Call For Applications For A Research Grant

Organisation/Company Instituto Politécnico de Bragança Department Gabinete de Apoio a Projetos Research Field Environmental science » Earth science Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 30 Dec ***:59 (Europe/Lisbon) Country Portugal Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Feb Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Other EU programme Reference Number P** Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No Offer Description A call for applications is open for a Research Grant (BI) within the scope of the Project "ecoOLIVAL- Technological innovation to promote the green transition and digital olive groves in the Northeast of Portugal", with funding from "Norte * - Northern Regional Program. FEDER", under the following conditions: Scientific Area Agronomic Engineering, Environmental Technology or related areas.
Admission Requirements To be enrolled in a doctoral course in Agronomic Engineering, Environmental Technology or related areas.
Hold a master's degree in Agronomic Engineering, Environmental Technology or related areas.
Suitability of the candidate's training and experience to the objectives of the work, related to monitoring soil health indicators.
Knowledge and skills in developing, testing and monitoring natural-based solutions (NBS).
Relevant and proven experience in efficacy tests in the field and in controlled conditions (greenhouses) in accordance with EN *.
Proficiency in Portuguese and English (written and oral communication).
Work Plan / Responsibilities Carry out a literature review and technical-scientific framework on the application of natural solutions to improve soil health, including selection of robust and easily measurable soil health indicators.
Contribute to installation of experimental field plots that allow monitoring of soil and organic matter losses.
Develop natural solutions to improve soil health: production of compost and biochar from olive oil waste.
Carry out controlled deficit irrigation trials in experimental plots, assessing productivity losses/gains.
Conduct efficacy trials to test viability of the applied solution, in accordance with EN *.
Analyze soil health indicators, namely soil organic carbon (SOC) and its organic fractions (MOL, MOP, AH, AF), and aggregate stability.
Prepare technical reports, scientific articles and other materials for dissemination and knowledge transfer, communicating the project results in academic and technical contexts.
Qualifications Minimum of a master's degree in Agronomic Engineering, Environmental Technology or related areas.
Enrolled in a doctoral program in Agricultural Engineering, Environmental Technology or related fields.
Demonstrated experience in field efficacy trials and controlled greenhouse conditions according to EN * standard.
Strong knowledge of developing and monitoring natural-based solutions.
Excellent Portuguese language skills;
good English skills;
good Spanish skills.
Benefits Grant amount of €1,** per month.
Grant paid monthly by bank transfer and covered by personal accident insurance.
Eligible to join voluntary social insurance scheme under the Code of Contributory Schemes of the Social Security System where no other social protection scheme applies.
Languages Portuguese – Excellent English – Good Spanish – Good #J-***-Ljbffr