1 (one) Research Fellowship (BI) for Master Student

FCiências.ID, Portugal

Updated: 2 days ago
Deadline: 06 Feb 2026

23 Jan 2026
Job Information
Organisation/Company

FCiências.ID
Department

Bolsas
Research Field

Chemistry
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions

Bachelor Positions
Application Deadline

6 Feb 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon)
Country

Portugal
Type of Contract

Not Applicable
Job Status

Not Applicable
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme
Reference Number

2024.06795.RESTART
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

1 (one) Research Fellowship (BI) for Master Student

 

1 Research Fellowship(s) (BI) is(are) open at the FCiências.ID – Associação para a Investigação e Desenvolvimento de Ciências, for the project/R&D institution “Enhancing CO2 Electrocatalysis: Integrating Polymerisation into Cu-Adenine MOF for Advanced Electrode Development (ECO2-PAD)”, “2024.06795.RESTART”, funded by the Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, I.P./MECI through national funds under the RESTART Programme - 2nd Edition, under the following conditions:

 

  • Scientific Area: Chemistry
     
  • Admission requirements: BSc degree in chemistry or a related field.
     
  • Additional optional skills and qualifications: Hands-on experience in the synthesis and modification of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs); Experience with electrophoretic deposition techniques. Experience in the characterisation of MOF-based materials using techniques such as XRD.
  • Contracting requirements: Presentation of the academic qualifications and/or diplomas, if applicable. Enrolment in  Master’s degree in Chemistry. 
     
  • Work plan: 1) Synthesise and modify Cu-based MOFs incorporating conductive polymers; 2) Characterise the prepared materials using techniques such as XRD, IR, TGA, and SEM; 3) Perform electrophoretic deposition of MOF composites onto carbon foam electrodes; 4) Perform electrochemical testing, including cyclic voltammetry and bulk electrolysis, for CO₂ conversion; 5) Analyse experimental data and prepare reports for project meetings; 6) Contribute to dissemination activities, including internal presentations and preparation of abstracts for scientific conferences.
  • Legislation framework: Research Fellowship Holder Statute, in accordance with Law 40/2004, of 18 August, in its current version and the FCT Regulation for Research Studentships and Fellowships, in its current version  (Reg. 950/2019 published in DR on 16th  December: https://dre.pt/application/file/a/127230968 ,  or at the FCT website: https://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/regulamento.phtml.pt ), and FCiências.ID Fellowship Regulation, as approved on 12th May 2020 (available at Regulamento de Bolsas de Investigação Científica da FCiências.ID ).
     
  • Place of work: The work will be developed at the CQE – Centro de Química Estrutural, Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon, under the scientific supervision of Professor Doctor Sara Realista.
     
  • Fellowship duration: This position is initially opened for 3 months due to start in February 2026. The fellowship contract may be potentially renewed for 6 months. 
     
  • Monthly allowance: The fellowship amounts to € 1040,98, according to table values of the fellowships awarded directly by the FCT, IP. The fellowship holder will have a personal accident insurance and can ensure the right to social security through adherence to the voluntary social insurance scheme, if not covered by any other social protection scheme, pursuant to Código dos Regimes Contributivos do Sistema Previdencial de Segurança Social.
    The fellowship will be paid monthly by bank transfer. 
     
  • Evaluation and selection process: Candidates will be assessed by CV (60%), motivation letter (40%). If necessary, an interview will be conducted with the 3 (three) best candidates. If an interview takes place, the final evaluation will be as follows: CV (50%), motivation letter (20%) and interview (30%).
    Applicants whose application is scored with a final classification of less than 60 (on a scale of 0-100) points are not eligible for granting a fellowship.
     
  • Selection Committee:
    • President – Sara Realista;
    • 1st Effective member – Paulo Martinho;
    • 2nd Effective member – Ana S. Viana;
    • 1st Alternate member – João Pires da Silva;
    • 2nd Alternate member – Jorge Correia.
       
  • Publication/notification of results: All the candidates will be notified by e-mail, sent by the call holder, with the selection meeting minutes enclosed.
     
  • Deadlines: This call for applications is open from 26/01/2026 to 06/02/2026 .
     
  • Application: Applications should be sent via e-mail to smrealista@ciencias.ulisboa.pt , by attaching the following documents: 
    a) Curriculum vitae;
    b) Certificate of completion of previous degree Note 1, 2;
    c) Motivation Letter.
     
  • Processing of personal data: FCiências.ID – Associação para a Investigação e Desenvolvimento de Ciências, as the controller under the General Data Protection Regulation, collects and processes the personal data requested in the context indicated in paragraph 14., under the legitimate interests in ensuring the award of the research fellowship to candidates with the indicated profile.
    The personal data will be kept for the period necessary for the execution of the purposes for which they are intended, being ensured the processing and protection in an appropriate and diligent way, the confidentiality and integrity of these data, through appropriate technical and organizational measures.
    Personal data may be transmitted to third parties, namely the entity funding the research project, solely for the purposes specifically established. In this sense, whenever the transfer of personal data to countries outside the European Union and/or international organizations is necessary, compliance with the applicable legal provisions is ensured.
    You have the right to request access, rectification, elimination, limitation of processing, the right to object and also data portability (if technically feasible), through the e-mail address: dpo@fciencias-id.pt . You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the National Data Protection Commission. 
    For more information, we recommend consulting the Internal Rules of Data Protection of FCiências.ID - Association for Research and Development of Sciences at https://fciencias-id.pt/ .
     
  • Time limits for the appeal procedure: In case of negative decision, the candidates have 10 business days, after the date of announcement of the results of the candidates’ evaluation, to pronounce their disagreement in accordance with the Código do Procedimento Administrativo. Appeals against the final decision may be submitted to the Administration Board of FCiências.ID (fciencias.id@fciencias-id.pt ) within 15 business days after the notification date.

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    Note 1: The documents that prove the entitlement of the academic qualifications and diplomas can be dismissed during the application period and replaced by a declaration on their honour from the applicant (Minuta PT , Minute EN ). Their delivery is mandatory for the fellowship contractualization.

     

    Note 2: Please note that - higher education degrees and diplomas awarded by foreign higher education institutions  need to be  recognized by a Portuguese higher education institution, pursuant to the Decree-Law nr. 66/2018 (August 16) and the Ministerial Order nr. 33/2019 (January 25). The presentation of the recognition certificate is mandatory for contract signature. More information can be obtained at: https://www.dges.gov.pt/en/pagina/degree-and-diploma-recognition .

     


    Where to apply
    E-mail

    smrealista@ciencias.ulisboa.pt

    Requirements
    Research Field
    Chemistry
    Education Level
    Bachelor Degree or equivalent

    Research Field
    Other
    Education Level
    Bachelor Degree or equivalent

    Additional Information
    Website for additional job details

    https://arquivo.ciencias.ulisboa.pt/servicosCake/servicoLogos/Concursos/verAnex…
    https://arquivo.ciencias.ulisboa.pt/servicosCake/servicoLogos/Concursos/verAnex…

    Work Location(s)
    Number of offers available
    1
    Company/Institute
    CQE – Centro de Química Estrutural
    Country
    Portugal
    State/Province
    Lisboa
    City
    Lisboa
    Postal Code
    1749-016
    Street
    Campus da Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa
    Geofield


    Contact
    State/Province

    Lisboa
    City

    Lisboa
    Website

    https://www.fciencias-id.pt
    Street

    Campus da Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa, Edifício C1, Piso 3
    Postal Code

    1749-016
    E-Mail

    bolsas@fciencias-id.pt

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