The Instituto de Engenharia Mecânica (IDMEC) in Portugal is seeking a junior doctorate researcher for an international selection competition. This full-time position involves scientific research in Engineering Sciences and Technology, with a focus on either Intelligent Systems or Energy and Fluid Mechanics.
The role is offered as an unspecified fixed-term employment contract, funded by national funds through the FCT project CEECINSTLA/00008/2022. The selected candidate will work at the Center of the Mechanical Engineering Institute in Lisbon, with an expected duration of four years.
Quick Facts
| Opportunity | Job |
|---|---|
| Institution | Instituto de Engenharia Mecânica (IDMEC) |
| Location | Lisboa, Portugal |
| Region | Europe |
| Open to | International applicants |
| Funding | Fully funded |
| Stipend / Salary | EUR 2,408.11/month |
| Duration | 4 years (expected) |
| Start date | 1 Jan 2027 |
| Application deadline | 20 November 2026 |
About the Position
The researcher will either focus on control systems and advanced robotics, developing theoretical frameworks and applying new modeling, control, and robotic paradigms to complex engineering challenges, or on industrial artificial intelligence, creating new methodologies for intelligent automation and system integration in sectors like industry, transport, and renewable energy, utilizing data analysis for prediction, optimization, and decision support. Alternatively, the role involves computational fluid mechanics (CFD), utilizing high-fidelity simulations of high Reynolds number fluid flows, with a strong emphasis on high-precision numerical methods and high-performance computing (HPC) to understand new phenomena or solve complex engineering problems. The candidate is also expected to prepare project proposals and contribute to the guidance of Master's/PhD students.
Eligibility
- Hold a "Doutor" degree or its recognized equivalent (under Decree-Law No 66/2018 of August 16) in Mechanical Engineering or a related scientific area.
- Possess a scientific and professional curriculum demonstrating an adequate profile for the proposed activities.
- Academic degrees obtained abroad must be registered by a Portuguese institution by the contracting date.
Benefits
- Monthly remuneration of EUR 2,408.11 (gross)
- Full-time employment contract with exclusive dedication
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge research in Intelligent Systems or Energy and Fluid Mechanics
- Contribution to project proposals and co-supervision of Master's/PhD students
Documents Required
- Application form (available at https://www.idmec.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/about/job-openings/)
- Copy of certificate or diploma
- PhD Thesis or equivalent document(s) that led to the award of the "Doutor" degree
- Detailed curriculum vitae, structured according to points 12 and 14 of the notice, including copies of relevant works
- Scientific project, focusing on themes and topics described in point 1 of the notice
- Other documents deemed relevant by the candidate for the application analysis
How to Apply
- Complete the application form available at https://www.idmec.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/about/job-openings/, addressing it to the President of IDMEC and including all required personal identification details.
- Gather all required documents (application form, diploma, PhD thesis, CV, scientific project, and any other relevant documents) in PDF format.
- Submit all documents via email to concursosidmec@tecnico.ulisboa.pt between November 02 and November 20, 2026, by 18:00 (Europe/Lisbon time).
- Alternatively, if email submission is impossible or excessively costly, documents can be sent by registered mail with acknowledgment of receipt to IDMEC- Av. Rovisco Pais, 1, 1049-001 Lisboa, or delivered by hand at IDMEC, respecting the deadline. (Note: digital submission will still be required if physical delivery is accepted).
Source: EURAXESS.
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