Organisation/Company Centro de Biotecnologia Agrícola e Agro-Alimentar do Alentejo Department Bioactive Compounds Research Group Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Environmental science » Other Agricultural sciences » Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Country Portugal Application Deadline 17 Jun 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon) Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Reference Number ALT2030-FSE+-01783000 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
The Centre for Agricultural and Agro-Food Biotechnology of Alentejo (CEBAL) is launching a call for the recruitment of a Master's degree holder, under the internal reference CBL005/RHAQ, within the scope of the project entitled "CEBAL for Research, Transfer, and Sustainable Action (CITAS) – RHAQ Programme: Strengthening Research and Knowledge Transfer for Sustainable Development" (REF: ALT2030-FSE+-01783000), funded by the Alentejo Regional Operational Programme (Alentejo 2030) – "Recruitment of Highly Qualified Human Resources in Scientific Infrastructures, Scientific and Technological Institutions, and Collaborative Laboratories" (ALT2030-2024-12), through the European Social Fund Plus (FSE+).
The duties of the Master will be:
• Participate in the review, updating, and standardization of laboratory processes and procedures;
• Support the management of research activities developed at CEBAL across different thematic areas, as well as activities related to knowledge transfer and valorization with various stakeholders;
• Develop methodologies aimed at enhancing the feasibility of technology transfer and innovation to companies, considering improvements in product productivity and quality, while also promoting process efficiency and ensuring the execution and management of procedures in compliance with internationally recognized quality standards and norms;
• Implement change management strategies, contributing to the revision of innovative processes and operations, as well as to the optimization of workflows.
Where to apply
E-mail fatima.duarte@cebal.pt
Requirements
Research Field Agricultural sciences » Other Education Level Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field Biological sciences » Other Education Level Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field Environmental science » Other Education Level Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
• Experience in implementing optimized laboratory processes;
• Strong critical analysis skills and task organization abilities;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Proactivity, team spirit, and adaptability to operational changes;
• Driver's license and own vehicle;
• Under equal conditions, residence in the Alentejo region and immediate availability will be considered a strong preference.
Specific Requirements
Applicants will be admitted to the competition if they cumulatively meet the following requirements:
• Master's degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Agricultural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related fields;
• Minimum of five years of professional experience in laboratory activities, particularly in the implementation of laboratory processes aimed at more innovative and sustainable practices, as well as continuous improvement processes;
• Active experience in models and/or strategies for promoting knowledge and technology transfer, with direct interaction with various stakeholders, particularly from the productive sector;
• Detailed knowledge of laboratory safety rules, as well as the intrinsic aspects of laboratory management;
• Category B driving license for light vehicles;
• Good knowledge of the English language, and mandatory fluency in written and spoken Portuguese.
Languages PORTUGUESE Level Mother Tongue
Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent
Research Field Agricultural sciences » Other Years of Research Experience 4 - 10
Research Field Environmental science » Other Years of Research Experience 4 - 10
Research Field Biological sciences » Other Years of Research Experience 4 - 10
Additional Information
The hiring will be carried out through an open-ended fixed-term contract under private law, to be concluded pursuant to paragraph h) of Article 140(2) of the Portuguese Labor Code, and in accordance with the applicable legislation. The monthly base salary is €1,834.93, in line with the Scientific Research Career, index 100, and subject to possible updates under the current TRU (Unified Remuneration Table). It should be noted that the employee is also entitled to a meal allowance for each day of actual work, as well as holiday and Christmas bonuses, in accordance with current legislation.
Selection process
The selection criteria will be as follows, with the respective weightings:
- Curriculum assessment (evaluation of the Curriculum Vitae, according to the admission requirements) – 40%;
- Degree of alignment between the candidate's curriculum and the duties to be performed – 60%.
The jury may determine the need to conduct an individual interview with the top-ranked candidates. In this context, the selection criteria and their respective weightings will be as follows:
- Curriculum assessment (evaluation of the Curriculum Vitae, according to the admission requirements) – 30%;
- Degree of alignment between the candidate's curriculum and the duties to be performed – 60%;
- Individual interview – 10%.
In case that none of the candidates meets the required profile, the jury reserves the right to close the recruitment process without selecting a candidate.
Additional comments
Applications must be formally submitted with the following mandatory documents:
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae;
- Copy(ies) of academic degree certificate(s) (If the academic degrees were awarded by a foreign higher education institution, they must comply with the provisions of Decree-Law No. 66/2018, of August 16. Compliance with any formalities established therein must occur by the application deadline);
- Documents demonstrating relevant experience for the duties to be performed (up to a maximum of 3 documents, compiled into a single PDF file).
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute CEBAL - Alentejo Biotechnology Center for Agriculture and Agro-food Country Portugal City Beja Postal Code 7801 - 908 Street Rua Pedro Soares, Apartado 6158
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