Assistant Researcher (m/f)_ BIOPOLIS2024-10_ Fui Programatico

18 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

ASSOCIAÇÃO BIOPOLIS

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biology

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Portugal

Application Deadline

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

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 2024-10

                                             Main research field: Biological Sciences

                                                 Sub research field: Human Population Genetics

 

1. Associação BIOPOLIS opens an international call for an Assistant Researcher, under a non-fixed term work contract with a maximum duration of 6 years. This announcement is intended to 1 (one) research position (Reference BIOPOLIS 2024-10) to pursue scientific research activities in the project UIDB/50027/2020 Rede de Investigação em Biodiversidade e Biologia Evolutiva), supported by national funds by FCT/MCTES, in the main research field of human population genetics. The chosen candidate will be integrated in the Human Evolutionary Genetics group and have immediate access to a large corpus of unpublished genomic data from southern Africa which is based on a unique set of samples collected by group members in situ. The data is to be analysed following state-of-the-art procedures from population genetics and bioinformatics, including innovative use and, if applicable, development of software solutions. While the group’s current interests are focused on population history research, the data may also be used in research endeavours aiming for the study of single genes or adaptative traits, according to the interests of the applicant. The position further includes curation of the group’s large sample collection, and laboratory procession of newly collected samples. Candidates will find an open and encouraging atmosphere in which they can follow and develop their own research interests. In this context, they are expected to write projects and apply for funding at regular intervals. They will also be involved in the diffusion of results at international conferences, and in the preparation of manuscripts, including the writing process of any paper published within the frame of the group’s collaborative work. All applicants are therefore expected to have an excellent command of both spoken and written English, in order to keep up with these demands.

Within the frame of BIOPOLIS-CIBIO’s advanced training programs – a MSc in Biodiversity, Genetics and Evolution, and the PhD program BIODIV – the successful candidate is further expected to participate in the recruitment and supervision of students, including active assistance in the drafting of funding proposals.

 

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: Prof. Nuno Ferrand (Director of Associação BIOPOLIS, President of the Jury); Prof. Jorge Rocha (Principal researcher at Associação BIOPOLIS, vogal) and Anne-Maria Fehn (Principal researcher at Associação BIOPOLIS, vogal).

 

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 entitle is € 3427,59, corresponding to index 195 of the Scientific Research Career (Anexo I do Decreto-Lei nº 124/99, de 20 de Abril).

 

6. Applications can be submitted by any national, foreign, and stateless candidate(s) holding a doctorate degree in genetics, genomics or bioinformatics, or related area for at least 2 years ago, 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. n.º 66/2018, de 16 de Agosto, 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 specific requirements. These include:

- experience in population genetics research;

- skills and innovation potential in bioinformatics;

- track record of scientific publications and successfully securing and managing research grants;

- excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills;

- the ability to acquire in-depth knowledge in relevant key topics, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and leading experts.

 

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, cultural or artistic production in the last 5 years, considered most relevant by the candidate;

b) of research activities, fundamental or applied science, developed in the last 5 years, considered of higher impact by the candidate;

c) of knowledge extension and dissemination activities developed in the last 5 years, namely under the scope of the promotion of culture and scientific practices, deemed most relevant by the candidate.

d) of activities of science management, technology, and innovation programs, or of experience in observing and monitoring the scientific and technological system or higher education, in Portugal or abroad.

 

10. The 5-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 5 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 the announcement (see point 1) - 25%

III. participation in research projects and student supervision - 10%

 

11.2 Relevant experience, proved in CV, in:

I. research experience in population genetics – 15%

II. skills and innovation potential in bioinformatics – 15%;

III. presentation skills - 10%

IV. successful securing and management of research grants – 10%.

  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 http://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 18 January  to 29 February 2024.

 

Expect starting date: 1 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. The panel has approved this announcement in meeting held on 15/01/2024

 

26 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

Internal Application form(s) needed
Edital_BIOPOLIS_AUX PT_AMF_JR_15JAN.pdf
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Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

ASSOCIAÇÃO BIOPOLIS

Country

Portugal

State/Province

rua Padre Armando Quintas N.º 7

City

Vairão

Postal Code

4485-661

Street

Vairão - Vila do conde

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Website

http://www.cibio.pt

Contact

State/Province

VILA DO CONDE

City

Vairão

Website

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

Street

Vairão - Vila do conde

Postal Code

4485-661

E-Mail

[email protected]

Phone

252660411

STATUS: EXPIRED