Organisation/Company: CCMAR – Centro de Ciências do Mar do Algarve
Research Field: Biological sciences » Biology
Researcher Profile: Established Researcher (R3)
Positions: Postdoc Positions
Country: Portugal
Application Deadline: 18 Dec 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon)
Type of Contract: Permanent
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 35
Offer Starting Date: 1 Jan 2025
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Reference Number: FCT Tenure
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description Assistant Researcher – Comparative Physiology and Endocrinology (M/F) - 1 Position Available
Reference: CCMAR/IAFEC/15/2024
The Centro de Ciências do Mar do Algarve (CCMAR) is opening a recruitment and selection process for one position for an Assistant Researcher in Comparative Physiology and Endocrinology. This position is open to citizens of any nationality, including stateless individuals, under a permanent employment contract to recruit and select the best candidate for activities within the Foundation for Science and Technology Tenure Program (FCT Tenure).
1. About CCMAR:
CCMAR ( https://ccmar.ualg.pt/ ) is one of Portugal's leading marine science research centres, rated Excellent in evaluations promoted by the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT). With a multidisciplinary team, well-equipped facilities, and laboratories, CCMAR engages in core areas such as research, training, business, societal engagement, and collaboration.
2. Summary and Functions:
The research involves the maintenance and handling of teleosts and elasmobranchs in conditions that simulate future predicted ocean acidification and warming conditions. The successful candidate will target the effects of ocean acidification and temperature on the neuronal system, focusing on olfactory perception and integration. Technologies used include electrophysiology, transcriptomics, and immunohistochemistry. The consequences of these changes on fish health and survival will be assessed. Other work includes the isolation and identification of olfactory feeding stimuli for aquaculture and the development of artificial fishing baits.
The successful candidate will contribute to CCMAR's core missions by organizing dissemination actions, training students, and hosting international collaborations. They will also establish an electrophysiology service platform integrated into CCMAR's research infrastructure.
Note: This is the initial work plan. The selected candidate may be assigned additional tasks and responsibilities in alignment with CCMAR's evolving strategy.
3. Applicable Law:
Decree-Law No. 57/2016, amended by Law No. 57/2017.
Regulatory Decree No. 11-A/2017.
Labour Code, approved by Law No. 7/2009.
Decree-Law No. 124/99.
Administrative Procedure Code.
Internal Regulation for Scientific Research Personnel at CCMAR.
4. Start Date: The contract is expected to start in January 2025.
5. Workplace: Activities will occur at CCMAR (University of Algarve, Faro, Portugal) and other necessary locations.
6. Working Hours: 35 hours per week.
7. Monthly Salary: The gross base monthly salary is €3,427.59 (Index 195).
8. Application Period: The application period starts on 04 Dec 2024 and ends on 18 Dec 2024, at 23:59 (Lisbon time, Portugal).
9. Required Profile:
The selected candidate must have completed a PhD in Biology or a related field, have at least 5 years of postdoctoral experience, and robust knowledge in climate change research related to chemical ecology and olfactory disruption. Experience in maintaining and handling teleosts and elasmobranchs, implementing setups simulating ocean acidification and warming, and expertise in electrophysiological recordings is required. A solid scientific track record, experience supervising students, and high proficiency in English are also necessary.
Failure to meet these requirements will invalidate the application. Providing false information may have legal consequences.
11. Evaluation and Selection Process:
The evaluation will consist of a curriculum assessment (final rating between 0-100). Admitted applications will be evaluated based on scientific production, applied research activities, dissemination activities, and management experiences.
13. Required Documents, Process, and Submission of Applications:
Only complete applications submitted directly on the CCMAR website are accepted. The application must include:
A motivation letter (in English) with a personal evaluation of the relevance of the activities of the last 5 years.
Detailed curriculum vitae (in English).
Up to 5 articles chosen by the candidate.
A copy of the Ph.D. certificate.
Non-compliance with requirements/documents outlined will invalidate the application.
15. Final Information:
CCMAR endorses the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers. Disabled candidates have a preference in case of equal classification.
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