Job Information
- Organisation/Company: University of Aveiro
- Department: Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies
- Research Field: Chemistry » Biochemistry
- Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Positions: Master Positions
- Application Deadline: 25 Sep 2026 - 17:00 (UTC)
- Country: Portugal
- Type of Contract: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-time
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Horizon Europe
- Reference Number: [contact details available in the full listing]
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No
Offer Description
A tender is hereby opened for the award of one Research Grant(s) (RG) under the project ENABLE, reference [contact details available in the full listing] of Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), under the following conditions:
- Scientific Area: Biochemistry.
- Financing Source: Horizon Europe (HORIZON).
- Admission Requirements:
- 4. Masters enrolled in courses that do not confer academic degree integrated in the educational project of the University of Aveiro
- 1. Study Area: Biochemistry
- Other Requirements: Masters students enrolled (at the University of Aveiro) in a non-degree-granting course in Biochemistry. In addition, candidates should preferably demonstrate the following qualifications: knowledge and experience in lipid analysis using chromatography-based approaches coupled to mass spectrometry, as well as data analysis using bioinformatic tools.
- Eligibility: Applicants are eligible if they comply with paragraph a) of no.1 of article 2, of the Research Fellow Statute in the wording given by Decree-Law no. 123/2019, of August 28th, and also the provisions of article 9 of the Scientific Research Grant Regulations of the University of Aveiro.
- Work plan: The objective of the work is to characterize the lipid profile of dry blood spot samples from women exposed to different dietary and environmental pollution conditions using a lipidomics approach based on liquid chromatography coupled to high-resolution mass spectrometry (LC-MS), as well as data analysis and interpretation and statistical treatment. The work will also involve the preparation of technical materials and tutorials related to lipidomics workflows, including procedures for sample preparation, data acquisition and analysis using LC-MS and gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (GC-MS), as well as the development of materials for scientific dissemination and training in lipidomics data analysis.
- Applicable legislation and regulations: Research Fellow Statute, as amended by Decree-Law No. 123/2019, of August 28th; Scientific Research Grant Regulation of the University of Aveiro, Regulation No. 292/2020, published in Diário da República No. 61, Series II, of March 26th; Decree-Law No. 66/2018, of August 16th (Legal regime of recognition of academic degrees and diplomas of higher education awarded by foreign higher education institutions).
- Workplace: The work will be carried out at CESAM/Department of Chemistry of the University of Aveiro, under the scientific supervision of Professor/Doctor Maria do Rosário Gonçalves dos Reis Marques Domingues e Doctor Tânia Sofia Rodrigues de Melo.
- Duration of the grant(s): The grant duration will be 4 months, starting in October of 2026, and may be renewed, up to the maximum limit of approved funding. Under no circumstances shall it exceed the limits defined in nos. 5 and 6 of article 9, of Regulation no. 292/2020, of February 28th, published in Diário da República, no. 61, Series II, of March 26th (Scientific Research Grant Regulation of the University of Aveiro).
- Amount of monthly maintenance allowance: The amount of the grant corresponds to €1.359,64, according to the table of values of monthly maintenance allowances, set out in Appendix III of the Scientific Research Grant Regulation of the University of Aveiro, subject to any updates that may occur and are applicable. The fellow may also be reimbursed for the amount corresponding to the Voluntary Social Security, in case of adherence to this plan.
- Selection methods: The selection methods to be used will be the following: curriculum vitae assessment, with the possibility of an interview if the Selection Jury determines that the curricular assessment alone does not provide an adequate basis for a decision with the respective value of 0-20 scale. In the absence of an interview, 100% of the final score will be based on the curriculum vitae assessment. If an interview is held, the final score will be calculated with a weighting of 60% for the curriculum vitae assessment and 40% for the interview.
- Composition of the Selection Jury: Chair of the Selection Jury: Professor Maria do Rosário Gonçalves dos Reis Marques Domingues; 2 Full members: Doctor Tânia Sofia Rodrigues de Melo and Doctor Ana Sofia Pereira Moreira. 2 Alternate members: Professor Rita Maria Pinho Ferreira and Professor Pedro Miguel Dimas Neves Domingues.
- Deadline for applications (not be less than 10 working days) and how to submit applications: The call is open from 14 09-2026 to 25-09-2026, and only applications submitted within the deadline will be admitted. Applications must be formalized by sending a letter of application accompanied by the following documents: Curriculum Vitae, certificate of qualifications, declaration of honor, application form, motivation letter and other supporting documents deemed relevant. They shall also indicate the e-mail address to which by such indication they accept to be notified for all purposes within this procedure. Applications should be sent by e-mail to. mrd@ua.pt
- Form of publication/notification of results: The results of the evaluation shall be made public no later than 60 working days after the closing date for submission of applications and shall be notified to the applicants. The candidates are informed, in a prior hearing, under the terms established in the Code of Administrative Procedure, of the probable meaning of the final decision, and may, within 10 working days of this notification, express their opinion on this decision. The final results may be appealed to the Rector, to be submitted within 10 working days from the respective notification.
- Tender duration: The final ranking list of candidates will be valid until day/month/year for the purpose of constituting a reserve list for selection.
Where to apply
E-mail: mrd@ua.pt
Requirements
- Research Field: Chemistry » Biochemistry
- Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Additional Information
Website for additional job details: https://www.cesam-la.pt/concursos/bolsa-de-investigacao-no-ambito-do-projeto-enable-3/
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: CESAM - Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies
- Country: Portugal
- State/Province: Aveiro
- City: Aveiro
- Postal Code: 3810-193
- Street: Campus Universitário de Santiago
Contact
- City: Aveiro
- Website: http://www.cesam-la.pt
- Street: Universidade de Aveiro, Edifício 3, Campus Universitário de Santiago,
- Postal Code: 3810-193
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