Offer DescriptionCall for Research Grant Assignment The University of Coimbra opens a call for the assignment of a research grant, with one position(s), under the project Multitool4 - Ferramentas de Corte Multifuncionais. Procedure Reference: IT**********Legal Admission RequirementsI - Grant Recipients: Master's degree holders, in the scientific area of Mechanical Engineering, enrolled in a non-degree-granting course.II - The non-degree-granting course must be related to the type of activity covered by the grant.Non-degree-granting courses are defined as those referred to in subparagraph e) of paragraph 3 of Article 4 of Decree-Law No. *******, in its current wording, provided that, under subparagraph e) of Article 3 of RBI-FCT, they are developed in association or cooperation between the higher education institution and one or more R&D units.III - Ineligible candidates: Candidates enrolled in non-degree-granting courses who have already benefited from a grant contract and who, with this grant assignment, including possible renewals, exceed a total accumulated period of two consecutive or non-consecutive years in this type of grant.Eligibility for Grant AssignmentPortuguese nationals or nationals of other EU Member StatesNationals of third countriesStateless personsBeneficiaries of political refugee statusGrant location: Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Coimbra.Scientific supervision/coordination of the grant: Marta Cristina Cardoso de Oliveira.Work Plan / GoalsThe research grant aims to develop research work within the scope of the aforementioned project, which combines numerical and experimental approaches to model machining operations, in particular drilling, box opening and counterboring operations.TasksDevelopment of numerical simulation models that allow the isolated analysis of each machining operation, for the different types of construction steel and pre-treated steel under study.These models will be used to evaluate the influence of tool geometry on cutting conditions, in combination with process parameters.Development of numerical simulation models for different machining strategies, based on the integration of the different operations, sequentially, to include in the analysis factors such as work hardening of the material or residual stresses in the tool, induced by the previous operations.The models with the sequence of operations will be used to explore the process parameter space in order to evaluate the combination that leads to more robust solutions, i. E. less sensitive to potential variations in the mechanical properties of materials.Results dissemination and participation in scientific management activities.The research fellow will be mainly involved in the numerical component of the project, related to the construction of numerical models, sensitivity analysis to geometric and process parameters and correlation with experimental results.Funding and Grant DetailsInitial grant duration: 12 months.Renewal Possibility: Possibly renewable.Monthly grant amount (paid by bank transfer at the end of each month): 1,******€.When the grant has a duration of six months or more, voluntary social security (SSV) is included at the first level if the candidate opts for it, as well as mandatory personal accident insurance.Funding: The grant(s) assigned under this call will be funded by European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) through the Innovation and Digital Transition Program (COMPETE ****) of Portugal ****, reference operation no. *****, operation COMPETE****-FEDER-******** on Balcão dos Fundos.Funding information and publicity: All R&D activities directly or indirectly financed by the grant, namely all communications, publications and scientific creations, as well as theses, carried out with the support provided by the grant, must mention the financial support of the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), through the Innovation and Digital Transition Program (COMPETE ****) of Portugal ****.Selection MethodsVII - Selection Methods: Evaluation of the academic record (AR) and/or Interview (I).Academic Record (AR) CriteriaCriterion 1: Adequacy of the candidate's profile to the work plan to be developed.Criterion 2: Absolute merit of curriculum vitae.Interview (I) CriteriaCriterion 1: Motivation and interest.Criterion 2: Knowledge and profile appropriate to the functions to be developed.Criterion 3: Mastery of the English language.Evaluation ScoringThe evaluation of the criteria and the final classification will be based on a scale from 0 to 100, with scores rounded to the nearest hundredth, applying the following formulas: AR: criterion 1 × 40 % + criterion 2 × 60 % = 100 % ; I: criterion 1 × 30 % + criterion 2 × 60 % + criterion 3 × 10 % = 100 % ; Final Classification (FC): AR × 70 % + I × 30 % = 100 %.Selection ThresholdIII - Candidates who score below 50 in any selection method will be excluded, and subsequent methods, if any, will not apply to them.Candidates who are duly notified but fail to attend the interview (if applicable) or withdraw at any stage will also be excluded.All candidates who score above 50 in the AR will proceed to the next method, i. E., the interview.Tie‐Breaking CriteriaBased on the score obtained in the first method applied.Based on the score of their academic qualifications.Jury CompositionPresident: Marta Cristina Cardoso de OliveiraEffective Members: Albano Augusto Cavaleiro Rodrigues de Carvalho, Filipe Daniel FernandesAlternate Members: Diogo Mariano Simoes Neto, Luís Filipe Martins MenezesApplication SubmissionVIII - Application Submission: Candidates must access and register on the electronic platform / to submit their application, selecting the procedure to which they wish to apply. Documents uploaded for the application must be in portable document format (PDF). Applications are submitted by completing the sections available in the electronic platform "Apply UC" under "My Application".Mandatory DocumentsCurriculum Vitae, duly updated, dated, and signed.Copy of academic degree certificates.For candidates holding a degree obtained abroad: proof of recognition or evidence that it has been requested, as per Decree-Law No. ******* of August 16.If the possession of a degree is a requirement for the grant, candidates holding a degree obtained abroad must, by the end of the application period, provide proof of recognition or evidence that it has been requested, as per Decree-Law No. ******* of August 16.Failure to present degree recognition at the time of contract signing, per the RBI-UC, will result in exclusion.If duly justified, documents proving the possession of academic degrees and diplomas, or their recognition, may be waived at the application stage and replaced by a candidate's sworn statement.Proof of enrollment in a degree or non-degree course may be waived at the application stage and replaced by a sworn statement from the candidate.Optional DocumentsVIII. II - Other documents to attach when applying: Any other elements the candidate considers relevant.Language RequirementsVIII. III - All application 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.ComplianceVIII. IV - Applications that are not properly completed or do not meet the admission criteria defined in the applicable legislation and this notice will not be accepted.VIII. V - No documents required for the application may be submitted after the application deadline.VIII. VI - Without prejudice to the penal provisions of the law, false statements made by candidates or grant holders regarding relevant matters for the grant award or renewal, or for the evaluation of its progress, will result in its cancellation.Application DeadlineIX – Application deadline: 05/03/2026 to 18/03/2026Activity RegimeX - 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.Notifications and AppealsXI - Notification of Candidates: All notifications will be made through the electronic platform "Apply UC", under the terms of subparagraph of paragraph 1 and subparagraph of paragraph 2 of Article 112 of the CPA and Article 22 of the RBI-UC.Notifications will take effect after being made, as provided in Article 113 of the CPA.Under Articles 121 and 122 of the CPA and Article 22 of the RBI-UC, candidates may, if they wish, submit comments regarding the jury's decisions within 10 business days, through the "Audiência dos Interessados" option in the platform's procedure section.Candidates may also submit a complaint within 15 business days or an appeal to the UC's highest-ranking official within 30 business days, both following the respective notification, under Articles 191 and 192 of the CPA.Acceptance of the GrantSelected candidates must declare in writing, within five business days of notification, their acceptance of the grant and confirm that they meet the requirements to accept the proposed start date of the grant contract.Unless a justifiable reason is provided, failure to provide this declaration within the stipulated time will be considered a renunciation of the grant.In case of renunciation or withdrawal by the selected candidate, the next candidate on the final classification list will be notified.Full Competition ProcessXV - The full competition process can be consulted by candidates, subject to prior scheduling, by sending an email to the Human Resources Management Service at: ******Equal Opportunities and Work‐Life BalanceXVI - In compliance with subparagraph h) of Article 9 of the Constitution, the University of Coimbra, as an employer, actively promotes a policy of equal opportunities between men and women in terms of employment access and career progression, ensuring that any form of discrimination is strictly avoided. It encourages underrepresented minorities in each area to apply.Accordingly, no one may be privileged, benefited, disadvantaged, or deprived of any right or exempted from any duty on the grounds of ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, family status, economic situation, education, social origin or condition, 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.The University of Coimbra also promotes measures to facilitate the balance between professional, family, and personal life, recognizing the efforts of its employees and fostering motivation.Annual Activity ReportsXVII- The grantee 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, subject to an opinion issued by the respective supervisor(s). The report models, performance evaluation criteria and the grant contract model are those approved under the University of Coimbra's Research Grant Regulation.#J-*****-Ljbffr