Technician

ASSOCIAÇÃO BIOPOLIS; Portugal; Presencial; EUR 25.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The BIOPOLIS Association invites applications for a fixed-term technician position (12 months) to perform scientific research activities within the HERITOMICS project. The role requires a master’s degree in Biology, Ecology, or related fields and demonstrated experience in data analysis, programming, GIS, and environmental modelling.

Strong English communication and ability to collaborate across institutions are essential.

Formación

• The candidate must hold a master’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences or related fields.
• At least five of the listed specific requirements must be demonstrated, including experience in quantitative analysis of ecological or environmental data.
• Experience in data analysis, programming, GIS, ecological modelling and database management is required or strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and oral English skills are mandatory.
• Prior research experience and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams are advantageous.

Conocimientos

Data analysis

Programming (R/Python)

GIS experience

Ecological modelling

Database management

Multivariate statistics

Spatial ecology

Scientific reporting

English communication

Educación

Master’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences or related fields

Herramientas

R

Python

QGIS

ArcGIS

Descripción del empleo

Organisation/Company ASSOCIAÇÃO BIOPOLIS Research Field Biological sciences Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 23 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 2026-59 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The BIOPOLIS Association opens an international selection procedure for the hiring of a technician under an open-ended fixed-term employment contract (contrato de trabalho a termo incerto), for an expected period of 12 months. This notice is for one (1) position (Reference BIOPOLIS 2026-59), to carry out scientific research activities within the framework of the HERITOMICS (Type of Model Grant Agreement: HORIZON Lump Sum Grant)_Project n.º 101340984, funded by the European Union through the Horizon Europe programme, under the Twinning action (HORIZON-WIDERA-2026-02-WIDENING-01).

General requirements:National, foreign and stateless citizens holding a master’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences or related scientific fields, with relevant training or experience in data analysis and environmental modelling, may apply.

Candidates holding qualifications obtained abroad must provide proof of recognition, equivalence or registration of the degree, under Decree-Law No. 66/2018 of 16 August, by the date of signing of the contract.

Specific Requirements

Specific requirements:In addition to the general requirements set out in the previous point, candidates must demonstrate that they meet at least five of the specific requirements listed below, including mandatorily the first, on experience in quantitative analysis of ecological or environmental data.

Meeting these requirements is a condition for admission to the selection procedure and must be demonstrated through the documents submitted with the application.

• Experience in the quantitative analysis of ecological, biological or environmental data, including the application of statistical and/or modelling methods.
• Experience in the use of programming languages for data analysis, namely R or Python.
• Experience in the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), namely QGIS, ArcGIS or equivalent tools.
• Experience in the application of ecological or environmental modelling methods, including plant species distribution modelling, habitat modelling or ecological connectivity analysis.
• Experience in the organisation, processing and integration of biological, ecological or environmental databases.
• Experience in the application of multivariate statistical methods, linear models, generalised linear models or mixed models to the analysis of ecological or environmental data.
• Research experience or training in spatial ecology, biogeography, biodiversity conservation or related scientific fields.
• Experience of participation in research projects or technical-scientific activities involving different institutions or multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in the preparation of scientific or technical reports, documentation of analytical procedures or presentation of research results.
• Oral and written communication skills in English

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Research Field Biological sciences

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