Job Notification: Research Grant Opportunities at Universidade do Minho

The Universidade do Minho in Portugal is excited to announce the opening of three research grant positions within the R&D Project “R2U Technologies | Modular Systems.” This initiative is funded by the PRR – Plano de Recuperação e Resiliência and supported by the Next Generation EU funds, under the “Agendas para a Inovação Empresarial” incentive system.

About the Research Grants

These research grants aim to advance knowledge and innovation in the fields of Architecture, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Environmental Engineering. The selected candidates will contribute to projects focusing on sustainable construction practices and innovative structural systems.

Key Details of the Positions

• Application Deadline: 23 October 2024, 23:00 (Europe/Lisbon)
• Start Date: The grants will commence on 9 October 2024.
• Duration: Each grant will last for 12 months, with the possibility of renewal depending on project needs and compliance with regulations.

Candidate Profile

To be eligible for these research grants, candidates must meet the following requirements:

Mandatory Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related fields.
• Enrollment in a relevant Master’s program or a non-degree course at a higher education institution at the time of hiring.

Preferential Qualifications

Candidates with the following experience will be prioritized:

• Previous work in Life Cycle Analysis and sustainability assessment in construction.
• Hands-on experience in experimental and laboratory work related to structural systems.
• Skills in developing parametric design models or BIM models.
• Familiarity with remote sensing techniques for building performance assessment.
• Proficiency in English.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit their applications via email to eduardo.pereira@civil.uminho.pt, specifying the subject as “Edital BI-ISISE-UMINHO-C644876810-00000019-18.” Applications must include:

• National Identity Card or Passport.
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (in Portuguese or English).
• Certificates of the required academic degrees.
• A motivation letter outlining the candidate’s interest and qualifications.

Important Notes

• Candidates with foreign degrees must provide proof of recognition and conversion to the Portuguese grading scale.
• A declaration of honor regarding academic qualifications will be accepted during the application phase, but official documentation will be required upon hiring.

Work Plan and Expectations

The selected candidates will engage in activities related to:

• Analyzing literature on sustainable construction practices.
• Conducting experimental studies to characterize innovative structural systems.
• Developing parametric design and BIM models to optimize construction sustainability.
• Utilizing remote sensing techniques for performance evaluation of building systems.

Benefits

Successful candidates will receive a Monthly Maintenance Allowance of €1,259.64, along with additional benefits such as reimbursement for voluntary social insurance and personal accident insurance.