In the scope of project “RES2IN – From Research to Innovation: Applied Mechanics & Product Development”, granted by program SAESCTN-PIIC&DT/1/2011 Norte 07-0124-FEDER-000009, QREN, it is now open a call for one Research Assistant Fellowship, under the following terms and conditions:
1 Duration and Regime of Activity: Duration of 8 months, foreseen to start in November 2014, in exclusivity regime, according to the regulation of Advanced Training and Qualification of Human Resources – 2013 (www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/regulamentos.phtml.en) and INEGI’s Regulation for Fellowships.
2 Work Place: The work will be undertaken at INEGI, Porto, Portugal.
3 Brief Description of the Project: Within the framework of this project, it is aimed to add critical mass, implement research strategies and accomplish specific research and innovation developments in order to foster Experimental Mechanics and Structural Monitoring knowledge.
4 Fellowship Activities: The selected candidates will be involved in applied research and development activities of image sensors and image sensing methodologies tailored for large structures SHM. Supervisor Dr. Pedro Moreira.
5 Required Profile: PhD Degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant areas.
6 Fellowship Subsidy: In accordance with the current values for a Scientific Research Fellowships in Portugal defined by FCT-Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (1495 Euro per month), plus social security contribution) (www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores.phtml.en).
7 Applicable Legislation and Regulation: fellowship contract will be celebrated according to the “Regulations for Research Grants of the Foundation for Science and Technology-2013”, to the INEGI Grant regulations approved by FCT, and to the Status of Scientific Research Fellow (Lei nº 40/2004 de 18 de Agosto, and its successive amendments) (www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/regulamento.phtml.pt)
8 Selection Method: Selection will be done in two phases. In the first phase a curriculum evaluation (30% weight) will be performed to select candidates passing to a second phase; in the second phase the selected candidates will be interviewed (70% weight), with the purpose of producing an ordinated list of selected candidates according to the specified selection criteria. Preferable selection criteria are: the scientific merit of the candidate; profile adequacy and experience in the topics and profiles of this call (FEM modelling, Filament Winding, Process Analysis, etc).
9 Jury Selection: Dr. Pedro Moreira, Dr. Paulo Tavares and Dr. Sérgio Tavares.
10 Notification of Results: Final results of the evaluation will be sent by email and published online at www.inegi.up.pt.
11 Application Documents:
a) Presentation and motivation letter demonstrating adequacy to the selected topic and profile;
b) Curriculum vitae, PhD Degree certificate and list of attended courses (with grades);
c) Copy (in digital format by e-mail) of one technical document (preferable in English) produced by the candidate (thesis, or, alternatively, a report, paper,…) evidencing the capability of the candidate to write and produce technical documentation (not mandatory).

12 Application Deadline and Submission: The call is open from 27-October to 10-November-2014. The application documentation may be sent by email or post mail to the address below:

INEGI
Human Resources
RH RES2IN LOME 53/14
ebarros@inegi.up.pt
Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 400
4200-465 Porto
PORTUGAL