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On 1 October, Universidade Lusófona marked the Final Lecture (Última Lição) of Professor Óscar de Sousa, entitled "Learning and Teaching: Paths of a Teacher".

CeiED is one of the 17 signatory organisations of the document "Pensar e construir o futuro da Investigação em Educação em Portugal" (Thinking and Building the Future of Education Research in Portugal),

On 2 October, CeiED launched Lab LIFE (Laboratory for Innovation of the Futures of Education), a new space dedicated to experimentation, pedagogical innovation and research in Education, located in room U.0.2.

António Teodoro, Director of CeiED, is the author of an opinion article in the 11 October edition of the newspaper Público (Espaço Público section) on the youth mobilisations in Spain and France. Drawing on the concept of the "opportunity trap", the author asks why generations more educated than ever face job insecurity and difficulties in accessing housing. He argues that the answer lies in rethinking the relationship between education, work, housing, social protection and democracy, and not only in the school.

Universidade Lusófona, through the Talent Management Department, intends to recruit a Project Manager, with financial support from FCT/MCTES through national funds (PIDDAC), under the funding reference UID-4114-2025. The position is part of the activities of the Research Unit CeiED – Interdisciplinary Research Centre for Education and Development.

Universidade Lusófona, with two campuses, one located in the centre of Lisbon and the other in the centre of Porto, is the largest private university in Portugal. Since 1998, its objectives have been “to teach and conduct research in the various fields of science, culture and technology, from an interdisciplinary perspective and, especially, in order to promote the development of Portuguese-speaking countries and peoples”.

Both campuses are located in city centres, near airports, metro stations, cafés and shops, immersed in a young and vibrant atmosphere.

Universidade Lusófona offers its employees opportunities for professional and personal development through participation in challenging projects.

Develop your professional career at Universidade Lusófona

CeiED – Interdisciplinary Research Centre for Education and Development – is looking for a professional in the field of Project Management.

Job Description

Job/position

Project Management Contract (Bachelor’s/Master’s degree)

Reference

UID-4114-2025

General Scientific Area

Social Sciences

Specific Scientific Area

Education Sciences and/or Management

An open call is being launched for a fixed-term, 12-month contract, renewable, for a candidate holding a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree, within the scope of CeiED activities, under the following conditions:

Admission Requirements

1. Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree^[1];
2. Training and/or proven experience in research project management;
3. Oral and written proficiency in Portuguese and English;
4. Knowledge of and experience with national and international R&D funding programmes;
5. Leadership skills and strong motivation for teamwork, combining organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines;
6. Communication skills and the ability to establish collaborative relationships with national and international partners;
7. Problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify, analyse and find solutions to technical, interpersonal or strategic challenges.

Work Plan

1. Support for CeiED activities;
2. Support for the organisation of dissemination, information and knowledge-transfer events within CeiED projects;
3. Management of the process for regularly sharing information about available funding opportunities;
4. Coordination and management of R&D projects, including technical support for contracts, budget management, communication with funding agencies, and implementation of nationally and internationally funded projects;
5. Support for human resources recruitment and selection processes within projects;
6. Data management and processing, report writing, and preparation of decision-support opinions.

Conditions of Employment

• Fixed-term contract of 12 months, renewable.
• The average monthly salary will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications, in addition to a meal allowance.
• 35 hours per week, subject to compliance with the daily schedule, in accordance with applicable legislation and internal regulations.

Workplace

CeiED – Interdisciplinary Research Centre for Education and Development, Universidade Lusófona, Lisbon University Centre.

Selection Panel

1. Chairman: António Teodoro
2. Filipa Lourenço
3. Ana Mourato

Selection Method

a) Curricular assessment (60%)

Applications admitted to the competition will be assessed based on the quality, timeliness and relevance of the applicants’ professional curricula, as well as their suitability for the proposed work plan.

Criteria for Curricular Assessment

1. Final classification in each academic degree;
2. Proven knowledge of national legislation relating to higher education and science;
3. Proven knowledge of national and international funding models for scientific research;
4. Experience in human resources recruitment processes for R&D activities.

b) Interview

The interview will apply only to candidates ranked highest following the curricular assessment.

Interview (40%)

Criteria for Interview Assessment

1. Interpersonal skills;
2. Assessment of the suitability of the candidate’s career development plan in relation to CeiED’s needs, and vice versa;
3. Analysis of experience through practical and direct questions designed to assess relevant knowledge.

How to Apply

Applications should be sent by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., addressed to Prof. António Teodoro, CeiED’s Scientific Coordinator, with explicit reference to this announcement.

Submit your application

How to apply

The application should be sent by e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., addressed to Prof. António Teodoro – CeiED’s Scientific Coordinator, with explicit mention of the present announcement and respective reference (UID-4114-2025), and received by 6 November 2026.

The application should include:

• Full identification (name, nationality, date of birth, number and date of identity card/citizen's card and the Identification Service that issued it, if applicable, taxpayer's tax number, residence, postcode, telephone and email address to which, by this indication, you accept to be notified for all purposes within this competition procedure).
• Duly detailed and proven curriculum vitae.
• Proof of academic qualifications.
• Motivation Letter.

Policy of non-discrimination and equal access

COFAC/Universidade Lusófona actively promotes a policy of non-discrimination and equal access, whereby no candidate may be privileged, benefited, disadvantaged or deprived of any right or exempted from any duty on the grounds of, inter alia, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, family situation, economic situation, education, origin or social condition, genetic heritage, reduced work capacity, disability, chronic illness, nationality, ethnic origin or race, territory of origin, language, religion, political or ideological convictions and trade union membership (Law No. 93/2017, 23 August).

Data Protection

By applying, you agree with the use of your personal data by COFAC/Universidade Lusófona staff for the exclusive purposes of this open call. COFAC/Universidade Lusófona administrative staff will use your contact details to contact you directly and for the publication of the results, in accordance with the principles set out in the GDPR.

^[1] Academic degrees obtained abroad will only be accepted upon recognition by the Directorate-General for Higher Education or by a Portuguese public higher education institution, in compliance with the applicable legislation regarding the recognition of foreign qualifications, namely Decree-Law No. 341/2007 of 12 October and Decree-Law No. 283/83 of 21 June.

CeiED researcher João Filipe Matos coordinated the team responsible for the Evaluation Study of the Digital Textbooks Project in the Autonomous Region of the Azores, carried out in partnership with researchers from the University of Lisbon’s Institute of Education. Conducted between April 2025 and September 2026, the study assessed the implementation of the project among teachers, students, parents and guardians, and school leadership teams, complemented by an analysis of 12 case studies.

The findings show that the project has produced significant gains in terms of material conditions, access to equipment and digital literacy, while also identifying challenges related to the pedagogical appropriation of digital resources, teacher training, support for families, and monitoring the project’s impact on learning. The report also presents a set of recommendations aimed at strengthening the project’s pedagogical dimension and sustainability.

The evaluation therefore highlights the importance of accompanying digital transformation in education with evidence-based research capable of supporting decision-making and the improvement of educational practices.