PRR Project

Summary

The selected candidate is expected to develop research focused on external geodynamics, especially on processes involved in landscape evolution and global changes. Studies related to coastal zones, river systems, slope evolution, climate change, and associated hazards are considered particularly relevant. The connection of these themes with territorial planning, especially nature conservation from a geoconservation perspective, will also be considered. The contractor should demonstrate skills to ensure the teaching of topics related to external geodynamics, such as stratigraphy, sedimentology, geomorphology, landscape resources, or natural hazards, as well as more general units in the scientific area. The candidate should have an undergraduate degree in Geology and PhD and advanced training primarily in a theme or themes related to external geodynamics. There are numerous opportunities and needs for research dedicated to the listed topics. The coastal zone, especially the northern sector of Portugal, has been the focus of pioneering studies developed by the University of Minho since the early 1980s. The research results have had wide application in the management of this rapidly evolving area. In parallel, studies related to the evolution of river and mountain systems have been relevant, more recently focused on acquiring data related to climate change. The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching curricular units integrated in bachelor and master degrees offered by the Earth Sciences Department, such as Geomorphology, Sedimentology, Stratigraphy, Environmental Geology, or Landscape Resources. Supervision of master and PhD students is also expected to be assumed by the selected candidate. Over the last decade, there has been the retirement of several dedicated teachers/researchers in external geodynamics, and the retirement of another teacher/researcher is expected soon. The loss of these teachers also compromises the teaching of a significant number of courses that make up the BSc in Geology, Biology and Geology, Environmental Sciences, the Master in Geosciences, and the Master in Environmental Sciences and Technologies. Therefore, the teaching staff will soon consist solely of two teachers for these research and teaching tasks, so filling the position is urgent.