University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto DouroOrganisation/Company University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro Department Research Support Office Research Field Educational sciences » Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Research Support Positions Application Deadline 10 Mar 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon) Country Portugal Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 30 Mar 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? NoOffer Description The University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD) opens a call for one (1) Post-doctoral Research Grant, in Education Sciences, in the frame of the R&D project LINEup - Longitudinal data for INequalities in Education, BIPD/UTAD/1/2026 with the financial support of funded by the European Commission (EU), HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions (Grant Agreement n.o 101132455).Reference:BIPD/UTAD/1/2026Scientific area/research field:Educational SciencesResearcher profile:Recognised Researcher (R2)Admission requirements:Advanced knowledge and skills in data analysis and statistical analysis;Advanced skills and knowledge in the use of data analysis software, specifically the STATA software;Proficiency in the English language (spoken and written);PhD in one of the disciplinary areas relevant to the scope of the project (Social Sciences, Mathematics, or Engineering);Compliance with the provisions of Article 7 of FCT Grant Regulation No. 950/2019.** mandatory requirementWork plan The candidate will carry out R&D activities within the scope of the R&D project LINEup - Longitudinal data for INequalities in Education, funded by the European Commission (EU), HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions (Grant Agreement n.o 101132455), namely:Implement qualitative and quantitative research procedures in schools;Process educational assessment data from the databases under analysis within the LINEup project;Conduct statistical analyses (using statistical software, including STATA) of the data from the databases under study within the LINEup project;Describe and present the results of the statistical analyses of the data from the databases under study within the LINEup project;Collect data (within the scope of the LINEup project) using qualitative and quantitative methodologies in schools;Communicate qualitative and quantitative research results through different formats (technical reports, media communication, dissemination events, scientific articles).Applicable legislation and regulations:Law N.o 40/2004, of 18 August (Statute of Scientific Research Fellow), amended by DL 123/2019 of 28 August; FCT, IP Research Grant Regulation, approved by Regulation N.o 234/2012, published in the II Series of the Diário da República of June 25, 2012, amended and republished by Regulation No. 326/2013, published in the II Series of the Diário da Republic of July 27, 2013, amended by Regulation No. 339/2015, published in the II Series of the Diário da República of June 17, 2015 and Law No. 71/2018 (State Budget Law for 2019) and by Regulation No. 950/2019, published in the II Series of the Diário da República of December 16, 2019, and the Regulation of Research Grants of the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro - Dispatch RT.36/2011, of July 6, of Mr. Rector, published in Diário da República by Order No. 9157/2011 (II Series), of July 19 in its current wording.Workplace The work will be developed at the Department of Education and Psychology of the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, under the scientific guidance of Professor Paulo A. S. Moreira.Duration of scholarship The fellowship will last for 6 months, expected to start in march of 2026. The scholarship contract may be renewed until the formal ending of the project (end of January of 2027).Monthly maintenance allowance amount The scholarship amount corresponds to 1.851,00€ according to the table of scholarships awarded directly by the FCT, I.P. in the country (https://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores ). The period of payment of the scholarship is monthly and through bank deposit, check or another equivalent method.Selection MethodsAcademic curriculum assessment.Composition of the Selection JuryChair – Paulo Alexandre Soares Moreira, Professor from the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto DouroEffective Member – Patricia Sofia Figueiredo Martins, Professorfrom the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto DouroForm of advertising/notification of results Based on the final ranking list, a reserve list will be drawn up, valid for the maximum duration of the project funding this grant or the maximum duration of the grant provided for in Article 3rd, no 2, of theStatute of Scientific Research Fellow, Law no. 40/2004, of 18th August, revised by Decree-Law no. 123/2019, of 28th August (whichever comes first), which will be used for the possible recruitment of new grant holders within the scope of this project or in the event of the first-placed candidate withdrawing. If none of the candidates demonstrates that they have the profile indicated to carry out the work plan, the jury reserves the right not to award the scholarship to the competition.If the decision to be taken is unfavourable to the granting of the requested scholarship, the candidates have a period of 10 working days, after the aforementioned disclosure, to express their opinion, if desired, in a prior hearing, under the terms provided for in the Code of Administrative Procedure.Application deadline and form of submission of applications The tender is open from 25-02-2026 to 10-03-2026.Applications must be formalized, obligatorily, by sending an application form accompanied by the following documents: Curriculum Vitae [proving the above-mentioned requirements]; Indication of the following data: citizen card number, tax identification number – TIN, date of birth, mobile phone number and email address; motivation letter; declaration of honour (to be requested by email to bolsasinvestigacao@utad.pt ) and documentary evidence of the requested requirements.The application must be made through the UTAD Campus Online Page, in the Research Grants section, following the instructions:Select the scholarship you intend to apply for.When selecting the "Apply" option, you will be redirected to the application page where you must complete and submit the respective form.Equality of opportunities The candidate has the right to equal opportunities and treatment, and may not be privileged, benefited, prejudiced, deprived of any right or exempt from any duty due, in particular, to ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family situation, economic situation, education, origin or social condition, genetic heritage, reduced work capacity, disability, chronic illness, nationality, ethnic origin or race, territory of origin, language, religion, political or ideological convictions and union membership.Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro Country Portugal State/Province Portugal City Vila Real Postal Code 501-801 Street Quinta de Prados Geofield#J-18808-Ljbffr