Announcement of a call for research grant - 2026_061_BI_ApexChange

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Announcement of a call for research grant - 2026_061_BI_ApexChange Sintesi in italiano (traduzione automatica): È aperto un bando per l'assegnazione di una borsa di ricerca nell'ambito del progetto "ApexChange - Potenziale riproduttivo degli squali blu in un clima che cambia". La posizione è presso il CIIMAR a Matosinhos, sotto la supervisione del Dr. Ester Dias. I candidati devono avere esperienza nella preparazione di campioni per l'analisi degli isotopi stabili di carbonio e azoto, oltre a competenze nell'analisi e visualizzazione dei dati con R. È richiesta una laurea in Scienze Biologiche o aree scientifiche correlate. Il candidato selezionato indagherà l'ecologia alimentare degli squali blu e parteciperà alla scrittura di rapporti tecnici e alla diffusione dei risultati. La borsa ha una durata di 6 mesi con un compenso mensile di 1.090,98€. A competition is open for the attribution of 1 Research Grant in the framework of the project “ApexChange- Reproductive potential of blue sharks in a changing climate”, with the reference 2024.06874.RESTART, supported by Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, I.P (FCT), according to the following conditions: Scientific Area: Biological Sciences Admission requirements: Any national, foreign and stateless candidate(s) interested in development R&D activities to be carried out by master students or by graduates enrolled in courses that do not award an academic degree in the area of Biological Sciences, or related scientific areas, with demonstrated experience in preparing samples for carbon and nitrogen stable isotope analysis. Experience in interpreting stable isotope data and analyzing and visualizing data using R is also required. 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 scholarship contract is signed. Note: In the case of enrolment in courses that do not confer academic degree, the research grant can only be awarded to those who do not exceed, with the signing of the research grant contract in question, including possible renewals, an accumulated period of two years in this type of grant, consecutive or interpolated. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate: -Immediate availability. -Experience working with elasmobranch tissues. -Experience working collaboratively in a team, writing technical or scientific reports, and presenting scientific results at scientific and non-scientific events. -Strong motivation to carry out the proposed research work and contribute to the objectives of the project and the CIIMAR research team. This motivation should be clearly explained in the motivation letter. Work plan: The selected candidate will investigate the foraging ecology of blue sharks, in two contrasting environmental areas, using carbon and nitrogen stable isotope analysis. In parallel, the candidate will characterize the energy density profiles of sharks through lipid content analysis, providing insight into nutritional condition in each area. The selected candidate will also participate in manuscript and technical reports writing, as well as on project results dissemination for 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. Monthly maintenance stipend : The monthly maintenance allowance is 1 090,98€ in agreement with the monthly maintenance stipend table of the grants directly attributed by FCT, I.P. within the country https://www.fct.pt/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Tabela-de-Valores-SMM-202… , by bank transfer payment. Selection methods: An overall assessment (valued from 1 to 10) of the candidates' merit will be made through the evaluation of their curriculum vitae (30%; CV), the motivation letter (10%; ML), and the scientific experience relevant for this position (60%; SA). CV: For the global evaluation of the CV, the academic qualifications and the global scientific path will be evaluated. ML: Evaluation of the candidate's motivation and ability to innovate, based on the motivation letter describing the relevance of the scientific path to the position and personal career goals. SA: The scientific activity is evaluated, based on Annuncio in inglese. Fonte: Euraxess (Commissione europea).