Organisation/Company: UNIVERSIDADE DE ÉVORA
Department: MED
Research Field: Agricultural sciences » Other
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions: Master Positions
Country: Portugal
Application Deadline: 4 Nov 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon)
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Reference Number: MED - ALVIGEN (BI Mestre)
Offer Description MED – Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development
Scholarship for a Master degree holder – 1 Vacancy
ALVIGEN Project
Scientific area: Agricultural Sciences or related
Admission requirements: Master's degree in Agricultural Sciences or related.
Experience in Plant Protection.
Laboratory research experience with molecular technologies, endpoint and quantitative PCR.
Experience in Plant-Pathogen interactions.
Experience in DNA cloning.
Work plan: The Work Plan for this research fellowship consists of:
Extraction of DNA and RNA from microorganisms.
Evaluation, quantification and analysis of nucleic acids.
Endpoint and real-time PCR amplification.
Bioinformatic analysis of sequences.
Statistical analysis of the results.
Writing of articles for dissemination of the results obtained.
The final goal of this work is the molecular characterization of fungal isolates and evaluation of symptoms caused by these microorganisms in fruits.
Place of work: The work will be developed at Laboratory of Plant Virology, MED, of the University of Évora, under the general coordination of the Administrator of the University of Évora and the scientific guidance of the Professor Maria do Rosário Félix.
Duration of the scholarship: The scholarship will have a duration of 5 months, starting on November 2024. The scholarship contract may be renewed until the end of the funding project's budget allocation.
Selection methods: Interview 40%
Research experience in molecular biology 30%
Advertising/notification of results: The final results of the evaluation will be publicized through an alphabetically ordered list posted in a visible and public place belonging to MED, and the approved candidate will be notified via email.
Application deadline and submission of applications: The tender is open from 18th October to 4th November of 2024 and the results of the selection will be published by 16th November 2024 .
Applications must be formalized by sending an application letter with the following documents: Curriculum Vitae, certificates of qualifications, two recommendation letters, and one motivation letter.
For the purposes of application, evidence may be replaced by a declaration of honor signed by the candidate. However, failure to provide the necessary evidence during the contracting phase will result in the cancellation of the candidate's application.
Academic degrees obtained in foreign countries require registration by a Portuguese Institution in accordance with Decree-Law no. 66/2018, of August 16 and Ordinance No. 33/2019, of January 25th.
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