Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

ASSOCIAÇÃO BIOPOLIS; Portugal; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

ASSOCIAÇÃO BIOPOLIS Research Centre in Biodiversity and Genetic Resources, associated laboratory (CIBIO-InBIO), invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (BIOPOLIS 2026-54) for 12 months starting 1 January 2027. The project GenClim2 investigates genomic perspectives on climate resilience in a biodiversity hotspot, focusing on population genomics analyses in Atlantic Forest bats.

Applicants must hold a PhD in Biology or related field, and comply with FCT mobility rules, with a

Qualifications

• PhD in Biology or a related field with strong background in genomics.
• Experience in population genomic analyses and demographic inference.
• Experience with environmental association analyses and landscape genomics.
• Proficiency in R or Python and Linux-based environments for data analysis.
• Strong track record of scientific publications or project deliverables.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a multidisciplinary setting.

Skills

Genomics

Population genomics

Statistical analysis

Data analysis

English language

Independent work

Education

PhD in Biology

Tools

R

Python

Linux

Job description

Organisation/Company ASSOCIAÇÃO BIOPOLIS Research Field Biological sciences Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 16 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon) Country Portugal Type of Contract Not Applicable Job Status Not Applicable Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number Biopolis 2026-54 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

A call is open for one (1) Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (BIPD) at Associação BIOPOLIS, Research Centre in Biodiversity and Genetic Resources, Associated Laboratory (CIBIO-InBIO), for a period of 12 months (Reference BIOPOLIS 2026-54), within the scope of the research project GenClim2 - “Genomic perspective on climate resilience in a biodiversity hotspot” (Ref. 2025.07937.RESTART), funded by the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT). The fellowship will support population genomic analyses focused on investigating climate adaptation and vulnerability in Atlantic Forest bats.

Applications are open to Portuguese and foreign nationals, as well as stateless persons, who hold a PhD degree in Biology or a related field, obtained within the three (3) years preceding the date of submission of the fellowship application. Additionally, candidates must comply with the FCT mobility rule (the postdoctoral research must be carried out at a host institution distinct from the institution where the PhD degree was obtained) and cannot have exceeded a cumulative period of three (3) years in this fellowship category (BIPD). Furthermore, their scientific and professional CV must demonstrate a profile suitable for the activities to be carried out.

Academic degrees obtained abroad must be recognised by a competent Portuguese institution, in accordance with Decree-Law No. 66/2018 of 16 August. This recognition is mandatory by the time the fellowship agreement is signed.

Specific Requirements

In addition to the general requirements outlined above, applicants must meet the following specific requirements:

• Experience in the analysis of low-coverage genomic data;
• Experience in population genomic analyses, including the assessment of population structure, differentiation and diversity, as well as demographic inference;
• Experience in association analyses between genomic variation and environmental variables, as well as landscape genomics;
• Programming or scripting skills in R, Python or related languages, and familiarity with Linux-based environments for data analysis and workflow automation;
• Experience contributing to scientific publications, technical reports or project deliverables;
• Ability to organise work independently, troubleshoot analytical procedures, and meet project deadlines;
• Good written and spoken English and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.