Detalhe da Oferta:
CALL FOR APPLICATION FOR A RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP
Ref� BEIRALMA_BI
A call for tenders is now open for the attribution of one Research Scholarship within the scope of the Project �BEIRALMA � Bioeconomia e Sustentabilidade na Produ��o de Enchidos Vegetais Funcionais a partir de Subprodutos da Beira Interior (COMPETE2030-FEDER-02225200).� financed by the FEDER, PITD - Programa Inova��o e Transi��o Digital, under the following conditions, set out below.
Scientific area: Microbiology.
Admission requirements:
General requirements:
Candidates for the Research grant must hold a degree in Bachelor in Microbiology or related areas.
Specific requirements:
Candidates must also have knowledge/research experience in the following areas:
- Microbiology, biotechnology, or related fields;
- Microbiological assays and/or evaluation of antimicrobial activity;
- Processing and interpretation of experimental data;
- Strong proficiency in English;
- Interest in applied microbiology and functional ingredients.
Preferred Factors:
Will be considered preferred factors:
- Laboratory experience in microbiology or biotechnology;
- Experience working with bacteria, fungi and/or microalgae;
- Experience in antimicrobial activity assays, such as MIC/MBC or equivalent methods;
- Experience in in vitro bioactivity or cytotoxicity assays;
- Knowledge of Excel, R, SPSS or equivalent tools;
- Participation in research projects, internships, publications or scientific communications;
- Strong academic performance and/or merit distinctions.
Candidates for the Research scholarship must also be enrolled or commit to enrolling in a course that does not lead to an academic degree that promotes the consolidation of their scientific training .
Work Plan:
The research grant holder will join the team at the Universidade Cat�lica Portuguesa within the scope of the BEIRALMA project, collaborating in research activities focused on the valorization of agri food by-products, namely grape pomace and olive pomace, with the aim of developing functional ingredients and plant-based food matrices. The activities to be carried out include the preparation, organization and handling of samples, ingredients and formulations, as well as support for the microbiological characterization of ingredients and food matrices. The grant holder will participate in the execution of microbiological assays, including the evaluation of antimicrobial activity, and will support the study of fermentation processes. Whenever applicable, support will also be provided for in vitro bioactivity and/or safety assays. This will also include the processing, analysis and interpretation of experimental data, as well as support in the preparation of reports, presentations and scientific communications.
The aim of the grant is to support the microbiological and functional characterization of the developed ingredients and formulations, contributing to the development of more sustainable and safe plant-based food products aligned with the principles of the circular economy and the clean label concept.
Applicable legislation and regulations:
- Statute of the Scientific Research Fellow: https://dre.pt/web/guest/legislacao-consolidada/-/lc/58216179/view?w=2019-08-28;
- Regulation of Research Scholarships of the Science and Technology Foundation, I.P: https://dre.pt/application/conteudo/127238533;
- Regulation of Research Scholarships of the Portuguese Catholic University: http://www.porto.ucp.pt//sites/default/files/files/DRH/RegBolsasInvestigacao_Cientifica_UCP2020.pdf
Workplace:
The work will be developed at the CBQF - Centro de Biotecnologia e Qu�mica Fina. of the Universidade Cat�lica Portuguesa in Portugal, in Porto, under the scientific supervision of Dr. Manuela Pintado.
Duration of the scholarship:
The scholarship, which is expected to begin on August 1, 2026, will have a duration of 12 months on an exclusive basis.
Monthly maintenance allowance amount:
The amount of the scholarship corresponds to 1090,98 �. according to the research scholarship values awarded directly by FCT, I.P. in the Country https://www.fct.pt/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Tabela-de-Valores-SMM-2026.pdf) and will be paid by bank transfer.
Selection methods:
The selection methods to be used will be the following: i) curriculum (50%); ii) previous experience (50%). If necessary, the 3 best positioned candidates may be interviewed, and in this situation, the weighting will be curricular evaluation (40%).; ii) previous experience (40%) and selection interview (20%).
Only candidates with a final classification equal to or greater than 75, on a scale of 0 to 100, will be selected for this position.
Applications that do not meet the admission requirements, delivered on time and incomplete applications will be considered ineligible.
Composition of the Selection Jury: President of the Jury: Dr Manuela Pintado, Effective Members: Dr T�nia Bragan�a Ribeiro and Adriana Machado. Substitute Jury: Dr. Maria Em�lia Brassesco.
Form of advertising/notification of results:
The jury deliberates in accordance with the selection criteria adopted and disclosed. The jury meetings minutes will contain a summary of the meeting content. After completing the application of the selection criteria, the jury proceeds with the elaboration of the ordered list, with the ranking of the approved candidates. The ranking list of eligible candidates will be published on the premises of the Universidade Cat�lica Portuguesa, in Porto, located at Rua de Diogo Botelho, 1327, 4169-005 Porto - Portugal, with each candidate being notified of his/her position on the list ranking of candidates via email. Ineligible applicants will be notified by email, with details of the missing eligibility elements.
Complaint and appeal procedures:
Candidates have a period of ten working days, after the disclosure referred to in the previous number, to give their opinion at a prior hearing.
Deadline for acceptance of the scholarship:
Within ten working days following notification of the grant award, the selected candidate must confirm in writing his/her availability to start the scholarship on the proposed date. Failing to do so or not having availability, the candidate placed in the next position will be called.
Application deadline and form of submission:
Candidates submit their application from June 16, 2026 until July 1, 2026 (until 5 pm, Lisbon time).
Applications are formalized by completing the Application Form
.
It will be necessary to submit the following documents:
1) Cover letter, identifying the title and reference of the project, describes the motivation and professional objectives of the candidate.
2) Detailed Curriculum Vitae (should contain all the elements to assess the admission requirements, including language knowledge and research experience).
3) Copy of the certificate(s) of qualifications conferring academic degree in the terms requested in the notice, which contain the final classifications.
4) Registration of recognition of the academic degree awarded by a foreign higher education institution .
5) Proof of enrollment in a course that does not award an academic degree or declaration of commitment to enroll in a course that does not award an academic degree as set out in the admission requirements.
Only applications received during the opening period of the above-mentioned call shall be considered.
Candidates who incorrectly formalize their application or who do not prove the requirements of this call are excluded. False statements made by applicants will be punished under the law.
Privacy Policy:
Universidade Cat�lica Portuguesa is the controller responsible for the processing of Personal Data in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 � General Regulation on Data Protection.
The personal data processed in the scope of this tender procedure is processed within the framework of said tender procedure only and will be processed by Universidade Cat�lica Portuguesa with the purpose of verifying the fulfilment, by the candidates, of the assumptions established in the applicable legislation for their contracting. Opposition to the processing of data by the candidates will make it impossible to accept the application and, therefore, to analyse and evaluate it.
The personal data of the Data Subject, if it be indispensable for the fulfilment of the obligations of Universidade Cat�lica Portuguesa, may be conveyed to third parties, namely to the Financing Entities identified in this announcement.
The data retention period shall correspond to the legally defined period of five years.
The Data Subject is entitled to oppose the collection and processing of data, has the right to verification, the right to rectification, the right to deletion, and the right to restriction of processing of the data collected. However, the exercise of such rights may be excluded when the personal data is used to protect public interest, namely in the detection and prevention of crimes or when subject to professional rules of confidentiality.
The Data Subject has the right of access and portability of the data.
Rights of Personal Data Subjects: https://www.ucp.pt/rights-data-subjects.
For purposes of exercising the respective rights, contact the University through the e-mail address or by using the address found at the end of this announcement, through the means set out in "Contacts for clarification".
The Data Subject is always entitled to contact and file a complaint with the Comiss�o Nacional de Prote��o de Dados (Portuguese Supervisory Authority for Personal Data).
Non-discrimination and equal access policy:
Universidade Cat�lica Portuguesa actively promotes a non-discrimination and equal access policy, wherefore no candidate can be privileged, benefited, impaired or deprived of any rights whatsoever, or be exempt of any duties based on their ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, family and economic conditions, instruction, 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 union membership.
If you have any questions about this position, please contact:
Universidade Cat�lica Portuguesa � Centro Regional do Porto
Rua de Diogo Botelho, 1327
4169-005 Porto, Portugal
Dire��o de Recursos Humanos
Ref� BEIRALMA_BI
A call for tenders is now open for the attribution of one Research Scholarship within the scope of the Project �BEIRALMA � Bioeconomia e Sustentabilidade na Produ��o de Enchidos Vegetais Funcionais a partir de Subprodutos da Beira Interior (COMPETE2030-FEDER-02225200).� financed by the FEDER, PITD - Programa Inova��o e Transi��o Digital, under the following conditions, set out below.
Scientific area: Microbiology.
Admission requirements:
General requirements:
Candidates for the Research grant must hold a degree in Bachelor in Microbiology or related areas.
Specific requirements:
Candidates must also have knowledge/research experience in the following areas:
- Microbiology, biotechnology, or related fields;
- Microbiological assays and/or evaluation of antimicrobial activity;
- Processing and interpretation of experimental data;
- Strong proficiency in English;
- Interest in applied microbiology and functional ingredients.
Preferred Factors:
Will be considered preferred factors:
- Laboratory experience in microbiology or biotechnology;
- Experience working with bacteria, fungi and/or microalgae;
- Experience in antimicrobial activity assays, such as MIC/MBC or equivalent methods;
- Experience in in vitro bioactivity or cytotoxicity assays;
- Knowledge of Excel, R, SPSS or equivalent tools;
- Participation in research projects, internships, publications or scientific communications;
- Strong academic performance and/or merit distinctions.
Candidates for the Research scholarship must also be enrolled or commit to enrolling in a course that does not lead to an academic degree that promotes the consolidation of their scientific training .
Work Plan:
The research grant holder will join the team at the Universidade Cat�lica Portuguesa within the scope of the BEIRALMA project, collaborating in research activities focused on the valorization of agri food by-products, namely grape pomace and olive pomace, with the aim of developing functional ingredients and plant-based food matrices. The activities to be carried out include the preparation, organization and handling of samples, ingredients and formulations, as well as support for the microbiological characterization of ingredients and food matrices. The grant holder will participate in the execution of microbiological assays, including the evaluation of antimicrobial activity, and will support the study of fermentation processes. Whenever applicable, support will also be provided for in vitro bioactivity and/or safety assays. This will also include the processing, analysis and interpretation of experimental data, as well as support in the preparation of reports, presentations and scientific communications.
The aim of the grant is to support the microbiological and functional characterization of the developed ingredients and formulations, contributing to the development of more sustainable and safe plant-based food products aligned with the principles of the circular economy and the clean label concept.
Applicable legislation and regulations:
- Statute of the Scientific Research Fellow: https://dre.pt/web/guest/legislacao-consolidada/-/lc/58216179/view?w=2019-08-28;
- Regulation of Research Scholarships of the Science and Technology Foundation, I.P: https://dre.pt/application/conteudo/127238533;
- Regulation of Research Scholarships of the Portuguese Catholic University: http://www.porto.ucp.pt//sites/default/files/files/DRH/RegBolsasInvestigacao_Cientifica_UCP2020.pdf
Workplace:
The work will be developed at the CBQF - Centro de Biotecnologia e Qu�mica Fina. of the Universidade Cat�lica Portuguesa in Portugal, in Porto, under the scientific supervision of Dr. Manuela Pintado.
Duration of the scholarship:
The scholarship, which is expected to begin on August 1, 2026, will have a duration of 12 months on an exclusive basis.
Monthly maintenance allowance amount:
The amount of the scholarship corresponds to 1090,98 �. according to the research scholarship values awarded directly by FCT, I.P. in the Country https://www.fct.pt/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Tabela-de-Valores-SMM-2026.pdf) and will be paid by bank transfer.
Selection methods:
The selection methods to be used will be the following: i) curriculum (50%); ii) previous experience (50%). If necessary, the 3 best positioned candidates may be interviewed, and in this situation, the weighting will be curricular evaluation (40%).; ii) previous experience (40%) and selection interview (20%).
Only candidates with a final classification equal to or greater than 75, on a scale of 0 to 100, will be selected for this position.
Applications that do not meet the admission requirements, delivered on time and incomplete applications will be considered ineligible.
Composition of the Selection Jury: President of the Jury: Dr Manuela Pintado, Effective Members: Dr T�nia Bragan�a Ribeiro and Adriana Machado. Substitute Jury: Dr. Maria Em�lia Brassesco.
Form of advertising/notification of results:
The jury deliberates in accordance with the selection criteria adopted and disclosed. The jury meetings minutes will contain a summary of the meeting content. After completing the application of the selection criteria, the jury proceeds with the elaboration of the ordered list, with the ranking of the approved candidates. The ranking list of eligible candidates will be published on the premises of the Universidade Cat�lica Portuguesa, in Porto, located at Rua de Diogo Botelho, 1327, 4169-005 Porto - Portugal, with each candidate being notified of his/her position on the list ranking of candidates via email. Ineligible applicants will be notified by email, with details of the missing eligibility elements.
Complaint and appeal procedures:
Candidates have a period of ten working days, after the disclosure referred to in the previous number, to give their opinion at a prior hearing.
Deadline for acceptance of the scholarship:
Within ten working days following notification of the grant award, the selected candidate must confirm in writing his/her availability to start the scholarship on the proposed date. Failing to do so or not having availability, the candidate placed in the next position will be called.
Application deadline and form of submission:
Candidates submit their application from June 16, 2026 until July 1, 2026 (until 5 pm, Lisbon time).
Applications are formalized by completing the Application Form
.
It will be necessary to submit the following documents:
1) Cover letter, identifying the title and reference of the project, describes the motivation and professional objectives of the candidate.
2) Detailed Curriculum Vitae (should contain all the elements to assess the admission requirements, including language knowledge and research experience).
3) Copy of the certificate(s) of qualifications conferring academic degree in the terms requested in the notice, which contain the final classifications.
4) Registration of recognition of the academic degree awarded by a foreign higher education institution .
5) Proof of enrollment in a course that does not award an academic degree or declaration of commitment to enroll in a course that does not award an academic degree as set out in the admission requirements.
Only applications received during the opening period of the above-mentioned call shall be considered.
Candidates who incorrectly formalize their application or who do not prove the requirements of this call are excluded. False statements made by applicants will be punished under the law.
Privacy Policy:
Universidade Cat�lica Portuguesa is the controller responsible for the processing of Personal Data in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 � General Regulation on Data Protection.
The personal data processed in the scope of this tender procedure is processed within the framework of said tender procedure only and will be processed by Universidade Cat�lica Portuguesa with the purpose of verifying the fulfilment, by the candidates, of the assumptions established in the applicable legislation for their contracting. Opposition to the processing of data by the candidates will make it impossible to accept the application and, therefore, to analyse and evaluate it.
The personal data of the Data Subject, if it be indispensable for the fulfilment of the obligations of Universidade Cat�lica Portuguesa, may be conveyed to third parties, namely to the Financing Entities identified in this announcement.
The data retention period shall correspond to the legally defined period of five years.
The Data Subject is entitled to oppose the collection and processing of data, has the right to verification, the right to rectification, the right to deletion, and the right to restriction of processing of the data collected. However, the exercise of such rights may be excluded when the personal data is used to protect public interest, namely in the detection and prevention of crimes or when subject to professional rules of confidentiality.
The Data Subject has the right of access and portability of the data.
Rights of Personal Data Subjects: https://www.ucp.pt/rights-data-subjects.
For purposes of exercising the respective rights, contact the University through the e-mail address or by using the address found at the end of this announcement, through the means set out in "Contacts for clarification".
The Data Subject is always entitled to contact and file a complaint with the Comiss�o Nacional de Prote��o de Dados (Portuguese Supervisory Authority for Personal Data).
Non-discrimination and equal access policy:
Universidade Cat�lica Portuguesa actively promotes a non-discrimination and equal access policy, wherefore no candidate can be privileged, benefited, impaired or deprived of any rights whatsoever, or be exempt of any duties based on their ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, family and economic conditions, instruction, 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 union membership.
If you have any questions about this position, please contact:
Universidade Cat�lica Portuguesa � Centro Regional do Porto
Rua de Diogo Botelho, 1327
4169-005 Porto, Portugal
Dire��o de Recursos Humanos