Senior Technician position at the Behavior and Metabolism Laboratory

3 semanas atrás


Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal Fundação Champalimaud Tempo inteiro
Senior Technician position at the Behavior and Metabolism Laboratory (ST Ribeiro Feb2023) The selected candidate will

Develop and use behavioral tracking systems combined with computational approaches and Drosophila neurogenetics to analyze the impact of neuronal and cell specific molecular manipulations on foraging computations.

Research Field

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Team player with excellent English, passion for science, and demonstrated experience in managing scientific projects. At the technical level, experience in developing and using video based behavioral tracking systems in small animals (especially Drosophila), computational skills to analyze behavioral data, experience in Drosophila neurogenetics and neuroanatomy.

Essential skills
  • Excellent English;
  • Programming with Python;
  • Demonstrated experience in developing and using behavioral tracking systems;
  • Drosophila neurogenetics;
  • Drosophila neuroanatomy.
Desirable skills that will also be considered
  • Knowledgeable in foraging theory;
  • Experience in robotics.

Competitive remuneration package commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience; full immersion into a research excellence ecosystem with highly motivated researchers, supported by state-of-the-art technology and continuous development opportunities.

Maximum allowable duration of the contract including the respective renewals OR Initial duration

10 months without possibility of renewal

Eligibility criteria

National, Foreign or Stateless candidate(s) who hold a PhD or equivalent degree in Drosophila Neuroscience or other related scientific areas and a scientific and professional curriculum that reveals a profile appropriate to the activity to be developed.

In case of PhD degrees awarded by foreign higher education institutions, the degree must comply with the provisions of Decree-Law No. 341/2007, of 12th of October, and all formalities established therein must be fulfilled by the deadline for application submission.

Selection process

Candidates will be screened to determine eligibility based on minimum qualifications listed in call. Candidates meeting minimum requirements will be scored according to the required application materials: CV 70% weighting, motivation letter 20%, interview 10% (in case of a tie).

If provided, and if shortlisted, candidates' referees may be contacted and may count towards evaluation.

Application materials
  • CV and letter of motivation indicating 2 references (one single pdf document).

Proof of qualifications (certificates) may be required at a later date for the formalization of the contract agreement. Degrees obtained abroad may need to be formally recognized in Portugal.

How to apply

Candidates must complete the standard application form and submit a single annexed PDF document containing the application materials stated in the call.

The call reference will be asked and not having may invalidate your submission. This call reference is: ST Ribeiro Feb2023

Applications are also accepted in paper, sent or handed to the Fellows Support Office at the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown, Avenida Brasília, 1400-038 Lisbon, Portugal.

Notification of results

All candidates will receive a receipt of acknowledgment within 7-10 business days. The highest scoring candidate will be notified by email or telephone. All other candidates will be notified solely by email of the final outcome of the recruitment process.

After being notified, candidates will have 10 working days to present a claim for redress by email (careers@research.fchampalimaud.org). If no claim is received by the Champalimaud Foundation, the Evaluation Committee's decision will become definitive.

About Us

Research is at the heart of the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown, a modern research and clinical facility situated on the waterfront in Lisbon, Portugal. The goal of Champalimaud Research (CR) is to perform world-leading fundamental and translational research. Current research work is focused on the fields of neuroscience, physiology and cancer. Champalimaud Research comprises a team of over 400 scientists from around the world. English is the official language of the Centre. Lisbon's sunny Atlantic Mediterranean climate, vibrant culture and high quality of life make this a great place to live and work.

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