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Explore career-advancing fellowships and research opportunities at ClusterDEM.
MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships
Are you a talented researcher eager to advance your career with a prestigious fellowship? ClusterDEM welcomes outstanding international researchers annually to co-develop applications for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships.
Why Choose ClusterDEM?
- 🖥️ Access to cutting-edge mini-HPC architecture (OCTOPUS500) and experimental optical diagnostics.
- 🤝 Highly collaborative, interdisciplinary environment inside the C-MAST research ecosystem.
- 🚀 Proven track record in aerospace materials, energy systems, fluid mechanics, and plasma physics.
- 📈 Focused institutional support for career development, publication pathways, and mentorship.
How to Submit an Expression of Interest:
Interested candidates should send a motivation letter alongside a detailed CV highlighting their research backgrounds and specific alignment with our laboratory sections.
FCT PhD Studentships
ClusterDEM invites prospective doctoral candidates to apply for the annual FCT PhD Studentships. We offer fully supported pathways for national and international students to undertake cutting-edge PhD research in mechanical engineering, aerospace systems, multiphysics flow frameworks, and sustainable energy tech.
What We Offer:
- 🔬 Direct integration into high-impact experimental and numerical research projects.
- 💻 Hands-on training with advanced computational fluid dynamics (CFD) tools and plasma diagnostic setups.
- 🎓 Comprehensive supervision team embedded within the University of Beira Interior (UBI) and C-MAST.
Application Guidelines:
Candidates interested in developing their PhD thesis under our supervision should reach out early with their academic transcripts and a research statement.
FCT Scientific Employment Stimulus (CEEC)
Are you an established or promising post-doc or junior researcher looking to secure a stable research contract? ClusterDEM acts as a host institution for the FCT Individual Scientific Employment Stimulus across Assistant, Associate, and Principal researcher tracks.
Host Support & Integration:
- 🏛️ Official institutional endorsement and hosting agreement from UBI / C-MAST.
- 📝 Dedicated pre-award proposal writing assistance and peer-review feedback.
- 🧪 Full integration into ongoing national and international R&D roadmaps.
How to Apply with Us:
Send your CV, publication list, and a brief outline of your independent research project proposal directly to our coordination team.
Archived Announcements
📁 Research Grant: UBI/SFT-EDIH/01-2025 (M.Sc. / Ph.D. Student or Non-Degree Graduate)
Scientific Area: Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, and Computational Sciences
Objective: Research and development activities supporting digital innovation, smart technologies, and sustainable systems integration within the agrifood/trade sector.
Funding Track: SFT-EDIH Project (“Smart Sustainable Farms, Foods and Trade Digital Innovation Hub”), PRR / Digital Europe framework.
Host Institution: Centre for Mechanical and Aerospace Science and Technologies (C-MAST) / UBI.
Supervision & Jury Panel: Prof. Dr. Frederico Miguel Freire Rodrigues, Dr. João Pedro Nunes Pereira.
📁 Research Grant: UBI/PLASMUS/01-2026 (Licenciado / Master’s Student)
Scientific Area: Mechanical Engineering, Computational Mechanical Engineering, and Electromechanical Engineering
Objective: Design and experimental study of a non-premixed burner integrated with dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma actuators for ammonia and methane combustion.
Funding Track: PLASMUS Project (COMPETE2030-FEDER-00721300 / Project No. 16065) co-funded by EU (FEDER) and FCT.
Stipend & Duration: 1,090.98€ Monthly Stipend; 3 Months duration (starting July 2026).
Scientific Supervision & Jury: Dr. Mohammadmahdi Abdollahzadehsangroudi (Scientific Advisor & Jury President), Dr. João Pedro Nunes Pereira, Dr. Frederico Miguel Freire Rodrigues.
📁 Research Grant: UBI/PLASMUS/01-2025 (Mestre / PhD Candidate)
Scientific Area: Mechanical Engineering, Computational Mechanical Engineering, and Electromechanical Engineering
Objective: State-of-the-art review, design, and CFD numerical simulation of a non-premixed burner integrated with plasma actuators for ammonia/methane combustion.
Funding Track: PLASMUS Project (COMPETE2030-FEDER-00721300 / Project No. 16065) co-funded by EU (FEDER) and FCT.
Stipend & Duration: 1,309.64€ Monthly Stipend; 31 Months duration (starting October 2025).
Scientific Supervision & Jury: Prof. Dr. José Carlos Páscoa Marques (Scientific Advisor), Prof. Dr. Frederico Miguel Freire Rodrigues (Jury President), Dr. João Pedro Nunes Pereira.
📁 Research Grant: UBI/ICEWINDSOLUTION/01-2025 (Concluded)
Scientific Area: Electromechanical Engineering, Computational Mechanical Engineering, and Aeronautical Engineering
Objective: Development and characterization of plasma actuators based on electroactive polymers for ice mitigation and flow control in wind turbines.
Funding Track: FCT Exploratory Project “IceWindSolution” (2023.15318.PEX)
Stipend Details: 1,259.64€ Monthly Stipend under FCT regulations (16 Months Duration framework, concluded July 2026).
Jury Panel: Prof. Dr. Frederico Rodrigues (President), Prof. Dr. Luis Pires, Prof. Dr. Mohammadmahdi Abdollahzadehsangroudi.