About the Position/Job
The Polytechnic of Leiria is offering an exciting opportunity for a Post-Doctoral Researcher to join the FAST Project – Tools to Support Tourism Sustainability, funded by the EU’s NextGenerationEU initiative under Portugal’s Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR). This role focuses on the intersection of Human Geography, Environmental Psychology, and Sustainable Tourism, with a specific emphasis on eco-anxiety. Researchers will contribute to cutting-edge methodologies, including neuroscience-based models, and engage in internationally relevant scholarship. Hosted at CiTUR, this position offers an engaging academic environment and a chance to actively shape sustainable tourism strategies in Portugal’s West Region.
Position/Job Details
- Position: Post-Doctoral Research Scholarship
- Institution: Polytechnic of Leiria
- Department: CiTUR – Centre for Research, Development and Innovation in Tourism
- Research Field: Human Geography
- Location: Leiria, Portugal
- Number of Posts: 1
- Job Type: Full-time, Temporary Postdoctoral
- Start Date (Anticipated): July 2025
- Working Hours: 35 hours per week
- Salary Range: €1851 per month (plus social insurance and accident coverage)
- Required Degree/Diploma: PhD
Research Area
- Human Geography
- Environmental Psychology
- Sustainable Tourism
- Circular Economy
- Neuroscience
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- PhD in Geography or Human Geography
- Fluency in English and Portuguese
- Willingness to reside in Portugal’s West Region
Preferred Qualifications:
- Research experience in tourism or environmental psychology
- Previous work in sustainable tourism or circular economy contexts
- Experience with validated psychological measurement tools
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct a literature review in environmental psychology
- Validate the Hogg Eco-Anxiety Scale (HEAS-13) for Portuguese society
- Apply HEAS-13 in tourism and circular economy contexts
- Develop a neuroscience-based model for eco-anxiety monitoring
- Present research at international conferences
- Write and submit two journal articles to indexed publications
Application Process
How to Apply
Interested applicants must submit their applications via email to francisco.dias@ipleiria.pt. Applications must be addressed to the President of the Evaluation Jury and submitted within the application window.
Required Documents:
- Completed application form (Download here)
- Degree certificate(s) with academic record
- Updated CV
- Declaration of honour (if applicable)
- Relevant supporting documents
- Other documents the candidate considers relevant
Important Dates
- Application Opens: 17 June 2025
- Deadline: 1 July 2025
- Interview Date: To be scheduled with shortlisted candidates
Useful Links
- Institution Website: Politécnico de Leiria
- Official Notification Link: Post-Doctoral Scholarship – FAST
- Apply Now: francisco.dias@ipleiria.pt
