CCMAR​/IAFEC​/Assistant Researcher; M​/F | Comparative Physiology and Endocrinology | Position

Assistant Researcher – Comparative Physiology and Endocrinology

The Centro de Ciências do Mar do Algarve (CCMAR) is opening a recruitment and selection process for one position for an Assistant Researcher in Comparative Physiology and Endocrinology. This position is open to citizens of any nationality, including stateless individuals, under a permanent employment contract to recruit and select the best candidate for activities within the Foundation for Science and Technology Tenure Program (FCT Tenure), according to the following conditions:

1. About CCMAR:

CCMAR is one of Portugal's leading marine science research centres, rated Excellent in evaluations promoted by the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT). With a multidisciplinary team, well-equipped facilities, and laboratories, CCMAR engages in core areas such as research, training, business, societal engagement, and collaboration.

2. Summary and Functions:

The research behind this application involves the maintenance and handling of teleosts and elasmobranchs in conditions that simulate the future predicted ocean acidification and warming conditions. Considering the vital importance of olfaction for fish survival, the successful candidate will target the effects of ocean acidification and temperature on the neuronal system, giving special attention to olfactory perception and integration. The technologies used include electrophysiology (electro-olfactogram, electroencephalogram and multiunit nerve recording), transcriptomics, immunohistochemistry, etc.

The consequences of these changes on fish health, susceptibility to virus and survival will be assessed. Other work includes the isolation and identification of olfactory feeding stimuli for the development of species-specific food pellets for aquaculture and the isolation of attractive compounds for the development of artificial fishing baits.

The successful candidate will contribute to CCMAR core missions by organising and participating in dissemination actions, training graduated and ungraduated students and organising workshops and post-graduation courses. It will seek to contribute to internationalisation by establishing international collaborations, hosting international students and attending international meetings. It will pursue partnerships with companies for projects that will bring new products targeting the olfactory system, such as artificial fishing baits or immune stimuli.

The successful candidate should establish an electrophysiology service platform integrated into the research infrastructure service offer of CCMAR.

Note:

This is the initial work plan. However, the selected candidate may be assigned additional tasks and responsibilities in alignment with the CCMAR's evolving strategy, allowing for adaptation to new priorities and challenges.

3. Applicable Law:

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Start Date:

The contract is expected to start in January 2025.

5. Workplace:
Activities will occur at CCMAR (University of Algarve, Faro, Portugal) and other locations necessary for the proposed tasks.

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Working Hours:

35 hours per week.

7. Monthly Salary:
The gross base monthly salary is €3,427.59 (Index 195).

8. Application Period:
The application period starts on 04 of December, 2024, and ends on 18 of December, 2024, at 23:59 (Lisbon time, Portugal).

9. Required Profile:

9.1) The selected candidate must have completed a PhD in Biology or a related field, have at least 5 years of postdoctoral experience in similar functions, and have robust knowledge and hands-on experience in climate change research preferably related to chemical ecology and olfactory disruption.

9.2) The candidate must have experience in maintaining and handling teleosts and…