Research Initiation Grants — Initiation activities to R&D BII/UTAD/10/2023 (1 position)

Offer description:

The University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD) opens a call for one (1) Research Initiation Grant for undergraduate or master students, in Sports Sciences, in the frame of the R&D project Gym4PETIZ -  CIDESD-UIDB/04045/2020 - FB (BII/UTAD/10/2023) with the financial support of FCT – Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology, I.P. / MCTES trough national funds (PIDDAC) and the European Development Fund Regional (FEDER) through the Competitiveness and Internationalization Operational Program (POCI).

Reference:

 BII/UTAD/10/2023

Scientific area/research field:

Sports Sciences

Researcher profile:

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Admission requirements:

1. Student of the 1^st cycle of studies leading to a degree or register in the master’s degree in Physical Exercise and Health or Teaching of Physical Education and Sport*
2. Have experience in prescribing and exercise planning for children*;
3. Good mastery of the English language.
4. Immediate availability*;
5. Submission of mandatory documentation (curriculum vitae, motivation letter, declaration of honor regarding the delivery of proof of enrolment by the time of contract (see point 2 of article 10 of Regulation 950/2019 of FCT Research Grants) and personal identification elements) *;

* mandatory requirement

Work plan:

The candidate will carry out R&D activities within the scope of the Gym4PETIZ project, namely:

1. 1) Support to the scientific activities of Gym4PETIZ;
2. Assist in the data collection and analysis process.
3. Implementation of Gym4PETIZ sessions in various contexts.
4. Development of pedagogical materials.
5. Organization of community outreach activities.

Applicable legislation and regulations:

Law N.º 40/2004, of 18 August (Statute of Scientific Research Fellow), amended by DL 123/2019 of 28 August; FCT, IP Research Grant Regulation, approved by Regulation N.º 234/2012, published in the II Series of the Diário da República of June 25, 2012, amended and republished by Regulation No. 326/2013, published in the II Series of the Diário da Republic of July 27, 2013, amended by Regulation No. 339/2015, published in the II Series of the Diário da República of June 17, 2015 and Law No. 71/2018 (State Budget Law for 2019) and by Regulation No. 950/2019, published in the II Series of the Diário da República of December 16, 2019, and the Regulation of Research Grants of the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro - Dispatch RT.36/2011, of July 6, of Mr. Rector, published in Diário da República by Order No. 9157/2011 (II Series), of July 19 in its current wording.

Workplace:

The work will be developed at the University of Maia of the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, under the scientific guidance of Professor Maria João Vaz da Cruz Lagoa.

Duration of scholarship:

The fellowship will last for 6 months, and it´s expected to start on March 2024. The scholarship contract may be renewed, and the total duration may not exceed 6 months.

Monthly maintenance allowance amount:

The scholarship amount corresponds to 541,12€ according to the table of scholarships awarded directly by the FCT, I.P. in the country (https://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores). The period of payment of the scholarship is monthly and through bank deposit, check or another equivalent method.

Selection Methods:

The selection methods to be used will be as follows:

A. Academic curriculum assessment:

B. Motivation letter assessment:

C. Interview (to all candidates):

Composition of the Selection Jury:

Chair – Sara Diana Leal dos Santos, Doctorate Researcher Professor from the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro

Effective Member - Nuno Miguel Correia Leite, Assistant Professor from the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro

Effective Member - Maria João Vaz da Cruz Lagoa, Assistant Professor from the University of Maia

Effective Member – João Luís Campos Pereira da Cruz Viana, Associate Professor from the University of Maia

Form of advertising/notification of results:

The final results of the evaluation will be publicized through a ranked list posted on the UTAD Campus Online Page (http://www.campus.utad.pt/bolsasinvestigacao/candidaturas ), with the candidate being approved notified via email.

In the event that the selected scholarship holder withdraws, the final ranking list of candidates in this competition may be used to replace them. If none of the candidates demonstrates that they have the profile indicated to carry out the work plan, the jury reserves the right not to award the scholarship to the competition.

If the decision to be taken is unfavourable to the granting of the requested scholarship, the candidates have a period of 10 working days, after the aforementioned disclosure, to express their opinion, if desired, in a prior hearing, under the terms provided for in the Code of Administrative Procedure.

Application deadline and form of submission of applications:

The tender is open from 05-02-2024 to 16-02-2024.

Applications must be formalized, obligatorily, by sending an application form accompanied by the following documents: Curriculum Vitae [proving the above-mentioned requirements]; Indication of the following data: citizen card number, tax identification number – TIN, date of birth, mobile phone number and email address; motivation letter; declaration of honour (to be requested by email to bolsasinvestigacao@utad.pt)  and documentary evidence of the requested requirements.

The application must be made through the UTAD Campus Online Page, in the Research Grants section, following the instructions:

• Access the UTAD Campus Online Page: www.campus.utad.pt  and select the Research Grants option. Or go directly to www.campus.utad.pt/bolsasinvestigacao/lista .

• Select the scholarship you intend to apply for.

• When selecting the “Apply” option, you will be redirected to the application page where you must complete and submit the respective form.

Equality of opportunities:

The candidate has the right to equal opportunities and treatment, and may not be privileged, benefited, prejudiced, deprived of any right or exempt from any duty due, in particular, to ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family situation, economic situation, education, origin or social condition, genetic heritage, reduced work capacity, disability, chronic illness, nationality, ethnic origin or race, territory of origin, language, religion, political or ideological convictions and union membership.