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The Laboratory of Instrumentation and Experimental Particle Physics (LIP) is opening an external competition, for international selection, to recruit a Researcher in the LIP Scientific-Technical Career, for the development of scientific research work, in the scientific area of Astroparticle Physics and development of Instruments and Methods for Space Applications, Project Management, as well as in scientific extension activities, such as scientific dissemination and knowledge transfer.

The candidate will be hired under an open-ended work contract.

Applicable Legislation:

• Labour Code approved by Law n.º 7/2009 of 12th February, under its current reading.
• Decree-Law nº. 57/2016, 29 August, amended by Law nº. 57/2017, 19 July

Duties to perform

The candidate will develop his/her work in the scientific area of ​​Astroparticle Physics and the development of Instruments and Methods for Space Applications, particularly in the research line of studying radiation environments in Space, and will regularly carry out, in addition to research and development activities, other scientific and technical activities within the scope of LIP's mission, including continuous support to the Grants Office.

Submission of Applications

Candidates must submit the following documentation:

a) Motivation letter (max. 2 pages);

b) Detailed Curriculum Vitae;

c) Copy of certificates or diplomas. For candidates with diplomas issued by foreign institutions, the presentation of the recognition/equivalence will be required for the signature of the contract;

d) Two reference letters;

e) Other documents the candidate considers relevant for the application.

Candidates shall send their application files and supporting documentation, in a digital form, in PDF format, to the email: natalia@lip.pt. The call is open from June 20 to July 18, 2025, 17:00 (Lisbon time).

All candidates who formalise their applications in an improper way or fail to prove the requirements imposed by this tender are excluded from admission. In case of doubt, the panel is entitled to request any candidate to present further documentation supporting his/her statements. False statements provided by the candidates are punished by law.

This tender is exclusively destined to fill the vacancy and can be terminated at any time until approval of final candidate list, expiring with the respective occupation of said vacancy.

Candidate Profile

PhD or equivalent in the scientific area of ​​Physics, or similar. The candidate must have more than 5 years of post-doctoral research and relevant experience in the area of ​​application; with a relevant scientific curriculum in the area of Astroparticle Physics and Space applications; with experience in simulation and data analysis of radiation detectors and energetic particles, in particular from detection instruments on board space missions; with experience in preparing applications for projects and contracts within the scope of European Space Agency’s calls and European projects.

Specific Requirements

In addition, the following requirements and preference factors apply: The candidate must have a profile suitable for integrating international teams and projects, in a constructive and collaborative environment, and be fluent in English and Portuguese. The candidate must also have programming knowledge (Python, C++) and knowledge of physics simulation package (Geant4) and analysis tools (Root), as well as experience in Linux operating system. Successful experience in applying for national and/or international funding for scientific research projects. Experience in bidding for contracts with the European Space Agency, either as a Prime Contractor or as a participant in consortia with Industry or Scientific Institutions. Experience in managing national and European projects with advanced knowledge of project management tools, such as JIRA and knowledge management platforms, such as Confluence. The candidate must demonstrate proven aptitude to develop scientific dissemination activities in the scientific area of ​​Physics.