Announcement of a call for Post-Doctoral research grant - 2026_062_BIPD_ApexChange

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Announcement of a call for Post-Doctoral research grant - 2026_062_BIPD_ApexChange Sintesi in italiano (traduzione automatica): È aperto un bando per l'assegnazione di una borsa di ricerca post-dottorato nell'ambito del progetto 'ApexChange', che si occupa del potenziale riproduttivo degli squali blu in un clima che cambia. Il candidato selezionato lavorerà presso il CIIMAR a Matosinhos, sotto la supervisione del Dr. Ester Dias. I requisiti includono un dottorato in Scienze Biologiche o in un campo strettamente correlato, esperienza nell'analisi di dataset ecologici e ambientali utilizzando R, e competenze nella modellazione bioenergetica. È preferibile avere pubblicazioni scientifiche in ecologia marina. La borsa ha una durata di 6 mesi, con possibilità di rinnovo, e prevede un compenso mensile di 1.901,00€. Announcement of a call for Post-Doctoral research grant Reference : 2026_062_BIPD_ApexChange A competition is open for the attribution of one Post-Doctoral Research Grant within the framework of the project “ApexChange- Reproductive potential of blue sharks in a changing climate ", with the reference 2024.06874.RESTART, funded by Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, I.P. (FCT), under the following conditions: Scientific Area: Biological Sciences Admission requirements: Any national, foreign or stateless candidate(s) holding a PhD degree in Biological Sciences, or in a closely related field, are eligible to apply. Degrees awarded by foreign higher education institutions must comply with the provisions of Decree-Law No. 66/2018 of 16 August. Any recognition or other formal requirements established under this legislation must be completed before the contract is signed. Candidates must demonstrate experience in: analysis of ecological and environmental datasets using R; processing and analysis of high-resolution biologging datasets, preferably acceleration data collected from electronic tags; statistical analysis and visualization of complex datasets; interpretation of behavioral and physiological data derived from animal-borne sensors. Preference will be given to candidates demonstrating: experience with bioenergetic modelling, particularly Dynamic Energy Budget (DEB) models; experience integrating biologging and environmental datasets; experience estimating metabolic or oxygen consumption proxies from acceleration data; scientific publications relevant to marine ecology, physiological ecology or quantitative ecology; ability to work independently; excellent written and spoken English. *BIPD grants may only be awarded provided that the following requirements are cumulatively met: a) The doctoral degree was obtained within the three years prior to the date of submission of the grant application; b) The post-doctoral research is conducted at a host institution other than the institution where the research leading to the doctoral degree was carried out; c) The research activities do not require post-doctoral experience; d) The research activities have a development and execution period of three years or less; e) The grant holder does not exceed—through the grant contract in question, including any possible renewals—a cumulative period of three years under this type of grant, whether consecutive or non-consecutive. Work plan: The selected candidate is expected to process and analyze high-resolution acceleration datasets already available; derive behavioral metrics from electronic tag data, including estimates of the time spent under different temperature and oxygen conditions; calculate Overall Dynamic Body Acceleration (ODBA) and other biologically relevant metrics associated with shark activity and energy expenditure; integrate biologging-derived information DEB models to estimate and refine model parameters under current environmental conditions; conduct statistical analyses and data visualization using R; prepare scientific publications and technical reports; and disseminate project results to scientific and non-scientific audiences. Legislation and official rules: Law nº. 40/2004, 18th August (Research Fellowship and Studentship Regulation) in its current version; Regulations for Studentships and Fellowships of the Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, I.P. and CIIMAR Grants Regulation approved by FCT. Work place: The selected candidate will work in the Rivers and Coastal Ecology research team at CIIMAR headquarters, located in the Terminal Cruise of the Port of Leixões, in Matosinhos, under the supervision of Dr. Ester Dias. Duration of the grant: Duration of 6 months starting in August, under the regime of exclusive dedication, eventually renewal up to legal terms. Monthly maintenance stipend : The monthly maintenance allowance is 1 901,00€ in agreement with the monthly maintenance stipend table of the grants directly att Annuncio in inglese. Fonte: Euraxess (Commissione europea).