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STATUS: EXPIRED
15 Feb 2023

Job Information

Organisation/Company
Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas
Research Field
Literature » Comparative literature
Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country
Portugal
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Not Applicable
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
H2020
Reference Number
EU 101004949
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

Job summary: A call for tenders for one (1) research grant for a PhD student is currently open for the VAST- VALUES ACROSS SPACE AND TIME project (EU 101004949), from the Institute for the Study of Literature and Tradition (IELT) / NOVA FCSH financed by European funds through the European Commission (H2020), under the following conditions:

 

Main Scientific Area: Literature

Sub Research field: Comparative/Traditional Literature

 

Entry requirements:

●        Master Degree in Literature;

●        Be enrolled in a PhD course;

●        Proficiency in English;

●        Proficiency in Portuguese (preferable);

●        Knowledge and work experience in archival research (preferable);  

●        Research interests in folktales and/or fairy tales (preferable); 

●        Familiarity with national and international folktale indexes, such as the ATU, and with Grimms tales (preferable); 

●        Familiarity with digital humanities notions and database management (preferable);

●        Capacity of organisation, independence, and teamwork (preferable);

●        Familiarity with Museology and Cultural Heritage (preferable).

 

 

In accordance with the provisions of article 6 of FCT’s Regulation for Studentships and Fellowships (Reg. no. 950/2019):

-          Research Studentship (PhD student)

a)       be enrolled in a PhD course.

 

 

Work plan: The research grant holder will develop tasks within the European project VAST - VALUES ACROSS TIME AND SPACE, whose main objective is to study the transformation of moral values across space and time, and how these are communicated and perceived by different audiences, capturing, digitising, preserving and analysing of the stories and experiences of those exposed to these values.

This person will work under close supervision of Dr Alba Morollon Diaz Faes, with overall supervision of the PI Dr Sara Graça da Silva.

 

The Portuguese team in the consortia participates in PILOT 3: VALUES IN EUROPEAN FOLKTALES, and is composed of the PI and a team of postdoctoral grant holders and master students working on topics that intersect literature, culture and biophysiological data.

The contracted researcher will participate in tasks related to scientific research; communication and dissemination activities; collaboration in the writing of scientific publications and organisation of events such as conferences and workshops.

 

Applicable legislation and regulations: Research Fellow Status; Regulation of Research Grants of the Foundation for Science and Technology https://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/docs/RegulamentoBolsasFCT2019.pdf

 

Workplace: The work will be carried out at Colégio Almada Negreiros, Universidade Nova de Lisboa and/or other locations necessary for the development of the research activities under the scientific guidance of Doctor Sara Graça da Silva and Dr. Alba Morollon Diaz Faes.

 

Duration of the scholarship: The scholarship will have a duration of 6 months, eventually renewable (estimated starting date April 1st, 2023).

 

Monthly maintenance allowance: The scholarship amount corresponds to 1144,64€, paid monthly by bank transfer, according to the table of scholarship values directly attributed by FCT, I.P. in the country (http://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores). To this value, the voluntary social insurance corresponding to the first level is added in case the candidate opts for its attribution, as well as the personal accident insurance

 

Selection methods: The selection methods to be used will be as follows: curriculum evaluation and interview. The applicants admitted to the tender will be assessed at two stages: the first stage will be the curricular assessment (AC) and the second will be the Interview (E) with the following weightings: AC 0-90 points and E 0-10 points. Only candidates with a rating resulting from the AC of 65 points or more will pass to the second stage (E).

 

The evaluation and ranking criteria for the candidates in AC will be the following:

●        Letter of motivation (15);

●        Candidate's publications and  their connection to the position of the tender (20);

●        Research activities considered of greatest importance by the candidate, connected with the position, including archival experience; digitalisation and database knowledge (20;)

●        Outreach and/or dissemination activities considered of greatest importance by the candidate, connected to the position of the tender, including the participation in the organisation of scientific meetings, communications given at scientific meetings; and the dissemination of knowledge to extended audiences (15 points);

●        Proven fluency in English and Portuguese (20).

 

 

Selection Jury Composition:

Chairperson:

Alba Morollon Diaz Faes

 

Permanent members:

Carla Murteira

Diogo Marques

 

Substitute member:

Diogo Marques

Sara Graça da Silva

 

 

Application deadline and form of submission of applications: The competition is open until March 10th. It is mandatory to formalize applications with the submission of the application letter accompanied by the following documents:

 

 

• Curriculum Vitae (max 4 pages), with evidence of the elements required in the curricular assessment (AC);

• Master Degree certificate;

• Registration in a Phd study cycle;

• Letter of motivation (max 1 page);

• Other documents judged important

    

In the case of academic degrees obtained in foreign Higher Education Institutions, the presentation of the recognition of the obtained degrees is necessary, according to the Decree-Law nr. 66/2018, of August, 16th, or, in the absence of the recognition within the application deadline, a declaration of honour on how the applicant will have that recognition before the grant is contracted, in case he/she is the selected applicant.

Notwithstanding, the presentation of the recognition of the academic degree is mandatory at the time of contract signature.

Applications must be submitted to the email gestao.ielt@fcsh.unl.pt with the reference VAST (EU 101004949) BPhD1 2023 / FCSH / IELT

Researcher Profiles: PhD student with a Master Degree in Literature; Registration in a PhD study cycle

Main Research Field: Literature

Sub Research Field:  Comparative/Traditional Literature

Application deadline and form of submission of applications: The competition is open [colocar 1 mês]. It is mandatory to formalize applications with the submission of the application letter accompanied by the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae (max 4 pages), with evidence of the elements required in the curricular assessment (AC);

• Master Degree certificate;

• Registration in a Phd study cycle;

• Letter of motivation (max 1 page);

• Other documents judged importante to demonstrate suitability for the position

In the case of academic degrees obtained in foreign Higher Education Institutions, the presentation of the recognition of the obtained degrees is necessary, according to the Decree-Law nr. 66/2018, of August, 16th, or, in the absence of the recognition within the application deadline, a declaration of honour on how the applicant will have that recognition before the grant is contracted, in case he/she is the selected applicant.

Notwithstanding, the presentation of the recognition of the academic degree is mandatory at the time of contract signature.

Applications must be submitted to the email gestao.ielt@fcsh.unl.pt with the reference VAST (EU 101004949) BPhD1 2023 / FCSH / IELT

Where to apply

E-mail
gestao.ielt@fcsh.unl.pt

Requirements

Research Field
Literature » Comparative literature
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications

Entry requirements:

●        Master Degree in Literature;

●        Be enrolled in a PhD course;

●        Proficiency in English;

●        Proficiency in Portuguese (preferable);

●        Knowledge and work experience in archival research (preferable); 

●        Research interests in folktales and/or fairy tales (preferable); 

●        Familiarity with national and international folktale indexes, such as the ATU, and with Grimms tales (preferable); 

●        Familiarity with digital humanities notions and database management (preferable);

●        Capacity of organisation, independence, and teamwork (preferable);

Familiarity with Museology and Cultural Heritage (preferable).

 

In accordance with the provisions of article 6 of FCT’s Regulation for Studentships and Fellowships (Reg. no. 950/2019):

-          Research Studentship (PhD student)

a)       be enrolled in a PhD course.

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent
Languages
PORTUGUESE
Level
Excellent

Additional Information

Benefits

Monthly maintenance allowance: The scholarship amount corresponds to 1144,64€, paid monthly by bank transfer, according to the table of scholarship values directly attributed by FCT, I.P. in the country (http://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores). To this value, the voluntary social insurance corresponding to the first level is added in case the candidate opts for its attribution, as well as the personal accident insurance

Eligibility criteria

●        Master Degree in Literature;

●        Be enrolled in a PhD course;

●        Proficiency in English;

●        Proficiency in Portuguese (preferable);

●        Knowledge and work experience in archival research (preferable); 

●        Research interests in folktales and/or fairy tales (preferable); 

●        Familiarity with national and international folktale indexes, such as the ATU, and with Grimms tales (preferable); 

●        Familiarity with digital humanities notions and database management (preferable);

●        Capacity of organisation, independence, and teamwork (preferable);

●        Familiarity with Museology and Cultural Heritage (preferable).

Selection process

Selection methods: The selection methods to be used will be as follows: curriculum evaluation and interview. The applicants admitted to the tender will be assessed at two stages: the first stage will be the curricular assessment (AC) and the second will be the Interview (E) with the following weightings: AC 0-90 points and E 0-10 points. Only candidates with a rating resulting from the AC of 65 points or more will pass to the second stage (E).

 

The evaluation and ranking criteria for the candidates in AC will be the following:

●        Letter of motivation (15);

●        Candidate's publications and their connection to the position of the tender (20);

●        Research activities considered of greatest importance by the candidate, connected with the position, including archival experience; digitalisation and database knowledge (20;)

●        Outreach and/or dissemination activities considered of greatest importance by the candidate, connected to the position of the tender, including the participation in the organisation of scientific meetings, communications given at scientific meetings; and the dissemination of knowledge to extended audiences (15 points);

●        Proven fluency in English and Portuguese (20).

 

Selection Jury Composition:

Chairperson:

Alba Morollon Diaz Faes

Permanent members:

Diogo Marques

Carla Murteira

Substitute member:

Sara Graça da Silva

 

Application deadline and form of submission of applications: The competition is open until March 10th. It is mandatory to formalize applications with the submission of the application letter accompanied by the following documents:

 

• Curriculum Vitae (max 4 pages), with evidence of the elements required in the curricular assessment (AC);

• Master Degree certificate;

• Registration in a Phd study cycle;

• Letter of motivation (max 1 page);

• Other documents judged importante to demonstrate suitability for the position

    

In the case of academic degrees obtained in foreign Higher Education Institutions, the presentation of the recognition of the obtained degrees is necessary, according to the Decree-Law nr. 66/2018, of August, 16th, or, in the absence of the recognition within the application deadline, a declaration of honour on how the applicant will have that recognition before the grant is contracted, in case he/she is the selected applicant.

Notwithstanding, the presentation of the recognition of the academic degree is mandatory at the time of contract signature.

Applications must be submitted to the email gestao.ielt@fcsh.unl.pt with the reference VAST (EU 101004949) BPhD1 2023 / FCSH / IELT

 

Publication/Notification of results: the final evaluation results will be published via email in a list ranked by final grade at a visible and public area of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, being the selected candidate notified by email.

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Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Institute for the Study of Literature and Tradition
Country
Portugal
City
Lisboa
Postal Code
1099-085
Street
Colégio Almada Negreiros - Campus de Campolide

Contact

City
Lisboa
Website
Street
Av. de Berna, 26 C
Postal Code
1069-061

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