Junior Researcher

EURAXESS Ireland; Vila do Conde; Hybride; EUR 25 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Associação BIOPOLIS invites applications for a Junior Researcher position (BIOPOLIS 2026-51) under an uncertain-term contract, typically two years, to work on the BEAGLE project—Biodiversity methods for advanced monitoring at large scales. Candidates must hold a PhD in Biology or related fields and meet rigorous requirements; collaboration and ethical research conduct are valued.

National and international candidates may apply.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biology or related field
• Experience designing and implementing biodiversity surveys
• Experience collecting biodiversity data on rocky shores
• Experience with biodiversity observation platforms and species identification
• Excellent communication in English (oral and written)

Connaissances

Biodiversity surveys design

BioBlitz experience

Rocky shore data collection

Species identification

English proficiency

Formation

PhD in Biology

Description du poste

Organisation/Company ASSOCIAÇÃO BIOPOLIS Research Field Biological sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 16 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon) Country Portugal Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe Reference Number Biopolis 2026-51 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Associação BIOPOLIS opens applications for a Junior Researcher position (Reference BIOPOLIS 2026-51) under an uncertain-term employment contract, for the period necessary to carry out the activities, with an expected duration of two years, under the Portuguese Labor Code. This notice is intended for one (1) position (Reference BIOPOLIS 2026-51) within the scope of the BEAGLE project – Biodiversity methods for advanced monitoring at large scales, funded through the HORIZON-CL6-2025-01-BIODIV-04 programme (code 101288886).

National, foreign and stateless candidates who hold a PhD degree in Biology or related areas and have a scientific and professional curriculum that reveals a profile suited to the activity to be developed may apply to the competition. In the case of an academic degree awarded by a foreign higher education institution, it must comply with the provisions of Decree-Law No. 66/2018, of 16 August, in its current wording, namely with the amendments introduced by Decree-Law No. 86/2023, of 10 October, and any legally required formalities must be fulfilled by the date of signing the employment contract.

Specific Requirements

Specific Requirements:In addition to the general requirements defined in the previous point, the following are specific requirements:

• Experience in designing, organizing and implementing participatory biodiversity surveys, BioBlitzes or related activities;
• Experience in collecting biodiversity data on rocky shores;
• Experience with biodiversity observation platforms and tools and species identification;
• Excellent communication skills in English (oral and written);
• Experience in applying innovative tools in marine research;
• Experience in participating in international research projects;
• Experience in publishing research articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals;
• Driving license valid in Europe on the start date of the project;
• Availability, when necessary and under the legally applicable terms, to work outside normal working hours, including weekends and public holidays, within the scope of field campaigns and project activities

A professional profile compatible with collaborative work, scientific rigor, responsibility and compliance with ethical principles in research will be valued.