EDITAL PARA CONTRATAÇÃO DE MESTRE - ref. CBL001/OLIVEtoCLIMATECHANGE2026

Centro de Biotecnologia Agrícola e Agro-Alimentar do Alentejo; Portugal; Sur place; EUR 17 000 - 20 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Alentejo Centre for Agricultural and Agri-Food Biotechnology (CEBAL) invites applications for a Master’s degree holder to join the OLIVEtoCLIMATECHANGE project in Baixo Alentejo. You will lead chemical and sensory characterization of traditional Portuguese olive cultivars, establish PDO-based olive oil profiles, and evaluate cultivar susceptibility under climate scenarios.

Requirements include a Master’s in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or related field, at

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field.
• At least one year of technical and scientific experience in experimental work involving analytical quantification methodologies.
• Valid Category B driving licence (passenger vehicles).
• Good knowledge of English, and proficiency in Portuguese.

Responsabilités

• Establishing the sensory profiles of olive oils covered by PDOs applicable to the Baixo Alentejo region.
• Chemically and sensorially characterising the main traditional Portuguese olive cultivars.
• Assessing which cultivars may be more susceptible to productivity reductions or quality loss under PDO specifications.
• Performing other activities relevant to the OLIVEtoCLIMATECHANGE project.

Connaissances

Chemical characterisation

HPLC proficiency

Data analysis

Sensory analysis

Team player

English proficiency

Formation

Master in Analytical Chemistry

Master in Chemistry

Master in Biochemistry

Description du poste

Organisation/Company Centro de Biotecnologia Agrícola e Agro-Alimentar do Alentejo Research Field Chemistry » Biochemistry Engineering » Chemical engineering Biological sciences » Biological engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 11 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon) Country Portugal Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 27 Oct 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Reference Number ALT2030-FEDER-02665400 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The Alentejo Centre for Agricultural and Agri-Food Biotechnology (CEBAL) is opening a call for applications for the recruitment of a Master’s degree holder to carry out research activities, under the internal reference CBL001/OLIVEtoCLIMATECHANGE2026, within the framework of the project entitled “Adaptation strategies for the olive oil sector to climate change: the potential of traditional Portuguese cultivars – OLIVETOCLIMATECHANGE” (Ref. ALT2030-FEDER-02665400).

The project is co-funded by the Alentejo 2030 Regional Programme, under call ALT2030-2024-60 – SACCCT – Scientific and Technological Research – R&D Projects, through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

The successful candidate will contribute to the scientific implementation of various tasks within the OLIVEtoCLIMATECHANGE R&D project. The project aims to characterise the main traditional Portuguese olive cultivars in terms of their ability to withstand extreme climate scenarios, as well as their resistance to the main olive pests and diseases.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out activities in accordance with the OLIVEtoCLIMATECHANGE project work plan, namely:

• Establishing the sensory profiles of olive oils covered by Protected Designations of Origin (PDOs) applicable to the Baixo Alentejo region;
• Chemically and sensorially characterising the main traditional Portuguese olive cultivars;
• Assessing, in accordance with the product specifications of the PDOs covering olive oil produced in the Baixo Alentejo geographical area, which cultivars may be more susceptible to significant reductions in productivity and/or loss of quality;
• Performing other activities relevant to the position.

Requirements

Research Field Chemistry » Biochemistry Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Engineering » Chemical engineering Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Biological sciences » Biological engineering Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• Proven experience in chemical characterisation, proficiency in HPLC, and other methods for the chemical and biochemical characterisation and quantification of olive oil and olives;
• Experience in data processing and proficiency in statistical analysis;
• Experience in sensory analysis;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Excellent results-oriented approach and ability to work as part of a team;
• In the event of equal qualifications, preference will be given to candidates residing in the Alentejo region and available to start immediately;
• Valid driving licence and access to a private vehicle.

Specific Requirements

Candidates must meet all of the following requirements to be eligible to apply:

• A Master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field;
• At least one year of technical and scientific experience in experimental/laboratory work involving analytical quantification methodologies for the assessment of chemical profiles, including both experimental work and data analysis;
• A valid Category B driving licence (passenger vehicles);
• Good knowledge of English, and proficiency in both written and spoken Portuguese.

Languages PORTUGUESE Level Mother Tongue

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Research Field Chemistry » BiochemistryEngineering » Chemical engineeringBiological sciences » Biological engineering Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Additional Information

The appointment will be made under an open-ended fixed-term employment contract, governed by private law and entered into in accordance with the Portuguese Labour Code, specifically Article 140(2)(h), and the new legislation in force as of 1 October 2019.

The basic salary will correspond to the 1st or 2nd salary step of the Senior Technical Officer career category within the General Career Framework (€1,499.15 or €1,762.31, respectively), subject to any updates to the Unified Remuneration Table (URT) in force.

It should also be noted that the employee is entitled to a meal allowance for each day actually worked, as well as holiday and Christmas allowances, in accordance with the legislation in force.

Selection process

• Entrevista individual - 10%.

Selection criteria and weighting

The selection criteria and their respective weightings shall be as follows:

• Curriculum vitae assessment (assessment of the CV in accordance with the requirements specified under the admission criteria) – 50%;
• Relevance of the candidate’s curriculum vitae to the duties to be performed – 50%;

The selection panel may consider it necessary to conduct an individual interview with the highest-ranked candidates. In this case, the selection criteria and their respective weightings shall be as follows:

• Curriculum vitae assessment (assessment of the CV in accordance with the requirements specified under the admission criteria) – 50%;
• Relevance of the candidate’s curriculum vitae to the duties to be performed – 40%;
• Individual interview – 10%;

If none of the applicants is considered to have a suitable profile for the position, the selection panel reserves the right to close the recruitment procedure without selecting a candidate.

Additional comments

Publication of results

The final assessment results will be published in a ranked list, in descending order of score, displayed in a publicly accessible and visible location at CEBAL. All applicants will be notified by email.

Deadlines and procedures for submitting complaints

Applicants shall have 10 working days from the date of publication of the assessment results to submit their comments, should they wish to do so, during the prior hearing of interested parties, in accordance with the provisions of the Portuguese Code of Administrative Procedure.

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute CEBAL - Alentejo Biotechnology Center for Agriculture and Agro-food Country Portugal State/Province Beja City Beja Postal Code 7801 - 908 Street Rua Pedro Soares, Apartado 6158 Geofield