Postdoctoral Fellow: Marine Microbiology for ResilCrops

University of Algarve; Portugal; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Algarve, Centre of Marine Sciences (CCMar), invites applications for a 12-month postdoctoral grant under the ResilCrops project. The role focuses on microbiology and environmental microbiology with emphasis onMarine macrophytes and pathogenicity testing.

Start January 2027; applications open 05/11/2026 and close 18/11/2026. Candidate requirements include a PhD in Biological Sciences or related field plus demonstrated lab experience in isolation, cultivation and molecular

Qualifications

• PhD in Biological Sciences required.
• Bachelor's or Master's in Microbiology, Marine Biology or related areas.
• Demonstrated research experience in microbiology and environmental microbiology.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of project activities for ResilCrops.
• Isolate and work with microorganisms from marine macrophytes.
• Cultivate marine bacteria for bioactive compounds.
• Molecular identification of microorganisms.
• Conduct pathogenicity assays on plants and prepare reports.

Skills

Research experience in microbiology

Isolation of microorganisms

Cultivation and characterization of/m

Pathogenicity tests on plants

Experience with oomycetes, fungi, and

Education

PhD in Biological Sciences

Bachelor's or Master's in Microbiology or Marine Biology

Job description

The University of Algarve, Centre of Marine Sciences (CCMar), invites applications for a 12-month postdoctoral grant under the ResilCrops project. The role focuses on microbiology and environmental microbiology with emphasis onMarine macrophytes and pathogenicity testing.

Start January 2027; applications open 05/11/2026 and close 18/11/2026. Candidate requirements include a PhD in Biological Sciences or related field plus demonstrated lab experience in isolation, cultivation and molecular