Reserach Fellowship (PostDoctoral)

S2AQUAcoLAB; Quelfes; Híbrido; EUR 19 000 - 23 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

S2AQUA - Laboratório Colaborativo, a Portuguese research association focused on sustainable aquaculture, announces a 12-month postdoctoral research fellowship in data modeling within the Amy-WARN project. The fellow will develop forecasting models, parameterize them with project data, and contribute to publications.

Fluency in Portuguese and English is required; travel may be needed. The position begins in December, with application deadlines in September 2026, and involves full-time duties

Qualificações

• Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Biomedical Sciences, Biology, or another degree that required modeling, obtained within the last three years.

Responsabilidades

• Plan the development of models for system forecasting.
• Model parameterization using project data.
• Participate in data analysis, write reports and scientific articles, attend project meetings.

Formação académica

Doctor in Bioinformatics / Biomedical Sciences / Biology (or similar with modeling)

Ferramentas

Python

Matlab

Descrição da oferta de emprego

S2AQUA - Laboratório Colaborativo, Associação para uma Aquacultura Sustentável e Inteligente (S2AQUAcoLAB), in the terms of article 7 of S2AQUAcoLAB’s Research Fellowship Regulation, hereby announces that a call for applications has been authorized for the award of a Research Fellowship (Postdoctoral) in the field of data modeling or related fields.

The call for applications for a Research Grant is intended to support research activities within the Amy-WARN project, which aims to develop a predictive tool for forecasting outbreaks caused by A. ocellatum in an operational context. To this end, the project integrates knowledge about the parasite’s life cycle with data from environmental monitoring, enabling the identification of risk conditions and the anticipation of outbreaks. Funded by Algarve 2030, Lisboa 2030, and Orçamento de Estado.

1. Beneficiaries (conditions required)

The fellowship is intended for holders of a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Biomedical Sciences, Biology, or another degree that required modeling, obtained within the three years prior to the application submission date.

2. Desired profile

2.1 Education and experience::

• Degree (REQUIRED) of Doctor in Bioinformatics, Biomedical Sciences, Biology, or another degree that required modeling, obtained within the three years prior to the application submission date;

2.2 Technical skills:

• Experience in modeling using machine learning techniques;
• Experience in modeling using process-based dynamic models;
• Ability to program in a high-level language (e.g., Python or Matlab);

Other requirements:

• Fluency in Portuguese and proficiency in English (spoken and written);
• Ability to adapt, integrate, and work as part of a team;
• Results-oriented and skilled at problem-solving;
• Strong personal organizational skills, a sense of responsibility, and attention to detail;
• Independence, proactivity, and the ability to manage time efficiently;
• Willingness to work shifts and occasionally on weekends;
• Willingness to travel domestically and/or internationally, as needed.

3. The work plan

The work program includes, in particular, the following activities:

• Plan the development of models for system forecasting;
• Model parameterization using data collected within the scope of the project;
• Participate in data analysis, preparation of reports and scientific articles, and project meetings.

4. Submission of applications

The call is open between September 16 and 11:59 p.m. on September 30, 2026.

5. Type and duration of the fellowship

A postdoctoral research fellowship will be awarded.

The fellowship is scheduled to begin in December, on a date to be determined later in consultation with the candidate, and will last for 12 months on a full-time basis.

The fellowship must be carried out on an exclusive basis, in accordance with the S2AQUAcoLAB Fellowship Regulations (Regulamento Bolsas de Investigação S2AQUAcoLAB) and the FCT Fellowship Regulations based on Portuguese Law 40/2004 of August 18 (Estatuto do Bolseiro de Investigação Científica) as amended by Decree-Law 123/2019 of August 28.

A postdoctoral research fellowship will be awarded.

6. Supervision and place where the activity will be developed

The amount of the fellowship is 1 901,00€, according to the table of fellowships approved by FCT, I.P.

The fellow is entitled to the reimbursement of the voluntary social insurance (1st level), if applicable, in accordance with the conditions defined in the Estatuto do Bolseiro de Investigação | DR . The fellow will be covered by personal accident insurance for the duration of the fellowship. The fellowship will be paid monthly via bank transfer made by S2AQUAcoLAB to the account designated by the fellow.

8. Admissibility

8.1 Requirements for applicant admissibility

Who can apply for the Research Fellowship:

• A. Portuguese Citizens or citizens of Member States of the European Union;
• B. Citizens of third states.

To apply for the Research Fellowship, it is necessary to:

• C. Reside in Portugal permanently and habitually;
• D. Not have benefited from a research fellowship in companies directly financed by FCT, regardless of their duration.

It is indispensable, under penalty of non-admission of the application:

• E. Detailed and signed Curriculum Vitae of the candidate;
• F. A motivation letter (maximum one-page, double space, letter Arial, size 12) where the reason for the application is clearly and briefly stated, as well as the academic and professional background, such as academic training, supplementary training, two references (just name, institution and email) and other information considered relevant for the evaluation of the CV;
• G. Copy of the ID card or passport;
• H. Permanent residence certificate, permanent residence permit, or long-term resident status, if applicable;
• I. Documents proving the conditions required for the respective type of fellowship, in particular certificates of qualifications indicating the degree and final classification, all recognised by a Portuguese university if diplomas were obtained abroad;
• J. Copy of evidence related to professional experience and training, including letters of recommendation, proof of courses or traineeships, if applicable;
• K. Updated document proving professional status, indicating the nature of the employment relationship and duties, which may be replaced by a declaration of honour (link under point L) if the candidate does not perform any professional activity or provide any services;

Failure to submit the requested documentation implies the non-granting of a scholarship.

Failure to submit the documentation referred to in G) and K) within fifteen days of the date of notification of the results will result in the scholarship not being awarded.

9. Composition of the jury

The contest jury consists of the following members:

• 1st Member: Iris Silva, Researcher at S2AQUAcoLAB;

10. Selection methods and criteria

Eligible Applications will be scored from zero (0 minimum rating) to twenty (20 maximum rating).

Eligibility for the competitive examination: All candidates who meet the requirements set forth in this notice will be eligible to take the competitive examination.

Evaluation method: Candidates will be evaluated based on their academic record (AC) (100%). An interview will be conducted only if the selection committee deems it necessary or in the event of a tie (E).

10.1 Curricular evaluation (CA)

The curriculum evaluation (CA) will be expressed quantitatively on a scale of 0 to 20, calculated by adding the scores obtained for the following objective criteria, weighted as follows:

CA = 0.35 x A + 0.65 x B

where:

A - Evaluates the candidate's academic merit based on their doctoral degree (0–20 points);

B - Evaluate the candidate's previous experience in performing the proposed tasks:

• 1) Data analysis using machine learning techniques (0–6 points);
• 2) Modeling using process-based dynamic models (0–6 points);
• 4) Contributions to scientific publications, posters, and oral presentations in fields relevant to the position (0–4 points).

10.2. Interview (I)

Based on the Curriculum Evaluation, candidates will be ranked.

If the jury deems it necessary, or in the event of a tie, an interview will be conducted.

The interview will be conducted in person or via videoconference, and the candidate’s score will be calculated by adding the points obtained for the following criteria:

• a) Knowledge of the areas covered by the project;
• b) Verbal expression and fluency;
• c) Ability to adapt and integrate into a team;
• d) Motivation;
• e) Autonomy.

These criteria will be scored on a scale of zero to twenty, with the total interview score calculated by dividing the sum of the criteria by five (0 to 20 points).

10.3 Final Classification (FC)

The candidates´ final classification will be decided by a majority of the jury.

All candidates that applied for the fellowship will be ranked according to the classification awarded by the jury, based on the CA.

If the interview (I) is necessary, the final classification (FC) will be obtained through the weighted sum of the curriculum evaluation (CA) - with a weight of 40% - and the interview (I) - with a weight of 60%.

The contest jury will hold the meetings necessary to reach a final decision, documenting in the minutes the procedures followed, as well as all elements deemed relevant to the final decision.

If there are no qualified applicants, the selection committee may decide not to award this scholarship.

The Selection Committee reserves the right to decide not to award the scholarship if it determines that none of the candidates has the appropriate profile, experience, and/or skills to carry out the work plan.

11. Reporting the results

The results of the evaluation are published at the location indicated in the opening notice and by email within 90 working days after the application submission deadline.

Candidates have a period of 10 working days after the disclosure of the results to present any objections, in the pre-hearing of interested parties and in accordance with the provisions of the Code of Administrative Procedure.

The final decision shall be taken no later than 60 working days after the conclusion of the prior hearing of interested parties.

The provisions of the preceding paragraphs shall not apply where the draft decision leads to the granting of a fellowship to all applicants, in which case the draft shall be equivalent to the final decision.

12. Approval

After the conclusion of the hearing process of interested parties, the jury´s decision will be taken to the Board of Directors of S2AQUAcoLAB for approval.

13. Other information

After the selection of the candidate, the following documents/information will be requested for the purpose of hiring:

• Copy of the civil, tax, and social security identification number (if applicable);
• Document disclosing the country of residence, residence permit, or other legally equivalent document (if applicable) which should be valid at the starting date of the fellowship;
• Documents proving that the applicant meets the conditions required for the respective type of fellowship, including proof of registration;
• Declaration of commitment acknowledging the exclusivity regime;
• Certificates of qualifications;
• Bank account number - IBAN.

Fellowship contract model

After the selection of the candidate and reception of all documentation, a fellowship contract will be signed according to the mode: Contrato de Bolsa de Investigação .

The activity developed by the fellow will be evaluated by the supervisors, who will apply the criteria defined in the: Relatório Final Bolseiro .

Management reserves the right, due to a change in circumstances as of the date of this announcement, to cancel this call for applications without making any hires.

Candidates with disabilities will be given preference in the event of a tie, and this preference takes precedence over any other legal preferences. Candidates must declare, under oath, their degree of disability, type of disability, and the means of communication/expression to be used during the selection process when submitting their formal application.

1. Review of the report and compliance with the work plan.

S2AQUAcoLAB's non-discrimination and equal opportunities policy

No candidate may be privileged, benefited, impaired or deprived of any right or exempt from any claim as to descent, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, economic situation, origin, social status, genetic inheritance, disability, chronic disease, nationality, ethnicity, territory of origin, language, religion, politics, ideology or trade union affiliation.

14. Applicable legislation and regulations

Statute of the Research Fellow, approved by Law No. 40/2004, of August 18, in the wording conferred by Decree-Law No. 202/2012, of August 27, by Law No. 12/2013, of January 29, by Decree-Law No. 89/2013, of July 9, by Decree-Law No. 233/2012, of October 29 and by Decree-Law No. 123/2019, of August 28.

FCT, I.P. Research Fellowship Regulation, adopted by Regulation No. 950/2019 of November 29 2019, published in Diário da República, II Series, Part C of December 16 2019 with the amendments introduced by Regulation No. 643/2021 of June 30 2021, published in Diário da República, Series II, part C of 14 July 2021.

Code of Administrative Procedure, approved by Decree-Law No. 4/2015, of January 7, in the wording currently in force.

S2AQUA - Collaborative Laboratory, Association for Sustainable and Smart Aquaculture’s Regulation of Research Fellowships, approved in the document FCT/109/06/01/2023/S by FCT, I.P

This notice was approved by the members of the jury on August 26, 2026.