Research Technician or Master Student in Vision to Action LaboratoryThe selected candidate willPerform behavioural and functional imaging experiments with zebrafish larvae and fruit flies in a project that aims to elucidate how these animals escape predation.
Required Education LevelBachelor Degree or equivalent in Biological sciences or related fields.
Research FieldNeurosciences
Skills/QualificationsBachelor's degree in Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience or other related scientific areas.
Essential skillsBasic experience in working in a research laboratory;Beginner level at Programming in Matlab;Excellent level of English.Desirable skills that will also be consideredExperience in working with fruit flies or zebrafish;FELASA animal course;Experience in doing behavioural or neural imaging experiments;Classes in Neuroscience.- Competitive remuneration package commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience;
- Full immersion into a research excellence ecosystem with highly motivated researchers, supported by state-of-the-art technology and continuous development opportunities.
Maximum allowable duration of the contract including the respective renewals OR Initial duration12 months with the possibility of 6 months renewal.
Eligibility criteriaNational, Foreign or Stateless candidate(s) who hold a Bachelor's or Master degree in Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience or other related scientific areas and a scientific and professional curriculum that reveals a profile appropriate to the activity to be developed.
Selection processCandidates will be screened to determine eligibility based on minimum qualifications listed in 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).
Application materialsCV and letter of motivation indicating 2 references (one single pdf document);Proof of qualifications (certificates) may be required at a later date for the formalisation of the contract agreement. Degrees obtained abroad may need to be formally recognised in Portugal.How to applyCandidates must complete the standard application form and submit a single annexed PDF document containing the application materials stated in the call.
The call reference will be asked and not having may invalidate your submission. This call reference is: RT/MS Marques May2023 Applications are also accepted in paper, sent or handed to the Fellows Support Office at the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown, Avenida Brasília, 1400-038 Lisbon, Portugal.
Notification of resultsAll candidates will receive a receipt of acknowledgment within 7-10 business days. The highest scoring candidate will be notified by email or telephone. All other candidates will be notified solely by email of the final outcome of the recruitment process.
About UsResearch is at the heart of the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown, a modern research and clinical facility situated on the waterfront in Lisbon, Portugal. The goal of Champalimaud Research (CR) is to perform world-leading fundamental and translational research. Current research work is focused on the fields of neuroscience, physiology and cancer. Champalimaud Research comprises a team of over 400 scientists from around the world. English is the official language of the Centre. Lisbon's sunny Atlantic Mediterranean climate, vibrant culture and high quality of life make this a great place to live and work.
Relevant Institutional InformationIn line with our community guidelines and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy and Gender Equality Plan, no candidate may be privileged, favored, prejudiced or deprived of any right or excluded from any duty on the basis of age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, disability, chronic illness, language, nationality, territory of origin, family status (marital, pregnancy and maternity, having or not having dependents), socioeconomic situation, education, religion, political or ideological beliefs, trade union membership, or on any other grounds which are irrelevant to decision-making.
The present call has the sole purpose of filling the indicated research position. This call may be canceled at any time on or before the jury's evaluation of all eligible candidates and the recruitment process shall be concluded on the day of the full execution of the contract between the Champalimaud Foundation and the selected candidate.
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