Assistant Researcher (m/f)_BIOPOLIS 2024-13_LA

7 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

ASSOCIAÇÃO BIOPOLIS

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biology

Researcher Profile

Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Portugal

Application Deadline

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

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

35

Offer Starting Date

1 Apr 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

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

No

Offer Description

Position: Assistant researcher

Reference:BIOPOLIS 2024-13

Research field: Biological Sciences

Sub research field: Earth Sciences, Ecology

 

1. A position is open for an Assistant Researcher at Associação BIOPOLIS, a Centre of Excellence in Environmental Biology, Ecosystem Research and AgroBiodiversity located in Portugal, which results from a H2020 Teaming project involving CIBIO – Research Centre in Biodiversity and Genetic Resources, Porto Business School, and the University of Montpellier. BIOPOLIS is a private, non-profit scientific association, which will have an overall budget of around 130 million euros for 10 years, funded by the European Commission, national structural funds, and private partners. The work to be carried out will be part of a new research group — Socioeconomic Systems & Earth Systems — which is a joint undertaking of Biopolis, of the Economics Faculty of Porto University and the Science Faculty of Porto University (detailed information in Annexe 1).

The position holder will be responsible to research and synthesize the latest science that is modeling the earth systems (physical, chemical, biological, and geological), how they interplay, as well as understanding the interactions between these systems and human action impacting any of them. Additionally, work will be conducted with a research colleague from social sciences researching and synthesizing the evolution in social and economic systems that have accompanied the increase of human impact on Earth Systems throughout the most relevant historical periods: (i) the rise of cities, complex societies, agriculture and States; (ii) globalization 1.0- mercantilism; (iii) the rise of capitalism; and (iv) the great acceleration: technology and a new kind of animal. The joint work will involve selecting or even developing a conceptual framework of how these systems are linked and interact and sufficient quantitative modeling to permit analysis of future scenarios. The scientific research activities will be developed in the scope of the project LA/P/0048/2020, funded by the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology.

The position will be opened under a non-fixed term work contract, with expected duration of 3 years, which can be extended to a maximum of 6 years, if the conditions are maintained.

 

2. Applicable Legislation:

Decree-Law no. 57/2016 of August 29th, amended by Law 57/2017 and Regulatory Decree No. 11- A / 2017 which approved the doctorate hiring regime destined to stimulate scientific and technological employment for all knowledge areas (RJEC); Portuguese Labour Code, approved by Law 7/2009 of February 12, in its actual form.

 

3. Pursuant to article 13 of RJEC, the tender selection panel is formed by: Paulo Azevedo (Invited Full Professor at University of Porto, Head of Research Group SESES); Professor Rik Leemans, Environmental Systems Analysis Group, Wageningen University & Research); Isabel Soares (Full Professor at University of Porto); and Nuno Ferrand (Full Professor at University of Porto and President of Associação BIOPOLIS).

4. The workplace shall be at Associação BIOPOLIS/CIBIO – Research Center in Biodiversity and Genetic Resources, in Campus de Vairão, Rua Padre Armando Quintas nº7, Vairão, Portugal and may involve travel in Portugal and abroad in service or representation of contract entity.

 

5. The gross monthly salary (x14 months/year) entitle is € 3427,59 corresponding to 195 index of the Scientific Research Career (Anexo I do Decreto-Lei nº 124/99, de 20 de Abril).

6. Application can be submitted by any national, foreign and stateless candidate(s) holding a doctorate degree in Ecology or related areas and a scientific and professional curriculum whose profile is suited for the activity described below (item 7). In case the doctorate degree was awarded by a foreign higher education institution, it must comply with the provisions of Decree-Law no. 66/2018, of August 16, and all formalities established therein must be complied with at the signature of work contract.

7.The tender admission general requirements are those defined in the previous point 6, and additional special requirements are:

• Holding a PhD in Biological Sciences / Earth System Sciences
• Proved experience in earth system modelling.
• Have a minimum of 5 years of post-doctoral experience.
• Have a notable background working in renowned international research organizations.
• Exhibit exceptional written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated track record of high-profile scientific publications and successfully securing and managing research grants in cutting-edge research fields.
• Possess fluency in English

 

8. Pursuant to article 5 of RJEC, the selection is to be made based on the evaluation of the scientific and curricular career of the candidate.

9. Scientific and curricular career evaluation focuses on relevance, quality and up-to-datedness:

a) of scientific, technological, production in the last five years, considered most relevant by the candidate;

b) of research activities, fundamental or applied science, developed in the last five years, considered of higher impact by the candidate;

c) of knowledge extension and dissemination activities developed in the last five years, namely under the scope of the promotion of culture and scientific practices, deemed most relevant by the candidate.

d) Teaching experience and skills in Biology, Ecology or Earth System Sciences

e) The ability to work in a team and grasp complex problems with broad inputs and impacts.

 

10. The five-year period mentioned above can be extended by the panel, if requested by the candidate, whenever the suspension of scientific activities is reasoned by socially protected grounds like paternity leave, long-term serious illness, and other legal situations of unavailability to work.

11. Evaluation criteria are the following:

The evaluation of the CV of the candidates, in particular the scientific merit and research experience will take into consideration the elements presented for the last five years of activity falling within the scope of the specific areas of the tender (see Point 1) and will be performed according to the following criteria: 11.1 Integrated assessment of the curriculum trajectory of the candidate, based on an overview of their scientific merits, namely:

I. overall scientific coherence of the CV – 15%

II. diversity and quality of scientific indicators, including relevant published peer-reviewed articles and abstracts in the specific areas of announce (see point 1) - 25%

III. participation in research projects teaching activities- 10%

 

11.2 Relevant experience, proved in CV, in:

I. Ecological or earth system science projects specifically linked to measuring or mitigating human impact– 25%

II. Participation in projects dealing with socioeconomic and environmental interaction in core or related areas such as environmental economics, human ecology, environmental anthropology, conservation policy, etc… – 25%

  12. In the case of admitted candidates whose evaluation does not differ more than 10% from that obtained by the best positioned candidate, the jury will interview these candidates. This will be aimed at obtaining clarifications and explanations about the curricular elements and additional information as well as to evaluate the attitude profile and motivation of the candidate.

The final score of each jury member is obtained by the following assessment: 90% scientific and curricular career evaluation and 10% interview.

13. Candidate final classification system shall be given based on a scale 0 to 100.

14. The panel shall deliberate by means of roll-call vote justified under adopted and disclosed selection criteria, with no abstentions allowed.

 

15. Minutes of panel meetings shall be executed and include a summary of all occurrences of said meeting, as well as of all votes casted by the members and respective reasoning, and shall be provided to candidates whenever required.

 

16. After selection criteria application, the panel shall prepare a sorted list of approved candidates and respective classification.

 

17. Panel’s final decision shall be validated by the leader of the institution, who is also in charge of deciding about the hiring.

18. Application formalization:

18.1. The applications are formalized at the electronic address https://www.cibio.pt with following documents in a digital form, in PDF format:

i)             Curriculum vitae

ii)            Motivational Letter

iii)           Qualifications Certificate

iv)           Other relevant documentation

 

18.2. The application period is from 08/02/2024 to 29/02/2024. Expected starting date 1st of April 2024.

 

19. All candidates who formalize their applications in an improper way or fail to prove the requirements imposed by this tender are excluded from admission. In case of doubt, the panel is entitled to request any candidate to present further documentation supporting their statements.

20. False statements provided by the candidates shall be punished by law.

21. Both admitted and excluded candidate list and final classification list shall be notified by email.

22. Preliminary Hearing and Final Decision Deadline: After notification, all candidates have 10 working days to respond. Panel’s final decisions are pronounced within a period of 90 working days, from response period deadline.

23. This tender is exclusively destined to fill this specify position and can be terminated at any time until approval of final candidate list, expiring with the respective occupation of said position.

24. Non-discrimination and equal access policy: Associação BIOPOLIS actively promotes a non-discrimination and equal access policy, wherefore no candidate can be privileged, benefited, impaired or deprived of any rights whatsoever, or be exempt of any duties based on their ancestry, age, sex, sexual preference, marital status, family and economic conditions, instruction, origin or social conditions, genetic heritage, reduced work capacity, disability, chronic illness, nationality, ethnic origin or race, origin territory, language, religion, political or ideological convictions and union membership.

25. In order to comply with Law no. 4/2019, of 10 January, candidates must declare on the application form, under a statement of honor, their degree of disability, the type of disability and the means of communication/expression to be used in the selection process.

 

 

Requirements

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biology

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

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2024-13 PT_COMPLETA.pdf
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Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

ASSOCIAÇÃO BIOPOLIS

Country

Portugal

State/Province

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City

Vairão

Postal Code

4485-661

Street

RUA PADRE ARMANDO QUINTAS N7

Where to apply

Website

http://www.cibio.pt

Contact

State/Province

VILA DO CONDE

City

VAIRÃO

Website

https://www.biopolis.pt/en/

Street

RUA PADRE ARMANDO QUINTAS N7

Postal Code

4485-661

E-Mail

[email protected]

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