One Research Technician Grant (BTI) is now available in the FP7 Project SINGULAR (Smart and Sustainable Insular Electricity Grids Under Large-Scale Renewable Integration) coordinated by UBI
Reference: FP7-SINGULAR-2012-1
Scientific Area: Engineering.
Required education level and research experience: The candidate should have an Engineering college degree (equivalent to 180 ECTS) and experience in the area of FP7 projects.
Objectives/summary: SINGULAR investigates the effects of large-scale integration of renewables and demand-side management on the planning and operation of insular electricity grids, proposing efficient measures, solutions and tools towards the development of a sustainable and smart grid. The goal of the work associated with this grant is to provide management of the financial and administrative issues of the project.
Legislation: Law no. 40/2004 of August 18th (Status of Scientific Research Fellow), and the Regulations for Advanced Training and Qualification of Human Resources of FCT.
Scientific supervision: The work will be supervised by Prof. Dr. João Paulo da Silva Catalão, Sustainable Energy Systems Lab, University of Beira Interior.
Duration: 12 months from January 2013. The grant may be renewed up to the maximum period set by the project.
Monthly amount: The monthly amount of the grant is 745€ in accordance with the values stipulated in the “Regulations for Advanced Training and Qualification of Human Resources” of FCT (
http://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores.phtml.en). The host institution may pay top-ups to that grant amount defined by FCT, according with Article 24 (number 8) of the Regulations and depending on the merits of the applicant, up to a total of 1245€ per month. The monthly amount shall be rendered payable via bank transfer to an account held by the grantee.
Evaluation criteria: The selection will be based on: A – Academic record of the candidate; B – English language level; C – Professional experience in handling FP7 projects; D – Profile of the applicant, considering the motivation, general skills in the area and availability. The selection parameters will have the following weighting percentages: 0,15 x A + 0,10 x B + 0,50 x C + 0,25 x D.
The jury will be composed by: Prof. Dr. João Paulo da Silva Catalão (president); Prof. Dr. João Carlos de Oliveira Matias (effective member); Prof. Dr. Cláudio Domingos Martins Monteiro (effective member); Prof. Dr. Abílio Manuel Pereira da Silva (substitute member).
Results: The final evaluation results will be publicized through an ordered list, and the approved candidate will be notified of the Jury decision by email.
Documents to be submitted (by e-mail): Detailed curriculum vitae; motivation letter; copy of academic study certificates; other relevant documents (optional).
Application dates: From 21st December 2012 to 8th January 2013. Applications should be sent to the following electronic address:
catalao@ubi.pt, in pdf format.