Detalhe da Oferta:CALL FOR APPLICATION FOR A RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPRefa Agenda VIIAFOOD- Decorgel 65+_BI-2A call for tenders is now open for the attribution of one Research Scholarship within the scope of the Project "Integrated Project Agenda VIIAFOOD - Platform for Valorization, Industrialization, and Commercial Innovation for the Agri-food sector", specifically in the Sustainable Food Program, named "Decorgel 65+", within the framework of the Call for Proposals No. 12.O RE-C05-i03 on sustainable food.
" financed by the Recovery and Resilience Programme (PRR), under the following conditions, set out below.Scientific area: Psychology, Neurosciences.Admission requirements:General requirements:Candidates for the Research grant must hold a Master in Psychology, Neurosciences or related areas.Specific requirements:Candidates must also have knowledge/research experience in the following areas:- Familiarity with research techniques and methodologies in the field of Neuroscience;
- Professional experience in Clinical Psychology with older adults, preferably in contexts involving psychological assessment, intervention, or ongoing support;
- Specialized training in Neuropsychology;
- Proficiency in statistical analysis software (such as SPSS, R, or Python);
- Knowledge about sustainable pratices in the food sector;
- Proficiency in English(written and spoken);
- Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary environment;
- Proactivity in identifying research opportunities and applying innovative methods to investigate consumer behavior in the food sector;
- Flexibility to participate in research-related events and scientific dissemination;
- Ability to collaboratewith peers to share knowledge and achieve common goals;
- Capacity to handle challenges, changes, and pressures in a positive and constructive manner;
- Attention to detail and commitment to excellence, and ability to organize, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively, ensuring productivity and adherence to deadlinesPreferred Factors:Will be considered preferred factors:- Specialized training in Neuroscience;
- Training in Neurophysiology and Research Methodologies.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:To achieve the project objectives within the scope of research grants, the following activities will be carried out:- Identification of potential networks, associations and partner institutions for recruiting senior participants (aged over 65) for clinical studies.
- Planning, scheduling, and conducting research sessions, including preparing scripts, carrying out experimental tasks and analysing data.
- Application of technical or scientific methods and procedures.
- Evaluation of participants' receptiveness to new food products.
- Preparation and management of all necessary ethical documentation, including compliance with ethical and administrative standards associated with the study.
- Active integration into HNL routines through collaboration with the team on regular research activities.
- Participation in scientific communication initiatives and supporting the dissemination of results.Applicable legislation and regulations:- Statute of the Scientific Research Fellow: ?
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- Regulation of ResearchScholarships of the Science and Technology Foundation, I.P: ;
- Regulation of ResearchScholarships of the Portuguese Catholic University: work will be developed at the CEDH - Research Centre for Human Development.
of the Universidade Católica Portuguesa in Portugal, in Porto, under the scientific supervision of Dra.
Patrícia Oliveira-Silva.Duration of the scholarship:The scholarship, which is expected to begin on January 1, ****, will have the duration of 6 months on an exclusive basis.Monthly maintenance allowance amount:The amount of the scholarship corresponds to *****,64€.
according to the research scholarship values awarded directly by FCT, I.P. in the Country ) and will be paid by bank transfer.Selection methods:The selection methods to be used will be the following:
i) curriculum evaluation (60%);
ii) previous experience(40%).
If necessary, the 3 best positioned candidates may be interviewed, and in this situation, the weighting will be curricular evaluation (40%).
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ii) previous experience(30%) and selection interview (30%).
Only candidates with a final classification equal to or greater than 80 points, 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: Prof. Patrícia Oliveira-Silva, Effective Members: Prof. Diana Mesquita and Prof. Patrícia Batista.
Substitute Jury: Prof. Raquel Matos.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 Católica Portuguesa, in Porto, located at Rua de Diogo Botelho, ****, ******** 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 November 12, ****.
until November 26, ****.
(until 5 pm, Lisbon time).
Applications are formalized by completing the Application Formhttps://hr-ucpporto.Inqueritos.Porto.Ucp.Pt/******?
lang=enIt will be necessary to submit the following documents:1) Cover letter, identifying the title and reference of the project, describe 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, preferably with the registration of the conversion of the respective final classification to the Portuguese classification scale to guarantee eligibility in this call for application .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 Católica Portuguesa is the controller responsible for the processing of Personal Data in accordance with Regulation (EU) ******** – 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 Católica 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 Católica 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 to 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: purposes of exercising the respective rights, contact the University through the e-mail addressMostrar Email >
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 Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados (Portuguese Supervisory Authority for Personal Data).
Non-discrimination and equal access policy:Universidade Católica 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 Católica Portuguesa – Centro Regional do PortoRua de Diogo Botelho, ************ Porto, PortugalDireção de Recursos HumanosMostrar Email >