Research Fellowship (BI) (Reference REQUIMTE 2026-60)

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Offer Description: A Research Fellowship (BI) ( Reference REQUIMTE 2026-60) in the project “SelfEnergyDriver – 3-in-1 Self-Powered Hybrid Energy-Driven Wearable Technologies: Unifying Energy Harvesting and Storage”, with reference 101171793, supported by European funds by European Research Council, is available at REQUIMTE. Main research field: Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Nanotechnology, or related fields Admission requirements : Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Nanotechnology, or a related scientific field with relevant academic background in Chemistry. Enrollment in a Master’s degree program in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Nanotechnology, or to be enrolled and/or attending a non-degree course taught by a higher education institution in collaboration with an R&D unit. Previous experience in the fields of Materials Chemistry, Nanotechnology, and Functional Textiles, particularly in the preparation and functionalization of metal oxides and/or carbon nanomaterials, in the development of formulations, in the fabrication of functional textiles through dyeing and/or coating processes, and in characterization techniques for nanomaterials and textiles. In case the BSc degree was awarded by a foreign higher education institution, it must comply with the provisions of Decree-Law no. 66/2018 of 16th August, and all formalities established therein must be complied with at the signature of Fellowship contract. Work plan : The work plan comprises the following activities: (1) Synthesis of hybrid carbon-metal oxide (nano)materials and sol-gel polymers; (2) Physicochemical characterization of the prepared materials; (3) Functionalization/coating of textile substrates and their characterization; (4) Development of textile-based devices for energy harvesting and storage; (5) Performance evaluation of the fabricated textile devices. Applicable Legislation : Research Fellowship Holder Statute, approved by Law nº 40/2004, of August 18th, and updated by Law decree 123/2019, of August 28th, and the Regulation for Studentships and Fellowships of the Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, I.P, ( https://www.fct.pt/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/RBi_Republicado_2025.pdf ). Work Place : The work will be conducted at LAQV-REQUIMTE Associated Laboratory, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto, under the supervision of Professor Clara Rodrigues Pereira. Duration of the fellowship: The fellowship will have duration of 6 months, possibly renewable for equal periods, starting on November of 2026. Monthly stipend: Monthly stipend is €1.090,98 according to the stipend values established by FCT, I.P. in Portugal ( https://www.fct.pt/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Tabela-de-Valores-SMM-202… ). Payment will be made by bank transfer on a monthly basis. The successful candidate will also be entitled to the reimbursement of Social Security payments (Seguro Social Voluntário) and work insurance. Selection criteria : The selection methods will be: i) Final grade of the Bachelor’s degree – 30% (score from 0 to 20); ii) Motivation letter – 20% (score from 0 to 20); iii) Relevant experience in the scientific research field – 30% (score from 0 to 20); iv) Relevant scientific publications and communications – 20% (score from 0 to 20). In the case of admitted candidates whose evaluation does not differ more than 10% from that obtained by the best positioned candidate, the jury will interview these candidates. In this situation, the value of the interview is 10%. The jury will not award the current scholarship to candidates with a final classification lower than 50%. Jury composition: Professor Clara Rodrigues Pereira (President) Doctor Marta Susete da Silva Nunes (Vogal) Doctor Joana Filipa dos Santos Teixeira (Vogal) Professor Baltazar de Castro (Substitute vowel) Publicity and communication of results: The ranking of applications wi

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