Auxiliary Researcher

Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon) Country: Portugal Type of Contract: Temporary Job Status: Full-time Hours Per Week: 35 Offer Starting Date: 1 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe Reference Number: Biopolis 2026-58 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description We are seeking to recruit an Auxiliary Researcher (Reference BIOPOLIS 2026-58) to support activities in the context of fundamental research projects, including LAFERIA (Grant Agreement No. 101181492), BALANCE (Grant Agreement No. 101290168) funded by the European Union through the Horizon Europe Framework Programme, and RECONCILE (COMPETE2030-FEDER-0074090, Operation nº 16248, doi: 10.54499/2023.17845.ICDT) co-funded by the European Union via COMPETE2030 and by national funds by Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT), and privately funded applied research projects. The position is open under a non-fixed contract term, for an expected duration of three years. Where to apply Website: https://www.cibio.up.pt/en/jobs/ Requirements Research Field: Biological sciences Education Level: PhD or equivalent Skills/Qualifications General Requirements: Application can be submitted by any national, foreign and stateless candidate(s) holding a doctorate degree in Biology, Ecology, or related areas and a scientific and professional curriculum whose profile is suited for the activity described below. In case the doctorate degree was awarded by a foreign higher education institution, it must comply with the provisions of Decree-Law no. 66/2018, of August 16, and all formalities established therein must be complied with at the signature of work contract. Specific Requirements The tender admission general requirements are those defined in the previous point, and additional special requirements are: Proved experience in projects pertaining to agroecology, social-ecological systems, agricultural related policies, ecological restoration, or related fields. Proved experience of coordination and participation in projects related to the call. Have a minimum of 10 years of post-doctoral experience. Demonstrated strong track record of scientific publications. Exhibit exceptional written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Possess fluency in English Languages: ENGLISH Level: Excellent Research Field: Biological sciences Years of Research Experience: 4 - 10 Internal Application form(s) needed Edital_2026-58_ENG_LAFERIABALANCE_IA_BIOPOLIS_27102026_IR.pdf (English, 394.73 KB - PDF) Edital_2026-58_PT_LAFERIABALANCE_IA_BIOPOLIS_27102026_IR.pdf (English, 219.77 KB - PDF) 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: hru@biopolis.pt