recruitment of three PhD Researchers under the project Partnership for the Assessment of Risks from Chemicals (PARC) funded by the Horizon Europe program (grant agreement 101057014).

8.1. Reference A - DGH

a) Collaborate in the coordination activities of WP5, task 5.1 (Toxicity testing addressing data gaps of concern), namely through communication with partners, organization of meetings and scientific events and preparation of the respective minutes;

b) Participate in laboratory tests of toxicity studies to be carried out in the context of tasks 5.1 and 5.2 (Innovative methods and tools for toxicity testing and modeling), including the organization, statistical analysis and discussion of data and the co-supervision of students;

c) Participate in the activities of WP4 (Monitoring and exposure), namely in the development of occupational studies, with the processing of biological samples and analysis of effect biomarkers, including the organization, statistical analysis and discussion of data and the co-supervision of students;

d) Collaborate in the activities of WP6 (Innovation in regulatory risk assessment), namely, in the preparation of bibliographic reviews and reports;

e) Collaborate in the preparation of scientific articles, dissemination materials, deliverables and project reports;

f) Participate in other activities carried out by the Department of Human Genetics within the scope of the PARC project.

8.2. Reference B – DEP1

a) Participate in the coordination activities of WP3 (Synergies, collaborations and awareness), namely through team management, communication with partners, organization of meetings and scientific events and preparation of the respective minutes or reports, management of the synergies database, participation in the preparation of deliverables and reports, monitoring of social networks and online content;

b) Participate in the activities to be carried out within the scope of WP1 and WP3, namely in the creation of contents for communication with various target groups, in the development of communication materials, in the planning and carrying out of surveys, translation of dissemination materials, production of performance and impact indicators, interaction with stakeholders and experts,participation in joint working groups with other WPs;

c) Participate in other activities carried out by the Department of Epidemiology and the Department of Human Genetics within the framework of the PARC project.

8.3. Reference C – DEP2

a) Participate in the activities of WP2 (A common science-policy agenda) including supporting the coordination of Task 2.2 (Knowledge management and uptake into policy), namely through team management, communication with partners, organization of meetings and scientific events and elaboration of the respective minutes and reports, participation in the preparation of deliverables and reports, participation in the planning and development of the knowledge management platform, preparation of content for the knowledge management platform, participation in the development of activities to promote dialogue between scientists and politicians with the aim of PARC results being used in regulatory practice;

b) Participate in WP3 activities (Synergies, collaborations and awareness), namely in the development of communication materials, in the development of surveys, organization of meetings and scientific events and preparation of the respective minutes and reports, participation in the preparation of deliverables and reports, collaboration in the writing of scientific articles and in the dissemination of results in scientific meetings;

c) Participate in the activities of WP4 (Monitoring and exposure) and WP6 (Innovation in regulatory risk assessment), namely in the development of epidemiological studies with the collection of biological samples, participation in the preparation of deliverables and reports, collaboration in the writing of scientific articles and in the dissemination of results in scientific meetings;

d) Participate in other activities carried out by the Department of Epidemiology within the scope of the PARC project.

7.1. Reference A - DGH

7.1.1. Special requirements: doctoral degree in the area of life and health sciences, biological sciences, chemical engineering, biological engineering or related areas and excellent command of the English language, in oral and written form.

7.1.2. Preferred requirements:

a) PhD thesis in environmental genotoxicity, human toxicology or occupational health;

b) Post-graduation in toxicology, environmental genotoxicity, toxicogenomics or occupational health;

c) Proven professional experience in laboratory tests of toxicity, environmental genotoxicity, preferably following international guidelines (eg, OECD, GLP), toxicogenomic studies or epidemiological studies with analysis of biomarkers, as well as in the preparation of technical-scientific reports;

d) Scientific activity, assessed by the production of scientific papers in national and international peer-reviewed journals in any of the areas listed in point b);

e) Proven experience in delivering communications at international scientific meetings and events;

f) Experience in project management, preferably in European or international projects;

g) High sense of responsibility and resilience, flexible working hours, ease of relationship, communication and teamwork;

h) Availability to travel within the scope of activities inherent and financially supported by the project.

7.2. Reference B - DEP1

7.2.1 - Special requirements:  doctoral degree in the area of social and human sciences, life and health sciences, natural sciences or related areas and excellent command of the English language, in oral and written form.

7.2.2. Preferred requirements:

a) PhD thesis in science communication;

b) Post-graduate or training in science communication or science management;

c) Professional experience in science communication;

d) Experience in project management, preferably in European or international projects;

e) Experience in the management of international contact networks and in the organization of events and workshops;

f) Excellent ability to communicate scientific concepts and knowledge to the general public;

g) Excellent computer knowledge of Microsoft Office, practical experience of working with databases;

h) Good knowledge of the Portuguese language;

i) High sense of responsibility and resilience, flexible working hours, ease of relationship, communication and teamwork;

j) Availability to travel within the scope of activities inherent and financially supported by the project.

7.3. Reference C – DEP2

77.3.1 - Special requirements: doctoral degree in the area of life and health sciences, natural sciences or related areas and excellent command of the English language, in oral and written form.

7.3.2. Preferred requirements:

a) PhD thesis in epidemiology, public health or environmental health;

b) Post-graduate or training in epidemiology, public health or environmental health;

c) Professional experience in environmental health;

d) Experience in management of international contact networks and in the organization of events and workshops;

e) Experience in the development of surveys;

f) Proven experience in writing scientific articles and reports;

g) Proven experience in delivering communications at international scientific meetings and events;

h) Proven experience in participating in and/or in managing projects, preferably european or international projects;

i) High sense of responsibility and resilience, flexible working hours, ease of relationship in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment, communication and teamwork;

the monthly remuneration will be in accordance to item a) of paragraph 1 of article 15 of the RJEC, corresponding to level 33 of the single remuneration table approved by Administrative Rule no. 1553-C/2008, of December, 31, amounting to € 2.128,34. It is considered, however, the possibility of applying a higher level, up to a maximum of level 43, if the candidate demonstrates, through his CV and interview, that he has a degree of specialization and experience in the activities to be carried out that justifies it.

In accordance with article 5^th of the RJEC and article 10^th of ECIC, the selection will be made through the assessment of the applicant’s scientific and curricular career, which focuses on the relevance, quality and timeliness of the his professional experience in the last five years in the scientific areas of the call and in assessing the suitability of the candidate's experience for the development of the above project, through curricular evaluation.

The period of five years referred in the preceding paragraph may be increased by the jury, at the request of the candidate, when justified on grounds of suspension of the scientific activity for socially protected reasons, namely for reasons of parental leave, prolonged serious illness, and other situations of unavailability for work that is legally protected.

The candidates’ evaluation will be scored on a numerical scale from 0 to 20, taking into account the items mentioned in point 7, and will consist of the candidates’ curriculum vitae assessment and of the suitability of those items to the preferred requirements of the position. It is safeguarded that candidates who, on a rating scale between 0 and 20 of the respective ranking criteria, do not obtain 9.5 values, will not be admitted to occupy the position in the competition due to lack of absolute merit.

The criteria to be used for assessment and weighting, as well as the final scoring system, including the respective classification formula, are set out in the minutes of the jury meeting, which will be made available to the candidates on request.

The assessment mentioned in the preceding clause will be complemented by an professional selection interview, carried out with the best classified candidates, aiming at obtaining clarifications or making explicit elements contained in the candidates' curricula. The interview will account for 25% of the final classification.

Formalization of the application:

The application must be submitted by completing the mandatory application form available on the INSA, IP website at www.insa.min-saude.pt in the tab “Institucional - Instrumentos de Gestão - Recrutamento - Procedimentos Concursais Internacionais”, until the last day of the tender opening period, which is set at 20 working days after publication of this Notice.

The candidate must identify, unequivocally, in the Application Form, the intended job, indicating the career, category and activity that characterizes the job to be occupied.

 It is only admissible to submit an application electronically.

Validation of the application is done by submitting the electronic form made available for this purpose, accompanied by the respective curriculum vitae and other documents required in the procedure, and the candidate must keep the proof of the submission that must be requested when submitting the application.

 Applications that do not complete the submission of the electronic form will not be considered.

The application form shall be accompanied by the documents proving the conditions laid down in points 6 and 7, namely:

a) Copy of doctoral certificate or diploma;

b) Abstract in English from the PhD thesis;

c) Detailed Curriculum vitae, written in English, demonstrating the scientific activities developed and the corresponding periods of time, the publications, and the indication of the professional experience referred in point 7;

d) Motivation letter in English, focusing on the relevance of the candidates’ scientific career for the position, the professional objectives and the areas and research topics of the candidates’ interest and that he considers relevant to develop in the future;

e) Indication of the name and contact of at least two researchers or professors who can recommend the candidate;

f) Other documents considered relevant.

All applicants who formalize their application incorrectly or who fail to provide the requirements imposed by this call are excluded from admission.

In case of doubt, the jury is entitled to request further documentation to support candidate’s statements.

False statements by the candidate shall be punished in accordance with the law.