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Instituto Superior Técnico
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Postdoctoral Faculty Position in Mathematics and Mathematical Physics at Instituto Superior Técnico Instituto Superior Técnico in Portugal
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Mathematics
Funding
Permanent full-time position with a possible tenure-track arrangement and evaluation after one year. Gross annual salary ranges from €56,491.40 to €66,762.64, plus health coverage and other benefits. Additional salary supplements may be linked to participation in R&D projects.
Deadline
Dec 22, 2026
Country
Portugal
University
Instituto Superior Técnico
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About this position
Instituto Superior Técnico in Lisbon, Portugal, invites applications for a full-time postdoctoral faculty position in Mathematics and Mathematical Physics. The role is aimed at an experienced researcher who can contribute to the institute’s scientific development and build an independent university career.
The successful candidate will carry out, develop, and lead scientific research projects in the field of the competition. A central part of the role is the development of an independent research vision, including the creation of externally funded research programmes and the acquisition of competitive research funding. The position also involves addressing scientific and engineering challenges in collaboration with industrial partners and strengthening international research contacts.
In addition to research, the faculty member will teach at undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels, inspiring students through teaching and supervision in English and/or Portuguese. The postholder will also contribute to university representation, scientific communication and knowledge transfer to society, as well as regular faculty management activities.
Instituto Superior Técnico is described as a leading Portuguese school of engineering, science, and technology, offering a world-class learning and research environment in Lisbon. The role provides an opportunity to join its faculty and contribute to research with international and societal impact.
Funding details
Permanent full-time position with a possible tenure-track arrangement and evaluation after one year. Gross annual salary ranges from €56,491.40 to €66,762.64, plus health coverage and other benefits. Additional salary supplements may be linked to participation in R&D projects.
What's required
Applicants must hold a PhD degree in Engineering or a related area with an interest in the scientific field of the competition. They should have a strong publication record, a record of awarded grants, the ability to provide inspiring teaching in English and/or Portuguese, and the ability to address scientific or engineering challenges with industrial partners. Candidates should be able to establish and lead scientific research projects, develop international contacts, acquire external funding, implement their own vision and externally funded research programme, and demonstrate team leadership, communication skills, and open-mindedness. The position is intended for experienced candidates with a PhD obtained more than five years ago who have demonstrated research potential and wish to advance their university career.
How to apply
Review the position details and application instructions on the Instituto Superior Técnico Human Resources job-opportunities page, then submit the application through the specified process. The advert also provides a Portuguese faculty-recruitment instructions page.
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