Lab technician hiring_VIIAFOOD - Técnico laboratório - FEP

Universidade Católica Portuguesa - Porto, Portugal

Updated: 22 days ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 19 Apr 2024

8 Apr 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Universidade Católica Portuguesa - Porto
Research Field

Biological sciences » Biological engineering
Psychological sciences » Psychology
Neurosciences » Other
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country

Portugal
Application Deadline

19 Apr 2024 - 17:00 (Europe/Lisbon)
Type of Contract

Other
Job Status

Full-time
Offer Starting Date

9 Apr 2024
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

European Union / Next Generation EU
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

 PUBLIC NOTICE/0018/2024

 

PUBLIC NOTICE FOR AN INTERNATIONAL CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

FOR THE POST OF LAB TECHNICIAN

Portuguese version

 

Internal Reference: VIIAFOOD - Técnico laboratório - FEP

 

1. Framework

The Rector of Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Prof. Dr. Isabel Capeloa Gil, hereby announces the opening of an international call for applications for one vacancy of lab technician to perform duties of science and communications management(with an exclusivity clause), in the scientific field of Neurosciences. The research activities will be carried out at the Research Centre for Human Development (CEDH), integrated at the Faculty of Education and Psychology of Universidade Católica Portuguesa, in Porto, within the framework of the Integrated Project Agenda VIIAFOOD - Platform for Valorization, Industrialization, and Commercial Innovation for the Agri-food sector", specifically in the Sustainable Food Program, named "Decorgel 65+", within the framework of the Call for Proposals No. 12.o RE-C05-i03 on sustainable food.

In the context of this position, to be conducted at the 'HNL – Human Neurobehavioral Laboratory', the candidate will carry out studies to characterize the emotional memories related to the traditional gastronomic habits of seniors (>65 years). The activities involve planning, programming, evaluation, and application of methods and processes of a technical or scientific nature, assessing the receptiveness to new products, and the impact of marketing strategies. The selected candidate will also be encouraged to actively engage in the routines of the HNL and in science communication.

 

2. Workplace

The workplace is located at the Porto facilities of Universidade Católica Portuguesa.

 

3. Remuneration

Gross monthly pay is 1319,22€, plus meal allowance, to which will be added annual leave and Christmas allowances.

 

4. Admission requirements

Any national, foreign, or stateless candidates who hold a degree in Psychology, Neurosciences, Bioengineer or related scientific fields, and who furthermore hold a scientific and professional curriculum vitae whose profile is suited to the activities to be performed, can submit their application. If the degree was awarded by a foreign higher education institution, said degree must comply with the provisions of Portuguese legislation regarding the recognition of foreign degrees. For those purposes, the requirements described in point no. 9 of this public notice must be considered.

4.1. Specific Requirements:

The general admission requirements are those defined in section 4. Specifically, candidates must demonstrate:

  • Familiarity with research techniques and methodologies in the field of Neuroscience;
  • Skill in the use of statistical analysis software (such as SPSS, R, or Python);
  • Knowledge about sustainable practices in the food sector;
  • Proficiency in English (written and spoken);
  • Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary environment;
  • Proactivity in identifying research opportunities and in applying innovative methods to investigate consumer behavior in the food sector;
  • Flexibility to participate in events related to research and scientific dissemination;
  • Ability to collaborate with peers to share knowledge and achieve common goals;
  • Ability to handle challenges, changes, and pressures in a positive and constructive manner;
  • Attention to detail and commitment to excellence, and ability to organize, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively, ensuring productivity and adherence to deadlines.

 

5. Assessment criteria

The assessment criteria, based on the requirements listed in point 4, are the following:

  • Curricular evaluation (60%);
  • Previous experience (40%).

    • If necessary, the candidates ranked in the top positions may be interviewed, with the assessment criteria being the following: Curricular evaluation 40%; previous experience (30%); interview (30%).

     

    6. Tender Selection Panel

    The tender selection panel shall be formed by:

    President of the Jury: Prof. Dr. Patrícia Oliveira-Silva;

    Other members: Prof. Dr. Raquel Matos; Prof. Dr. Diana Soares and Dr. Patrícia Batista.

     

    7. Deliberation and publication

    The panel shall deliberate by means of roll-call voting based on the adopted and disclosed selection criteria, with no abstentions allowed. Minutes of panel meetings shall be taken. These shall contain a summary of events, as well as details of the votes cast by each of the members and their respective reasoning. After all selection criteria have been applied, the panel shall prepare a ranked list of approved candidates and their respective classification. The panel’s final decision shall be approved by the Rector, who shall also approve the hiring of the selected candidate.

    The ranked list of approved candidates will be posted at the Porto facilities of Universidade Católica Portuguesa, located at Universidade Católica Portuguesa – Centro Regional do Porto, Rua de Diogo Botelho, 1327, 4169-005 Porto, Portugal  and will be published on the website  http://www.porto.ucp.pt/ .

    Candidates will be notified by email once this list has been made available.

     

    8. Preliminary Hearing and Final Decision Deadline

    After notification of the results, candidates have ten days to respond. In the following five days (counting from the end of the candidates’ response period), the panel’s final decision is issued.

     

    9. Formal application procedure

    Applications are formalized by completing the application form available at https://hr-ucpporto.inqueritos.porto.ucp.pt/139784?lang=en .

    Applications must be submitted in English.

    Applications shall include the following documents:

    a) Curriculum vitae;

    b) Certificate of conclusion of the degree with the respective date and final classification;

    c) Cover letter, demonstrating the candidate's motivations;

    d) If the degree is issued by foreign higher education institutions, the candidate must submit the Recognition Certificate or proof of the application for recognition pursuant to Portuguese law;

    If the degree has been awarded by a non-Portuguese higher education institution, said degree must comply with the provisions of the Portuguese legislation on the recognition of foreign degrees, as set out in Decree-Law no. 66/2018 of August 16th. Entering into a contract with the selected candidate is conditional on the submission of the formal document.

    For additional information on this matter candidates are advised to check the website of the Directorate-General for Higher Education (DGES): https://www.dges.gov.pt/en/pagina/degree-and-diploma-recognition .

     

    10. Application deadline

    Candidates may submit their application, pursuant to the terms mentioned in the previous point, fromApril 9, 2024until April 19, 2024 (until 5pm, Continental Portugal time).

    Candidates who do not comply with the application’s prerequisites or who fail to submit proof of meeting the requirements stated in the present public notice shall be excluded from consideration. In case of doubt, the panel is entitled to request that candidates present further documentation attesting to their written statements. Failure to submit the requested clarification, information, or documents, within five working days of being requested to do so, determines the dismissal of the application.

    Any false statements made or provided by the candidates are punishable by law.

     

    11. Privacy Policy

    Universidade Católica Portuguesa is the controller responsible for the processing of Personal Data in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 – General Regulation on Data Protection.

    The personal data submitted within the scope of this tender procedure is processed within the framework of said tender procedure only, and will be treated by Universidade Católica Portuguesa with the purpose of verifying the fulfillment, by the candidates, of the assumptions established in the applicable legislation for their contracting.  Opposition to the processing of data by the candidates will make it impossible to accept the application and, therefore, to analyze and evaluate it.

    The personal data of the Data Subject, if it be indispensable for the fulfillment of the obligations of Universidade Católica Portuguesa, may be conveyed to third parties, namely to the Financing Entities identified in this announcement.

    The data retention period shall correspond to the legally defined period of five years.

    The Data Subject is entitled to oppose to the collection and processing of data, has the right to verification, the right to rectification, the right to deletion, and the right to restriction of processing of the data collected. However, the exercise of such rights may be excluded when the personal data is used to protect public interest, namely in the detection and prevention of crimes or when subject to professional rules of confidentiality.

    The Data Subject has the right of access and portability of the data.

    Rights of Personal Data Subjects: https://www.ucp.pt/rights-data-subjects .

    For purposes of exercising the respective rights, contact the University through the e-mail address [email protected] or by using the address found at the end of this announcement, through the means set out in "Contacts for clarification".

    The Data Subject is always entitled to contact and file a complaint with the Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados (Portuguese Supervisory Authority for Personal Data).

     

    12. Non-discrimination and equal access policy

    Universidade Católica Portuguesa 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, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, family and economic conditions, instruction, social origin or condition, genetic heritage, reduced working capacity, disability, chronic illness, nationality, ethnic origin or race, territory of origin, language, religion, political or ideological convictions, and/or union membership.

     

    13. Final remarks

    The present call for applications is exclusively destined to fill this specific vacancy and can be terminated at any time up to the approval of the final candidate list. The call for applications expires once the vacancy has been filled.

    The present call for applications and the contract signed as a result thereof shall only take effect if financing conditions are met.

    The present call for applications may be canceled when it is vacant, when any case of force majeure occurs, or when other reasons of a budgetary nature, occurring after the opening of the competition, determine it.

    The selected candidate shall be hired by Universidade Católica Portuguesa as a lab technician under an uncertain term contract ( contrato a termo incerto) predicted to start on May 15, 2024 with the estimate duration of 12 months (duration of the activities) which will never, under any circumstances, be superior to 14.5 months.

     

    14. Contacts for further information:

    Universidade Católica Portuguesa – Centro Regional do Porto,

    Rua de Diogo Botelho, 1327,

    4169-005 Porto, Portugal

     

    Human Resources Department

    [email protected]  


    Requirements
    Research Field
    Psychological sciences » Psychology
    Education Level
    Bachelor Degree or equivalent

    Research Field
    Psychological sciences » Psychology
    Education Level
    Master Degree or equivalent

    Research Field
    Neurosciences » Other
    Education Level
    Bachelor Degree or equivalent

    Research Field
    Neurosciences » Other
    Education Level
    Master Degree or equivalent

    Research Field
    Biological sciences » Biological engineering
    Education Level
    Bachelor Degree or equivalent

    Research Field
    Biological sciences » Biological engineering
    Education Level
    Master Degree or equivalent

    Additional Information
    Work Location(s)
    Number of offers available
    1
    Company/Institute
    Universidade Católica Portuguesa - Porto
    Country
    Portugal
    Geofield


    Where to apply
    Website

    https://hr-ucpporto.inqueritos.porto.ucp.pt/139784?lang=en

    Contact
    City

    Porto
    Website

    http://www.porto.ucp.pt/
    Street

    Rua Diogo Botelho, 1327
    Postal Code

    4169-005

    STATUS: EXPIRED

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