Bolsa de Investigação: ARDITI-CQM-2019-007-MDG

CQM+ is a project hosted by ARDITI - Regional Agency for the Development of Research, Technology and Innovation (http://www.arditi.pt) and has as direct beneficiary the CQM – Centro de Química da Madeira/Madeira Chemistry Research Centre (http://cqm.uma.pt). The aim of the operation is to strengthen the research and innovation potential of CQM, to increase its critical mass and to strengthen research and innovation in the thematic areas identified as priorities  by the Research and Innovation Smart Specialization Strategy of Madeira (RIS3-RAM): "Health and Well-being", "Agro-Food Quality", "Bio-Sustainability" and the "Marine Resources and Technologies".

 

This call invites applications for one (1) researcher with a master degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related fields.

 

CQM+ is a project hosted by ARDITI - Regional Agency for the Development of Research, Technology and Innovation (http://www.arditi.pt) and has as direct beneficiary the CQM – Centro de Química da Madeira/Madeira Chemistry Research Centre (http://cqm.uma.pt). The aim of the operation is to strengthen the research and innovation potential of CQM, to increase its critical mass and to strengthen research and innovation in the thematic areas identified as priorities  by the Research and Innovation Smart Specialization Strategy of Madeira (RIS3-RAM): "Health and Well-being", "Agro-Food Quality", "Bio-Sustainability" and the "Marine Resources and Technologies".

CQM (http://bit.ly/CQM_spot_2016_English_version) is a national R&D institution supported and internationally evaluated by the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT). The research center is hosted by the University of Madeira (http://www.uma.pt), which is located in Madeira Island (http://www.visitmadeira.pt/en-gb), Portugal.  The research center performs world-class research in the fields of Natural Products and Materials and is currently reinforcing its research team with highly motivated and qualified researchers coming from all over the world. The recruited personnel will integrate a young, dynamic, and multicultural team focused on the development of new solutions for the improvement of human health, agri-food quality, and bio-sustainability (including the sustainable use of marine resources) aimed at improving scientific knowledge and the well-being of the Society.

OPEN POSITION

This call invites applications for one (1) researcher with a master degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related fields.

Notes:

• The selection process will be based on the principle of non-discrimination in respect of gender, age, nationality, religion, racial group, or any other possible discriminatory issue. Selection will be made only based on merit and following the European Charter for Researchers, the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Commission Recommendation, Brussels, 11.3.2005, 2005/251/EC) and the recommendations from the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA).

• CQM is a recognized “refugee welcoming organization" by the European Commission, follows the European Charter for Researchers and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.

Admission Requirements
Candidates for this position should hold a master degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related fields. He/she should have a strong motivation to work on the laboratory, both independently and as part of a team, experience in metal-polymer and metallodendrimer based nanomaterials synthesis, spectroscopic and other structural analysis techniques, very good communication and writing skills in Portuguese and English, extensive software skills including molecular modelling tools, internet research capacities and ability to meet deadlines.

Workplace will be at CQM - Madeira Chemistry Research Centre (http://cqm.uma.pt), Funchal, Madeira Island, Portugal

 

The successful candidates are expected to join the CQM team by August 2019. The contract will be for 1 year, renewable up to 31-08-2020.

 

€989,70 (Research Grant for Master Degree holders) free of taxes; ARDITI postdoctoral stipend and regulations are determined by ‘FCT-Fundação para a Ciência Tecnologia’ (http://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores.phtml.pt).

 

Evaluation criteria
Candidates will be evaluated and ranked based on their Curriculum Vitae (maximum 50 points), required experience (maximum 25 points), and motivation letter (maximum 15). The 2 best-ranked candidates will be invited for interviews (maximum 10 points).

João Rodrigues (Ph.D.), Helena Tomás (Ph.D.), Nuno Nunes (Ph.D.), Pedro Pires (Ph.D.) (Alternate member of the Jury).

 

Application contents
The applicants should submit a single pdf file containing:

1. The Curriculum Vitae with the ORCID number, RESEARCHID and SCOPUS AUTHOR ID;
2. A motivation letter explaining the reasons for the application, namely why he/she has the appropriate profile for the position and work at CQM;
3. Qualification certificates in Portuguese or translated into English and certified;
4. The contact (email address, professional telephone number, and address) of 2 referees;
5. Other supporting documents considered relevant for the evaluation of the application.

Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered for evaluation.

The ranking list of candidates will be published on the ARDITI and CQM websites (http://www.arditi.pt, http://cqm.uma.pt). An email message with the result of the recruitment process will be sent to each applicant.

 

Application submission and deadline
Applications should be submitted in English by email to the following address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The specific reference to the call must be indicated in the email subject. The applicants should submit a single pdf file containing all the required documents.

 

Deadline for application: 28/06/2019, 17:00 (Lisbon/Madeira Island Time).

 

Note: The deadline for application may be extended at any time without previous notice having in mind the requirements for the positions under this call.