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Doctor Pedro Miguel Barbosa Alves Costa, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto, Vice-Rector of the same University:

I hereby inform that, by my order of July 21, 2025, in the exercise of the powers delegated by Dispatch No. 9493/2022, published in the Diário da República, 2nd series, No. 148 of August 2, and for a period of 30 working days, counting from the working day immediately following the publication of this notice in the Diário da República, a documentary competition is opened for an Assistant Professor in the scientific domain of Natural Sciences, scientific area of Biological Sciences, scientific subarea of Molecular Biology, for the disciplinary area of Biological Sciences, specific field of Molecular Genetics, at the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Porto.

1. Applicable legal provisions

Articles 37 to 51, 61, and 62-A of the Statute of the University Teaching Career (ECDU), republished by Decree-Law No. 205/2009, of August 31, and amended by Law No. 8/2010, of May 13, and Regulation of Competitions for the Recruitment of Full, Associate, and Assistant Professors of the University of Porto (hereinafter referred to as the Regulation), approved by Dispatch No. 12913/2010, published in the Diário da República, 2nd series, No. 154, of August 10, and amended by Deliberation (excerpt) No. 380/2019, published in the Diário da República, 2nd series, No. 64, of April 1.

2. Funding

This competition is open under the FCT-Tenure Program – 1st Edition, published through the Notice of Competition Opening (AAC) with reference PRR n.º 02/CO6-iO6/2024 and the application approved by the Foundation for Science and Technology with reference 2023.14718.TENURE.004

3. Job Description

3.1. Scientific Area(s): Biological Sciences

3.2. Disciplinary Area(s): Biological Sciences

3.3. Category: Assistant Professor

3.4. Number of vacancies: 1

3.5. Remuneration: Level 1, index 195

3.6. Functional content:

It will be the responsibility of the Assistant Professor to carry out the functions provided for in article 4 and in paragraph 3 of article 5 of the ECDU, namely, and according to the application better identified in point 2 of this notice:

a) Teach in the field of Biochemistry, particularly in the area of Molecular Genetics;

b) Develop lesson plans, materials, and teaching resources to convey molecular genetics concepts clearly and effectively;

c) Design and implement assessments, exams, and laboratory assignments to evaluate students’ understanding of topics in Molecular Genetics;

d) Update course content based on the latest scientific and technological developments, adopting new learning approaches and ensuring high standards of quality and relevance to provide students with an exceptional educational experience;

e) Collaborate in establishing research programs in the field of Molecular Genetics, in line with the objectives of the Applied Biomolecular Sciences Unit (UCIBIO);

f) Supervise postgraduate students as well as early-career researchers in research projects related to Molecular Genetics;

g) Collaborate with other faculty members, researchers, and professionals in the field, both within and outside the institution, promoting academic collaboration, knowledge exchange, and the development of research partnerships;

h) Contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge by disseminating and publishing research findings in journals indexed in recognized databases and presenting at conferences;

i) Explore opportunities to secure external funding from national and international agencies and through collaborative projects with academic and industrial partners, engaging in technology transfer initiatives;

j) Actively participate in the development and implementation of outreach and science communication activities in the field of the competition.

4. Administrative admission requirements for the competition

Under Article 41-A of the ECDU, only those who hold a Doctorate degree may be admitted to this competition.

If the doctorate was awarded by a foreign higher education institution, it must be recognized by a Portuguese higher education institution, in accordance with the provisions of Decree-Law No. 66/2018, published in the Diário da República, 1st series, No. 157, of August 16. This formality must be fulfilled by the time of hiring.

5. Approval on absolute merit

5.1. In the absence of grounds for rejecting applications, the Jury will deliberate on their approval or disapproval on absolute merit, through justified nominal voting, with abstentions not being allowed.

5.2. A candidate is considered approved on absolute merit if they are approved by an absolute majority of the voting jury members.

5.3. The absolute merit approval of the candidates depends on holding a comprehensive curriculum that the jury considers to fundamentally possess scientific and pedagogical merit, research capacity, and developed activity compatible with the disciplinary area for which the competition was opened and suitable for the respective teaching category, as documented in the respective information submitted for the competition.

5.4. For the purposes of the evaluation referred to in the previous point, a favorable vote must be substantiated by the cumulative fulfillment of the following qualitative and quantitative circumstances or requirements:

a) The candidate must hold a PhD degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, or related fields;

b) Must have experience in supervising and training students and early-career researchers at the Master's and Doctoral levels;

c) Must have proven experience in bioinformatics analysis and recombinant DNA technologies, applied to the development of innovative formulations for the prevention and treatment of human diseases, taking into account genetic and pharmacogenomic profiles.

6. Evaluation and ranking based on relative merit

Once successful candidates have been admitted based on absolute merit, the Selection Committee will proceed to their ranking by relative merit, based on the established selection dimensions and criteria, respective weighting and final valuation system, established under the provisions of no. 6 of Article 50 of the ECDU and Article 16 of the Regulations.

6.1. Evaluation methodology

Candidates approved on absolute merit are subject to a curricular evaluation, considering the general functions assigned to university teachers by Article 4 of the ECDU, focusing on the aspects and respective criteria identified below.

6.2. Aspects of the evaluation

The evaluation of candidates focuses on the following aspects and Scientific - Pedagogical Project, emphasizing the curricular aspects in the disciplinary area for which the competition was opened, with special emphasis on the specific domains of Immunology and Infection.

1. Scientific Merit (VMC) – 50%
2. Experience and Pedagogical Merit (VEMP) – 30%
3. University Extension Tasks and Economic and Social Valorization of Knowledge (VTC) - 3%
4. University Management (VGU) – 2%
5. Scientific-Pedagogical Project (PCP) – 15%

6.3. Evaluation criteria

In the evaluation of all the components referred to in the preceding point, the activity carried out in the last 10 (ten) years, counted up to the closing date of the application period, must be taken into consideration. This ten-year period may be extended by the Jury when based on interruption of activity for socially protected reasons, such as parental leave, prolonged serious illness, or other legally protected situations of unavailability for work, provided that the request is duly justified and supported by appropriate documentation from the candidate(s).

The criteria to be considered in the evaluation of each of the assessment components identified in the previous point, as well as the weighting assigned to each in the final score, are outlined below, without prejudice to the minimum requirements identified in point 5.4 of this notice:

6.3.1. Criteria for assessing Scientific Merit (VMC) – 50%

The candidate's scientific merit will be evaluated within the disciplinary area of Biological Sciences, specifically in the field of Molecular Genetics. This area is defined based on the course unit in which the candidate will carry out their work, in the Biochemistry laboratory; on scientific articles published in journals indexed in recognized databases; coordination and participation in research projects funded through competitive national or international programs; oral presentations at international conferences, among others. Proven knowledge and experience in bioinformatics analysis and recombinant DNA techniques will be valued, particularly those aimed at identifying, purifying, and editing proteins for the development of innovative formulations for the prevention or treatment of human diseases, considering genetic and pharmacogenomic profiles.

6.3.1.1. Scientific output (MC1): scientific publications relevant to the disciplinary area of Biological Sciences, in the specific field of Molecular Genetics, including books, book chapters, and articles in internationally indexed journals, scored according to number, type of publication, journal quartile, and type of contribution. Oral presentations at national and international conferences by the candidate. (30%)

6.3.1.2. Coordination and participation in scientific projects (MC2): coordination or participation in competitively funded scientific projects, supported by national or international agencies, or by other public or private entities, in the field of the competition. (10%)

6.3.1.3. Postgraduate training (MC4): internships, research grants, or complementary academic training at national or foreign higher education or scientific research institutions in the disciplinary area of Biological Sciences, specifically in Molecular Genetics, lasting more than 3 months. (5%)

6.3.1.4. Supervision of postgraduate students (MC5): experience in supervising or co-supervising master's or doctoral theses, postdoctoral researchers, or research fellows (BI or BTI). (5%)

6.3.2. Criteria for assessing Teaching Experience and Merit (VEMP) – 30%

The candidates’ teaching experience in higher education will be evaluated, considering teaching activity, particularly the teaching and coordination of course units related to the specific field of Molecular Genetics.

6.3.2.1. Teaching experience/activity (EMP1): teaching experience in higher education course units, assessed based on the number of academic years and/or teaching load during which teaching was carried out, modernity of the educational models applied, pedagogical training received, (co-)authorship of pedagogical publications/presentations, experience in coordinating course units or disciplinary areas, in the specific field of Molecular Genetics. (25%)

6.3.2.2. Supervision of undergraduate students (EMP2): experience in supervising or co-supervising undergraduate students and/or incoming mobility students (completed). (5%)

6.3.3. Criteria for assessing University Outreach and Knowledge Transfer Activities (VTC) – 3%

This component will evaluate the economic and social valorization of knowledge, including knowledge transfer in the specific field of Molecular Genetics, such as participation in peer review of manuscripts for publication; participation in review panels; and the organization of seminars, conferences, and workshops.

6.3.3.1. Peer review of manuscripts for publication (TC1) (1%)

6.3.3.2. Participation or responsibility in external services (T2C) (0.5%)

6.3.3.3. Participation in evaluation panels (TC3) (1%)

6.3.3.4. Organization of seminars, conferences, and workshops (TC4) (0.5%)

6.3.4. Criteria for assessing University Management (VGU) – 2%

6.3.4.1. Participation in university management and/or research bodies (GU1) (1%)

6.3.4.2. Participation in master's and doctoral juries (GU2) (1%)

6.3.5. Criteria for assessing the Scientific-Pedagogical Project (PCP) – 15%

The Scientific-Pedagogical Project should focus on the specific field of Molecular Genetics, particularly in areas directly related to the development of innovative formulations for the prevention or treatment of human diseases.

7. Deliberations of the Selection Committee

7.1. Scoring of Candidates

Each jury member conducts their reasoned assessment, scoring each candidate in relation to each aspect on a scale of 0 to 100 points, rounded to one decimal place, considering the criteria approved for each aspect, with a degree of rigor adjusted to the category for which the competition is open.

7.2. Final Result

The Final Result (FR) of the evaluation of each candidate by each jury member is calculated using the weighting formula of the various curricular aspects:

FR = (0.50*VMC) + (0.30*VEMP) + (0.03*VTC) + (0.02*VGU) + (0.15*VPCP)

which reflects the weights associated with each aspect.

Following the individual reasoned assessment, each jury member constructs their ranked list of candidate evaluations, with which they participate in the votes that lead to the decision and final ranking of candidates in accordance with point 6, with no possibility of a tie between candidates in the final classification.

7.3. Jury Deliberations

7.3.1. Any deliberation will result from Article 17, No. 12 of the Regulation, applicable by virtue of Article 83-A of the ECDU, which determined its approval with a view to implementing the norms of that legal diploma, covering the procedural processing of competitions, namely the system of evaluation and final classification. Consequently, under Article 17, No. 12 of the aforementioned Regulation, the jury will deliberate through a nominal vote based on the selection criteria adopted and disclosed for the approval and ranking of candidates, with an absolute majority required for any deliberation, and abstentions not permitted.

7.3.2. Seriation Methodology

In the different votes, each member of the Selection Committee must respect the ranking list, observing the following in each vote:

1. the first voting round is intended to determine the candidate placed in first place by counting the number of votes each candidate received for that place;
2. if a candidate obtains an absolute majority of votes for the first place, must be placed in the respective position and removed from the vote. The procedure will start to choose the candidate who will be positioned in the second place of the voting round;
3. if no candidate obtains an absolute majority of votes for the first place, a new voting round will be held, which will only include candidates who have achieved votes for the first place, upon removing the least voted candidate in the previous vote for that place;
4. if there is a tie between two or more candidates in the least voted position, a tiebreak vote between them will be held, counting the number of relative first positions for each, with the least voted being removed;
5. if a tie still remains between two or more candidates in the least voted position, but the number of those candidates has been reduced in the previous voting round, a further tiebreak vote shall be held only between candidates tied for the least voted position, counting the number of relative first positions for each, with the candidate least voted being removed;
6. if the tie remains between two or more candidates in the least-voted position, without reducing the number of candidates tied in the least-voted position in the previous voting round, the decision will be made by the quality vote of the President of the Selection Committee or by a casting vote, according to the situation. The candidate voted by the President of the Selection Committee will be chosen to integrate the following voting round for the same place;
7. if there is a tie when only two or more candidates remain for the first place, the tiebreaker is made through the casting vote of the President of the Selection Committee or by the exercise of the tiebreaker vote, according to the situation;

8. the candidate chosen for the first place will leave the votes and then begin the selection procedure for the candidate to place in second place, repeating the process mentioned in the previous paragraphs for the subsequent places until there is a single ordered list of candidates.

   
   

8. Presentation of applications

8.1. Submission of applications

The application must be submitted exclusively on the FFUP website, at the following address: https://sigarra.up.pt/ffup/pt/CNT_CAND_GERAL.CONCURSOS_LIST, by the end of the deadline.

8.2. Documentation for applications:

The application must necessarily include the following documents:

1. Application form (personal data and declarations), fully completed, dated, and signed, in accordance with the mandatory form available at https://sigarra.up.pt/up/pt/conteudos_geral.ver?pct_pag_id=1004282&pct_…;
2. Doctoral certificate, except for cases corresponding to the attainment of the Doctorate degree at the University of Porto. The candidate selected for the position who holds a doctoral degree obtained abroad must present the recognition or registration (as applicable) of their degree by the time of signing the contract, in accordance with Decree-Law No. 66/2018, of August 16, under penalty of exclusion.
3. Curriculum Vitae, in Portuguese, containing all relevant information for the evaluation of the application, as well as for demonstrating compliance with the criteria established in point 5 of this notice, considering the evaluation and ranking criteria set out in point 6.3 of this notice for the aspects and parameters of the evaluation;
4. Works mentioned in the submitted curriculum that allow for the verification of the requirements of point 5 and the evaluation of the criteria outlined in point 6.3 of this notice. Additionally, candidates may highlight in the submitted curriculum up to ten of these works that they consider most representative of the activity they have developed, indicating the reasons that justify the emphasis given to the selected documents;
5. File with the scientific-pedagogical project, in Portuguese.

8.3. Each of the documents indicated in paragraph d) of point 8.2. of the competition notice must be submitted in an individual file and in full version in the Sigarra system. The documents may be integrated into folders in compressed format (zip, rar, 7z), but it is necessary to consider the system's upload limit, which is set at a maximum of 720MB per file or compressed folder. Each application may submit multiple files or compressed folders, each with a limit of 720 MB, with no limit on the total number of files/compressed folders submitted.

8.4. For the purposes of evaluating applications, any documents accessible via links will not be considered, except for those referring to publications with a DOI.

8.5. The documents mentioned in point 8.2 must be submitted, preferably, in a non-editable format.

8.6. Non-compliance with the provisions in 8.1 will result in the exclusion of the application.

8.7. The lack of submission or late submission of the documents referred to in items a) to e) of no. 8.2 will result in the non-admission of the application.

9. Notification of the results and requests for a prior hearing

9.1. The Human Resources Office of the Common Resources and Services Centre of the University of Porto will notify the candidates of the ranking of the administrative admission or non-admission to the call, based on fulfilling or non-fulfilling the conditions established in the current legislation and in point no. 2 of this Public Notice, and the conditions established regarding the application instruction referred in paragraph 6.2.

9.2. The candidates who have not been administratively admitted, or have not been approved on absolute merit, as well as candidates who appear on the ranked list of candidates in places that will not allow them to fill in the post announced, may request a prior hearing under the terms of Articles 121 and 122 of the Code of Administrative Procedures. All candidates are notified of the final deliberation approved by the Selection Committee.

9.3. The notifications will be sent by email, under Article 112, no. 1, subparagraph c) and Article 113, no. 5 of the CPA.

The deadline for candidates to comment in writing is ten working days.

10. Jury Composition

President:

DoctorDomingos de Carvalho Ferreira, Dean of of the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Porto, by delegated power.

Members:

Doctor Elsa Margarida Teixeira Rodrigues, Associate Professor, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lisbon;

Doctor Margarida Gama Carvalho, Associate Professor, Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon;

Doctor Carla Susana Meireles Coimbra, Associate Professor, Cooperativa de Ensino Superior Politécnico e Universitário;

Doctor Georgina Lopes Correia da Silva, Associate Professor, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto;

Doctor José Carlos Ribeiro Bessa, Principal Investigator, Institute for Research and Innovation in Health (i3S), Porto.

9. Other provisions

The Joint Order no. 373/2000, of 31 March, issued by the Minister for Reform of Government and Public Administration and the Minister for Equality, determines that the following mention must be made in the entrance and access contests:

“In compliance with paragraph h) of article 9 of the Portuguese Constitution, the Public Administration, as an employer, actively promotes a policy of equal opportunities among men and women to access employment and in their professional progress, taking strict measures to avoid any type of discrimination”. In this sense, the terms “candidate(s)”, “teacher(s)” and similar terms are not used in this Public Notice to refer to the gender of people.

Likewise, no candidate may be privileged, benefited, harmed or deprived of any right, or exempted from any duty on grounds, in particular of descent, age, sexual orientation, marital status, family situation, economic situation, education, origin or social status, genetic heritage, reduced work capacity, disability, chronic illness, nationality, ethnic or racial origin, territory of origin, language, religion, political or ideological beliefs and trade union membership.

July 21, 2025 – The Vice-Rector, Professor Pedro Miguel Barbosa Alves Costa