University of Coimbra

Post-doc

Assistant Researcher position in the framework of the EU project SOLO (Soils for Europe)

마감2025.03.14~2025.04.04

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  • 접수 기간

    2025.03.14 00:00~2025.04.04 23:59

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    경력 무관

  • 고용 형태

    계약직

  • 지원 자격

    박사

  • 모집 전공

    생물학, 생명과학, 생명공학, 지구・지리학더보기

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    대학교

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The University of Coimbra opens a call for one Invited Assistant Researcher position in the framework of the EU project SOLO (Soils for Europe) funded by the European Commission Mission Soil.


Scientific area: Ecology, Microbial Ecology, Microbiology, Fungal Ecology, Ecosystem & Soil Sciences, Biogeography, Geography or related disciplines.


Skills/Qualifications: The University of Coimbra is now looking for an Assistant Researher that should hold a Doctoral degree (PhD) in a research field relevant to the call and have a strong statistical background. This call is aimed at dynamic and highly motivated researchers, preferably early-career researchers, with a PhD in Ecology, Microbial Ecology, Microbiology, Fungal Ecology, Ecosystem & Soil Sciences, Biogeography, Geography or related disciplines. Candidates must demonstrate their capacity to independently carry out research, including an excellent publication record. Our aim is to be an equal opportunity group therefore female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and parental leave will be taken in consideration during the evaluation of the applicants. Beyond what the UC is able to provide, the selected applicants that recently were in parental leave will be supported to apply to the portuguese RESTART Programme if applicable.



Work plan/Objectives: The successful candidate will be able to contribute to the coordination of the group research projects, namely SOLO (www.soils4europe.eu) and the implementation of national soil ecological monitoring systems and also contribute to expert training in the field of soil macroecology, develop data synthesis and modelling approaches that enhance the knowledge and mechanistic understanding of soil ecological features at the landscape scale, establish, with institutional support, an own and international research profile, and actively apply to third-party funding, and finally, engage in international collaborations in the framework of SOLO and SoilBON (www.soilbon.org).


Benefits: The Researcher will be hired by the University of Coimbra for 30 months, as an Assistant Researcher under a full-time contract. According to the Portuguese legislation on public hiring of researchers (DL 124/99) the contract includes the payment of: i) Salary (monthly salary plus holidays and Christmas allowance totaling 49,140.60 euros/year); ii) Social securty taxes; iii) Food allowance. Other benefits include: 

  • A part-time option to allow for the reconciliation of family and career;
  • Individual options for career support such as a mentoring tandem, courses & trainings;
  • Specific funding for travel and accomodation;
  • An interdisciplinary working environment that encourages independence and carrer growth;
  • Access to a network of national and international scientific partners in the field of research;
  • The possibility of co-supervise a PosDoc research aimed at supporting the applicant in developping her/his field of research.


Scientific orientation: Professor Dr. Carlos A. Guerra (University of Coimbra)


Selection method: Curricular evaluation (60%) and interview (40%)


Formalization of the application: Applications must be formalized by sending the following documents by email to (depgeotur@fl.uc.pt) with the subject UC2025-BB01: CV, a motivation letter, the contact of two scientists who are familiar with your research accomplishments and academic credentials, and copies of university degrees and transcripts of academic records. As reference, your motivation letter should include a statement of your scientific interests and motivation for applying, specifying your research interests, expertise and other activities of relevance for the advertised position. (max 5000 characters). If you have any questions regarding the research profile for this position, please contact Prof. Dr. Carlos Guerra (carlos.guerra@uc.pt).


Submission of applications: between 14/03 until 04/04.


근무 예정지

대표University of Coimbra(해외) : 3004-531 Coimbra

해외(포르투갈) : Portugal, University of Coimbra

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