Research Fellowship For A Phd Student At Católica Biomedical Research Centre

Organisation/Company Universidade Católica Portuguesa Department Católica Biomedical Research Centre Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 30 Oct ***:00 (Europe/Lisbon) Country Portugal Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Other EU programme Reference Number **.ICOT Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description he Rector of Universidade Cat6Iica Portuguesa, Prof. Dr. Isabel Capeloa Gil, hereby announces the opening of an international ca II for applications for one Research Fellowship for a PhD student, under the terms of Fundação para a Cincia e a Tecnologia (FCT) regulations on scientific research grants, to carry out research activities in the scientific field of Biomedical Sciences and related areas, funded by the Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia through national funds, within the project entitled "Exploring Spiro-13-lactams as Therapeutic Agents Against RNA Virus-Induced Respiratory Infections", reference number **.ICOT.
Fellowship's Duration and Start Date The fellowship will be awarded for a period of 12 months, in exclusive commitment.
The fellowship is planned to start in January .
Work Plan
Evaluation of the in vivo antiviral efficacy of selected spiro-β-lactam compounds in a mouse model of influenza A virus infection.
In vivo experimental work under appropriate biosafety conditions and in accordance with the approved project authorization.
Monitoring of disease progression and treatment efficacy.
Collection and processing of biological samples and experimental data.
Data analysis and interpretation.
Contribution to scientific reports, conference presentations and publications.
Requirements Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Education Level Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Be enrolled in a course leading to a doctorate degree.
Not have benefited from a research grant for a doctoral student for more than four years, including the maximum duration of the grant to be awarded in this call.
Specific Requirements
a)Hold a Master's degree in Biomedical Sciences or a related area.
b)Demonstrate previous experience working with viruses in Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) laboratory facilities.
c)Hold certified training in Laboratory Animal Science for (EU functions A and D).
d)Be available to carry out the activities foreseen in the work plan.
Failure to comply with any of the above requirements will result in exclusion from the selection process.
Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent
Research Field Biological sciences » Biology
Additional Information The fellowship's maintenance allowance is *,64€ per month, paid monthly by wire transfer.
The fellowship holder will be covered by work accident insurance.
If not covered by any social protection scheme, the fellowship holder can ensure the right to Social Security through adherence to the Voluntary Social Security scheme, pursuant to "Código dos Regimes Contributivos do Sistema Previdencial de Segurança Social".
Provided that the awarded fellowship has a minimum duration of 6 months, the fellowship holder will be entitled to be reimbursed, by UCP, of the charges resulting from the contributions that apply to the first bracket referred to in article 36 of Decree-Law no. ***, of 1 February, with the increase in charges arising from the option for the payment of a higher incidence base being paid by the fellow.
Eligibility criteria
Be enrolled in a course leading to a doctorate degree.
Not have benefited from a research grant for a doctoral student for more than four years, including the maximum duration of the grant to be awarded in this call.
Selection process SELECTION METHOD A.Academic curriculum assessment (40%): academic background and outputs (classification, papers published, conferences attended, outreach activities).
B.Previous experience (40%): research experience relevant to the work plan, in particular in virology and in BSL-2 facilities.
C.Motivation (20%): motivation letter and interest in the project.
COMPOSITION OF THE SELECTION PANEL President of the Jury: Professor Marta Alenquer Effective Member: Professor Maria Joao Amorim Effective Member: Professor Nelson Martins
DELIBERATION AND RELEASE OF THE RESULTS The selection panel deliberates in accordance with the adopted and disclosed selection criteria.
Minutes of panel meetings shall include a summary of the meeting content.
After the application of the selection criteria, the panel shall prepare a ranked list of approved candidates and their respective classifications.
The final results of the evaluation will be sent by