Admission requirements:

Applicants must hold a master’s degree in communication sciences and be enrolled in a PhD program in Communication Sciences (in accordance with Article 6 of the Research Grant Regulations of the Foundation for Science and Technology, I.P. (Reg. no. 950/2019).

Academic degrees obtained in foreign countries need to be registered by a Portuguese institution, in accordance with Decree-Law no. 66/2018 of 16 August and Ministerial Order no. 33/2019 of 25 January. Presentation of the certificate is mandatory for signing the contract. More information can be found at: https://www.dges.gov.pt/pt/pagina/reconhecimento?plid=374

Preferential factors:

a) Experience in collecting and analysing documentation and statistical information in the media and social networks sector.

b) Experience in analysing and processing qualitative documentation.

c) Experience in transnational research projects in the field of disinformation.

Amount of the monthly maintenance allowance:

The amount of the grant corresponds to 1 259.64 € according to the table of values of grants awarded by FCT, I.P. in the country (https://www.fct.pt/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Tabela-de-Valores-SMM_atu…). The amount of the allowance is increased by the corresponding voluntary social insurance, if the candidate chooses to take it out, as well as personal accident insurance. The grant will be paid monthly by bank transfer.

Duration of the scholarship:

The scholarship is for a period of 6 months. The scholarship contract may be renewed within the duration of the research project and in accordance with the stipulations of point 4 of Article 6 of the Research Scholarship Regulations of the Foundation for Science and Technology, I.P. in force.

Applicable legislation and regulations:

Statute of the Scientific Research Grant Holder, approved by Law no. 40/2004 of 18 August, in the current wording published by Decree-Law no. 123/2019 of 28 August; Research Grant Regulations of the Foundation for Science and Technology, I.P. - in force and available at: https://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/docs/RegulamentoBolsasFCT2019.pdf  and https://dre.pt/application/file/a/127230968.

The model scholarship contract and final report are available at: https://cies.iscte.pt/np4/anuncios/

Selection methods:

The selection process will be based on curricular assessment. If several candidates demonstrate that they have the right profile to carry out the work plan, the jury reserves the right to call the three best-placed candidates for an interview, which will have a weighting of 40 per cent in the final grade. The final classification will be on a scale of 0-20. If the jury deems it unnecessary to hold interviews, the final weighting of the curricular assessment will be 100 per cent.

The curricular assessment criteria are based on: 

a) academic record (70%)

b) demonstrated experience in the items indicated in the preferential factors (30%).

The selection board reserves the right to:

a) invite the highest-scoring candidate to the position in question, following the order established in the final ranking list, whenever the selected candidate does not meet the requirements for formalising the contract or in the event of unavailability,

b) not awarding the grant if none of the candidates matches the desired profile.

Composition of the selection panel:

Candidates will be selected by a jury made up of: Dr Gustavo Cardoso (CIES-Iscte), who will preside, and the members Dr Cláudia Álvares (CIES-Iscte) and Dr Vítor Tomé (CIES-Iscte).

Notification of results:

The results of the assessment will be publicised by means of a list of those admitted and excluded and a final ranking list, and all candidates will be notified by email. The Hearing of Interested Parties takes place within 10 working days of the results being announced.

Application deadline and form of submission:

The call is open from 17 to 31 May 2024.

Applications must be formalised on the Iscte recruitment portal (https://recrutamento.iscte-iul.pt/jobs) by submitting the following documents:

1. A detailed curriculum vitae.
2. Letter of Motivation
3. Copy of the qualification certificates with the grades of the curricular units listed.
4. Document proving enrolment for a PhD or, alternatively, a declaration on honour that you will be able to present this document on the date the contract is signed.
5. Other supporting documents deemed relevant, including letter(s) of recommendation.

Applications sent by other means will not be considered.