The candidates should provide a clear demonstration of the ability to carry out a research program.

Main Research Field: Physics

Level: Master or equivalent.

Knowledge of Particle Physics, Quantum Field Theory and Quantum Chromodynamics; experience in C/C++, Python and ROOT.

Knowledge on high energy particle physics experiments will also be favoured.

The monthly amount of € 1309.64, is in accordance with the values stipulated in the “FCT Regulation for Research Studentships and Fellowships”:

https://www.fct.pt/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Tabela_valores_SMM_2025.pdf

This amount will be paid on a monthly basis through a bank transfer to the grant holder's bank account.

Other components, such as installation or travel support, if applicable, will be paid according to the same rules.

When signing the contract, the candidate must present a proof of enrollment in the course granting, or not, a higher academic degree.

In the event the degree was awarded by a foreign higher education institution, the degree must comply with the provisions of the Decree‐Law nº. 66/2018, of 16 August (https://www.dges.gov.pt/en/pagina/degree-and-diploma-recognition?plid=1…). The selected candidate must provide the recognition of the degree when signing the contract.

Evaluation: 

The members of the jury will take into consideration the CV (50%) and the research experience in the required field (50%). 

If none of the candidates fulfills the appropriate profile, the scholarship will not be awarded.

Effective Members of the Jury: 

• Dr. Agostinho Gomes (LIP)
• Dra. Helena Santos (LIP)
• Dra. Rute Pedro (LIP)

Advertising / notification of results: 

The results of the evaluation will be communicated by email; in case of disagreement, the candidates have a period of 10 working days to contest the decision, as provided for in the Code of Administrative Procedure in a preliminary hearing.

At the end of this period, the arguments presented will be analyzed by the jury committee, who will simultaneously communicate the final decision to all the candidates who submitted allegations. The final results of the shortlisted applicants will be communicated by e‐mail. In case of disagreement, the candidates have a period of 15 working days to contest the decision.

Non-discrimination and equal access policy: LIP 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, sex, sexual preference, marital status, family and economic conditions, instruction, origin or social conditions, genetic heritage, reduced work capacity, disability, chronic illness, nationality, ethnic origin or race, origin territory, language, religion, political or ideological convictions and union membership.