Junior Researcher

ASSOCIAÇÃO BIOPOLIS, Portugal

Updated: 20 days ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 10 Sep 2026

27 Aug 2026
Job Information
Organisation/Company

ASSOCIAÇÃO BIOPOLIS
Research Field

Biological sciences
Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Positions

Postdoc Positions
Application Deadline

10 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon)
Country

Portugal
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

35
Offer Starting Date

1 Oct 2026
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme
Reference Number

Biopolis 2026-44
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Associação BIOPOLIS opens an international call for applications for the recruitment of one Junior Researcher to carry out scientific research activities under an uncertain-term employment contract, for an expected period of 12 months, associated with the duration of the project. This call aims to fill one (1) position within the scope of the “Projeto Nzau: Saving the Forest Elephants in northwestern Angola 2026-2028”, funded by “Save the Elephants (STE)” and the “Wildlife Conservation Network’s Elephant Crisis Fund (ECF)”.

The selected researcher will be responsible for developing activities related to the study of the biology and conservation of the forest elephant species (Loxodonta cyclotis).


Where to apply
Website
https://www.cibio.up.pt/en/jobs/

Requirements
Research Field
Biological sciences
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

National, foreign and stateless candidates may apply, provided they hold a PhD degree in Biology or a related scientific field, and have a scientific and professional curriculum vitae demonstrating a profile suited to the activity to be carried out.

If the PhD degree was awarded by a foreign higher education institution, it must comply with the provisions of Decree-Law No. 66/2018, of 16 August, and any formalities established therein must be completed by the date of signature of the employment contract.


Specific Requirements

In addition to the general requirements defined above, the following specific requirements apply:

  • Experience in coordinating and implementing community-based conservation projects in rural contexts, preferably in Angola or in similar socioecological contexts;
  • Experience in team coordination;
  • Experience in producing environmental education content and applying it with communities in rural areas;
  • Scientific publications in the fields of biodiversity, ecology and conservation, with publications on Angola or Central/West Africa being valued;
  • Good written and oral communication skills in English;
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in interdisciplinary contexts. The ability to liaise with international collaborators will also be valued;

Availability to spend extended periods in Angola for the coordination and implementation of activities in remote areas


Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Good

Research Field
Biological sciences
Years of Research Experience
1 - 4

Internal Application form(s) needed
BIOPOLIS-2026-44_EN - Junior Researcher.pdf
English
(269.74 KB - PDF)
Download
BIOPOLIS-2026-44_PT - Investigador Júnior.pdf
English
(297.75 KB - PDF)
Download
Additional Information
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Asociação Biopolis
Country
Portugal
State/Province
Vila do Conde
City
Vila do Conde
Postal Code
4485-661 Vairão
Street
Rua Padre Armando Quintas nº 7

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]

STATUS: EXPIRED

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