António Carlos Pestana Fragoso de Almeida

Scientific Research Fellowship (BIPD) 083/2026 at the University of Algarve supports a postdoctoral research project in Educational Sciences at the Research Centre for Adult Education and Community Intervention (CEAD) , Faculty of Human and Social Sciences, in Faro, Portugal. The fellowship is embedded in the R&D project UID/05739/2025 - CEAD and focuses on how artificial intelligence is reshaping digital inclusion and lifelong learning for adults. The project aims to study knowledge, use, trust, barriers, risks, and ethical concerns related to AI, and to produce recommendations for more inclusive educational policies and practices. Eligibility highlights: applicants should hold a PhD in Educational Sciences or a related field , have Portuguese proficiency , English at an independent user level , experience publishing scientific articles, and preferably prior participation in funded research projects. Funding and duration: the fellowship lasts 12 months , with an expected start in November 2026 , and may be renewed for an additional 6 months . The monthly maintenance allowance is €1901.00 , paid by bank transfer. Application window: applications are open from 09/09/2026 to 22/09/2026 . Candidates must submit a signed application, CV, work plan, degree certificates, ID document, and any other relevant supporting documents. How to apply: email the application to [email protected] with reference 083/2026 . The work plan must include a title, abstract, four keywords, objectives, relevance, state of the art, methodology, expected outputs, references, and timeline. Supervisor: the work will be carried out under the scientific supervision of Professor António Carlos Pestana Fragoso de Almeida, PhD . The application evaluation panel is chaired by Professor Sandra Cristina Andrade Teodósio dos Santos Valadas , who also serves as the principal investigator named in the notice.