Research Fellowship (BI) (Reference REQUIMTE 2026-62)

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Offer Description: A Research Fellowship (BI) ( Reference REQUIMTE 2026-62 ) on the project “Desenvolvimento de inseticidas e/ou fungicidas de inspiração natural: síntese, bioatividade e nanoformulações”, funded by FEDER funds (COMPETE 2030) and national funds by FCT/MECI, operation no. 16390, with reference COMPETE2030-FEDER-00755600, at the institution REQUIMTE Scientific Area : Pharmaceutical Sciences Admission requirements : Bachelor's degree (Licenciatura) in Health Sciences, Basic Studies in Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related scientific field. Enrolment in a master's programme in the same fields, or in a non-degree course taught by a higher education institution in articulation with an R&D unit. Experience in the chemistry and biology of natural products and their semi-synthetic derivatives. In case the Bachelor’s degree was awarded by a foreign higher education institution, it must comply with the provisions of Decreto-Lei n.º 66/2018, de 16 de Agosto, and all formalities established therein must be complied with at the signature of work contract. Work plan : Development and evaluation of molecules with antimicrobial activity against phytopathogenic species, and evaluation of insecticidal activity in vitro. Applicable legislation and regulations: The grant is awarded under the Research Fellowship Holder Statute, approved by Law nº 40/2004, of August 18th, and updated by Law decree DL 123/2019, of August 28th, and the Regulation for Studentships and Fellowships of the Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia ( https://www.fct.pt/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/RBi_Republicado_2025.pdf ). Workplace : The work will be carried out at the Laboratory of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, under the scientific supervision of Prof. David Pereira. Duration of the grant(s) : The grant will last 6.5 months with an expected start date of November 2026. Monthly maintenance stipend : Monthly stipend is €1090,98 according to the stipends established by FCT, I.P. in Portugal ( https://www.fct.pt/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Tabela-de-Valores-SMM-202… ). 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 methods : The following selection methods will be used: Proven experience in the chemistry and biological evaluation of natural products (35%) Experience in methods for evaluating antimicrobial activity (35%) Specific training in natural products (30%) (Interview) Where there are candidates, whose score differs by 10% or less from the score obtained by the top-ranked candidate, the panel will interview the top-ranked candidate and the candidates in that situation. In that case, the interview will have a weight of 30%. The panel will not award the grant to candidates with a score below 50%. Selection Panel : Prof. David Alexandre Micael Pereira (FFUP/REQUIMTE, Chair), Prof. Maria Sameiro Torres Gonçalves (UM, Member), Dr Tiago Manuel Gonçalves Macedo (REQUIMTE, Member), Prof. Alberto da Nova Araújo (FFUP, Substitute Member). Publication/notification of results: The final results of the evaluation will be published by posting on the Institution's premises, and all candidates will be notified by email. Application deadline : The call is open from 14/10/2026 and 27/10/2026. Submission of applications: Applications must be submitted by sending a cover letter accompanied by the following documents: Curriculum Vitae, academic certificates and any other supporting documents considered relevant. Applications must be submitted by email to [email protected] , stating in the subject line the reference of the call being applied for (Reference REQUIMTE 2026-62), failing which the application will be excluded. Requirements: Research Field Other Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalent

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