Post-Doctoral Research Grant

Reference Number: BacterYeas 2Hort (B2)

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

A call is open for applications for 1 Post-Doctoral Research Grant, within the framework of project BacterYeas 2HORT: "Bacteria/yeast-loaded microparticles for non-toxic biofertilization and increased tolerance to abiotic stress: adapting horticulture to climate change" with the reference 2024.16837.PEX, financed by Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT), under the following conditions:

Scientific Area: Biotechnology, Microbiology, Plant Physiology.

Admission requirements:

• To hold a PhD in Agricultural Engeneering, Biology or related areas obtained in the three years prior to the date of application for this grant;
• The place of development of the research work to obtain the degree of Doctor complies with the provisions of Regulation no. 950/2019 of 16 December, article 7, paragraph 3, point b), no. 4 and no. 5

Hiring Requirements: If the qualification has been granted by a foreign higher education institution, it will have to be recognized by a Portuguese higher education institution, pursuant to article 25 of Decree-Law No. 66/2018, of 16 August, which approves the regime legal recognition of academic degrees and diplomas in Higher Education, arising from foreign higher education institutions, and paragraph e) of paragraph 2 of article 4 of Decree-Law No. 60/2018, of August 3, all of which the formalities must be fulfilled there until the contracting act.

Activity Outline: The research fellow will contribute to implementing the work plan defined under the R&D project �BacterYeas2HORT: Bacteria/yeast-loaded microparticles for non-toxic biofertilization and increased tolerance to abiotic stress: adapting horticulture to climate change.� Specifically, the candidate will participate in greenhouse trials to evaluate the biofertilization efficiency induced by microbial inoculants in horticultural crops. The fellow will conduct non-destructive ecophysiological monitoring, biochemical analyses to determine morpho-physiological and metabolic responses to bioinoculation, and quality measurements. Additionally, the research fellow will contribute to data analysis and interpretation, preparation of manuscripts and technical reports, presentation of results at scientific meetings, and support of knowledge dissemination and outreach activities related to the project�s objectives.

Legislation and regulations: Law no. 40/2004, updated by Decree-Law no. 123/2019, of 28 August (Statute of Scientific Research Grant Holder); Regulation no. 950/2019 of 16 December (Regulation of Research Grants of the Foundation for Science and Technology); Regulation No. 582/2026, of 19 May, amending and republishing Regulation No. 184/2021, of 3 March (Regulation of Research Grants of the University of Porto) and Decree-Law no. 66/2018 of 16 August (Legal Regime of Recognition of academic degrees and diplomas of Higher Education awarded by Foreign Higher Education Institutions).

Work place: The work will be developed in the Department of GreenUPorto - Centro de Investiga��o em Produ��o Agroalimentar Sustent�vel, Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto (FCUP), under the guidance of Doctor Sandra Cristina Carvalho Hil�rio.

Grant duration: Initial duration of 6 months, with beginning on 01/11/2026, eventually renewable up, but not exceeding the end date of the project (30/06/2027).

In accordance with the provisions of Article 7, n�7, once this BIPD (Post-Doctoral Research Scholarship) contract has expired, the grant holder cannot sign a new scholarship contract with FCUP.

Maintenance allowance amount: The grant stipend amounts to 1901� according to the table of values of the grants awarded directly by FCT, I.P. in the Country (https://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores). The payment will be made by bank transfer.

Voluntary Social Insurance: As long as the scholarship is for a duration of 6 months or more, and in compliance with the provisions of article 10 of Law 40/2004, the grantee shall be entitled to the assumption by FCUP of the charges resulting from contributions levied on the first of the echelons referred to in article 36 of Decree-Law no. 40/89, of 1 February, with the addition of charges arising from the option for a higher tax base being incurred on its own.

Personal Accident Insurance: In addition to these allowances, the grantee will be covered by personal accident insurance.

Selection procedure: The selection methods to be used are as follows:

I. Curriculum Assessment and Motivation, in which the following parameters will be evaluated:

(i) Demonstrated experience in the cultivation of bacteria and/or fungi relevant to plant systems;

(ii) Proven experience in the study of plant�microorganism interactions under abiotic stress conditions;

(iii) Ability to develop experimental designs for physiological and biochemical assays related to stress responses;

(iv) Evidence of scientific dissemination activities, including oral presentations and poster communications at national and international conferences;

(v) Proven experience in conducting abiotic stress assays.

Based on the criteria defined above, the quantitative assessment of candidates� profiles will be carried out according to the following requirements and weightings:

A. Curriculum Assessment � 50%;

B. Previous Experience Acquired � 40%;

C. Motivation Letter � 10%.

The candidate�s score (CC) will be expressed on a scale from 0 to 100 points, based on the criteria and weightings indicated above, according to the following formula:

CC = A � 50% + B � 40% + C � 10%.

II. Interview of the three highest-ranked candidates, to be selected by the Selection Committee, aimed at clarifying aspects related to the candidate�s curriculum vitae, previous research experience and knowledge, as well as proficiency in spoken and written English.

The Final Classification (FC), following the interview, shall be calculated by weighting the previous classification at 90% and the interview score (E) at 10%, according to the following formula:

FC = AC � 90% + I � 10%

The candidate who has a foreign academic degree or diploma whose final classification is expressed on a different classification scale from the Portuguese one or does not have a classification, for evaluation purposes, must present a document proving the recognition of the foreign degree or diploma and the conversion of the classification for the Portuguese classification scale until the closing date of applications for the competition. If the documents attesting the degree submitted by the candidates do not present the final classification of the degree required in this notice with the respective grade converted to the Portuguese classification scale, the jury will consider, for evaluation purposes, that the candidate has the minimum classification (10 points) of a maximum of 20 points) required to obtain a degree in Portugal.

Candidates whose application has been assessed with a final classification less than 75 points are not eligible to sign the contract of the fellowship.

Selection committee:

• President � Doctor Sandra Cristina Carvalho Hil�rio, Junior Researcher of the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto (FCUP);
• 1.� member � Doctor Susana Maria Pinto de Carvalho, Associate Professor of the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto (FCUP);
• 2.� member � Doctor T�nia Al�cia Ribeiro Fernandes, Assistant Researcher of the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto (FCUP);
• 1.� alternate member � Doctor Andreia Raquel Martins Garrido, Junior Researcher of the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto (FCUP);
• 2.� alternate member � Doctor Ant�nio da Costa Teixeira, Assistant Researcher of the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto (FCUP).

Advertisement of final decision: The final results of the evaluation will be published through a list ordered by final classification, sent to candidates by email. It is further informed that, pursuant to the provisions of articles 121 et seq. of the Code of Administrative Procedure, it has a legal period of 10 working days from the day immediately following the notification, to make a decision, if it so wishes.

A complaint may be filed against this decision within 15 working days or, alternatively, an appeal may be filed within 30 working days, addressed to the Director of the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto, pursuant to article 191 et seq. of the Code of Administrative Procedure.

The host entity may use the final ranking list to replace the selected grantee in case he/she gives up the position, up to one year.

Deadline for applications and form of presentation

The deadline for submitting applications will be 10 days from the date of publication of the Research Grant Announcement. Applications must be formalized, mandatorily, through the web page of Infoci�ncias of this opening accompanied by the following documents:

a) Motivation letter;

b) Detailed Curriculum Vitae;

c) Certificate of academic qualifications;

d) Declaration of eligibility (attached);

e) Other relevant documents;

The documents indicated in points a) to e) must be submitted in a single file in zip format on the tender page.

Supporting documents for the contract: At the time of signing the contract, the grant holder must provide the following documents:

• Biographic form;
• Photocopy of Passport and/or residency permit (if applicable);
• Photocopy of Portuguese IBAN/NIB;
• Foreign academic degree recognition (if applicable);
• Exclusivity declaration;
• Ci�ncia ID and ORCID ID.

Commitment: In compliance with paragraph h) of Article 9 of the Constitution, the University of Porto, as an employer, actively promotes a policy of equal opportunities between men and women in access to employment and professional advancement, scrupulously avoiding any form of discrimination. In this spirit, terms such as �candidate,� �author,� or �teacher,� among others that refer to the people who apply for this recruitment tender are used as gender neutral.

In addition, no candidate may be privileged, benefited, impaired or deprived of any right or exempt from any duty on grounds of ancestry, age, sexual orientation, marital status, family situation, economic situation, education, origin or social status, genetic heritage, reduced working capacity, disability, chronic illness, nationality, ethnic origin or race, territory of origin, language, religion, political or ideological convictions and trade union membership.

The call is open from 28/09/2026 to 12/10/2026.

Where to apply

Website: https://info.fc.up.pt/fcup/pedidos/users/novo.php?f_id=1291&formulario=809

Requirements

• Research Field: Biological sciences » Biology � Education Level: PhD or equivalent
• Research Field: Technology » Biotechnology � Education Level: PhD or equivalent
• Research Field: Technology » Biotechnology; Biological sciences » Biology

Internal Application form(s) needed: 3-Edital_1.pdf (English), Declara��o de Elegibilidade_1.pdf (English)

Additional Information

Website for additional job details: https://sigarra.up.pt/fcup/pt/noticias_geral.ver_noticia?p_nr=141903

Work Location(s)

• Number of offers available: 1
• Company/Institute: Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto
• Country: Portugal
• City: Porto

Contact

• City: Porto
• Website: https://sigarra.up.pt/fcup/pt/web_page.inicial
• Street: University of Porto � P�lo do Campo Alegre