Research Fellowship - LightImplat (lugus 813378)

CALL FOR POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP

University of Coimbra opens a call for one postdoctoral research fellowship, in the framework of the LightImplat - “Fabrication of light responsive and multifunctional dental implant for the treatment of peri-implant diseases” project “with” (reference: PTDC/CTM-CTM/1719/2021), financed by Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, I.P./MCTES through national funding (PIDDAC in the following conditions:

Scientific area: Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biological Engineering, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Biology or similar.

Skills/Qualifications/Admission requirements: Candidate should have a PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biological Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or in a similar field. A candidate with knowledge of animal testing is sought..

The recipient of the fellowship must cumulatively meet the requirements provided for in paragraph 3 of article 7 of the RBIFCT:

a) The doctoral degree obtained in the 3 years prior to the date of submission of the application;

b) Investigation be carried out in a host organization other than that in which the degree was obtained;

c) Research activities do not require post-doctoral experience;

d) The research activities have a development and execution term equal to or less than three years;

e) The fellowship holder does not exceed, with the conclusion of the fellowship contract in question, including possible renewals, an accumulated period of three years in this type of fellowship, consecutive or interpolated.

For the assessment of paragraph e) it is important the candidate(s) verifies(y) whether they have already held this type of fellowship under Regulation No. 950/2019, of December 16, as well as in the previous regulatory period, financed directly or indirectly by the FCT

Work plan/ Objectives: The selected candidate will develop:

(iv) evaluation of immunomodulation property of implants and;

(v) evaluation of the therapeutic potential of implants in the animal model.

Regime: The attribution of the fellowship does not generate or entitle a relation of a legal-labour nature, and the fellowship is undertaken in an exclusive dedication regime. The fellowship holder is awarded the Fellowship Statute of the UC, in its current wording, according to the Research Fellowship Holder Statute , and according to the Regulation for Research Fellowships of the Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, I.P., both in their current wording.

Location: UC-Biotech at Biocant Park, Cantanhede at the University of Coimbra.

Duration: 12 months.

Renewal: Eventually renewable.

Scientific orientation: Doctor Akhilesh Raii.

Financial conditions: The amount of the fellowship is € 1.686.00 corresponding to the monthly compensation stipulated in the FCT table (https://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores.phtml.en ), plus social security (Seguro Social Voluntário, first level contributions) and personal accidents insurance. The payment will be made by bank transfer. This amount will not be increased during the entire period of the fellowship duration.

Selection methods: Curriculum evaluation (70%) and interview (30%).

Selection criteria: Curriculum Evaluation (70%): in the Curriculum Assessment (70%) the following criteria will be considered:

A. Curriculum vitae (50%);

B. Coating of nanoparticles on the surfasse (5%);

C. Cell biology (30%);

D. Knowledge in animal testing (5%);

E. Demonstration of organizational, coordination and leadership skills (10%);

Interview (30%) (only for the 3 best candidates): The 3 best candidates will be interviewed by the jury and classified for each of the following criteria:

F. Capacity to demonstrate the acquired knowledge in the requested areas (50%);

G. Clarity of speech (50%);

(If no candidates have the requested profile, the scholarships will not be awarded).

Final Classification Formula:

Classification = (A*0,5 + B*0,05 + C*0,3 + D*0,05 + E*0,1)*0,7 + (F*0,5 + G*0,5)*0,3.

Jury responsible for selection: Akhilesh Rai, Lino Ferreira, Paulo Palma.

Formalization of application:

(i) Motivation letter, written in English, specifying the acquired knowledge;

ii) Detailed Curriculum Vitae in English;

iii) Copies of supporting documents of qualifications declared;

iv) Two recommendation letters, to make proof of previous knowledge in research areas close to the activity of the object. This aspect will be valued in the curriculum evaluation, according to selection criteria.

Declaration on the honor of the candidate(s) with the indication of the fellowship(s) of the typology to which the contest was held and the respective duration(s).

Applicants with academic degrees obtained abroad will be required to present a Certificate of Recognition in accordance with applicable law. This document is mandatory only in the contractualization phase.

Applications submission: https://apply.uc.pt/explore/scholarships .

Submission of applications: Between 30/06/2022 and 14/07/2022 .

Submission deadline date: 14/07/2022.

Additional information: The evaluation results will be announced within 90 working days after the end of the applications submission deadline, by notifying the applicants via email. After the announcement of the results, candidates are considered automatically notified to, if they wish to do so, comment on the results on a preliminary hearing period within 10 days after that date. After this, the selected candidates will have to declare in writing their acceptance. Unless a justification worthy of consideration is presented, if the declaration is not submitted within the referred period, it is considered that the candidate waivers the fellowship. In case of resignation or withdrawal of the selected candidate, the next candidate with the highest evaluation score will be notified immediately.

Once the selection process is completed, the fellowship contract will be drawn up in accordance with the draft contract provided by the FCT.

After the contracted period, the fellowship holder and supervisor must prepare the final report in accordance with the respective assessment criteria that were established.

Selection reserve list: 6 months;