Postdoctoral Researcher in History and Sociology for the PETROSINES Project at NOVA FCSH Universidade Nova de Lisboa in Portugal

Universidade Nova de Lisboa / NOVA FCSH is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher for the PETROSINES – A Global Microhistory of the Sines Area Project (1971–1999), hosted by the Institute of Contemporary History (IHC) of the Faculty of Social and Human Sciences. This is a research-focused post within a project that combines contemporary history and social science perspectives, with work centered on the history of the Sines area.

The position is open under an international competitive selection procedure and is linked to a project funded by national funds via the FCT — Foundation for Science and Technology, I.P. The contract is an open-ended employment contract by legal requirement, with a basic salary of €2,408.11 per month (level 33 of the first salary band). The maximum duration of the project-related duties is 18 months.

The successful candidate will contribute to several core research activities: archival research using primary sources, digital reproduction of documentation, conducting and preparing interviews, organizing academic events, supporting project coordination, and managing a database to consolidate documentary research results. The researcher is also expected to participate actively in the PETROSINES team and in the activities of the Institute of Contemporary History’s Platform for Advanced Studies, and to help disseminate results through indexed journals (Web of Science and Scopus) and monographs.

Eligible applicants must hold a PhD in History or a related field within the Social Sciences. The notice states that candidates may be Portuguese nationals, foreign nationals, or stateless persons, provided they meet the academic and professional profile appropriate to the role. Experience considered in the selection includes recent academic output, work related to the project’s scope, a development plan, and experience in science/technology and higher education system monitoring or management.

The selection process includes Curriculum Assessment (90 points) and an Interview (10 points). Candidates must obtain at least 50 points in the curriculum assessment to proceed to interview, and a final minimum of 75 points is required for appointment. Applications must include the application form, proof of the doctoral degree, CV, and research proposal. If the doctorate was awarded by a foreign institution, recognition requirements must be completed before the contract is signed.

The application deadline is 30 October 2026 at 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon). Applications should be emailed to [email protected] with the notice reference number in the subject line.