Open Call for POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine (GIMM) opens a call for one research fellowship under the project "EvoInHi – Evolution in the Gut in Health and Disease" with the funding support from", financed by Research Council Executive Agency, under the program Horizon Europe.Scientific Area(s) Bioinformatics, Computational Biology or Microbial EvolutionFellowship recipients / Admission requirements (indicate mandatory and preferential requirements) Any National, foreign and stateless candidate(s).MandatoryPhD in Biological Sciences (including Bioinformatics, Microbiology or Computational Biology)Less than 3 years of postdoctoral experienceExperience in mathematical modeling and computer simulationsGood knowledge of spoken and written EnglishDesirableExperience in microbiology, particularly in fitness assays and analysisAttention to detail, well organized, and Ability to keep clean written records and to work independentlyWork Plan and Objectives The post-doctoral fellow will work closely with experimentalists in Isabel Gordo's lab to study patterns of bacterial evolution under competition for resources. The project requires ability to program and to analyze the results of simulated data to unravel the patterns of genetic and phenotypic diversity expected under different conditions of resource competition. The post-doctoral fellow will develop new modeling frameworks, using R or a related language.Predicted start date, duration and renewal conditions The fellowship contract is predicted to start in April 2026, for a period of 12 months on an exclusive basis, eventually renewable until the maximum stipulated in applicable regulations, not exceeding the eligibility period of the project.Workplace and Scientific orientation The research activities will be developed at Laboratory Evolutionary Biology of GIMM, under the mentorship of Isabel Gordo.Non-discrimination and equal access policy GIMM undertakes to ensure compliance with the principles of non-discrimination and equality and to that extent, provides that no candidate can be privileged, benefited, harmed or deprived of any right or exempted from any duty due, in particular ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, economic status, education, social origin or condition, genetic heritage, reduced working capacity, disability, chronic disease, nationality, ethnic origin or race, place of origin, language, religion, political or ideological convictions and trade union membership.International environment and experience Diversity is a fundamental aspect of the essence of GIMM, where researchers and non-researchers of different nationalities, backgrounds and areas of study work together, promoting the exchange of experiences and interactions, contributing to the personal and professional development of each person and to the existence of an international, inclusive and stimulating environment.Research Fellows Support Centre The Research Fellows Support Centre works everyday from 09:00AM to 11:00AM at People & Culture Unit Office.Fellowship financial conditions The fellow will benefit from a monthly stipend in the amount of2.260,00€. The amount will be paid by wire transfer at the end of each month. The fellow will also benefit from a personal accident insurance to execute the proposed research activities as well as the right to Social Security through Voluntary Social Insurance regimen, if wanted, under the terms of Código dos Regimes Contributivos do Sistema Previdencial de Segurança Social, and the contributions costs will be supported by the research project.Required documentsCover LetterDetailed Curriculum VitaeDoctorate Degree – Candidate's declaration of honor indicating previous fellowships, if any, its typology and duration. The non-compliance with these requirements determines the immediate rejection of the application. In case the applicant does not have yet the required degree certificate, a declaration of honor stating the conclusion of the necessary qualifications for the purposes of this process will be accepted and must be sent by the end date of the call.Selection methods The admitted applications will be evaluated taking into account the quality, timeliness and relevance of the scientific path (scientific production and research experience) and curriculum of each candidate and their adequacy to the proposed work plan.#J-18808-Ljbffr