Call for a scholarship under the project BiDiRisk

Scientific Field: Biology, Marine Biology, Aquatic Sciences or a related field.

Admission requirements

1. Bachelor degree in biology, marine biology, aquatic sciences or a related field;
2. Candidates must be enrolled in study cycles leading to the award of academic degrees or in non-academic degree courses (according to the FCT Research Grant Regulation nº950/2019 of December 16, 2019, articles 3 and 6).

Ranking criteria

1. Experience in chemistry laboratory practices;
2. Experience in freeze-drying and grinding samples
3. Experience in the preparation of tissues from marine animals, namely in the preparation of samples for histology and preparation and analysis of extracts for isotopes

Preference will be given to candidates with good performance in oral and written communication in English. The successful candidate should be self-motivated, independent, able to work in a team and to fulfil deadlines.

Work plan:

1. Preparation of animal tissues for stable isotope and stable isotope analysis of amino acids
2. . Preparation of animal fragments for histology analysis and observation of the animals' outer coat;
3. Participation in laboratory analyzes to determine the physiological condition of the tissue using histological techniques
4. Participation in quantitative analyzes of tissue stable isotopes and amino acids
5. Collaboration in data analysis and preparation of reports and scientific articles

Scholarship duration: The scholarship will last for 6months, possibly renewable.

Compensation: The amount of the grant corresponds to €990.98 according to the table of values ​​of grants awarded directly by FCT, I.P. in the Country

(https://www.fct.pt/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Tabela-de-Valores-SMM_atualizacao-2024.pdf)

The scholarship holder will be covered by personal insurance and voluntary contribution to the national social security system, in accordance with Dec. Law No. 40/89 of February 1st. Monthly remuneration and voluntary social insurance will be paid monthly by bank transfer.

Applicable legislation and regulations: Code of the Portuguese labour, approved by thelaw No. 40/2004, of August 18 (Statute of the Scientific Research Fellow with all the changes introduced (Decree Law 202/2012 of August 27, Decree Law 89/2013 of July 9, Decree Law 233/2012 of October 29 , Law No. 12/2013 of January 29, Decree Law No. 123/2019 of August 28 of the Regulation of Research Grants of the Foundation for Science and Technology, I.P. https://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/regulamento.phtml.pt

Selection criteria: The selection of candidates will be based on curricular evaluation, considering the academic background and professional experience described in the admission requirements on a scale from 0 to 20. Interviews may be conducted to better assess the capability of the candidates.

Application submission: The call will be open from 11 to to 22 march 2024. Applications must be submitted by email, with the subject “Call – Bidirisk ” to candidaturas@imar.org.pt, with the following documents: letter of motivation with justification of skills for the position, detailed Curriculum Vitae and copy of degree certificates. Failure to submit the requested documents will be reason for exclusion of the application.

Evaluation committee: Ana Colaço (President of the Jury), Daphne Cuvelier (Vogal) e Nélia Mestre (vogal), Neus Campanya-Lllovet (alternate), Eudriano Costa (alternate)

Notification of results: The results will be presented in a list ranked by the candidates’ final scores, to be sent by e-mail to all applicants. The successful candidate will be notified via email. If the decision is unfavourable, the candidates have 10 working days to appeal. The jury reserves the right not to award the scholarship based on the quality of the applications.