The Department of Civil Engineering of the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Coimbra is accepting applications to two (2) vacancies for Research positionsin the framework of the Marie Curie Initial Training Network AEOLUS4FUTURE“Efficient Harvesting of the Wind Energy”, funded by the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme.

The work programme will encompass the following items:

a) research on hybrid steel-steel and on concrete-steel transitions in high rise towers for onshore wind turbines,

b) project management support,

c) development of research projects,

d) development of dissemination and outreach projects and

e) drafting of technical and scientific publications.

The focus on each item of work plan will be tailored according to the skills of the winning candidates.

To submit your application, please click on the "APPLY" button. Please include an updated curriculum vitae with your email application.

Eligible candidates to research positions are Early-stage Researchers (ESR). That is, candidates who are in the first four years (full-time equivalent) of their research careers at the date of recruitment by the host institution (September 1st, 2015 as the latest). This is measured from the date when they obtained the degree (Diploma/MSc) which would formally entitle them to embark on a doctorate, either in the country in which the degree was obtained or in the country in which the research training is provided, irrespective of whether or not a doctorate is envisaged. Candidates can be of any nationality, but should not have performed more than 12 months of work or study in the country of the appointment (Portugal) in the 3 years prior to the recruitment date. The candidate should not yet have obtained a doctoral degree. The ESR will have the opportunity to be enrolled in the PhD program ‘Steel and mixed construction Technologies’.

The candidates are expected to evidence outstanding performance in the previous studies and are fluent in English. Preference factors are the evidence of ability and initiative to develop research and write scientific publications and experience of participation in research projects.

The work is to be conducted at the Department of Civil Engineering of the University of Coimbra with short term secondments (typically up to three months) in an European country partner in the project.