.Organisation/Company: Centro de Engenharia Biológica da Universidade do MinhoDepartment: Engenharia BiológicaResearch Field: Biological sciences » Biological engineeringResearcher Profile: Other Profession Positions Master PositionsCountry: PortugalApplication Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon)Type of Contract: TemporaryJob Status: Full-timeHours Per Week: 35Offer DescriptionANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE AWARD OF A RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPResearch Fellowship (1 vacancy)CEB-BI-55-2024A call for applications is now open for the attribution of one research grant within the scope of the R&D project, MB4Aaqua – Macroalgae biorefinery: a novel approach to produce sustainable feedstuffs and functional additives towards low carbon footprint aquafeeds, with the reference 2022.06587.PTDC, financed by national funds through the Portuguese foundation for Science and Technology (FCT I.P.), under the following conditions:Scientific Area: Industrial BiotechnologyRequirements for granting the fellowship:The applicants may apply without prior registration in the course for which the fellowship is open. The requirement to enroll in a degree course or non-academic degree course will be verified on the date of contracting the fellowship.Only fellowships whose selected applicants present a valid proof of enrollment in a degree course or non-academic degree course will be contracted.Candidates profile: The candidates must:Have MSc in the field of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Technology and Food Science, Biology or related areas; Proof of academic qualifications completed at the deadline for applications; Indicate doctoral enrolment in the area of Chemical and Biological Engineering or related areas; Demonstrate previous experience in Industrial Biotechnology; Demonstrate previous experience in laboratorial practice; Preferential factors: experience with solid-state fermentation technology.Workplan and objectives: The work plan focuses on the valorization of macroalgae through fermentation in order to improve nutritional properties, particularly enriching in microbial protein and other compounds of interest such as enzymes and antioxidants for application in feeding aquaculture fish.Fellowship duration: The grant will take place for a period of 8 months, with a provisional starting date on February of 2025. The grant may eventually be renewed.Amount of the research grant: The value stipend (Monthly Maintenance Allowance) is 1.259,64€ per month.Other benefits: Reimbursement of Voluntary Social Security and personal accident insurance.Exclusivity regime: The grantee will perform the activities under exclusivity.Selection panel: The selection panel shall consist of three effective members and two substitute members