CCMAR​/TSI​/Research Technician M​/F | Biology​/Marine ecology

Research Technician [M/F]

The Centre of Marine Sciences of the Algarve (CCMAR) is opening one (01) position for a Research Technician (M/F) (Técnico/a Superior de Investigação) in the field of biology/marine ecology to satisfy temporary needs under an uncertain term employment contract. The selected candidate will support the work carried out within research project:
Movescapes, connectivity hotspots and eco-evolutionary dynamics: protecting the functional role of predatory coastal fisheries, /0009/2021 within programme Biodiv Protect 2021 funded by Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia - FCT.

Main responsibilities include: processing and analysis of behavioral ecology data of marine fishes and cephalopods (acoustic telemetry data) using the R software; writing technical reports and scientific papers in Portuguese and English; participation and collaboration in project meetings and in science communication and dissemination events (both formal and informal settings); support to other tasks of the Fisheries, Biodiversity and Conservation research group, namely fieldwork, diving activities, laboratory support and video analysis (SBRUVs).

Monthly Gross Salary and other benefits:
The gross monthly salary will be in accordance with TRU 21, plus inclusion in the CCMAR group life insurance policy and the possibility of enrolling in the CCMAR group health insurance, co-financed at 50% by CCMAR and 50% by the employee.

Application submission process and documents:
Only applications submitted through the CCMAR website will be considered: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Applications are correctly submitted only after the candidate has received a confirmation e-mail from CCMAR. Applications in Portuguese must include:

• Motivation letter in Portuguese.
• Detailed CV in Portuguese, including the confirmation of a valid driving license and of diving certification (Advance level diving).
• Copy of the Master's degree certificate.
• Email contacts of up to three references.

Non-compliance with these documents/information's determines the immediate rejection of the application.

Requirements:
1. Master Degree in Natural Sciences, Marine Sciences, Biology, or related fields.
2. Proven experience in research using statistical analysis in the R software.
3. Proven experience in research and scientific writing on the effectiveness of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and in socio-ecological assessments in Portuguese MPAs (including analysis of fisheries landings). 4. Certification and proven experience in Advance diving in a scientific work environment.
5. Valid category B driving license, with no restrictions in driving in Portugal.

Non-compliance with these requirements invalidates the application. Provision of false documentation will be punished by law.

The ideal profile would include the following:

• Qualifications
  1. Master's degree in Natural Sciences, Marine Sciences, Biology, or related fields.
• Experience and Skills
  1. Knowledge of Marine Protected Areas in Portugal.
  2. Proven experience in research using statistical analysis in the R software.
  3. Proven experience in research and scientific writing on the effectiveness of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and in socio-ecological assessments in Portuguese MPAs (including analysis of fisheries landings). 4. Proven work experience in the PNSACV (Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park) and in the PNMRA-PV (Algarve Reef Marine Natural Park – Pedra do Valado). 5. Proven experience in analysing underwater videos (SBRUVs), as well as in video analysis and annotation using the Vid Sync software.
  
  6. Ability to work on board vessels (good physical stamina, tolerance and ability to adapt to sea motion). 7. Certification and proven experience in Advance diving in a scientific work environment.
  8. Fluency in Portuguese and English, spoken and written.
  9. Valid category B driving license, with no restrictions in driving in Portugal. 10. Proven experience in writing technical reports and scientific papers (in English and Portuguese) 11. Team spirit.

Working contract conditions: uncertain term employment contract expected to start in April 2026.

Working

Schedule:

35 hours weekly

Working Place: CCMAR, Portuguese Coast and other places necessary to conduct the work.

Application Period: between the 20th January 2026 and 4th February 2026 at 23:59 (Lisbon time, Portugal).