to the evaluation panel within 10 business days regarding the commission or omission of any act.

An appeal may be filed against the final decision of the application evaluation panel to the Rector within 10 business days of notification.

After receiving all required documentation, a scholarship contract will be signed with the selected candidate(s) in accordance with the attached template.

Evaluation of Fellow(s):

At the end of each fellowship contract period, the advisor will evaluate the fellow(s)' work by assessing the accomplishment of the work objectives established for the previous period.

The University of Algarve reserves the right to cancel the fellowship award process, within the scope of the Project in question, whenever funding is not awarded or the scholarship duration exceeds the project completion date.

University of Algarve, 2 of October of 2026

The Principal Investigator

Requirements

Research Field Mathematics

Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications