Research Fellow: Microbiology & Microplastics

University of Aveiro; Portugal; Presencial; EUR 12 000 - 13 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The University of Aveiro, Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), invites applications for a Research Grant in Microbiology under the PLASTICBUG project. The fellowship will assess microplastics as vectors for antibiotic-resistant bacteria and involves experimental assays, sample collection, and genomic analyses starting 1 January 2027.

The grant lasts 12 months with a monthly maintenance allowance of €1,090.98.

Qualificações

• Masters in Microbiology with high grade requirement.
• Degree in Biomedical Sciences or Biology with 16/20+ grade.

Responsabilidades

• Join the PLASTICBUG project team and participate in experimental assays, sample collection and processing.
• Conduct microbiological and molecular analyses, including genomic/metagenomic data processing.
• Perform statistical analyses and data integration using R and bioinformatics tools.
• Collaborate with project partners and contribute to dissemination of results.

Conhecimentos

Microbiology

Biofilm techniques

DNA extraction

Antibiotic susceptibility

Genomic analysis

R software

Formação académica

Master's in Microbiology

Degree in Biomedical Sciences or Biology

Ferramentas

Bioinformatics tools

R language

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The University of Aveiro, Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), invites applications for a Research Grant in Microbiology under the PLASTICBUG project. The fellowship will assess microplastics as vectors for antibiotic-resistant bacteria and involves experimental assays, sample collection, and genomic analyses starting 1 January 2027.

The grant lasts 12 months with a monthly maintenance allowance of €1,090.98.