DEQ’s Scouting 2024/25 

The Chemical Engineering Department (DEQ) of Técnico is looking for talented candidates with a proven track record of research independence, either at an academic or industrial level, a clear potential to lead innovative and emerging research, and a passion for teaching at both undergraduate and graduate level. 

Do you feel you can meet these challenges? 

• Train future chemists, chemical engineers, materials engineers, and environmental engineers to tackle global societal challenges. 
• Develop engaging course units based on innovative, active learning methods 
• Contribute to the DEQ/IST community and broad outreach initiatives.  
• Carry out independent, open-minded, and creative research with international partners 

What do we offer? 

• Competitive basic salary package (48 – 84 k€), potential variable component from competitive funds or services with potential eligibility for tax reduction. 
• Flexible promotion (based on individual outcomes). 
• Optional lifelong health insurance, including children’s coverage and fixed fee (salary rate). 
• Flexible and collaborative working environment with access to laboratory and office spaces.  
• Starting package of 10 k€ and support for project applications through the Research Centre Pre-award office.  
• Soft take-off teaching duties during tenure-track period.  

Want to know more? 

Please contact us by email to scouting@deq.tecnico.ulisboa.pt 

Interested? 

Please fill in  this form and upload: 

• a motivation letter (max. 2 pages), including the names of up to 3 individuals who can provide reference letters 
• a synopsis of your CV (5 pages max) 
• file with 5 slides (maximum) outlining your ambitions, key visions for research and pedagogical activities aligned with the aims of DEQ. 

Expressions of interest must be sent electronically up to June 30, 2025! 

Candidates can apply to any of the Scientific Areas of the Department: 

• Chemical Engineering Sciences 
• Processes and Project Engineering 
• Physical-Chemistry, Materials and Nanoscience 
• Synthesis, Molecular Structure and Chemical Analysis 

What does one of our latest hires say? 

Pedro Mendes

Assistant Professor at DEQ

Three years of my assistant professorship, I am quite happy with the opportunity to work at DEQ: got the initial time to adapt, brainstorm and develop strong project proposals, which some were now approved. For the first two years, start-up funds and research centre funds supported my research independence. Responsibility grew sustainably and came along with freedom to develop a new course unit, while enjoying the teaching in other course units.  

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