Call For Research Grant Assignment | 1230858 | Rec-Uc

Unist; Viseu; On-site; EUR 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apoio financeiro de bolsa

Job summary

A Universidade de Coimbra abre concurso para atribuição de uma bolsa de investigação para o Centro CENTRO2030. O(a) bolseiro(a) desenvolverá atividades com ratos e organoides humanos, sob supervisão, com foco na padronização de SOPs e gestão de dados.

Requisitos incluem mestrado em áreas relevantes e matrícula em doutoramento ou curso não degree. A bolsa tem duração inicial de 9 meses e pode encerrar em 31/07/2027, com condições de financiamento FEDER.

Qualifications

• Exigência de mestre em áreas relacionadas com biologia experimental.
• Estar matriculado em doutoramento ou curso não conferente de grau.
• Elegibilidade para bolsa conforme regulamentos UC e RBI-UC.

Responsibilities

• Padronização de protocolos e gestão de dados de experimental.
• Suporte a experimentação em modelos animais (ratos) e organoides cerebrais.
• Relatórios técnicos e divulgação de resultados do projeto.

Skills

Gestão de dados

Protocols laboratoriais

Neurosciência

Comportamental em ratos

Education

Mestre em Biologia Celular e Molecular / Neurobiologia / Bioquímica / Biologia

Tools

Electrofisiologia

Cultura de organoides

Job description

Organisation/Company Universidade de Coimbra Department Divisão de Projetos e Atividades (Bolsas) Research Field Neurosciences » Neurobiology Biological sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 19 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon) Country Portugal Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description

The University of Coimbra opens a call for the assignment of a research grant, with one position(s), under the project CENTRO2030-FEDER-02359000, title Rodent and Brain Organoid Experimentation Center at the University of Coimbra: Pilot project to enhance experimental models.. The call is governed by this Notice of Opening, the University of Coimbra Research Grant Regulations (RBI-UC), subsidiarily by the Research Grant Regulations of the Foundation for Science and Technology (RBI-FCT), by the Research Fellow Statute (EBI), by the Norms for Grant Assignment and Management within R&D Projects, by the Code of Administrative Procedure (CPA), all in their current wording, and by other applicable national and community legislation. Holders of a Master's degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology, Neurobiology, Biochemistry, Biology or related fields, and enrolled in a doctoral program or a non-degree awarding course. I.II

- The non-degree-granting course must be related to the type of activity covered by the grant. Non-degree-granting courses are defined as those referred to in subparagraph e) of paragraph 3 of Article 4 of Decree-Law No. 74/2006, in its current wording, provided that, under subparagraph e) of Article 3 of RBI-FCT, they are developed in association or cooperation between the higher education institution and one or more R&D units. Candidates who have already benefited from two research grant contracts with UC in the condition of being enrolled in a doctoral degree, regardless of whether each contract has reached the maximum legally permitted duration. I.IV -
Eligible for grant assignment if meeting the requirements: a) Portuguese nationals or nationals of other EU Member States b) Nationals of third countries c) Stateless persons d) Beneficiaries of political refugee status IV - Work Plan / Goals to be achieved:

Standardization of protocols and data management Support in the implementation and documentation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for experimentation with rodents and human brain organoids, as well as in the organization of experimental workflows and preparation of laboratory materials. Collaboration in the management and organization of experimental data, contributing to structured data management practices and traceability of results.

Support for experimentation in animal models Collaboration in experimental activities involving rodents, including support for the execution of behavioral and cognitive protocols, administration of compounds, collection of biological samples, and systematic recording of experimental data, in accordance with ethical and regulatory standards applicable to animal experimentation.

Development and analysis of human brain organoids Support for activities related to the culture, maintenance, and characterization of human brain organoids derived from human cells, including preparation of samples for cellular or molecular analyses and organization of associated experimental data.

Scientific reporting and service valorization Contribution to the preparation of technical and scientific reports related to the project activities, as well as support in the production of dissemination materials and promotion of REC-UC services, including content for digital platforms and documentation intended for academic or industrial partners.

Integration in scientific activities and training Participation in scientific meetings, seminars, and training activities of the research group, contributing to the development of skills in experimental neuroscience, animal models, and organoid-based technologies. V - Initial grant duration: 9 months. The scholarship end date can never go beyond the project end date - 31/07/2027. V.I - Renewal Possibility:

Non-renewable VI - Funding and financial conditions of the grant VI.I - Monthly grant amount (paid by bank transfer at the end of each month):

1359,64€ VI.II - Other financial components of the grant: N.A. VI.III -
In addition to the above amounts, voluntary social security (SSV) is included when the grant has a duration of six months or more, corresponding to the first level, if the candidate opts for it, as well as mandatory personal accident insurance. VI.IV - Funding:

The grant(s) assigned under this call will be funded by European Regional Development Fund (FEDER), through the Centro Regional Program 2021-2027 (Centro 2030), by Portugal 2030 and by the European Union | Notice Code: Centro2030-2024-59 | Operation code: CENTRO2030-FEDER-02359000 VI.V -
Information and publicity about the funding:

In all R&D activities directly or indirectly funded by the grant, namely in all communications, publications, and scientific creations, as well as theses carried out with the support provided by the grant, the acknowledgment of EU support must be expressed through the CENTRO 2030 logo, the Portugal 2030 logo, and the emblem of the European Union, in compliance with the Communication Rules of Portugal 2030. VII - Selection Methods: Evaluation of the academic record (AR) VII.I - AR

- In the evaluation of the academic record, the candidates' academic performance will be assessed according to the following weights and criteria: - Criterion 1 -
Absolute merit of curriculum vitae - Criterion 2 -
Specific knowledge related to the work plan - Criterion 3 - Publications in scientific journals and minutes Knowledge of behavioral testing in mice or electrophysiological recording techniques will be considered an advantage. VII.II-

The evaluation of the criteria and the final classification will be based on a scale from 0 to 100, with scores rounded to the nearest hundredth, applying the following formulas: - AR: criterion 1 * (40%) + criterion 2 * (40%) + criterion 3 * (20%)= X VII.IV -
All candidates who meet the admission requirements are subject to the academic record evaluation, carried out according to the criteria and weights defined in VII.I. VII.V -
Candidates who score below 50 in any selection method will be excluded, and subsequent methods, if any, will not apply to them. Candidates who are duly notified but fail to attend the interview (if applicable) or withdraw at any stage will also be excluded. VII.VI -
Tie-breaking criteria: In the event of a tie in the rankings, candidates will be ordered in descending order as follows: a) Based on the score obtained in the first method applied;
b) Based on the score of their academic qualifications. VII.VII -
All provisional and final jury decisions must be justified, recorded in minutes, and published on https://apply.Uc.Pt/. VII.VIII -
Jury Composition: X - Activity Regime: The grant does not create or constitute a legal-labor relationship. It is carried out under an exclusive dedication regime, and the grantee is awarded the Research Grantee Status, as stipulated in the EBI and the RBI-UC. XI - Notification of Candidates:

All notifications will be made through the electronic platform Apply UC, under the terms of subparagraph c) of paragraph 1 and subparagraph b) of paragraph 2 of Article 112 of the CPA and Article 22 of the RBI-UC. The notifications will take effect after being made, as provided in Article 113 of the CPA. XII -
Under Articles 121 and 122 of the CPA and Article 22 of the RBI-UC, candidates may, if they wish, submit comments regarding the jury's decisions within 10 business days, through the "Audiência dos Interessados" option in the platform's procedure section. XIII -
Candidates may also submit a complaint within 15 business days or an appeal to the UC's highest-ranking official within 30 business days, both following the respective notification, under Articles 191 and 192 of the CPA. XIV -
Selected candidates must declare in writing, within five business days of notification, their acceptance of the grant and confirm that they meet the requirements to accept the proposed start date of the grant contract. Unless a justifiable reason is provided, failure to provide this declaration within the stipulated time will be considered a renunciation of the grant. In case of renunciation or withdrawal by the selected candidate, the next candidate on the final classification list will be notified. XV -
The full competition process can be consulted by candidates, subject to prior scheduling, by sending an email to the Human Resources Management Service at: [e-mail]. XVI -
In compliance with subparagraph h) of Article 9 of the Constitution, the University of Coimbra, as an employer, actively promotes a policy of equal opportunities between men and women in terms of employment access and career progression, ensuring that any form of discrimination is strictly avoided. It encourages underrepresented minorities in each area to apply. Accordingly, no one may be privileged, benefited, disadvantaged, or deprived of any right or exempted from any duty on the grounds of ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, family status, economic situation, education, social origin or condition, genetic heritage, reduced work capacity, disability, chronic illness, nationality, ethnic origin or race, place of origin, language, religion, political or ideological beliefs, or trade union membership. The University of Coimbra also promotes measures to facilitate the balance between professional, family, and personal life, recognizing the efforts of its employees and fostering motivation. XVII-

The grantee must submit annual activity reports for each renewal and at the end of the grant contract, as stipulated in Article 7 of the RBI-UC, subject to an opinion issued by the respective supervisor(s). The report models, performance evaluation criteria, and the grant contract model are those approved under the University of Coimbra's Research Grant Regulations.

Call For Research Grant Assignment | 1230858 | Rec-Uc Coimbra, Portuguese Republic, PT