Download PDFCountry: Portugal
Type: Post-Doc Fellowship
Deadline: November 29, 2024
Details: https://gimm.pt/jobs/postdoctoral-researcher-6/
Fellowship Reference
GIMM/BIPD/10-2024
Gulbenkian Institute for
Molecular Medicine (GIMM) opens a call for one research fellowship under the
project “VirulenceControl — ERC-2021-COG” with the
funding support from “Horizon 2020 – European Commission”.
Scientific Area(s):
Host-Pathogen Interaction/ Cell biology/ Biochemistry.
Fellowship recipients /
Admission requirements: Any National, foreign and
stateless candidate(s).
Applicants must hold the
following requirements:
– Hold a PhD in Live Sciences;
– Doctorate must have been
obtained less than 3 years ago (mandatory);
– Background in structural
biology, protein biochemistry, proteomics or cell biology;
– Ability to work as an
individual as well as in a team;
– A
competitive track record as evidenced by publications or oral presentations at
international meetings.
The international experience of
the candidates, although not a determining criterion for selection, will be
valued.
Work Plan and Objectives:
– We are looking for a postdoc
with a recent PhD interested to work on host-pathogen interaction of the human
malaria causing parasite Plasmodium falciparum with the host cell it infects.
The parasite exports ~10% of its proteome into the infected host cell to
remodel it to its needs and prevent clearance by the human host. This is an ERC
funded project where we aim to understand how an atypical kinase family
expanded in only one of 5 human infecting species allows the parasite to sense
and respond to conditions found in the host;
– We are seeking researchers
with strong skills in cell biology, protein biochemistry, mass-spectrometry or
structural biology that are interested in the study of how the malaria parasite
FIKK kinases remodel the host red blood cell, and how we can inhibit
them.
– We are looking for team
players that can drive their individual project to develop their niche.
– We provide a stimulating and
supportive research environment (www.treecklab.org).
Legislation and Applicable
Regulation: Estatuto do Bolseiro de Investigação (Lei n.º
40/2004, de 18 de Agosto, republished in attachment to Decreto-Lei n.º
202/2012, de 27 de Agosto, changed by Decretos-Leis n.º 123/2019, 28 de
Agosto e nº 65/2024, 1 de outubro).
Predicted start date, duration
and renewal conditions: The fellowship contract is
predicted to start in December 2024, for a period of 36
(thirty-six) months on an exclusive basis, eventually renewable until the
maximum stipulated in applicable regulations, not exceeding the eligibility
period of the project.
Work place and Scientific
orientation: The research activities will be developed at the
Cell Biology of Host – Pathogen Interaction Laboratory of GIMM, under the
supervision of Dr. Moritz Treeck.
Non-discrimination and equal
access policy: GIMM undertakes to ensure
compliance with the principles of non-discrimination and equality and to that
extent, provides that no candidate can be privileged, benefited, harmed or
deprived of any right or exempted from any duty due in particular ancestry,
age, gender, sexual
orientation, marital status,
family status, economic status, education, social origin or condition, genetic
heritage, reduced working capacity, disability, chronic disease, nationality,
ethnic origin or race, place of origin, language, religion, political or
ideological convictions and trade union membership.
International environment and
experience: Diversity is a fundamental aspect of the essence of
GIMM, where researchers and non-researchers of different nationalities,
backgrounds and areas of study work together, promoting the exchange of
experiences and interactions, contributing to the personal and professional
development of each person and to the existence of an international, inclusive
and stimulating environment.
Research Fellows Support
Centre: The Research Fellows Support Centre works everyday
from 09:00AM to 11:00AM at People & Culture Unit Office.
Fellowship financial
conditions: The fellow will benefit from a monthly stipend in
the amount of 2.260,00€. The amount will be paid by wire transfer
at the end of each month. The fellow will also benefit from a personal accident
insurance to execute the proposed research activities as well as the right to
Social Security through Voluntary Social Insurance regimen, if wanted, under
the terms of Código dos Regimes Contributivos do Sistema Previdencial de
Segurança Social, and the contributions costs will be supported by the research
project.
Application documents: –
Motivation Letter (explaining why this position interests you and how you fit
the criteria); – Detailed CV; PhD certificate; – Contacts of 3 (three)
references; – Candidate’s declaration of honor indicating previous fellowships,
if any, its typology and duration. The non-compliance with
these requirements determines the immediate rejection of the application.
In case the applicant does not
have yet the required degree certificate, a declaration of honor stating the
conclusion of the necessary qualifications for the purposes of this process
will be accepted and must be sent by the end date of the call.
Jury evaluation and
selection: The applications will be evaluated by a jury
consisting of Dr. Moritz Treeck, Dr. Ilana Gabanyi and Dr. Miguel Soares
(GIMM).
Selection methods: All
candidates will be evaluated in a first stage by their CV (40%) and letter of
Motivation (30%). Only candidates that score 60% in the first stage will be
selected for interview, which is weighted (30%). From all candidates
that collectively reach 80%, the top ranking candidate will be made an offer,
followed by the second and third candidate.
Deadlines and application
process: The
call will be open from November 11th 2024,
until November 29th 2024.
Applications should be submitted
to People & Culture Unit, through the email people@gimm.pt. The
non-compliance with these requirements determines the immediate rejection of
the application.
Notification of results: Within
90 days after the termination of the applications submission deadline, both
admitted and excluded candidates list and final classification list shall be
communicated to all admitted candidates through email.
Preliminary Hearing and Final
Decision Deadline: After notification, all candidates have 10 working
days to respond. Panel’s final decisions are pronounced within a period of 90
days, from application deadline.
Selection reserve list: Not
applicable.
Fellowship contracting: The
Fellowship is granted through the signature of a contract between GIMM and the
selected fellow and after the fellow send the following mandatory documents:
copy of identification document (in case of non-European citizens is mandatory
the work visa / valid resident permit), document proving the required academic
degree.
For each Fellowship period an
Activity Report must be prepared by the fellow as well as the Report by the
supervisor.
