The first stage is eliminatory, and each application will be reviewed in detail by 3 members of the selection committee. The evaluation considers the candidate’s merit and motivation, assessed based on the documents submitted in the application. Subsequently, the committee will meet to deliberate. Applications considered admissible will be scored on a scale of 1 to 20 in each of the following evaluation criteria:

• Criterion A – CV that reflects academic, scientific and professional, with a weight of 50%:
• Criterion B – Letter of motivation, with a weight of 35%. The evaluation of the motivation letter considers the motivation to apply for the specific Programme; how the Programme can contribute to the individual career development and the alignment of individual professional objectives with the objectives of GIMM.
• Criterion C – Letters of recommendation, with a weight of 15%. The evaluation of letters of recommendation focuses on the candidate’s intellectual curiosity and scientific commitment, academic curriculum and experience and competence in research.

Successful candidates from the first stage (achieving a grade of 14 or above) will be invited to the second eliminatory stage, which comprises an interview with a minimum of three members of the selection committee. Subsequently, the committee will meet to deliberate on interview performance and assess each candidate according to the following criteria:

• Criterion A – Scientific knowledge – general knowledge in the scientific topics existing at GIMM, weighing 25%;
• Criterion B – Ability to discuss and critically analyze the scientific work produced to date, namely the ability to identify and analyze weak and strong aspects; ambition and future plans, weighing 30%;
• Criterion C – Motivation, initiative and originality, weighing 25%;
• Criterion D – General knowledge and interests: science and society interactions; cultural and other societal concerns and interests, weighing 10%;
• Criterion E – Proficiency in English – fluency, articulation, etc., with a weight of 10%.

Successful candidates from the second stage (scoring 14 or above) will move to the third stage. This stage entails an individual interview conducted by three members of the selection committee. The committee evaluates candidates based on the following criteria:

• Criterion A (30%): Academic, scientific, and professional merit, and its alignment with the applicant’s chosen topic.
• Criterion B (30%): Motivation to apply for the specific topic.
• Criterion C (40%): Specific knowledge in the candidate’s area of study.

One ranking per research topic will be made. Applications will be ordered according to the weighted average obtained in each of the 3 criteria above, translated into the formula: Documental classification = (0.30 × A) + (0.30 × B) + (0.40 × C).

• Hold a Master’s degree in a relevant academic field or possess a degree that qualifies them to pursue a PhD.
• Demonstrate excellent English proficiency.
• Not already possess a doctoral degree at the date of recruitment.
• Comply with the mobility rule: Candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of their chosen host institution (for the GIMM position, this is Portugal) for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately preceding their recruitment (i.e. the starting date indicated in the employment contract/equivalent direct contract).

• Copy of identity card/citizen card/passport.
• Applicant’s Curriculum vitae (2 pages maximum).
• Motivation letter (5000 character limit).
• References letters (minimum 2 letters).
• Academic degree certificates.

The duration of the project is 36 months.

The research activities will take place at GIMM, mostly in Oeiras site.