Organisation/Company COFAC Department Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias Research Field Psychological sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions PhD Positions Country Portugal Application Deadline 28 Aug 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon) Type of Contract Other Type of Contract Extra Information Open-ended contract Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 9 Jul 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 20250709/001 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
It is hereby made public that a call for applications is open, for a period of 30 working days from the fifth working day following the publication of this Notice on the university’s official website, for the position of Auxiliary Professor, full-time, in the disciplinary area of Forensic Psychology.
The opening of this competition was authorised by COFAC – Cooperativa de Formação e Animação Cultural, C.R.L., the founding body of Lusófona University, under its authority to hire teaching and research staff, pursuant to Article 30(1)(i) of Law No. 62/2007, of 10 September, and Article 7(5)(i) of the Statutes of Lusófona University.
One position is available under this call.
The selected candidate shall undertake:
i) Teach on campus and online as necessary in the areas of Psychology and related areas;
ii) Engage in academic activities at the School of Psychology and Life Sciences;
iii) Participate in professional and community outreach initiatives;
iv) Provide academic and career guidance to students;
v) Conduct advanced and internationally-oriented research inHEI-Lab within the thematic scope of the Research Unit;
vi) Contribute to the internationalisation of School of Psychology and Life Sciences andHEI-Lab;
vii) Lead and participate on applications for competitive national and international funding;
viii) Collaborate in scientific research training activities included in the scientific strategy of the School of Psychology and Life Sciences andHEI-Lab.
The contractual conditions are as follows:
i) Full-time career integration;
ii) Open-ended contract;
iii) Gross monthly base salary to be determined in accordance with qualifications and professional experience, ranging from 2.800,00€ to 3.200,00€;
iv) Anticipated start date: 1 September 2025;
v) Tuition fee reductions for the employee and immediate family members, in accordance with applicable internal regulations;
vi) Health benefits for the employee and immediate family members, in accordance with applicable internal regulations;
vii) Access to University gym facilities, in accordance with applicable internal regulations.
Where to apply
E-mail candidaturas.gestao.talento@ulusofona.pt
Requirements
Research Field Psychological sciences Education Level PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Applicants must:
i) Hold a PhD inPsychology;
ii) Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team;
iii) Possess oral and written proficiency in both Portuguese and English (minimum level B2);
iv) Exhibit strong pedagogical skills, particularly in the design and delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes;
v) Preferably, have participated in national and/or international R&D, outreach, and community engagement activities relevant to the aforementioned areas;
vi) Preferably, be the author of significant works published in peer-reviewed international journals (CORE A or A* for conferences, journals, and periodicals indexed in SciMago);
vii) Preferably, have prior experience coordinating research projectswithin the themes of the proposal.
Languages PORTUGUESE Level Good
Languages ENGLISH Level Good
Research Field Psychological sciences
Internal Application form(s) needed
Applications must be submitted via AVADOC within 30 working days from the fifth working day after this notice is published.
Application Requirements
The application must be accompanied by the following documents:
i) Cover letter,stating the motivations underpinning the application;
ii) Curriculum vitae detailing professional experience, accompanied by a list of the five (5) most relevant scientific publications;
iii) Degree certificates (Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate);
iv) Personal details and contact information – including email addresses – for at least two (2) academic referees who can attest to the candidate's academic and professional record;
v) A descriptive statement of career development, with emphasis on past and future scientific and technological output;
vi) Any other documents the candidate considers relevant and appropriate for attesting to and evaluating their scientific and professional trajectory.
Selection process
1 Applications admitted to the competition shall be assessed based on the quality, relevance, and suitability of the academic and teaching curriculum, the scientific curriculum, research output, and research experience aligned with the strategic objectives of theSchool of Psychology and Life Sciences and theHEI-Lab, as well as their contribution to the generation of new knowledge connected to the academic communities of theSchool of Psychology and Life Sciences andHEI-Lab. The professional experience of the candidates and the degree of alignment with the duties associated with the position will also be taken into account.
2 In the selection process, the panel shall assess the following components on a scale of 0 to 100:
i) The candidate’s scientific career, with particular emphasis on work conducted or published over the past five years in areas related to the position (up to 45% of the overall assessment);
ii) The candidate’s professional experience, with special emphasis on activities carried out over the past five years in areas related to the position (up to 45% of the overall assessment);
iii) Cover letter in English (10% of the overall assessment), used to evaluate both the candidate’s motivation and interest in the role (5%) and their English language proficiency (5%).
3 If the panel chooses to conduct an interview with the candidates – which shall serve exclusively to clarify matters related to their research output (this stage will account for up to 10% of the total evaluation) – a maximum of five candidates with the highest overall scores will be selected for interview. In any case, only those candidates who achieve a score above 60% will be considered.
1 The Selection Panel shall convene and, after evaluating the candidates, shall deliberate, within a maximum of fifteen (15) working days from the first working day following the deadline for submission of applications, on the final ranking of the candidates, in a duly ordered list.
2 Minutes shall be drawn up for each meeting of the Selection Panel, including the matters discussed, the votes of each member, and the reasoning behind the decisions taken.
3 The Selection Panel shall submit the final decision to the Rector for ratification no later than the fifth working day following the expiry of the period referred to in IX-1, and shall notify the candidates, who may, if they so wish, submit a written statement to the Rector within ten (10) working days. The Rector shall issue a decision within the same period.
Final Approval
The Rector shall ratify the final classification of the competition within ten (10) working days from the first working day following the deadline for the submission of statements.
Additional comments
Rights and Duties of the Appointed Academic Staff Member
The appointed academic staff member shall exercise the rights and fulfil the duties established under the applicable internal regulations of Universidade Lusófona.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity Policy
Universidade Lusófona / COFAC – Cooperativa de Formação e Animação Cultural, C.R.L. actively promotes a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity. No applicant shall be privileged, advantaged, disadvantaged, denied any right, or exempted from any duty on the grounds of, inter alia, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family situation, economic status, education, social or economic origin, genetic heritage, reduced work capacity, disability, chronic illness, nationality, ethnic origin or race, place of origin, language, religion, political or ideological beliefs, or trade union membership.
Data Protection Policy
By submitting an application, the applicant consents to the use of their personal data by staff members of Universidade Lusófona / COFAC – Cooperativa de Formação e Animação Cultural, C.R.L. exclusively for the purposes of the present recruitment procedure. The administrative team of Universidade Lusófona / COFAC – Cooperativa de Formação e Animação Cultural, C.R.L. will use the applicant’s contact details to communicate directly with them and to publish the results, in accordance with the principles established by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Universidade Lusófona | School of Psychology and Life Sciences (EPCV) Country Portugal State/Province Lisbon City Lisbon Postal Code 1749-024 Street Campo Grande 376 Geofield
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