Public notice for one uncertain-term work contract for a Researcher

reference 2025.016.CTTRI

Application submission from July 24 to August 7of 2025

WHO WE ARE

INESC-ID (www.inesc-id.pt), “Instituto de Engenharia de Sistemas e Computadores: Investigação e Desenvolvimento em Lisboa” is a Research and Development and Innovation Organization (R&D+i) in the fields of Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering. 

INESC-ID’s research impact is focused on four Thematic Lines 

Energy transition

Life and health technology

Security and privacy.

Societal digital transformation;

INESC-ID promotes cooperation between academia and industry by addressing research on daily life issues, such as healthcare, space, mobility, human language technologies, agri-food, industry 4.0, and smart grids. This high level of knowledge transfer is achieved through both competitive research projects and direct contracted research. Therefore, public and private entities have access to a pool of knowledge, resources and services provided through the unique competencies available at the institution.

INESC-ID has a strong international academic environment and inclusive work environment.

The Executive Board of INESC-ID approved an international selection call for 1 (one) uncertain-term work contract for a Researcher.

1. OBJECTIVES | FUNCTIONS 

1. Support the project coordinator in the coordination and monitorization of Horizon Europe projects from start to completion ·
2. Manage the activities that should be developed during the meetings

b)  · Assure the respect of the deadlines in the project

c)   · Organise and coordinate meetings (Internal meetings, consortium meetings, Meetings with the Europeancommission (EC), etc)

d)  · Collaborate in definition of communication and dissemination activities

e)  · Collaborate in the development of new proposals and innovation activities

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Project Implementation, Coordination and Management:

Support the project coordinator in overseeing the overall execution and implementation of Horizon Europe projects 

Support the organization of the consortium meetings and ensure smooth communication and collaboration among partners 

Plan, organize and monitor the project activities, milestones, deliverables and periodic reports

Manage the internal review process for project deliverables to ensure quality and consistency

Provide administrative and operational support to project partners 

Serve as the main liaison with the assigned Project Officer from the EC

Monitor deadlines and ensure timely completion of all project tasks and activities

Collaborate with the financial team to monitor and manage the project budget 

Coordinate the preparation, consolidation and timely submission of financial and technical reports in close collaboration with the financial team and all partners 

Participation in funding opportunities

Identify funding opportunities and actively participate in the development of proposals for European projects. Coordinate the preparation, submission, and management of project proposals. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.

Research Conduct:

Contributions to the knowledge base and academic publications. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams within the institution to foster a collaborative research environment.

Networking and Collaboration:

Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with research partners, industry stakeholders, and relevant European consortia. Represent the institution in conferences, workshops, and other relevant events to enhance visibility and collaboration opportunities

Mentorship and Training:

Mentorship in the area of application, fostering a supportive and productive research environment.

2. BINDING LEGISLATION 

Doctorate hiring regime designed to stimulate scientific and technological employment in all areas of knowledge

Decree-Law 57/2016, of August 29 and complementary legislation, in its current wording

https://dre.pt/dre/detalhe/decreto-lei/57-2016-75216371

Foundation for Science and Technology Scientific Employment Regulations 

Regulamento n.º 1083/2023, de 12 de outubro in its current wording

https://diariodarepublica.pt/dr/detalhe/regulamento/1083-2023-222693703

Recognition of academic degrees and higher education diplomas awarded by foreign higher education institutions 

Decreto-Lei n.º 66/2018, de 16 de agosto in its current wording

https://diariodarepublica.pt/dr/detalhe/decreto-lei/66-2018-116068880

Labor Code 

Law nº. 13/2023, of April 3, in its current wording.

https://diariodarepublica.pt/dr/legislacao-consolidada/lei/2023-211366691

INESC-ID Research Career internal regulations

Approved by the Coordinating Committee of the Scientific Council of INESC-ID Lisbon (CCIL) on May 22, 2023

3. In compliance with article 13 of Regulamento n.º 1083/2023, the jury of the call is composed as follows

President

Pedro Manuel Santos de Carvalho

Full Professor

INESC ID| Tecnico

Member

Hugo Gabriel Valente Morais

Associate Professor

INESC ID| Tecnico

Member

Ana Rita Silva Martins Nunes

Researcher

INESC ID

Substitute Member

António Manuel Raminhos Cordeiro Grilo

Assistant Professor

INOV LAB| Tecnico

Substitute Member

Célia Maria Santos Cardoso de Jesus

Assistant Professor

INESC ID| Tecnico

4. WORKPLACE

INESC ID Headquarters Rua Alves Redol, 9, 1000-029 Lisboa 

INESC-ID - Taguspark Avenida Professor Cavaco Silva, Edifício IST 2744-016 Porto Salvo 

INESC-ID Energia IST - Departamento de Engenharia Electrotécnica e de Computadores, Área de Energia, Av. Rovisco Pais 1049-001 Lisboa

5. SALARY | MEAL ALLOWANCE 

In compliance with the provisions of the INESC-ID Research Career internal regulations, the remuneration corresponds to a monthly remuneration, 2 351,53 € (Two thousand, three hundred and fifty-one euros and fifty-three cents), prior to any deductions or withholdings.

Meal allowance per work day of 6€ (six euros).

6. QUALIFICATIONS

Any national, foreign and stateless candidate(s) holding a Phd and relevant experience in research project management and professional curriculum may submit an application.

In case of doctorate degrees awarded by a foreign higher education institution, the degree must comply with the provisions of Decree-Law no. 66/2018 of 16th of August, (https://www.dges.gov.pt/en/pagina/degree-and-diploma-recognition) and all formalities established therein must be fulfilled, by the selected candidate, until the date of signature of the contract.

7. General call admission requirements

The general admission requirements include those specified in the previous point and that, from the candidate’s curriculum vitae, one may validate the compliance with productivity criteria such as:

1. Have a professional curriculum relevant to the position, with training or experience in the area of project management.
2. Experience in scientific projects management
3. Experience in scientific events organisation
4. Experience in project communication and dissemination activities
5. Experience in innovation activities in the scope of technology and scientific projects
6. Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as an advanced level of proficiency in English and Portuguese. 

The applicants must also have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and an advanced level of proficiency in English and Portuguese, as well as being enthusiastic, proactive, collaborative and able to work individually and as a team, and with various levels of internal organization.

8. EVALUATION OF THE SCIENTIFIC AND CURRICULAR CAREER 

The evaluation of the scientific and curricular path focuses on relevance, quality and timeliness in the scientific area of the call.

a)

of the activities of science, technology and innovation programs management, in Portugal or abroad

50%

b)

of the training and activities of project management and project communication developed over the last five years and considered as having the greatest impact by the candidate.;

50%

The evaluation of the scientific and curricular career has two components, namely:

1. The assessment of the curriculum vitae and other documentation presented is made in according to point 8 of this notice. This component of the evaluation is expressed in a scale of 0 to 100.
2. The Jury may interview the first three candidates with higher classification in person or by video conference. 

If an interview is conducted, the punctuation proposed by each member of the jury is obtained by assigning a weighting factor of 90% to the curriculum vitae and other documentation presented, and a weighting factor of 10% to the interview. (article 23 of Regulamento n.º 1083/2023 in force) 

Each member of the jury assigns a classification to each of the candidates on a scale of 0 to 100 points, ranking the candidates according to their classification consisting on the sum of the partial classifications assigned in each evaluation criterion, and considering the weighting factor given to each parameter. In this process abstentions are not allowed.

Candidates shall be ordered by applying the successive voting method.

The jury has the faculty to not approve a candidate who is not considered on absolute merit.

Candidates with an average score below 70, are not recommended for hiring

Minutes of the evaluation panel meeting are drawn up containing a summary of what has taken place in the meeting, as well as the votes cast by each of the members and their reasons, being available to the candidates whenever requested.

The final deliberation of the jury is approved by the President of INESC-ID, and it is his responsibility to establish the respective contract.

9. APPLICATION | SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

9.1 The application and supporting documents must be submitted via email to contratos@inesc-id.pt. with the documents stated in 9.2 and 9.3.

The application email should clearly state the reference on the subject 2025.016.CTTRI and all documents must be presented in pdf form.

The candidates must indicate his / her consent so that the communications and notifications in the context of this hiring procedure can take place to the electronic address contratos@inesc-id.pt.

The application and documents should be submitted in English.

9.2 Applications are formalised by sending a Motivation Letter, addressed to the Board of INESC ID, including this announcement identification, full name, parents’ names, ID card / passport number and expiration date, taxpayer ID number, date and place of birth, marital status, occupation, residence and contact address, including email address and telephone.

9.3 Applications must include all supported documents referred by point 6 and 7 for call admission, namely:

1. Copy of certificate or diploma;
2. Two-page (maximum) A4 document describing the 5 most relevant contributions in the last 5 years
3. Detailed curriculum vitae, structured in accordance with the items in point 8, and including also relevant identifiers of science, such as for Scholar, Scopus and ORCID.
4. Six-page (maximum) A4 document describing the scientific project for the following 5 years proposed by the candidate in the area of the application.

The administrative verification of the recognition of doctoral degrees obtained abroad will be fulfilled for the purpose of contracting, in case of approval of the candidatures.

10. This call is open from July 24 to August 7of 2025.

11. Candidates who submit their application incorrectly or who do not prove the requirements required in this notice are excluded from admission. In case of doubt, the jury may demand any candidate to present documents proving those statements.

12. False statements made by the candidates will be punished according to the law.

13. The admitted and excluded candidates’ applicants will be notified by email of the final ranking list.

14. Prior Hearing and Deadline for Final Decision: After being notified, candidates have 10 working days to submit a formal rebuttal. Within the term of 30 days, counted from the deadline for the presentation of the candidacies, the final decisions of the jury are given.

15. This call is exclusively intended to fill the vacancy (s) indicated and may be terminated until the homologation of the final ranking list of candidates and expiring with the respective occupation of the working position on offer.

16. Non-discrimination and equal access policy 

INESC-ID actively promotes a policy of non-discrimination and equal access, so that no candidate can be privileged, benefited, disadvantaged or deprived of any right or exemption from any duty owing, in particular, 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 beliefs and trade union membership.

17. Under the terms of D.L. No. 29/2001, of February 3, a disabled candidate has a preference when in equal classification, which prevails over any other legal preference. Candidates must declare on the application form their respective degree of disability, the type of disability and the means of communication / expression to be used in the selection process, under the terms of the aforementioned diploma.

18. The selection panel approved this public notice on 17 of July of 2025