Two research positions for PhD holders
Ref: ICETA 2016-52
Link to the call
Job description:
Two research positions for PhD holders (References ICETA 2016-52) are available to work on a range of projects that employ analysis of environmental DNA to address ecological questions. The post-doctoral positions will be contracted under the scope of the project “EnvMetaGen – Capacity Building at InBIO for Research and Innovation Using Environmental Metagenomics” (Reference Nº 668981), funded by the European Commission under the call H2020-WIDESPREAD-2014-2. The project aims to expand the research and innovation potential of InBIO, supporting emerging research areas in environmental metagenomics for applications in biodiversity surveys, invasive species control, ecosystem services assessment, and environmental (bio)monitoring. The successful candidates will work on one or more potential projects that will be determined by their interests and skills and the research areas that are developed at CIBIO-InBIO associated with the EnvMetaGen project. Examples of current research at CIBIO-InBIO that are employing environmental metagenomics include analysis of diet of bats and birds by DNA metabarcoding of faecal DNA; analysis of invertebrate species composition of rivers, lakes and estuaries; researching critical components of the diet of endangered species; and biodiversity surveying by analysis of the diets of multiple high trophic level species. Similar research topics will be developed as the EnvMetaGen project progresses and the post-doctoral researchers will be expected to take a role in directing research in these areas. The successful candidates should be flexible in working both independently on their own projects and being involved in current and future projects as part of the overall EnvMetaGen team.
Research field:
Biological sciences
Admission requirements:
The research positions are suitable for candidates of any nationality holding a PhD degree based on research in an area that includes the use of modern molecular biological methods to answering environmental or ecological questions. The candidates should have skills and experience in:
1. Laboratory research in molecular biology applied to environmental or ecological research.
2. Publication of their own research in international, peer-reviewed journals.
3. Data analysis methods including: statistical analyses; scripting in R, Python or similar languages; bioinformatic methods for analysis of high throughput DNA sequencing in DNA metabarcoding applications; and high quality data presentation for publication.
4. Experimental planning and working effectively both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
5. Fieldwork and organisation of sample collection with non-scientific project affiliates.
Project overview:
The goal of the project is to expand the research and innovation potential of InBIO – Research Network in Biodiversity and Evolutionary Biology, through the creation of a European Research Area (ERA) Chair in Environmental Metagenomics and recruitment of a team of researchers and support staff to work with the ERA chair. The project aims to strengthen the research potential of human resources, lab facilities and next-generation genome sequencing equipment funded by a FP7 CAPACITIES project, supporting an emerging research line in environmental metagenomics for applications in biodiversity conservation, invasive species control, ecosystem services assessment, and environmental (bio)monitoring. The project will contribute to the regional and national smart specialisation strategies, by developing tools and approaches to foster environmentally sustainable development, and strengthening innovation and knowledge transfer activities in close collaboration with local and global industrial partners, as well as with governmental agencies. In addition, the project will contribute to the advanced training of new scientists to expand the locally available expertise in this area, and to the communication, dissemination and exploitation of InBIO’s research and innovation. These two post-doctoral positions are a key component of the EnvMetaGen team. These two positions will upgrade InBIO’s research capacity, improve its innovation potential and through peer reviewed publication and other knowledge dissemination mechanisms and better integrate InBIO within the ERA.
Benefits:
· Initial appointment for 4 years;
· Internationally competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience;
· Significant opportunities for travelling, training, conference attendance and networking.
Work place:
The work will be mainly conducted at the Vairão campus of the Centro de Investigação em Biodiversidade e Recursos Genéticos (CIBIO-InBIO), Universidade do Porto. However, the candidates may be required to do some field work and spend some time in other labs, both in Portugal and elsewhere, in the scope of research, training and networking activities.
Application:
The call for applications is open between 01/07/2016 and 15/07/2016.
Applications should be submitted by email to bolsas.cibio@cibio.up.pt and should include a Curriculum vitae including a publication list and other relevant information relating to the goals of the project and a Motivation Letter that includes a brief description of the candidate’s research experience and why they are suitable for the position.
Selection criteria:
The jury panel will select the best candidate based on his/her merit, through the analysis of:
1. The strength of the candidate’s Curriculum Vitae in meeting the requirements for the position.
2. The candidate’s experience in similar projects in the past.
3. The performance of the candidate in an interview that will be arranged either in person or by videoconference after short-listing of candidates based on their Curriculum Vitae.
Applicants will initially be evaluated based on their Curriculum Vitae (40%) and motivation letter (10%). A shortlist based on evaluation of the written applications and the comments of referees (10%) will be used to select candidates for interview, which will allow a final evaluation (40%).
Selection Jury:
Prof Dr Simon Jarman (Chair), CIBIO-InBIO
Prof Dr Pedro Beja, CIBIO-InBIO
Prof Dr Paulo Alves, CIBIO-InBIO
Prof Dr Eric Coissac, Université Grenoble Alpes – LECA
Results announcement:
Candidates will be directly informed by email about the result of their application.
2. Research position for PhD holders
Reference: ICETA 2016-53
Link to the call
Job description:
A research position for PhD holders (Reference ICETA 2016-53) is available to work on a range of projects involving analysis of animal epigenomes to address ecological questions. The post-doctoral position will be contracted under the scope of the project “EnvMetaGen – Capacity Building at InBIO for Research and Innovation Using Environmental Metagenomics” (Reference Nº 668981), funded by the European Commission under the call H2020-WIDESPREAD-2014-2. The project aims to expand the research and innovation potential of InBIO, supporting emerging research areas in environmental metagenomics for applications in animal population biology by developing epigenetic biomarkers for age, reproductive status and health. These features may be used for assessment of animal population growth rates, tracking the spread of invasive species, improving kinship-based assessments of population size and population viability analyses. The successful candidate will work on one or more potential projects that will be determined by their interests and skills and the future research areas that are developed at CIBIO-InBIO associated with the EnvMetaGen project. Current research at CIBIO-InBIO on DNA methylation biomarkers for the age of cetaceans and long-lived seabirds provides a background and starting point for projects that the incumbent post-doc may pursue. Similar research topics will be developed as the EnvMetaGen project progresses and the post-doctoral researcher will be expected to take a role in developing these research areas. The successful candidate should be comfotable working both independently on their own projects and being involved in current and future projects as part of the overall EnvMetaGen team.
Admission requirements:
The research position is suitable for candidates of any nationality holding a PhD degree based on research in an area that includes the use of modern molecular biological methods. The candidates should have specific skills and experience in:
1. Laboratory research in molecular biology, preferably including epigenetic analyses such as DNA methylation analysis by sequencing.
2. Publication of their own research in international, peer-reviewed journals.
3. Data analysis methods including: statistical analyses; scripting in R, Python or similar languages; bioinformatic methods for analysis of high throughput DNA sequencing; and high quality data presentation for publication.
4. Experimental planning and working effectively both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
5. Organisation of sample collection, preservation and archiving with non-scientific project affiliates.
Project overview:
The goal of the project is to expand the research and innovation potential of InBIO – Research Network in Biodiversity and Evolutionary Biology, through the creation of a European Research Area (ERA) Chair in Environmental Metagenomics and recruitment of a team of researchers and support staff to work with the ERA chair. The project aims to strengthen the research potential of human resources, lab facilities and next-generation genome sequencing equipment funded by a FP7 CAPACITIES project, supporting an emerging research line in environmental metagenomics for applications in biodiversity conservation, invasive species control, ecosystem services assessment, and environmental (bio)monitoring. The project will contribute to the regional and national smart specialisation strategies, by developing tools and approaches to foster environmentally sustainable development, and strengthening innovation and knowledge transfer activities in close collaboration with local and global industrial partners, as well as with governmental agencies. In addition, the project will contribute to the advanced training of new scientists to expand the locally available expertise in this area, and to the communication, dissemination and exploitation of InBIO’s research and innovation. This post-doctoral position is will allow the EnvMetaGen team to pursue novel epigenetic biomarkers for ecological applications and significantly contribute to the expertise at CIBIO-InBIO in this area.
Benefits:
· Initial appointment for 4 years;
· Internationally competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience;
· Significant opportunities for travelling, training, conference attendance and networking.
Work place:
The work will be mainly conducted at the Vairão campus of the Centro de Investigação em Biodiversidade e Recursos Genéticos (CIBIO-InBIO), Universidade do Porto. However, the candidates may be required to do some field work and spend some time in other labs, both in Portugal and elsewhere, in the scope of research, training and networking activities.
Application:
The call for applications is open between 01/07/2016 and 15/07/2016.
Applications should be submitted by email to bolsas.cibio@cibio.up.pt and should include a Curriculum vitae including a publication list and other relevant information relating to the goals of the project and a Motivation Letter that includes a brief description of the candidate’s research experience and why they are suitable for the position.
Selection criteria:
The jury panel will select the best candidate based on his/her merit, through the analysis of:
1. The strength of the candidate’s Curriculum Vitae in meeting the requirements for the position.
2. The candidate’s experience in similar projects in the past.
3. The performance of the candidate in an interview that will be arranged either in person or by videoconference after short-listing of candidates based on their Curriculum Vitae.
Applicants will initially be evaluated based on their Curriculum Vitae (40%) and motivation letter (10%). A shortlist based on evaluation of the written applications and the comments of referees (10%) will be used to select candidates for interview, which will allow a final evaluation (40%) .
Selection Jury:
Prof Dr Simon Jarman (Chair)
Prof Dr Pedro Beja
Prof Dr Paulo Alves
Results announcement:
Candidates will be directly informed by email about the result of their application.
CIBIO – Centro de Investigação em Biodiversidade e Recursos Genéticos/ InBIO Laboratório Associado, Universidade do Porto
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4485-661 Vairão
Portugal
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