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Assistant Researcher / PhD Scientific Researcher Recruitment #5418 FCiências.ID - Associação para a Investigação e Desenvolvimento de Ciências in Portugal
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Geology
Funding
Available
Deadline
Nov 23, 2026
Country
Portugal
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This opening is for an Assistant Researcher / PhD Scientific Researcher linked to project 2024.16846.PEX, focused on analysis of synoptic conditions conducive to energy composites in the Portuguese electricity system under current and future climates. The work combines climate science and energy-system analysis, with emphasis on treatment, modelling, and interpretation of climatic and non-climatic data.
The successful candidate will contribute to project activities that include preparing and participating in project meetings, producing peer-reviewed publications, and taking part in dissemination, communication, and engagement with project stakeholders. The role is based at Research Centre IDL – Instituto Dom Luiz in Lisbon, within the research environment of FCiências.ID and the University of Lisbon campus.
The call is framed as an international selection procedure for a research career position, with a jury chaired by Ricardo Machado Trigo and including Pedro Matos Soares and Alexandre C. Köberle, with Ana Russo and Carlos da Câmara as alternates.
Funding details
Available
What's required
Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in Geophysics Sciences or related fields, specializing in climate change or related areas, with the PhD awarded more than 3 years ago. They must demonstrate scientific and/or professional experience in climate impact modelling, especially for energy systems, energy demand, renewable energy sources, and projections of future climate impacts on renewable energy production; experience handling and analysing large datasets (observational, reanalysis, and model data) and downscaling global climate projections to regional scales; knowledge of Python or R; previous relevant scientific and/or professional experience; and proven scientific output of at least 6 peer-reviewed journal articles. Preferentially, candidates should have experience in national/international scientific projects, first-author publications, CMIP and/or CORDEX methodologies, outreach activities, supervising postgraduate students, and proficiency in Portuguese and English. Degrees obtained abroad require Portuguese recognition for contract signature.
How to apply
Apply online through the FCiências.ID electronic platform. Upload the required CV, motivation letter, up to six relevant publications, at least two reference letters, proof of the PhD degree, and any optional supporting documents. Applications must be submitted in Portuguese or English.
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