Research fellowship for PhD students (BI) or MSc degree holder enrolled in a non-academic degree course (REPAIR#1)

18 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Beira Interior

Department

CICS-UBI: Health Sciences Research Center, Faculty of Health Sciences

Research Field

Chemistry » Biochemistry
Pharmacological sciences » Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Portugal

Application Deadline

1 Feb 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/London)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

35

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

REPAIR#1

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

A call is open for the allocation of one research fellowship for PhD students (BI) or MSc degree holder enrolled in a non-academic degree course, within the Research Project entitled REPAIR: Repair and recovery in ischemic stroke: new cell therapy strategies, funded by Fundação La Caixa and Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia within the scope of the Promove Program, taking place at Health Sciences Research Center of the University of Beira Interior (CICS-UBI) https://www.ubi.pt/sites/cics/en# , under the following conditions:

Research Field:

Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and related areas.

Objectives:

Determine the therapeutic potential of preconditioned MSC and their secretome in a preclinical model of ischemic stroke and compare with the effect of an experimental drug.

Work plan:

To determine the therapeutic potential of preconditioned MSC and their secretome in a preclinical model of ischemic stroke induced by transient occlusion of the middle cerebral artery in Wistar rats.

Applicable legislation and regulations:

Research Fellowship Holder Statute, approved by Law No. 40/2004, of 18 August, in its current wording (amended by Decree-Law No. 123/2019, of 28 August); Regulation for Research Studentships and Fellowships of the Foundation for Science and Technology (Regulation No. 950/2019) published in the Diário da República, 2nd series, No. 241, 16 December 2019; Regulation for Research Fellowships of the University of Beira Interior - RBIUBI (Regulation No. 100/2020) published in the Diário da República, 2nd series, n.º 27, 7 February 2020.

Work location:

The work will be developed at the Health Sciences Research Center (CICS-UBI), Health Sciences Research Center, Faculty of Health Sciences, Av. Infante D. Henrique, 6201-506 Covilhã, under the scientific supervision of Graça Baltazar.

Fellowship duration and conditions: The fellowship is opened for 14 months, starting on February 2024.

If the selected candidate is a master enrolled in a non-academic degree course, the maximum duration of fellowship may only be 12 months.

The activity is in regime of exclusive dedication in accordance with the RBIUBI.

Selection Committee: 

President:

Graça Baltazar, Associate Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Beira Interior, FCS-UBI.

Vogals:

Carla Fonseca, Assistant Professor, FCS-UBI.

Adriana Santos, Assistant Professor, FCS-UBI.

Documents for application:

The candidates should present:

- Motivation letter;

- Detailed Curriculum Vitae;

- Certificate of completion of the previous degree;

- Other documents considered relevant;

- Declaration of honour from the candidate stating, that he/she meets the conditions for being award the scholarship BI according to Article 6 of the RBIUBI.

Receipt of applications:

Applications should be addressed to Doctor Graça Baltazar, to the e-mail [email protected] or alternatively to the address: CICS-UBI - Centro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde, Av. Infante D. Henrique, 6201-506 Covilhã, indicating de reference REPAIR#1

Publication/notification of results:

The final results of the evaluation process will be published in a sorted list, by the final classification obtained, and posted in a visible and public place of the Faculty of Health Sciences of the University of Beira Interior. The candidate(s) will be notified of the decision by e-mail.

 

Requirements

Research Field

Chemistry » Biochemistry

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Pharmacological sciences » Other

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Hold a Master's degree in scientific area of Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences and related areas and meet the conditions to be enrolled in a cycle of studies leading to the PhD degree (or in a non-degree course).

Experience in animal experimentation.

Experience in cerebral ischemia models.

BIs awarded to MSc who attend courses that do not confer an academic degree can only be granted for a maximum period of one year.

BIs awarded to MSc who are enrolled in courses that do not confer an academic degree can only be awarded to those who do not exceed, with the conclusion of the fellowship contract in question, including any renewals, the accumulated period of two years in this type of fellowship, followed or interpolated.

The proof of registration in the PhD or Non-degree course is required for the fellowship contractualization.

Additional Information
Benefits

A monthly maintenance allowance will be granted in accordance with the Annex I of the RBIUBI, with the amount of 1 199,64€, according to the updated values that can be consulted at https://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas . The fellowship holder will have a personal accident insurance and can choose to be covered by the voluntary social insurance. These values will be added to the amount of monthly maintenance allowance.

Eligibility criteria

Hold a Master's degree in scientific area of Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences and related areas and meet the conditions to be enrolled in a cycle of studies leading to the PhD degree (or in a non-degree course).

Experience in animal experimentation.

Experience in cerebral ischemia models.

BIs awarded to MSc who attend courses that do not confer an academic degree can only be granted for a maximum period of one year.

BIs awarded to MSc who are enrolled in courses that do not confer an academic degree can only be awarded to those who do not exceed, with the conclusion of the fellowship contract in question, including any renewals, the accumulated period of two years in this type of fellowship, followed or interpolated.

The proof of registration in the PhD or Non-degree course is required for the fellowship contractualization.

Selection process

Curriculum evaluation and research/professional experience in the areas mentioned in the admission requirements (60%), and interview (40%).

Additional comments

Applicable legislation and regulations:

Research Fellowship Holder Statute, approved by Law No. 40/2004, of 18 August, in its current wording (amended by Decree-Law No. 123/2019, of 28 August); Regulation for Research Studentships and Fellowships of the Foundation for Science and Technology (Regulation No. 950/2019) published in the Diário da República, 2nd series, No. 241, 16 December 2019; Regulation for Research Fellowships of the University of Beira Interior - RBIUBI (Regulation No. 100/2020) published in the Diário da República, 2nd series, n.º 27, 7 February 2020.

Complaint and Appeal Procedures:

After communication of the provisional lists of the results in the different phases of the selection process (Admission and Exclusion, Curricular Evaluation, and Interview), the candidates have 10 working days to pronounce their disagreement, under the terms of article 121 and the Código do Procedimento Administrativo. If any allegations are presented, the final decision will be issued after the analysis of the statements presented during the prior hearing of interested parties. After the statutory deadline of 10 working days, the proposal for the final classification and ranking of the candidates becomes definitive.

The proposal for the final ranking of the candidates will constitute a reserve list for selection for a period of 12 months.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University of Beira Interior

Country

Portugal

City

Covilhã

Postal Code

6201-001

Street

Convento de Santo António

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

City

Covilhã

Website

https://www.ubi.pt/

Street

Convento de Santo António

Postal Code

6200-001

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED