.GreenCoLab is hiring: Aquaculture Nutrition Junior Researcher (M/F) | EN Vacancy Purpose ASSOCIAÇÃO OCEANO VERDE – LABORATÓRIO COLABORATIVO PARA O DESENVOLVIMENTO DE TECNOLOGIAS E PRODUTOS VERDES DO OCEANO (hereinafter referred to as GreenCoLab) opens recruitment and selection tender for 1 Researcher (M/F), vacancy to satisfy temporary needs under an uncertain term employment contract under the scope of application ALG-05-3559-FSE-000022, called Hiring Highly Qualified Human Resources, financed by the European Social Fund (ESF) and the Social Security Budget (OSS), through the Algarve Regional Operational Program, to support the work carried in the context of the GreenCoLab R&D agenda. Tasks: Evaluate the potential of algae-based products and refined fractions obtained from the biorefinery process as functional ingredients for aquatic animals; Optimize screening platform (in vitro/ex vivo) and assess and rank the potential of new ingredients; Coordinate in vivo trials for validation of new formulations; Coordinate and perform analysis that will determine effects of new ingredients in organisms, including physiological, molecular, and biochemical assessments; Identify new potential ingredients and functionalities to increase the value of the assessed products; Guide students at bachelor, master, and doctoral levels; Identify research funding opportunities at European and National levels, develop project consortia, and prepare project applications in collaboration with other GCL and its partners; Disseminate research results in scientific journals, conferences, and fairs in the area of aquaculture nutrition. Profile Required: PhD in Aquaculture Nutrition, Animal Nutrition, Animal Science, or related areas; Proven experience in the evaluation of functional ingredients for aquaculture or other animal production; Preference criteria:(a) Experience in design and monitoring in vivo nutritional trials; (b) Experience in physiology techniques (e.G., enzyme assays); (c) Experience in molecular techniques (e.G., PCR, gene expression RNA-seq, metagenomics); (d) Experience in vitro assays; Ability to guide objectives, results, and meet deadlines; Other Preferred Requirements: Strong motivation, autonomy, and ability to propose new approaches; Proven fluency in English (written and spoken); Experience in the development and/or execution of national and international projects. Starting Date: The contract is scheduled to start from August 2023 and will last for the period necessary to implement the proposed work plan. Application Process and Submission: Only applications submitted directly and necessarily by email to are accepted. The application must include a Motivation Letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae, digital copies of up to 3 publications, a copy of the PhD certificate, and references
