Call for Research Grant Assignment The University of Coimbra opens a call for the assignment of a research grant, with 1 position, under the project Liquid3D GA:, title Liquid3D : 3D Printed Soft‐Matter Electronics based on Liquid Metal Composites: Nature Inspired, Nature‐Friendly, Resilient, Recyclable, and Repairable.The call is governed by the Notice of Opening, the University of Coimbra Research Grant Regulations (RBI-UC), and subsidiary regulations, the Research Grant Regulations of the Foundation for Science and Technology (RBI‐FCT), the Research Fellow Statute (EBI), the Norms for Grant Assignment and Management within R&D Projects, the Code of Administrative Procedure (CPA), and other applicable national and community legislation.Eligibility for Grant AssignmentPortuguese nationals or nationals of other EU Member StatesNationals of third countriesStateless personsBeneficiaries of political refugee statusGrant location:Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of CoimbraScientific supervision/coordination:Mahmoud TavakoliWork Plan / Goals to be achievedTo study and develop methods for fabrication of multi‐layer stretchable circuits.Laser patterning techniques for high‐resolution ink patterning.Focus on wireless energy harvesting; preparation of scientific reports and articles.Funding and Financial ConditionsRenewal possibility: possible renewal.Monthly grant amount (paid by bank transfer at the end of each month): € ,64.Other financial components of the grant: payment of PhD tuition fees up to a maximum amount of € 2 ,***.Additionally, voluntary social security (SSV) is included when the grant has a duration of six months or more, corresponding to the first level, if the candidate opts for it, as well as mandatory personal accident insurance.The grant will be funded by the European Union through the Horizon Europe Programme, within the framework of the project Liquid3D.All communication, publications, and scientific outputs funded by the grant must explicitly reference the European Union support and display EU emblems according to graphic standards. Dissemination must comply with open access rules. Grant holders must cooperate with monitoring and control actions by national and European authorities and provide requested information, including participation in surveys and evaluation studies, even after the grant has ended.Selection Methods Evaluation of the academic record (AR).Absolute merit of curriculum vitae (50%)Adequacy of the candidate's profile to the work plan (25%)Specific knowledge related to the work plan (25%)The final classification is calculated as AR × 100%.Candidates who score below 50 in any selection method are excluded. Candidates who fail to attend the interview or withdraw are also excluded.Tie‐Breaking CriteriaBased on the score obtained in the first method applied;Based on the score of their academic qualifications.Jury CompositionEffective Members: Afsaneh Lalsanati and Pedro Filipe Alhais LopesApplication Materials Documents must be uploaded in PDF format and submitted through the "Apply UC" electronic platform.Mandatory DocumentsCurriculum Vitae, duly updated, dated, and signed.Copy of academic degree certificates.If a degree is obtained abroad, proof of recognition must be provided by the end of the application period. Failure to present degree recognition at contract signing results in exclusion.Proof of enrollment in a degree or non‐degree course may be waived at the application stage and replaced by a sworn statement, but the required proof must be submitted by the grant agreement stage.Whenever possible, documentation proving prior grant benefits should also be attached.Other Documents Any other elements the candidate considers relevant.Submission Requirements All documents must be submitted in Portuguese and/or English. When the originals are in another language, a translation into one of these languages must be provided.Applications not properly completed or not meeting the admission criteria will not be accepted. No documents may be submitted after the application deadline.False statements regarding relevant matters will result in cancellation.Activity Regime The grant does not create or constitute a legal‐labor relationship. It is carried out under an exclusive dedication regime, and the grantee is awarded the Research Grantee Status as stipulated in the EBI and the RBI‐UC.Notification of Candidates All notifications will be made through the electronic platform Apply UC, in accordance with applicable legal provisions.Selected candidates must declare acceptance within five business days. Failure to do so will be considered renunciation. In case of renunciation, the next candidate will be notified.Equal Opportunities In compliance with Article 9 of the Constitution, the University of Coimbra promotes equal opportunities between men and women and encourages underrepresented minorities to apply. No discrimination is allowed on any grounds. Measures to facilitate a balance between professional, family, and personal life are also promoted.Annual Reports Grantees must submit annual activity reports for each renewal and at the end of the grant contract, as stipulated in Article 7 of the RBI‐UC.#J-18808-Ljbffr