Call for one Unfixed-Term Contracts as

Research Technicians at IPO Porto

Reference PI218-CI-IPOP-45-2024-UHN-miR371-STM

The Administration Board of the Instituto Português de Oncologia do Porto Francisco Gentil, EPE (IPO Porto) opens a call for hiring 1 superior technician with a Master degree for research activities, according to the Applicable Regulation, under unfixed-term contract for up to 12 months or until the end of the project, funded through the project PI218-CI-IPOP-45-2024-UHN-miR371-STM.The position will be integrated in LAB 3 of Centro de Investigação do IPO Porto.

1. Profile of the candidate:  

Any national, foreign, and stateless candidate(s) that hold the following requirements can apply:

Obligatory:

• MSc in Oncology or Biomedical/Life Sciences/Cancer Biology or similar fields up to 5 years;
• Documented expertise in the area of Testicular Cancer, Epigenetics and Cancer Biology;
• Proof of knowledge in miRNA and DNA methylation-based biomarker research in human samples (plasma, urine & tissue); in experimental in vitro models; and epigenetic-related bioinformatic analysis;
• Expertise in molecular biology methods, including nucleic acid extraction, RT-qPCR, ddPCR, including immunohistochemistry (IHC) methods, extracellular vesicles isolation & characterization, etc;
• English proficiency (oral and written);
• Motivation to work in an interactive and collaborative environment;
• Organized, able to prioritize and accomplish deadlines;
• Driven to fulfil goals and reach objectives.

Preferential:

• Former experience in human samples handling (plasma, urine & tissue), cell culture procedures, microscopy and flow cytometry techniques is a plus.

Note: In the event the MSc degree was awarded by a foreigner higher education institution, the degree must comply with the provisions of Decree-Law nr 66/2018, of 18th August, and all formalities established there must be fulfilled by applications deadline.

2.Regulation:

• Portuguese Labor Law, approved by Law nr 7/2009, of 12th February in its current writing.

3.Members of the Jury:

The jury is composed by: Prof. Dr. Carmen Jerónimo, PhD (who chairs); Dr. João Lobo, MD, PhD; Prof. Dr. Rui Henrique, MD, PhD;

Substitute elements: Dr. Vera Miranda Gonçalves, PhD and Dr. Margareta Correia, PhD

4.Start Date and workplace:

The contract is expected to start on 1st of August of 2024 and for (12) twelve months or until the expected execution date of the project. The activities will be developed mainly at IPO-Porto.

5.Monthly remuneration: 

Gross monthly remuneration is 1.385,35€.

6.Application process: 

The call is open from 25th of June to 8th of July 2024, and the application documents (indicated below) should be sent by e-mail (to: candidaturas.ci-ipop@ipoporto.min-saude.pt; carmenjeronimo@ipoporto.min-saude.pt), in PDF format, indicating the reference of the position (UHN-miR371-STM _TecINV):

a) Motivation Letter in English;

b) Detailed CV in English;

c) MSc Certificate;

d) Other documents that applicant may consider to be relevant to prove the scientific course.

Note: The non-compliance with these requirements will determine immediate rejection of application.

7.Evaluation criteria:

The admitted applications will be evaluated considering the candidates' academic or professional qualifications, professional career, relevance of the experience and training and the type of duties carried out in accordance with the profile described above.

The jury will analyze the application documents according to following criteria:

A. Curriculum evaluation (60%):

1. Research experience in the areas and methods indicated above (30%).

2. Research projects in which the candidate was involved (15%);

3. Scientific publications (published or submitted) and respective impact factor (15%);

B. Motivation letter (40%):

1. Interest and motivation in the research areas relevant to the position (25%);

2. Fluency in English (5%);

3. Experience in scientific writing (10%).

After evaluation of all admitted applications, the jury will write a meeting minute with all process of recruitment, evaluation, and selection, including an ordered list of approved candidates and the final decision of the jury. The final decision of the jury shall be validated by the Head of the Institution, who is also in charge of deciding about the hiring.

8.Results:

The list of admitted and excluded candidates and the final classification list will be communicated to all candidates by email.

9. Preliminary hearing and final decision deadline:

Pursuant to article 121 of the Administrative Procedure Code, after notified, all candidates have 10 working days to respond. Panel’s final decisions are pronounced within a period of 90 days, from application deadline.