1 (one) Research Fellowship (BI) for MSc enrolled in a non-degree course

1 Research Fellowship(s) (BI) is(are) open at the FCiências.ID – Associação para a Investigação e Desenvolvimento de Ciências, for the project/R&D institution “Exploring respiratory proteins from human bacterial pathogens”, “PTDC/BIA-BQM/2599/2021”, “DOI: https://doi.org/10.54499/PTDC/BIA-BQM/2599/2021”, funded by the Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, I.P. through national funds within the scope of the Call for R&D Projects in All Scientific domains 2021, under the following conditions:

1. Scientific Area: Biochemistry and related areas
    
2. Admission requirements: Master’s degree in Biochemistry, or Chemistry, or Biology or related areas.
    
3. Additional optional skills and qualifications: Knowledge of microbiology and protein biochemistry. Intention to pursue a PhD. Immediate availability.
    
4. Contracting requirements: Presentation of the academic qualifications and/or diplomas. Enrolment in   non-degree course developed in association or cooperation between a High Education Institution and one or multiple research units. 
    
5. Work plan: The project aims at investigating the molecular and cellular roles of enzymes involved in the energy metabolism of Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. These bacteria are opportunistic pathogens and two of the most frequent causes for community acquired and nosocomial infections, being major public health threats due to the increased incidence of their drug resistance. Both bacteria show a great ability to adapt to diverse environmental conditions, especially during host colonization. This adaptability comes from the versatility offered by the composition of its respiratory chains. In this project, several proteins involved in the respiratory chains of both organisms will be studied. To achieve our aims we will use a multidisciplinary approach including molecular biology, protein biochemistry, biophysics and microbiology methodologies, in which the fellow will be involved.
    
6. Legislation framework: Research Fellowship Holder Statute, in accordance with Law 40/2004, of 18 August, in its current version and the FCT Regulation for Research Studentships and Fellowships, in its current version  (Reg. 950/2019 published in DR on 16th  December: https://dre.pt/application/file/a/127230968,  or at the FCT website: https://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/regulamento.phtml.pt), and FCiências.ID Fellowship Regulation, as approved on 12th May 2020 (available at Regulamento de Bolsas de Investigação Científica da FCiências.ID).
    
7. Place of work: The work will be developed at the BioISI, Faculdade de Ciências. Univsersidade de Lisboa under the scientific supervision of Professor Manuela M. Pereira.
    
8. Fellowship duration: This position is initially opened for 6 months due to start in February 2025. The fellowship contract may be potentially renewed for until the end of the project, in accordance with the provisions of Regulation of Research Fellowships from the Foundation for Science and Technology, I.P. 
    
9. Monthly allowance: The fellowship amounts to € 1259,64, according to table values of the fellowships awarded directly by the FCT, IP. The fellowship holder will have a personal accident insurance and can ensure the right to social security through adherence to the voluntary social insurance scheme, if not covered by any other social protection scheme, pursuant to Código dos Regimes Contributivos do Sistema Previdencial de Segurança Social.
   The fellowship will be paid monthly by bank transfer. 
    
10. Evaluation and selection process: Candidates will be assessed by a) curriculum vitae (80%) and b) motivation letter (20%). 
    If considered necessary by the jury, an interview may be held for candidates who score more than 65 points in the sum of criteria from a) and b). If there is an interview, the sum of the classification obtained in the evaluation criteria a) and b) will correspond to 70% of the final classification and the interview will correspond to 30%.
    Applicants whose application is scored with a final classification of less than 65 points are not eligible for granting a fellowship.
     
11. Selection Committee: - Professora Doutora Manuela Pereira, FCUL (President).
    -Professora Doutora Ana Coutinho, FCUL (Effective member).
    -Doutora Filipa Calisto, BioISI (Effective member).
    -Professor Doutor Rodrigo Almeida, FCUL (Alternate member).
    -Professor Doutor Federico Herrera, FCUL (Alternate member).
     
12. Publication/notification of results: All the candidates will be notified by e-mail, sent by the call holder, with the selection meeting minutes enclosed.
     
13. Deadlines: This call for applications is open from 13/01/2025 to 24/01/2025.
     
14. Application: Applications should be sent via e-mail to mmpereira@fc.ul.pt, by attaching the following documents:
    a) Curriculum vitae;
    b) Certificate of completion of previous degree Note 1, 2;
    c) Motivation letter.
     
15. Processing of personal data: FCiências.ID – Associação para a Investigação e Desenvolvimento de Ciências, as the controller under the General Data Protection Regulation, collects and processes the personal data requested in the context indicated in paragraph 14., under the legitimate interests in ensuring the award of the research fellowship to candidates with the indicated profile.
    The personal data will be kept for the period necessary for the execution of the purposes for which they are intended, being ensured the processing and protection in an appropriate and diligent way, the confidentiality and integrity of these data, through appropriate technical and organizational measures.
    Personal data may be transmitted to third parties, namely the entity funding the research project, solely for the purposes specifically established. In this sense, whenever the transfer of personal data to countries outside the European Union and/or international organizations is necessary, compliance with the applicable legal provisions is ensured.
    You have the right to request access, rectification, elimination, limitation of processing, the right to object and also data portability (if technically feasible), through the e-mail address: dpo@fciencias-id.pt. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the National Data Protection Commission. 
    For more information, we recommend consulting the Internal Rules of Data Protection of FCiências.ID - Association for Research and Development of Sciences at https://fciencias-id.pt/.
     
16. Time limits for the appeal procedure: In case of negative decision, the candidates have 10 business days, after the date of announcement of the results of the candidates’ evaluation, to pronounce their disagreement in accordance with the Código do Procedimento Administrativo. Appeals against the final decision may be submitted to the Administration Board of FCiências.ID (fciencias.id@fciencias-id.pt) within 15 business days after the notification date.

Note 1: The documents that prove the entitlement of the academic qualifications and diplomas can be dismissed during the application period and replaced by a declaration on their honour from the applicant (Minuta PT, Minute EN). Their delivery is mandatory for the fellowship contractualization.

Note 2: Please note that - higher education degrees and diplomas awarded by foreign higher education institutions  need to be recognized by a Portuguese higher education institution, pursuant to the Decree-Law nr. 66/2018 (August 16) and the Ministerial Order nr. 33/2019 (January 25). The presentation of the recognition certificate is mandatory for contract signature. More information can be obtained at: https://www.dges.gov.pt/en/pagina/degree-and-diploma-recognition.