Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship (BIPD) in the scientific field of Management with a particular focus on Family Business

• At the time of application, candidates must have completed a PhD degree, obtained no more that three years before the start date of the fellowship, in the scientific field of Management, Economics or related scientific fields;
• The doctoral work should not have been accomplished in the institution awarding the present fellowship;

Only candidates who do not exceed, with the conclusion of the fellowship contract referred to in this notice, including the planned renewals, a cumulative period of three years in this type of fellowship, consecutive or interpolated, are eligible.

• Strong skills in research in management;
• Expert knowledge and experience in the topic of Family Business;
• Good data collection and analysis skills;
• Ability to work in a team as well as independently; 
• Ability to engage with students and family business owners
• Written and spoken proficiency in English.

The fellowship’s maintenance allowance is 1 741,00 € per month, according to the table of values of the grants awarded directly by FCT, I.P. in the Country. Further information at https://former.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores.phtml.en. The fellowship will be paid monthly by bank transfer.

The fellowship holder will be covered by a personal accident insurance.

The candidates’ final classification shall be presented on a scale of 0 to 20. The final classification evaluates the candidate’s merit and it is calculated by weighing in each factor as follows:

1. Scientific and academic profile: 50 %
2. Expertise in the work field, including previous research experience: 30%
3. Data collection and analysis skills: 20%

Final Classification = (0,50 x A) + (0,30 x B) + (0,20 x C)

A minimum of 15 points is needed for a candidate to be considered eligible for the position.

If necessary, candidates may be called for an interview, in which case the interview will not be scored or weighted in the final classification and will only serve to clarify the information provided.