University of Aveiro invites MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships’ candidates

Are you a postdoctoral researcher thinking about your next career move? The Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions – Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA-PF 2024) and the University of Aveiro (UAveiro) are perfect for you!

The MSCA-PF action (call dates: 23/04/2024 to 11/09/2024) supports researchers holding a PhD who wish to carry out their research activities abroad, acquire new skills and develop their careers. The UAveiro is one of the most dynamic, experienced, and innovative universities in Portugal. As a host institution, the UAveiro invites promising candidates to apply to MSCA-PF. Come join us! Please contact the Research Support Office at research@ua.pt

Doble your changes with UAveiro: be reminded that Portugal is eligible for “ERA Fellowships” aligned with the MSCA-PF call.

 All Research Units at the UAveiro (https://www.ua.pt/en/research-units) are available to host your applications. You can find full information below:

CESAM

The Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM) is a transdisciplinary centre that leads international and transformative R&I on key gaps across the atmosphere-land-freshwater-ocean continuum. The main objective is to promote an efficient use of terrestrial and aquatic (from catchment to the deep sea) environmental resources and a more competitive, resilient and sustainable economy. Contacts: cesam-gesciencia@ua.pt; research@ua.pt

CICECO

The University of Aveiro's CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials (www.ciceco.ua.pt) is seeking postdoctoral researchers interested in developing research in the following areas: Inorganic Functional Nanomaterials and Organic-Inorganic Hybrids / Multifunctional Ferroic Ceramics and Nanostructures / Carbon Materials, Composites, and Functional Coatings/Biorefineries, Polymers and Metal Recycling / Biopharmaceuticals and Biomaterials. Contacts: jcoutinho@ua.pt; ruben.silva@ua.pt; research@ua.pt

CIDMA

Center for Research and Development in Mathematics and Applications (CIDMA) has a multicultural environment and the right atmosphere for mathematical research. CIDMA is the largest mathematical research center in Portugal having over two hundred members and collaborators. Contacts: cidma@mat.ua.pt; research@ua.pt

CIDTFF

Funded by the FCT, the CIDTFF - Research Centre on Didactics and Technology in the Education of Trainers (www.ua.pt/en/cidtff) is willing to work with MSCA-PF candidates in the following research lines: Policies, management and evaluation of education; Digital technologies and learning environments in education; Curriculum, didactics and literacies; Diversities, equity and inclusion in educational contexts; Sustainability of education research. Contacts. cidtff@ua.pt; research@ua.pt

CINTESIS

Center for Health Technology and Services Research at the Associate Laboratory RISE – Health Research Network (CINTESIS@RISE) is a decentralized, multidisciplinary research unit that has one of its poles at the University of Aveiro. We are willing to work with candidates particularly interested in developing research on healthy and active ageing, chronic disease management, mental health, dementia care and gerontological services. Contacts: oribeiro@ua.pt; research@ua.pt

CIPES

Center for Research in Higher Education Policies (CIPES) was established in 1998 and, from the outset, its mission has been to engage in scholarly research in order to advance critical thought and promote informed understanding about the vital policy issues confronting higher education at both the national and international arenas. Contacts: teresa.carvalho@ua.pt; research@ua.pt

CLLC

The Centre for Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (CLLC), based in the Department of Languages and Cultures (DLC) at the University of Aveiro (UA), is a research unit focusing on the Humanities with an inter and transdisciplinary orientation. In recent years, it has explored themes of literary, cultural and linguistic mobility, and more recently, its objective is to develop research in the area of Critical Digital Humanities. Contacts: dlc-cllc@ua.pt; research@ua.pt

DigiMedia

DigiMedia is an interdisciplinary research unit working at the intersection of Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, and Media Studies, with outputs encompassing Fundamental Research (frameworks, models, and scales), Applied Research (content-based digital products, online services, and digital tools in the form of prototypes), and Industrial Research (in the form of products — Digital Games, Mobile Apps, Interactive TV Apps, Web Apps, and Social Media Apps — and patents). Contacts: digimedia@ua.pt; research@ua.pt 

GeoBioTec

GeoBioSciences, GeoTechnologies and GeoEngineering Research Unit(GeoBioTec)comprises: 3G-Georesources, Geotechnics and Geomaterials;Lithospheric Evolution;Complex Environmental Systems;Basin Analysis and Paleontology;Agro- Industrial. One of the best equipped national Units for research focusing on Geo-Resources/Geo-Environment and new trends of research/exploitation of raw materials for environmental/economic sustainability. http://www.ua.pt/pt/geo/geobiotec| tavares.rocha@ua.pt; research@ua.pt

GOVCOPP

The Research Unit on Governance, Competitiveness and Public Policies (GOVCOPP) focusses on place-based policy and governance. It does so from a wide-lens perspective, encompassing political systems, regional innovation, decision support systems, tourism, economic efficiency, and firm-level management and governance. GOVCOPP thus brings together researchers with different backgrounds and scientific expertise, drawing from a diversity of approaches. Contacts:govcopp@ua.pt; research@ua.pt

iBiMED

Institute of Biomedicine (iBiMED) is the main research unit of the UAveiro’s Health Sciences Program, integrated in the new Clinical Academic Center. Ongoing biomedical projects focus on human health and disease and, in particular, on the research areas: Human genetics and genomics, infectious and respiratory diseases, vascular diseases, immunology, fertility, cancer, neurosciences and tissue regeneration. Contacts: brunob.jesus@ua.pt; research@ua.pt

ID+  

Research Institute for Design, Media and Culture (ID+) develops research in: CULTURES: local histories and legacies of art and design; DESIGN FOR HEALTH: interfaces between people and health; INDUSTRIES: networks and ecosystems for sustainable economic development and innovation; MEDIA: humane technologies and media as a tool for empowerment; TERRITORIES AND COMMUNITIES: regional and peripheral visibility and inclusive social networks. Contacts: fpombo@ua.pt; marianaclemente@ua.pt; research@ua.pt

IEETA

The Institute of Electronics and Informatics Engineering of Aveiro (www.ieeta.pt) aims to pioneer in data science, artificial intelligence, computing methods, human-centered computing, robotics, and other cutting-edge technologies, aiming to make tangible impacts in the industry, enhance the quality of life, and help to address societal challenges.Contacts: ieeta@ua.pt; research@ua.pt

INET-md

The Institute of Ethnomusicology - Centre for Studies in Music and Dance (Inet-MD) hosts music research on topics that encompass: Musical Creation, Performance and Artistic Research; Ethnomusicology and Popular Music Studies; Post-colonial and Decolonial Approaches to Music; Audiovisual and Musical Archives; Music Education; Historical Approaches to Musical Performance; Music in Communities. Contacts: helena.marinho@ua.pt; inetmd.aveiro@ua.pt; research@ua.pt

IT

Instituto de Telecomunicações (IT) is a private, not-for-profit, R&D organization of public utility, Associate Laboratory and Centre of Technology and Innovation. In its 30 years, it has been involved in fundamental and applied research in ICT (Information and Communications Technologies). We foster higher education and advanced training by hosting and tutoring graduate and postgraduate students. Let’s explore science together! Contacts: it-aveiro-cg@av.it.pt; research@ua.pt

I3N

The Institute for Nanostructures, Nanomodelling and Nanofabrication (i3N) has one of two branches located at the UAveiro. Its research activities focus on micro and nanofabrication, green and clean energy, nanomaterials and functional interfaces, biomedical devices and systems as well as on theoretical and computational studies of materials and complex network systems. Contacts: jfmendes@ua.pt; goncalosousa@ua.pt; research@ua.pt

LAQV

Associate Laboratory for Green Chemistry (LAQV) promotes the principles of Sustainable Chemistry within our research groups: (Bio)Chemistry & omics; Environmental chemistry; Food quality and technology; Molecular synthesis; and Natural products: chemistry and bioactivity. Contacts: artur.silva@ua.pt; mvalega@ua.pt; research@ua.pt

RISCO

Research Center for Risks and Sustainability in Construction (RISCO) develops research on solutions for sustainable and resilient cities through safe, environmentally friendly and durable construction. Its strategic objectives are: (i) mitigation of risks in the built environment, (ii) Sustainable solutions for the built environment and efficient use of resources, (iii) built heritage conservation. Contacts: romvic@ua.pt; research@ua.pt

TEMA

Centre for Mechanical Technology and Automation (TEMA)’s main research areas are Mechanical Engineering and Technologies; Nanoengineering; and Intelligent Systems (e.g. Machine learning). Contacts: tema-diretor@ua.pt; tema@ua.pt; research@ua.pt

WJCR

William James Center for Research aims to advance psychological research via an interdisciplinary approach that includes neurosciences, social and cognitive psychology, comparative cognition, mathematical modeling. Our goals: to produce ground-breaking research in distinctive fields of psychology, engage and inspire young scientists, integrate fundamental research with applications, increase transparency and visibility in the scientific and public eyes. Contacts:dep-wjcr-ua@ua.pt; research@ua.pt