CCMAR/IJ/12/2026 | Junior Researcher

Organisation/Company CCMAR – Centro de Ciências do Mar do Algarve Department MEC Research Field Environmental science » Ecology Environmental science » Natural resources management Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 2 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon) Country Portugal Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Dec 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Reference Number Developing aquatic tracking infrastructure across the Medite Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Junior Researcher – in the area of Ecology and Natural Resources Management
(F/M) - 1 Position Available

Reference: CCMAR/IJ/12/2026

The Centro de Ciências do Mar do Algarve (CCMAR) is opening a recruitment and selection procedure for one Junior Researcher position (M/F) in the field of Ecology and Natural Resources Management open to candidates of any nationality, including stateless persons, under an uncertain term employment contract, with the aim of recruiting and selecting the best candidate to carry out activities within the framework of the project Developing aquatic tracking infrastructure across the Mediterranean for Green Transition, B_T_1.1_0513 – MEDTRACK , funded by Interreg NEXT MED Programme, co-funded by the European Union , under the following conditions:

1. About CCMAR:

CCMAR ( ) is one of Portugal's leading marine science research centres, rated Excellent in evaluations promoted by the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT). With a multidisciplinary team, well-equipped facilities, and laboratories, CCMAR engages in core areas such as research, training, business, societal engagement, and collaboration.

2. Summary and Functions:

We are seeking a Junior Researcher to carry out research and development activities in the fields of Ecology and Natural Resources Management. The selected candidate will be expected to undertake the following tasks:

• Collaborate on project management
• Participate in fieldwork, including fish capture and tagging and acoustic receiver deployment and maintenance
• Maintain the acoustic detections database up to date
• Contribute toward project reporting and scientific publications

3. Applicable Law:

• Decree-Law No. 57/2016, of August 29, amended by Law No. 57/2017, of July 19.
• Regulatory Decree No. 11-A/2017, of December 29.
• Labour Code, approved by Law No. 7/2009, of February 12, in its current version.
• Decree-Law No. 124/99 of April 20, in its current version (Scientific Research Career By-Laws).
• Administrative Procedure Code.
• Internal Regulation for Scientific Research and Technological Development Personnel, and Science and Technology Management and Communication at Centro de Ciências do Mar do Algarve here .

4. Start Date: The contract is expected to start from December 2026.

5. Workplace : Activities will occur at CCMAR (University of Algarve, Faro, Portugal) and other locations necessary for the proposed tasks.

6. Working Hours : 35 hours per week.

7. Monthly Salary : Depending on the profile and experience of the candidate, the gross monthly base remuneration to be assigned will correspond to either level 33 (€2,408.11) or level 38 (€2,679.17) of the single remuneration table (TRU) in accordance with the internal regulations of the scientific research, technological development, and science and technology management and communication personnel of CCMAR,plus inclusion in the CCMAR group life insurance policy and the possibility of enrolling in the CCMAR group health insurance, co-financed at 50% by CCMAR and 50% by the employee.

8. Application Period: The application period opens on 19 October 2026 and closes on 2 November 2026 at 23:59 (Lisbon time, Portugal).

9. Required Profile: Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Hold a PhD in Marine Ecology or related field.
• Have experience in acoustic telemetry, including fish tagging, data management and analysis.
• Have experience in leading scientific publications and managing research outputs.
• Have strong oral and written English skills.

The following will be considered an advantage:

Knowledge of Portuguese and familiarity with the European Tracking Network (ETN) and its database.

10. Selection Panel:

The selection panel consists of:

• Professor David Abecasis, Professor at the Algarve University and team leader at CCMAR (president).
• Doctor Rita Costa Abecasis, Head of the CCMAR Ocean Education Unit (f