.Organisation/Company: Champalimaud Foundation Research Field: Biological sciences » Other Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions: Master Positions Country: Portugal Application Deadline: 12 Oct 2024 - 17:00 (Europe/Lisbon) Type of Contract: Fellowship Contract Job Status: Full-time Hours Per Week: 40 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe (other) Reference Number: 101160259 Offer Description Champalimaud Foundation, a private, non-profit research institution in Lisbon, Portugal, is looking for a Research Technician (Bolsa de Investigação) for a Master to join our team at the Champalimaud Research Program, in the context of the project entitled "ENHANCING NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASE RESEARCH EXCELLENCE THROUGH ZEBRAFISH CAPACITY BUILDING (ZENCURE)", project number 101160259, funded by the European Research Executive Agency. The selected candidate will: Cell culture maintenance; Reception of cancer samples; Generation of zebrafishxenografts; Immunofluorescence and image analysis; Tutoring students, science communication. The candidate should have a background in Biology and a Master in Science. Specific Requirements The candidate should be expert in cell culture, confocal microscopy, and molecular biology. Preferentially, the candidate should have previous experience in zebrafish handling. Languages: ENGLISH, Level: Excellent Additional Information Full immersion into a research excellence ecosystem with highly motivated researchers, supported by state-of-the-art technology and continuous development opportunities. Remuneration: 1260 Euros. The fellowship will be paid monthly by bank transfer. The fellowship holder will have personal accident insurance and, if not covered by any social protection scheme, can ensure the right to social security through adherence to the voluntary social insurance scheme. Maximum allowable duration of the contract: 12 months with possibility of renewal. Eligibility Criteria National, Foreign or Stateless candidate(s) who hold a master degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Health-related areas or other related scientific areas, and a scientific and professional curriculum that reveals a profile appropriate to the activity to be developed. Selection Process Candidates will be screened to determine eligibility based on minimum qualifications listed in the call. Candidates meeting minimum requirements will be scored according to the required application materials: CV 70% weighting, motivation letter 20%, interview 10% (in case of a tie). If provided, and if shortlisted, candidates' referees may be contacted and may count towards evaluation. Application materials: CV and letter of motivation indicating 2 references (one single pdf document). Proof of qualifications (certificates) may be required at a later date for the formalization of the contract agreement. Degrees obtained abroad may need to be formally recognized in Portugal
