IMM/CT/25-2024 - Postdoctoral Researcher

Profile of Candidate

- PhD degree in Biological or Computer Sciences;

- Required to be proficient in python or java;

- Preferred but not required knowledge in common data and image analysis python libraries such as numpy, pandas, scikit-image and scipy;

- Preferred but not required knowledge on ImageJ macro programming;

- Preferred but not required to have previous experience working in life sciences;

- Preferred but not required to know deep learning image analysis methods;

- Ability to work collaboratively with life sciences researchers;

- Good managing and communication skills;

- Forward thinking, can-do, pro-active attitude;

- The international experience of the candidates, although not a determining criterion for selection, will be valued.

What iMM offers: iMM will offer outstanding working conditions in this area in Portugal, including a full-time contract, starting predictably in April 2024, and the possibility to work in the interface of research and research support facilities.

Working Conditions: - Unfix Term employment contract; - Gross monthly salary according to the candidate's experience.

How to apply: Please submit your Motivation Letter written in English, Detailed CV, PhD degree certificate and contacts of 2 references in PDF format through iMM website by clicking in the “Apply” button below the position job ad, from 29^th of February until 20^th of March of 2024.

Candidates who incorrectly formalize their application or do not submit the documents proving the compliance with the requirements indicated in the call will be excluded. The jury has the right to require to any candidate, in case of doubt, to present documents proving their statements.

Evaluation Criteria: Applications will be evaluated by Professors Edgar Gomes, Sérgio Dias and Leonor Sáude, in accordance with the following method:

• 1^st Phase: Curricular evaluation: 60% and Motivation Letter: 20%;
• 2^nd Phase: Interview: 20%.  

The jury will select for interview candidates who have the minimum 75% in the first evaluation phase.

Results: Both admitted and excluded candidates list and final classification list shall be posted at iMM website at https://imm.medicina.ulisboa.pt/jobs/#results and all admitted candidates will be notified by email. 

Preliminary Hearing and Final Decision Deadline: After notification, all candidates have 10 working days to respond. Panel’s final decisions are pronounced within a period of 90 days, from application deadline.

The present call is exclusively aimed at filling the indicated vacancy and may be terminated until the homologation of the final candidates' ranking list and expires with the respective occupation of the position on offer.

Non-discrimination and equal access policy: iMM promotes a non-discrimination and equal access policy, wherefore no candidate can be privileged, benefited, impaired or deprived of any rights whatsoever, or be exempt of any duties based on their ancestry, age, sex, sexual preference, marital status, family and economic conditions, instruction, origin or social conditions, genetic heritage, reduced work capacity, disability, chronic illness, nationality, ethnic origin or race, origin territory, language, religion, political or ideological convictions and union membership.

International environment and experience: Diversity is a fundamental aspect of the essence of iMM, where researchers and non-researchers of different nationalities, backgrounds and areas of study work together, promoting the exchange of experiences and interactions, contributing to the personal and professional development of each person and to the existence of an international, inclusive and stimulating environment.

Pursuant to Decree-Law nr 29/2001 of 3^rd February, disabled candidates shall be preferred in a situation of equal classification, and said preference supersedes any legal preferences. Candidates must declare, on their honour, their respective disability degree, type of disability and communication / expression means to be used during selection period on their application form, under the regulations above.