Call for one Research Initiation Grant (BI) – MITE

8 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Instituto Politécnico de Bragança

Department

Gabinete de Apoio a Projetos

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biology

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Portugal

Application Deadline

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

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

35

Offer Starting Date

1 Mar 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

P512895

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

No

Offer Description

There is an open call for applications for a Research Grant (BI), for the conduct of R&D activities by a graduate with a Master degree enrolled in a PhD or in a course non-leading to an academic degre in the scope of the project "MITE - Varroa and transmitted viruses: Monitoring of mutations and development of innovative molecular tools" supported by Programa Apícola Nacional 2023- 2027. MITE aims to determine whether varroa populations in Portugal carry alleles that confer resistance to pyrethroids and amitraz and to modernize the beekeeping sector by developing innovative molecular tools that can be easily used in integrated pest management against varroosis and concurrently against associated viruses such as DWV.

Requirements

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biology

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

MSc in Biology, Genetics, Biotechnology, or related fields.

Specific Requirements

1. Being enrolled in a postgraduate or doctoral program in the field of Biology, Genetics, or related areas; 2. Alignment of the candidate's education and experience with the objectives of the work to be carried out; 3. Experience in Molecular Biology (DNA extraction, primer development, PCR technique, sequencing); 4. Proficiency in the English language (both written and oral communication) will be considered a plus. To apply for the position, the following documents are necessary: a) Curriculum Vitae; b) Educational Certificates; c) Letter of Motivation; d) Letter of Recommendation (with contacts).

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Languages

PORTUGUESE

Level

Excellent

Additional Information
Benefits

This grant will have a duration of 12 months (with the possibility of renewal up to 24 months).

The fellow will benefit fromagrant of 1.199,64€ as per the table of remuneration of FCT,I.P.. The fellow will also benefit frompersonalaccident insurance, and if not included in any social security protocol, may adhere to the PortugueseSocialSecurity through the Seguro Social Voluntário (Voluntary Social Security), in the terms present inthePortuguese Código dos Regimes Contributivos do Sistema Previdencial de Segurança Social. Themonthlygrant will be paid by bank transfer.

Eligibility criteria

1. Being enrolled in a postgraduate or doctoral program in the field of Biology, Genetics, or related areas; 2. Alignment of the candidate's education and experience with the objectives of the work to be carried out; 3. Experience in Molecular Biology (DNA extraction, primer development, PCR technique, sequencing); 4. Proficiency in the English language (both written and oral communication) will be considered a plus. To apply for the position, the following documents are necessary: a) Curriculum Vitae; b) Educational Certificates; c) Letter of Motivation; d) Letter of Recommendation (with contacts).

Selection process

1. Curriculum vitae (40%)

2. Experience in molecular biology (20%)

3. Motivational letter (10%)

4. Interview (30%).

Note: The jury may choose not to award the scholarship if the candidate's score is below 9.5 points. Preference will be given to candidates interested in doctoral program enrolment.

Additional comments

Documents proving the ownership of academic degrees or diplomas, or enrollment in an academic degree or diploma, may be dispensed with during the application stage, being replaced by a declaration of honor by the candidate, although substantiation of this condition is mandatory during the grant contracting stage.
Academic degrees obtained in foreign countries require recognition by a Portuguese Institutioninaccordancewith Decree-Law No. 66/2018, of August 16th and Ordinance No. 33/2019, of January 25th.Thepresentationof the recognition is mandatory for the signing of the contract.

Website for additional job details

https://concursos.ipb.pt/ui/#/public/concursos/abertos

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Instituto Politécnico de Bragança

Country

Portugal

State/Province

Campus de Santa Apolónia

City

Bragança

Postal Code

5300-253

Street

Campus de Sta Apolónia

Where to apply

Website

https://concursos.ipb.pt/ui/#/public/concursos/abertos

Contact

State/Province

Bragança

City

Bragança

Website

https://concursos.ipb.pt/ui/#/public/concursos/abertos

Street

Campus de Sta Apolónia

Postal Code

5300-253

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED