Research Fellowship (BI) for master's students – Project BIO-VALOR - Ref: ARDITI-BIO-VALOR-003

Fellowship:

Research Fellowship (BI) for master's students - Project Bio-Valor 

Job:

Research Fellowship (BI) for master's students in Biochemistry or related fields

Fellowship Reference:

ARDITI-BIO-VALOR-003

Vacant posts: 1

Type of contract: Fellowship contract

Job country: Portugal

Job city: Funchal

Job Hiring company/Institute: ARDITI-Agência Regional para o Desenvolvimento da Investigação, Tecnologia e Inovação

Fellowship Host institution /institute: ISOPlexis - Centre Sustainable Agriculture and Food Technology – Madeira University (UMa)

Main research field:

Biochemistry

Sub research field:

Applied Biochemistry

Job summary:

Project BIO-VALOR - Integrated Specialization Strategy for the Sustainable Enhancement of Endogenous Resources in Organic Fruit Growing (PRODERAM20-16.2.1-FEADER-02551), co-funded by: Programa de Desenvolvimento Rural da Região Autónoma da Madeira – PRODERAM 2020, Governo Regional da Madeira, Portugal 2020 and European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD), through the Instituto de Financiamento da Agricultura e Pescas, I.P - IFAP, aims to recruit a master's student in Applied Biochemistry or Applied Biology, with laboratory experience in the field of biochemistry or applied biology, with the ability to assess the influence of soil and climate conditions on the production of traditional fruit tree varieties, to promote their appreciation. The work plan is expected to include the characterization of the soil and climate conditions, biochemical and nutritional assessment of genetic resources and statistical treatment.

Job description:

Project BIO-VALOR - Integrated Specialization Strategy for the Sustainable Enhancement of Endogenous Resources in Organic Fruit Growing, aims to collect agronomic data for agroeconomic optimization of regional fruit production in agricultural systems in MPB. In this context, ARDITI is looking for a master's student, preferably with proven experience in evaluating biofertilizers for agricultural production, biochemical and nutritional determination of bioresources using bromatological and analytical methods. The selected candidate will assist the project's research team, focusing especially on monitoring edaphoclimatic conditions and activities to characterize fruit production in MPB agricultural systems, on the biotransformation of agricultural residues into organic substrates, and on the evaluation of the use of biofertilizers in agroecosystems.

Admission Requirements:

The candidate must be a master's student in the specific scientific area of Biochemistry, more specificity in Applied Biochemistry or similar, for the BIO-VALOR project. The candidate will contribute the work plan detailed below, as well as previous experience, including (but not limited to):

•Background and/or proven research experience in Biological Sciences;

• Experience in the characterization of edaphic parameters;

• Experience in agricultural trials using biofertilizers;

• Biochemical and nutritional assessment of bioresources;

• Experience in the elaboration of research works in the form of scientific articles and in the submission of abstracts and participation in international conferences;

• Knowledge in statistics;

• Demonstrated ability to work independently;

• Fluent knowledge (spoken and written) of the English language.

Note: Applications will not be considered if candidates do not meet Mandatory Requirements (in bold). Additional experience and/or training items listed will be valued and preferred.

Workplan:

The selected fellow will assist in the development and investigation of activities related to (but not exclusively):

• Evaluation and monitoring of endogenous genetic resources and edaphoclimatic conditions of agrosystems.

• Phenotyping of genetic resources and traditional varieties of annonaceae, pomoids, and prunoids fruits.

• Analysis of the physico-chemical characteristics of organic substrates.

• Evaluation, processing, and dissemination of project results.

• Preparation and presentation of scientific works related to the research and development activities of the project.

Scientific guidance and workplace:

The proposed work will be coordinated by Prof. Doutor Miguel Ângelo A. Pinheiro de Carvalho (ISOPlexis/Madeira University) and will be conducted at ISOPlexis – Centre of Sustainable Agriculture and Food Technology at Madeira University (UMa), Campus Universitario da Penteada, Funchal, Madeira Island (Portugal).

Duration:

11 months, non-renewable.

Monthly fellowship subsidy:

ARDITI fellowship stipend is 990,98€/month, according to the table of fellowships values determined by the ARDITI (https://cloud.arditi.pt/index.php/s/89WjkokAigiFsTi?dir=undefined&path=…).

The fellowship stipend will be paid monthly through bank wire. Personal accident insurance is included with the fellowship. If desired, the fellowship holder can join the voluntary social insurance scheme (SSV), the payment of which will be borne by the contracting institution.

Applicable legislation and regulations:

The fellowship is awarded under the terms of Law nº40/2004, of 18 August (Statute of Scientific Research Scholarship) and Regulation of Fellowships and Research of ARDITI-Agência Regional para o Desenvolvimento da Investigação, Tecnologia e Inovação in force:

https://cloud.arditi.pt/index.php/s/89WjkokAigiFsTi?dir=undefined&path=%2FBolsas&openfile=24051256

Estimated contract start date: May 1^st 2024.

Evaluation criteria:

The curricular selection process will be based on:

- Educational background and graduation (40%)

- Skills relevant to the work plan execution (50%)

- Communication skills, assessed from the CV (10%)

Composition of the Selection Jury:

President, PhD., Professor Miguel Ângelo A. Pinheiro de Carvalho (ISOPlexis/UMa)

Member, PhD., Carla Aparecida Ragonezi Gomes Lopes (ISOPlexis/UMa)

Member, PhD., Fabrício Lopes de Macedo (ISOPlexis/UMa)

Application contents:

- Motivation Letter (emphasizing the candidate's adequacy to each evaluation criteria)

- Curriculum Vitae

- Bachelor's Degree certificate;

- Proof/Certificate of enrollment in the master's degree programme;

Announcement of the results:

The final evaluation results will be sent to all candidates, via email, through a list ordered by final score obtained.

Complaint and appeal procedures:

According to ARDITI Regulation, if wanting, after receiving the final evaluation results, the applicant has a period of 10 working days after the notification, to contest under the terms provided for in the Portuguese administrative Procedure Code (Código do Procedimento Administrativo). The candidate shall respond, in writing, to: bolsas.projetos@arditi.pt. The letter should be addressed to the Chairman of the Board of Directors of ARDITI.

Application submission and deadline:

All applications must be sent by e-mail to: bolsas.projetos@arditi.pt

The period for receiving applications runs from the 18^th March 2024 to the 1^st of April 2024 (17:00h/Lisbon Time).

The subject of the email should be: ARDITI-BIO-VALOR-003

Application deadline: 1^st of April 2024 (17:00h/Lisbon Time).

Organization contact data:

ARDITI - Agência Regional para o Desenvolvimento da Investigação, Tecnologia e Inovação

Edif. Madeira Tecnopolo, Piso 2

Caminho da Penteada

9020-105 Funchal

Portugal

tel. +351 291 721 220

Email: arditi@arditi.pt

Website: http://www.arditi.pt

Notes:

● The selection process will be based on the principle of non-discrimination in respect of gender, age, nationality, religion, racial group, or any other possible discriminatory issue. Selection will be made only based on merit and following the European Charter for Researchers, the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Commission Recommendation, Brussels, 11.3.2005, 2005/251/EC) and the recommendations from the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA).

● ARDITI is a recognized "refugee welcoming organization" by the European Commission, follows the European Charter for Researchers and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.

● The deadline for application may be extended at any time without previous notice having in mind the requirements for the positions under this call.