Notice 22627/2026/2 | Inv.Jun.18.2026-Dq | Junior Researcher | Food Science

Organisation/Company Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia Department Divisão de Recursos Humanos Research Field Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 6 Oct ***:59 (Europe/Lisbon) Country Portugal Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 15 Sep Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Reference Number Inv. Jun.*-DQ Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
New University of Lisbon
NOVA School of Science and Technology
Deadline: 06/10/2026
Opening of an international selection procedure for the recruitment of 1 Junior Researcher
Under the terms of Order no. **, of 20 November, by delegation of powers, the Director of the Faculty of Science and Technology of NOVA University Lisbon, Prof. Dr José Júlio Alves Alferes, hereby announces that, by order of 03/09/2026, is open for a period of 15 days, from the date of publication of this Notice in the Diário da República, an international call for tenders, with internal reference Inv.
Jun.*-DQ, for the recruitment of 1 Junior Researcher in the scientific area of Food Science, subarea of Production on marginal soils, with emphasis on Utilisation of biomass for the production of food and bioproducts, under an indefinite employment contract, pursuant to Decree-Law No. *, of 29 August, amended by Law No. *, of 19 July, within the scope of project Watermellon – Development of novel farming systems combined with water harvesting techniques to tackle extreme drought in the Mediterranean region, including salt-tolerant and drought-resilient species, funded by the European Union under the PRIMA programme (Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area), Grant Agreement No. .
In compliance with paragraph h) of Article 9 of the Constitution of the Portuguese Republic, the New University of Lisbon, as an employer, actively promotes a policy of equal opportunities between men and women in access to employment and professional advancementscrupulously ensuring to avoid any form of discrimination.
I - Workplace
The place of work will be at the premises of the Faculty of Science and Technology of NOVA University, located on the Caparica Campus, at Department of Chemistry, at MEtRICs – Centre for Mechanical Engineering and Resource Sustainability.
The employee will make all the journeys, in Portugal or abroad, inherent to their duties or necessary to carry out their activity.
II - Activities and function
The selected candidate will perform the duties of Junior Researcher and will carry out the following tasks:
Data collection to analyse the sustainability of rain-fed crop cultivation and processing; developing and evaluating new rain-fed farming systems; assessing the impact of crop production under new rain-fed farming systems in terms of their effects on soil, water, biodiversity and the landscape;
Engagement with farming communities and agricultural cooperatives; establishment of regional farmers' groups;
Creation of new value chains based on products obtained from the new rain-fed farming systems;
Assessment of the environmental and economic impact of processing industrial crops grown under the new rain-fed farming systems;
Technical and scientific publications and dissemination of the project;
Assistance with project management activities, including the preparation of reports and deliverables.
The definition of the position is based on the remuneration levels of the categories listed in Decree-Law No. * of 29 August, amended by Law No. * of 19 July, and in accordance with Regulatory Decree No. 11-A/ of 29 December, corresponding to the 1st remuneration position, remuneration level 33, which corresponds to the amount of €2,**.
IV - Modality and duration
The opening of this tender procedure is intended for the selection of a doctoral candidate to carry out scientific research activities under an uncertain fixed-term employment contract, the basis of the contract being the performance of a specific, precisely defined and non-durable service, the contract being compulsorily financed regardless of its origin;
The fixed-term contract will last for the time necessary to carry out the project, 12 months, or for as long as the respective justification persists, but may not exceed the maximum limit of 6 years, as provided for in article 6(3) of Decree-Law no. * of 29 August.
V - Candidates Admission Criteria
National, foreign and stateless candidates who hold a doctoral degree in the scientific field of Food Science or an equivalent degree may apply. If their qualifications were obtained abroad, they must provide proof of the recognition, equivalence or registration of the degree, under the terms of the appli