RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP FOR GRADUATES IPMA-2026-025-BI

Organisation/Company Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera, I.P. Research Field Geosciences » Geology Geosciences » Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Bachelor Positions Application Deadline 8 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon) Country Portugal Type of Contract Other Type of Contract Extra Information Fellowship Research Contratct Job Status Not Applicable Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Reference Number ERDF Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Announcement

MOBILE Project

IPMA- -BI

According to article 8 of the Regulation for Scientific Research Fellowships of IPMA, IP, published in Official Journal 2nd series, part C, n.º 154 , august 10th of 2020, is made public that, by deliberation of the Director Council of Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera, I.P. (IPMA, I.P.) from 14/09/2026, the opening call with reference IPMA- -BI to award a Research Fellowship was authorized, in the scientific field of Geosciences (Geology, Oceanography or related fields), within the scope of the project co-financed by the European Union and by the regional funds Algarve 2030 (ALGARVE-FEDER- ) and Lisbon 2030 (LISBOA2030-FEDER- ) entitled “Reduced-complexity modelling of barrier islands’ adaptation to sea-level rise” – MOBILE (Ref: 16266).

1 – Requirements for admission to the competition

The scholarship is intended for holders of a Bachelor's degree in the scientific field of Geosciences (Geology, Oceanography or related areas), to carry out support activities within the scope of the MOBILE Project ‘Reduced complexity modelling of barrier island adaptation to sea level rise’.

2 — Requirements for hiring

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Geology, Oceanography or a related field. At the time of hiring, candidates must be enrolled on a Master's degree, integrated Master's degree or non-degree course integrated into an educational project at a higher education institution, developed in association with one or more R&D units.

If the bachelor's degree was awarded by a foreign higher education institution, it must be recognised by a Portuguese higher education institution in accordance with Article 25 of Decree-Law No. 66/2018 of 16 August (which approves the legal regime for recognising academic degrees and higher education diplomas awarded by foreign higher education institutions) and subparagraph e) of paragraph 2 of Article 4 of Decree-Law No. 60/2018 of 3 August. Any formalities established therein must be completed by the hiring date.

3 - Work plan

The scholarship programme includes the following activities:

• 1. Participation in sediment sampling cores;
• 2. Laboratory analysis of sediments, including grain size analysis (using laser diffraction and image analysis) and determination of water, carbonate and organic matter contents;
• 3. Compositional analysis of sand under a binocular microscope and sorting of foraminifera for dating purposes;
• 4. Collaboration in the organisation, storage and maintenance of the sediment sample archive;
• 5. Data processing and statistical analysis;
• 6. Participation in preparing reports (including the Final Scholarship Report);
• 7. Contribution to project outputs: Databases, communications, scientific meetings and e-booklet.

4 - Duration and Renovation conditions

The fellowship, due to start on November of 2026, will have a duration of 10 months, possibly renewable for additional periods up to the maximum limit of the duration of the project or the duration of the grant (whichever occurs first), in accordance with article 15of the Regulation for Scientific Research Fellowships of IPMA, IP, on an exclusive dedication basis . The work to be carried out within the scope of this scholarship is of a temporary nature, with no continuity beyond the conclusion of the project.

5 - Supervision and workplace

The internship will take place at the Division of Marine Geology and Georesources of the Tavira Mollusciculture Experimental Station (EEMT), Rua Vale Caranguejo, s/n, Tavira, Portugal , as part of the Department of the Sea and Marine Resources' activities, under the scientific supervision of Teresa Drago, Senior Investigator at IPMA, I.P. The location of the activities may change in accordance with the requirements of the defined work programme.

6 - Value of monthly maintenance allowance

The amount for the fellowship corresponds to €, according to the table of values approved by FCT, I.P. ( ) . The