Laboratory Technician (m/f) -Biopolis 2024-55 - BGE Type of contract: fixed term (length of 12 months)
1. Association BIOPOLIS is opening a call for one Laboratory Technician position (Reference BIOPOLIS 2024-55 ), in the framework of the project Biodiversity Genomics Europe (BGE; Grant Agreement - project 101059492). The successful candidate will develop laboratory work in the fields of molecular biology, carrying out tasks related to the processing of environmental DNA samples, preparation of metabarcoding libraries and associated work.
The Laboratory Technician will be responsible for manipulating and conducting molecular analyses planned within this project. The work plan (WP6) will involve:
Biological sample processing and organization.
DNA extraction from soil samples and possibly other source material;
PCR and NGS-related procedures (indexing, cleaning, QC);
Preparation of metabarcoding libraries for Illumina sequencing.
Collaboration in writing technical reports and scientific publications.
The work will be developed under the scientific supervision of Laura Najera Cortazar, Filipa M.S. Martins and Pedro Beja.
6. Applications can be submitted by candidates of any nationality holding a master (MSc) degree in Biological Sciences or equivalent areas. Authorization to work in Portugal is required.
7. Skills and competences required:
Experience in laboratory procedures of molecular biology (DNA extraction, PCR amplification, and sequencing)
Experience in genetic laboratory procedures, preferentially non-invasive protocols;
Experience in the preparation of metabarcoding libraries from environmental DNA samples for Illumina sequencing;
The candidate should be able to work well within a team and have excellent English and communication skills. Furthermore, the candidate is expected to have strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
11.1 The applications are formalized at the electronic address https://www.cibio.up.pt/en/jobs/. The following documents are required in a digital form (PDF format):
Motivation Letter (including a brief description of research experience and why the candidate is suitable for the announced position);
Qualification Certificates;
Other relevant documentation
11.2. The application period is from 18/11/2024 to 28/11/2024.
Expected starting date: 1st January 2025
13. The Association BIOPOLIS is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment.
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