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STATUS: EXPIRED
16 Oct 2024

Job Information

Organisation/Company
Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier ITQB NOVA
Research Field
Biological sciences » Biology
Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions
Master Positions
Country
Portugal
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
To be defined
Job Status
Full-time
Hours Per Week
35
Offer Starting Date
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by a EU programme
Reference Number
063/BI/2024
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier
Application for two Master Fellowships
Within 2022.02027.PTDC Project

Applications for two (2) Master Fellowships in the project’s scope “Biocat4Suschem: Broadening the spectrum of biocatalysts, bioprocesses, and bio-products in industrial biotechnology” with Ref. 2022.02027.PTDC, funded by Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia.

Scientific Area: Biological Sciences

Academic degree: Master in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biological Engineering, Microbiology or related areas.

Other requisites: 
- Highly motivated and passionate Master researcher;
- Strongly motivated for Ph.D.;
- Fluency in spoken and written English; 
- Master’s degree classification of 16 (or higher).
- Previous experience in molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry or enzymology
- Good organizational and teamwork skills;
- Being enrolled in a Ph.D. or a non-academic degree course until the signature of the contract, in accordance with Article 6th of “Regulamento de Bolsas de Investigação da Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, I.P. from FCT”, law in force.

Working Plan: 
The selected candidates will help exploring new frontiers in enzymatic engineering, employing cutting-edge methodologies to improve the catalytic efficiency of bacterial ligninolytic enzymes and other carbohydrate oxidase auxiliary enzymes. The successful candidates will integrate computational techniques with laboratory-based mutagenesis, and conduct an in-depth biochemical, kinetic, and biophysical characterization of enzyme variants, with the aim of uncovering novel mechanisms that dictate enzyme specificity and stability. Through this innovative study, we hope to expand the toolbox of available biocatalysts that target components of lignocellulose, enabling the production of high-value biomass-derived compounds. This work will make a vital contribution to the shift towards a more sustainable, bio-based economy, addressing the critical challenges of the 21st century.

Applicable Law and Regulations: Status of Scientific Research Fellow, approved by Law number 40/2004, of August 18th, changed and republished by Ordinance 202/2012 of August 27th and changed by Ordinance 233/2012 of October 29th and by Law 12/2013 of January 29th and by Ordinance 89/2013 of July 9th and by the Ordinance 123/2019 of August 28th; 
Regulations for Research Fellowships from Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, I.P., in force (https://former.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/docs/RegulamentoBolsasFCT2019DR.pdf).

Working Place: The work will be done in the Microbial & Enzyme Technology lab (Supervisor: Lígia O. Martins) at ITQB NOVA.

Duration of the fellowship: The fellowships will have a duration of 3 months, eventually renewable, expected to start in January 2025, on a full-time basis, according to Fellowship Regulations of Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia, I.P.

Stipend amount: € 1259.64, according to the table of values of grants awarded directly by the FCT, I.P. in the Country (https://www.fct.pt/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Tabela-de-Valores-SMM_atu…) and payment will be made, monthly, through bank transfer.

Selection procedure: Applications will be evaluated according to the analysis of the documents presented and a possible interview, which, if conducted, will be weighed 50%.

Juri composition: President of the Jury: Professor Doctor Lígia O. Martins. Effective members: Doctor Vânia Brissos and Doctor Paulo Durão. Substitute member: Doctor Patrícia Borges.

Application documents: 
i) Curriculum Vitae, 
ii) A motivation letter;
iii) Degree certificate*, 
iv) Contacts information or letter of recommendation of two referees.

All documents should preferably be sent by email in a single pdf file.

*If the degree has been conferred by a non-Portuguese higher education institution, the selected candidate must obtain the certificate of degree recognition issued by the Portuguese Directorate General for Higher Education or by a Portuguese Public Higher Education Institution until the signature of the contract. Regarding this issue, please consult the Portuguese Directorate General for Higher Education website: https://www.dges.gov.pt/en.

Notification of candidates: All the candidates will be informed of the final result by e-mail.

Deadlines and procedures for complaints and appeals: If the result is not favorable, the candidates have a period of 10 working days after the disclosure of the results, to comment, if desired, in a prior hearing of interested parties, in the terms provided for in the Code of Administrative Procedure.

Application period: From October 17 to December 8, 2024.

Applications should be sent to:
Prof. Doctor Lígia O Martins
e-mail: lmartins@itqb.unl.pt
Ref. 063/BI/2024
ITQB NOVA
Microbial & Enzyme Technology lab
 

Where to apply

E-mail
lmartins@itqb.unl.pt

Requirements

Research Field
Biological sciences » Biology
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Additional Information

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
2
Company/Institute
ITQB NOVA
Country
Portugal
State/Province
Oeiras
City
Oeiras
Postal Code
2780-156
Street
Avenida da República
Geofield

Contact

State/Province
Lisboa
City
Oeiras
Website
Street
Av. da República, E.A.N
Postal Code
2780-156
E-Mail
itqb.projects@itqb.unl.pt

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