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Announcement for Post Doctoral Research Fellow – 1 Vacancy
Project reference: BIOMETAL DEMO
Fellowship Reference: CCMAR/BPD/0022/2014
The Centre of Marine Sciences of the Algarve is opening a position for a Post-doctoral research fellow
within the project BIOMETAL DEMO, designated by “Biometal demonstration plant for the
biological rehabilitation of metal bearing- wastewaters (BIOMETAL DEMO)”, Ref. FP7ENV-2013WATER-INNO-DEMO, financed by the 7th Framework Programme under the following conditions:
Job description:
The research work under this fellowship will include:
1)
Batch bioremediation studies;
2)
Column bioremediation experiments;
3)
Use of analytical techniques to monitor bacterial activity and the performance of the
bioremediation processes under development;
4)
Molecular identification of the bioremediator consortia;
5)
Support in the demonstration phase of the project;
6)
Writing scientific reports and papers.
Scientific Orientation:
Professor Maria Clara Costa, Auxiliary Professor at Algarve University, and Principal Researcher of
the Environmental Technologies group at CCMAR.
Co Orientation by Professor Raúl Barros Professor, Auxiliary Professor at Algarve University.
Place of Work: Centre of Marine Sciences of the Algarve.
Requirements:
1.
PhD in Bioengineering,
Environment
Engineering,
Chemical
Environment Sciences, Chemistry, Biotechnology or related fields;
2.
Very good level of English (spoken and written).
Evaluation Criteria:
1.
Laboratorial experience in the field of the project (25%);
Engineering,
Biology,
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2.
Scientific publications in international peer-reviewed journals (25%)
3.
Scientific publications in international peer-reviewed journals with relevance for the project
areas (25%)
4.
Interview and/or references – (25%);
The jury will exercise the right to contact candidates should the jury require further information or
clarification about their application.
Grant Conditions: The appointment will be full-time and be initially for 06 months, starting on
October of 2014, and can be renewed for up the end of CCMAR’s participation in the project (a total
maximum period of 23 month). The conditions of the fellowship are as defined in the rules governing
CCMAR research grants http://www.ccmar.ualg.pt/ home/assets/files/Outros/Reg_bolsas.pdf. and the
Regulations for Research Fellowships by the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology 2013.
Remuneration: According to the tabulated values established by the Portuguese Foundation for
Science and Technology (1495.00€/per month).
Application Period: From 26th July until the 29th August 2014
Application Documents: The applicants should use the application form (IP.CCM.040/00) available at
http://goo.gl/n4EDo. Applicants should also submit a letter of motivation (explaining the motivation
and experience in each of the evaluation criteria), a copy of their official academic degree certificates,
a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of their national identity card (or passport) and fiscal number, and
two references.
Submmission of applications: Applications should be submitted with the reference Ref. ª:
CCMAR/BPD/0022/2014 by email to [email protected] or by post to Centro de Ciências do Mar, Gab.
2.90, Edifício 7, Universidade do Algarve, Campus de Gambelas, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal. You should
only consider your application as validated only after receiving written confirmation from CCMAR.
Results: The results will be communicated in writing within 30 working days after the application
deadline.
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Jury responsible for the selection:
Professor Maria Clara Costa, Auxiliary Professor at Algarve University, and Principal Researcher of
the Environmental Technologies group at CCMAR (president of the jury), Professor Raúl Barros
Professor, Auxiliary Professor at Algarve University (member of the jury) and Jorge Daniel Dias
Carlier Post-Doctoral researcher at CCMAR (member of the jury).
Faro, July 22, 2014