Post-Doctoral Researcher Position 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 PhD Positions Application Deadline 10 Nov ***: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? Horizon Europe (other) Reference Number * Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description
The Rector of Universidade Cat6Iica Portuguesa, Prof. Dr. Isabel Capeloa Gil, hereby announces the opening of an international call for applications for one vacancy of junior researcher to perform duties of scientific research (with an exclusivity clause) related to the purification of proteins and lipids and in vitro reconstitution systems, in the scientific field of Virology.
The research activities will be carried out at the Católica Biomedical Research Centre (CBR), integrated at the Católica Medical School, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Institute of Health Sciences (Lisbon and Porto) of Universidade Católica Portuguesa, in Lisboa
- Oeiras, within the framework of the LO Flu_ TREAT: Targeting liquid organelles to develop new antiviral strategies against IAV infections, ERC Proof of Concept Grant, Project *. The project aims at identifying, producing and testing molecules able to harden influenza A virus liquid inclusions in vitro and in vivo.
The researcher herein hired will be involved in the in vitro part of the project. Applications must be submitted in English. lf the doctoral degree has been awarded by a non-Portuguese higher education institution, said degree must comply with the provisions of the Portuguese legislation on the recognition of foreign degrees, as set out in Decree-Law no. * of August 16th. Entering into a contract with the selected candidate is conditional on the submission of the formal document.
For additional information on this matter candidates are advised to check the website of the Directorate-General for Higher Education ( DGES): .dges.gov .pt/en/pagina/degree-and-diploma-recognition.
Requirements
Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Education Level PhD or equivalent Skills/Qualifications
We are seeking candidates with a PhD and expertise in virology, protein purification, lipid biology and phase-separation mechanisms. Candidates should be able to manipulate viruses, handle viral infections, purify viral components and cellular proteins, and investigate different molecular condensates to characterise their material properties. They should also be able to produce liposomes. In addition, candidates should have experience in microscopy, FRAP, and microfluidics. Other desirable skills include experience in cell culture, transfection systems, viral infection, and quantification of viral replication throughout the course of infection. Specific Requirements
Selected candidates should have experience in virology, microscopy, and molecular and cellular biology, particularly in the biology of biomolecular condensates and lipids. Candidates should have experience in both mammalian cell and bacterial culture, as well as protein purification protocols. It is essential that candidates are proficient in live-cell imaging microscopy, the analysis of condensate material properties, SPLASHH, and the monitoring of viral infection progression using plaque assays and RT-qPCR. Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Additional Information
Gross monthly pay is ****,59 euros, plus meal allowance, to which will be added annual leave and Christmas allowances. Eligibility criteria
Assessment criteria
The assessment criteria are the following: scientific output and its relevance, participation in scientific projects and conferences, student supervision, scientific dissemination activities, knowledge transfer, and other relevant activities and experience. The assessment process additionally includes an interview with the candidates ranked in the top three positions, if deemed necessary.
The final candidate classification shall be given on a scale of O to 100. The value shall be invariably calculated taking into account that, for each item, only those activities relevant to the field of the present call for applications are to be considered, with the following weighting: 1.
Scientific and curricular background (SCB) a)Scientific and technological output: 30%; b)Applied or practice-based research activities: 20%; c)Knowledge extension and dissemination activities: 10%; d)Interview (I). The candidates ranked in the first three positions will be interviewed (I), in order to clarify aspects related to the results of their research.
They will be asked to make a 10-minute presentation (including a PowerPoint presentat