Greencolab Is Hiring: Junior Researcher In Algal Biorefinery (M/F) | En

Greencolab Is Hiring: Junior Researcher in Algal Biorefinery (M/F) | EN

Vacancy Purpose

ASSOCIAÇÃO OCEANO VERDE – LABORATÓRIO COLABORATIVO PARA O DESENVOLVIMENTO DE TECNOLOGIAS E PRODUTOS VERDES DO OCEANO (hereinafter referred to as Green
Co
Lab) opens recruitment and selection tender for 1 Junior Researcher in Algal Biorefinery (M/F), vacancy to satisfy temporary needs under an uncertain term employment contract.

Projects

• BLUE BIOECONOMY INNOVATIONACT, call for tender no 02/C05-I*******, application ref. no C******************, financed under component no 5 – Capitalization and Business Innovation of the Portuguese Recovery and Resilience Plan,
• Interface Program – base funding program within the scope of the Recovery and Resilience Plan approved under the terms of Call for Opening Notices (AAC) No 01/C05-i******** Investment RE-C05-i02,
• REALM – Grant agreement ID: *********, Program HORIZON-CL******-CIRCBIO-01, funded by European Union – Horizon Europe – the Framework Program for Research and Innovation,
• LOCALITY – Grant agreement ID: *********, Program HORIZON-MISS-****-OCEAN-*****, funded by European Union – Horizon Europe – the Framework Program for Research and Innovation, as well as for the continuation of pending tasks in other projects that take place in Green
  Co
  Lab and, also, for assistance in future projects, which are estimated to represent new occasional tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize algae biomass biorefinery processes.
• Optimize stabilization processes for refined ingredients based on micro and macroalgae.
• Support and lead the writing of national and international grants.
• Implement the workplan of national and international projects.
• Support the correct implementation of services related to the Green
  Co
  Lab biorefinery platform.
• Supervise and support bachelor's, master's and doctoral students.
• Disseminate the results obtained in scientific journals and conferences.

Profile Required

• Ph
  D in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Chemical Engineering, with at least 1 year of experience in similar roles.
• Proven experience in developing and optimizing algae biomass biorefinery processes.
• Proven experience in optimizing stabilization processes for refined ingredients based on micro and macroalgae.
• Experience in student supervision.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Other Preferred Requirements

• Experience in the development and execution of national and international projects.
• Strong motivation, autonomy and ability to propose new approaches.
• Guidance on objectives, results and meeting deadlines.

Starting Date

The contract is scheduled to start on August 1st, **** and will only last for the period necessary to implement the proposed work plan.

Workplace

The activities will be carried out at Green
Co
Lab headquarters, as well as at other locations to be indicated by the Executive Committee, to fulfil the tasks to be performed.

Work Schedule

Full time (35 hours a week) 09:*****:*******:*****:30.

Monthly Compensation

The gross monthly remuneration is fixed in accordance with the level 33 and level 48 of "Tabela Remuneratória Única" as set forth in Regulatory Decree no 11-A/**** of December 29.

The remuneration position may vary according to the selected applicant's profile and work experience.

Application Period

The application period starts on June 5th, **** and ends on June 23rd **** at 23:59 (Lisbon Time, Portugal).

Evaluation Panel

• João Carlos Serafim Varela, Professor at University of Algarve (President)
• Hugo Galvão Caiano Pereira, General Coordinator of Green
  Co
  Lab (Regular member)
• Monya Mendes Costa, Researcher of Green
  Co
  Lab (Regular member)
• Laís Galileu Speranza, Researcher of Green
  Co
  Lab (Regular member)
• Ana Alexandra Pedrosa Ramos, Science and Technology Manager of Green
  Co
  Lab (Regular member)
• Mário Manuel Ferreira dos Reis, Professor at University of Algarve (substitute member)
• Luísa Paula Viola Afonso Barreira, Professor at University of Algarve (substitute member)

Evaluation and Selection Process

The evaluation is carried out in two stages.

Stage One: Curriculum Evaluation

The selection of the admitted candidates is made through the evaluation of the motivation letter that will indicate the most relevant activities, career development plan and the curriculum vitae that will include the candidate's scientific and professional career focusing on the relevance, quality and timeliness of the criteria, according to Article 5 (2) (a) to (d) of the RJEC.

The following selection criteria will be considered and the candidate's ability to perform the duties:

1. CA - Scientific and technological production of the last 5 years considered most relevant by the candidate.
2. CB - Applied or
   - based research activities in an academic and industrial environment, developed over the past five years and considered as having the greatest impact by the applicant.
3. CC - Activities of knowledge extension and dissemination in the academic and / or business environment in the last five years, namely in the context of the promotion of knowledge and scientific practices, considered most relevant by the candidate.
4. CD - Project management, collaborators, technology and innovation activities in academic and / or business environment.

The period of 5 years referred to in the evaluation criteria may be extended by the Evaluation Panel at the request of the applicant, on grounds of suspension of scientific activity for socially protected reasons, on grounds of parental leave, prolonged serious illness, and other situations of unavailability for work legally protected.

Stage Two: Interview

If the evaluation panel deems it necessary for the evaluation, the best ranked candidates will proceed to the second phase, which will consist of an individual interview, either in person or via videoconference.

The interview will have a maximum weight of 10% of the final grade and will only serve to clarify aspects related to the research results of the candidates.

Scoring

C = CA*35 + CB*40 + CC*10 + CD*15

FS = C*90 + I*10

Application Process and Submission

Only applications submitted directly by email to ****** will be accepted.

Receipt of applications is considered valid only upon receipt of confirmation by email from Green
Co
Lab.

The application (in English or Portuguese) must include a Motivation Letter (with a personal assessment of the suitability of the activities of the last 5 years to the present tender, highlighting the publications chosen and considered most relevant, and career plan as well as any entrepreneurial activities carried out by the candidate), detailed Curriculum Vitae according to the requirements and selection criteria of the tender, digital copies (e. g. , PDF) of up to 3 publications considered by the applicant as most relevant; copy of Ph
D certificate; indication of up to 3 references and their contact by email; other documents which the applicant considers to be important for this tender.

Results

The list of admitted and excluded candidates and the final ranking list are posted on the Green
Co
Lab Headquarters and on the website.

The candidates are notified by email.

Prior Hearing and Deadline for Final Decision

Under Article 121 of the Administrative Procedure Code, after notified, candidates have 10 days to comment.

Within 90 days from the deadline for the submission of applications, the final decisions of the evaluation panel are issued.

The candidate with disabilities has a preference in equal ranking, which prevails over any other legal preference.

Applicants must declare in the application, on their honour, their degree of disability, the type of disability and the means of communication / expression to be used in the selection process, in accordance with the
- mentioned diploma.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Access Policy

No candidate may be privileged, benefited, harmed or deprived of any right or exempt from any duty on the grounds, in particular, of descent, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, economic situation, social origin or condition, genetic heritage, disability, chronic illness, nationality, ethnicity, territory of origin, language, religion, political or ideological beliefs and trade union membership.

The members of the evaluation panel approved this announcement on May 6th, ****.