One (1) Research Fellowship (Master's Degree Holder)

Há 5 dias

Portugal Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas Tempo integral 13 000 € - 17 000 € Contrato
Organisation/Company Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas Research Field Language sciences » Languages Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 30 Oct 2026
- 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon) Country Portugal Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Not Applicable Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number UID/04097/2025, https://doi.org/10.54499/UID/04097/2025 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description Applications are now open for the award of one (1) Research Fellowship (Master's Degree Holder) within the framework of CETAPS – Centre for English, Translation and Anglo-Portuguese Studies, under the R&D Unit funding reference UID/04097/2025, funded by national funds through FCT/MECI (PIDDAC), as part of the project TAM-bMOOC – Transforming Assessment Mindsets: Professional Development through a blended MOOC and an e-Community of Practice , under the following

conditions:
The research undertaken as part of this fellowship will contribute to advancing scientific knowledge of teacher professional development in digital learning environments and to generating empirical evidence on the impact of continuing professional development models centered on formative assessment. Fellowship Objectives The successful candidate will be expected to develop a research project that contributes to one or more of the following objectives:
- deepen the analysis of the data collected across the three editions of the TAM-bMOOC;
- investigate processes involved in the development of teachers' Language Assessment Literacy;
- identify changes in participants' conceptions and practices of formative assessment;
- examine the role of reflection, online interaction and the community of practice in teacher professional development;
- contribute to advancing knowledge of MOOCs and hybrid models of continuing professional development for teachers. Research Activities The fellowship will involve the analysis and interpretation of the research corpus collected across the three editions of the MOOC Classroom-Based Assessment in Primary English Language Education. Depending on the research questions addressed and the scientific objectives of the project, the study may draw on qualitative, quantitative and/or mixed-methods research approaches. The corpus includes, among other sources:
- written reflections;
- peer feedback;
- other materials produced during the course. Expected Outcomes During the fellowship period, the successful candidate will be expected to:
- a) develop, in collaboration with the Scientific Supervisor, a research plan aligned with the scientific objectives of the TAM-bMOOC project and CETAPS;
- b) participate regularly in the scientific activities of the TEALS – Teacher Education and Applied Language Studies research group;
- c) produce research reports and contribute to the organisation and management of the project's research database;
- d) prepare, either as sole author or co-author, at least one scientific article for submission to an international peer-reviewed journal;
- e) present research findings at least one national or international scientific conference;
- f) contribute to other scientific publications, technical reports, or dissemination activities associated with the project. Fellowship Duration The fellowship will be awarded for a period of 12 months, with an expected starting date of January 2027. The work will be carried out at the Centre for English, Translation and Anglo-Portuguese Studies (CETAPS), NOVA School of Social Sciences and Humanities (NOVA FCSH), Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, under the scientific supervision of Professor Sandie Mourão, PhD. Requirements Research Field Language sciences » Languages Education Level Master Degree or equivalent Skills/Qualifications Applicants must: 1. Be enrolled in a doctoral programme. Preference will be given to candidates enrolled in a doctoral programme in Education, Teacher Education, Applied Linguistics, Language Studies, Language Education, Educational Assessment, Educational Technologies, or related fields. 2. Hold a Master's degree. 3. Demonstrate English language proficiency at a minimum level of C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Preference will also be given to candidates with knowledge of, or experience in, educational research, qualitative, quantitative or mixed-methods research, data analysis, and academic publishing. Academic degrees awarded by foreign higher education institutions must be recognised by a Portuguese institution in accordance with Decree-Law No. 66/2018 of 16 August and Ministerial Order (Portaria) No. 33/2019 of 25 January. Proof of recognition must be presented before the fellowship agreement can be signed. Further information is available at: The fellowship provides a monthly maintenance allowance of €1,359.