Scholarship for Master Degree holder

Organisation/Company UNIVERSIDADE DE ÉVORA Department MARE Research Field Environmental science » Ecology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 30 Nov 2026
- 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon) Country Portugal Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week NA Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description

MARE – Marine and Environmental Science Centre 28 of Octobr of 2026 A call is open for applications for two

MSc. Researchers , for a period of

6 months (renewable up to the limit of the budget allocation for the projects indicated) , intended for candidates enrolled in a study cycle or a non-degree-awarding course. The fellowships are offered within the scope of the research project entitled

"Ações experimentais de repovoamento sustentável de salmão-do-atlântico (Salmo salar L.) e truta-marisca (Salmo trutta L.) nas bacias dos rios Minho e Lima"MAR-016.9.1-FEAMPA-10001 (CC931846)

, funded by PO MAR2030 and, where necessary, by other funding sources, namely the

Associated Laboratory Aquatic Research Network (ARNET; LA/P/0069/2020), or other cost centres associated with the proposing research team , under the following

conditions:
Scientific area : Aquatic Ecology Admission

requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Biology or related fields, and a Master's degree in Conservation Biology, Aquaculture, or related fields.

Knowledge of aquatic biology and ecology, particularly in freshwater environments, and experience conducting fieldwork focused on salmonid species (e.g., surveying, monitoring, and sampling), using electrofishing techniques. Experience in the identification and study of freshwater fish fauna, particularly salmonid species. Experience in studying fish behaviour and migration using biotelemetry and echo-sounding techniques.

Experience in projects involving the maintenance and/or rearing of fish specimens in captivity, particularly salmonid species. Experience interacting with recreational anglers, particularly those targeting salmonid species. Preference will be given to candidates holding a valid driving licence (Category B). Candidates must be fluent in both written and spoken English and Portuguese.

As set forth FCT Research Scholarship Regulation No. 950/2019 of December 16, 2019, article 3 and 6, candidates for " BI " (Research Grants) must comply as a rule condition for the award of the scholarship, the effective inclusion in study cycles leading to the attribution of academic degrees or in courses not leading to an academic degree.

Courses that do not confer an academic degree correspond to the courses provided for in subparagraph e) of paragraph 3 of article 4 of Decree-Law No. 74/2006 of 24 March and must be developed in a higher education institution in association with at least one R&D unit, including a course plan in one or several research areas of the unit.

Work plan : Sampling of salmonid species in aquatic environments using different techniques; monitoring and assessment of salmonid behaviour in riverine systems; conducting surveys and monitoring recreational fishing activities targeting salmonid species; supporting the organisation of scientific events and communication and dissemination activities within the scope of the project; assisting with the processing and analysis of data collected during the project and the preparation of associated reports; and preparing scientific manuscripts for publication.

Applicable legislation and regulations : The granting of the Research Scholarship will be carried out upon the signing of a contract between the University of Évora and the scholarship holder, according to the version in

Annex I , pursuant to the Research Scholarship Statute (Law No. 40/2004 of August 18 and Decree-Law No. 123/2019 of August 28) and in accordance with the legislation and Regulation of Research Grants of the Foundation for Science and Technology, IP in force, regulation no950/2019 of December 16, 2019: https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/2s/2019/12/241000000/0009100105.pdf and other applicable rules. Place of work : The work will be carried out at the MARE-Marine and Environmental Science Centre ( www.mare-centre.pt/en ), more specifically, within the Research Group Fish Biology, Conservation and Management (FBCM), in the Regional Units of the University of Évora and the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon, also involving fieldwork in various national river basins, under the scientific supervision of Professor Pedro Raposo de Almeida and Dr. Carlos Manuel Alexandre, who will be asked to draw up an opinion on the final report on the grant's activities, according to the draft in Annex II. Duration of the scholarship(s):

The scholarship will last 6 months and is expected to start