ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE ATTRIBUTION OF ONE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP– BI1/BioCosMap- CBMA/2025 Braga

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE ATTRIBUTION OF ONE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP– BI1/BioCosMap- CBMA/2025
Braga
Braga, Braga, Portugal

Organisation/Company: Universidade do Minho

Department: Escola de Ciências

Research Field: Biological sciences

Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions: Undergraduate Positions

Country: Portugal

Application Deadline: 5 Sep 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon)

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Full-time

Hours Per Week: 35

Offer Starting Date: 8 Aug 2025

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

The University of Minho invites applications for a research scholarship within the project "Bio
Cos
Map - Strategy to valorise bee products from the Montesinho Natural Park through the development of organic cosmetics" (reference CBMA/2025), funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) under the Portugal 2030 program.

The scholarship is aimed at candidates with a degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, or related areas, who are enrolled or plan to enroll in Master’s programs. Applicants must submit necessary documents, including CV, academic certificates, and relevant publications, by the application deadline.

The project focuses on researching and developing cosmetic formulations using bee products like propolis and honey from Montesinho Natural Park, emphasizing natural, local ingredients to boost national cosmetic and bee product markets. Tasks include analyzing bee products, optimizing extraction methods, characterizing bioactive properties, developing formulations, and evaluating their properties and safety.

The scholarship duration is 6 months, starting in October 2025, with a monthly stipend of €1040. 98, plus social insurance reimbursement and personal accident insurance. The candidate will work at the Centre of Molecular and Environmental Biology under the supervision of Cristina Alexandra de Almeida Aguiar.

The selection process involves merit evaluation based on academic background, experience, motivation, and relevant publications, with results communicated via email. Applications must be submitted in PDF format by email to cristina. aguiar@bio. uminho. pt, including CV, academic certificates, grades, and motivation letter.

Further details on evaluation, selection, and contractualization procedures are provided in the full call document.