The Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) has an open notice with positions paying over R$ 10 thousand. Read the article and see details about this competition.
One of the most traditional universities in Brazil, UFRJ announced the opening of its competition aimed at filling 288 effective positions for the career of higher education professor at the institution.
Diversity of Areas with Positions
According to the notice, these opportunities are for candidates with higher education, and the positions cover various fields of knowledge. Some of them include medicine, engineering, biology, administration, social communication, and many others.
The Role of Professor at UFRJ
According to the university, candidates who meet the requirements and, of course, register within the specified deadline can participate in the competition.
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Among the requirements are having a bachelor’s degree and a postgraduate degree in the area of expertise, relevant academic and/or professional experience, capability to develop teaching, research, and extension activities, and other specific requirements defined by the university and applicable legislation.
In the position, the approved candidate will perform the role of higher education professor at UFRJ. Responsibilities include, for example, that of a professor. In this case, the approved candidate will be responsible for teaching classes, mentoring students, developing pedagogical activities, and evaluating student performance in their area of expertise.
In addition to this role, the approved candidate will also have the following responsibilities:
Research: according to the notice, in addition to teaching activities, the professor is encouraged to conduct scientific research, contributing to the production of knowledge in their area of expertise.
University Extension: the approved candidate must also participate in extension activities, promoting interaction between the university and the community through projects and programs that benefit society.
How to Apply for the UFRJ Competition
Interested individuals should be aware that applications for the UFRJ competition can be made until May 9. This will be done exclusively online through the university’s website (https://concursos.pr4.ufrj.br).
It is important to highlight that the candidate will need to pay an application fee that ranges from R$ 100 to R$ 300 (according to the work regime), and the payment must be made by May 31.
Among the benefits that the approved candidate will have, in addition to a salary that may exceed R$ 10 thousand, are a career plan with the possibility of progression and professional advancement, access to university resources and infrastructure for the development of teaching and research activities, and participation in training and professional development programs.

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