Research Fellowship (BI) (Reference REQUIMTE 2026-63)

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Offer Description: A Research Fellowship (BI) ( Reference REQUIMTE 2026-63 on the project “ Upcycling shrimp waste into food-grade astaxanthin: a zero-waste approach towards a circular economy” (2024.17544.PEX) , supported by national funds by FCT / MCTES, is available at REQUIMTE. Main research field: Exact and Engineering Sciences and Natural and Environmental Sciences. Admission requirements : Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Health, Food Engineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or related fields, and enrolment in/attendance of a study cycle leading to a Master’s degree, or in a non-degree course provided by a higher education institution in conjunction with an R&D unit, in an area relevant to the work plan. Where the Bachelor’s degree has been awarded by a foreign higher education institution, it must comply with the provisions of Decree-Law No. 66/2018 of 16 August, and all formalities established therein must be completed by the date on which the fellowship contract is signed. Working plan: The work will be mainly integrated into WP3, WP4 and WP5 of the project and will include: 1) assessment of the quality and safety of the compounds and extracts obtained; 2) development and characterisation of microencapsulation systems and/or other astaxanthin encapsulation strategies; and 3) processing, analysis and interpretation of experimental data, as well as the preparation of scientific articles, reports and other technical and scientific documents. The fellowship holder may also participate in communication, dissemination and science outreach activities related to the project. Applicable Legislation : Law nº.40/2004, 18th August (Research Fellow Statute) amended and republished by Decreto-Lei n.º 123/2019, 28th August; FCT Regulation for Research Studentships and Fellowships ( https://www.fct.pt/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/RBi_Republicado_2025.pdf ). Work Place : The work will be conducted at REQUIMTE/LAQV – CISA, ESS|P.PORTO , under the supervision of Professor Edgar Augusto da Costa Pinto. Duration: The fellowship will have a duration of 5 months. Monthly stipend: Monthly stipend is €1.090,98 according to the stipends established by FCT, I.P. in Portugal ( https://www.fct.pt/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Tabela-de-Valores-SMM-2026.pdf ). Payment will be made by bank transfer on a monthly basis. The successful candidate will also be entitled to the reimbursement of Social Security payments (Seguro Social Voluntário) and work insurance. Selection criteria : The following selection methods will be used : A) Assessment of the curriculum vitae and suitability of the candidate’s profile for the work plan (80%) Academic qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Health, Food Engineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or other related fields: Final degree classification ≥ 16/20 – 6 points Final degree classification ≥ 14/20 and < 16/20 – 5 points Final degree classification ≥ 12/20 and < 14/20 – 4 points Final degree classification < 12/20 – 3 points Experience acquired in academic, professional or research settings in the following areas: Instrumental analytical methods, in particular HPLC, GC, ICP-MS and/or LC-MS and/or other instrumental techniques relevant to the work plan – maximum of 4 points Relevant and documented practical experience in the use of one or more instrumental analytical methods relevant to the work plan – 4 points Limited practical experience in the use of one or more instrumental analytical methods – 2.5 points Knowledge of or exposure to instrumental analytical methods acquired exclusively through curricular units or training courses – 1 point No relevant experience or training in the area – 0 points Food quality and safety – maximum of 4 points Relevant and documented practical experience in food quality and/or food safety activities, or in the chemical, physicochemical and/or microbiological characteris

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Source: euraxess.ec.europa.eu