ICETA - Instituto de Ciências e Tecnologias Agrárias e Agro-Alimentares
Referência: REFER/MAY/2015
PROJECT OVERVIEW: This project aims at understanding the dynamics of rewilding in mountain ecosystems. We are particularly interested in studying how land-use affects predator-prey interactions, how agricultural and tourist activities impact medium to large mammal species, and to project mammal community responses to changing human activities in mountain ecosystems.
CANDIDATE PROFILE: The post-doc fellowship is suitable for candidates of any nationality*, holding a PhD degree in Biology or related sciences.
Experience in fieldwork with mammals including experimental work, multivariate statistics knowledge, and a proven publication track record are required.
FELLOWSHIP: The selected candidate will be awarded a post-doctoral fellowship funded by the REFER Chair, and according to the ‘FCT Regulations for Research Grants’ and the ‘Research Grant Holder Statute’.
The duration of the fellowship is 6 months, renewable up to a maximum of one year.
APPLICATION: The call for applications is open between 7 and 21 June 2015 (24:00 GMT).
Applications should be submitted by email to bolsas.cibio@cibio.up.pt
and will include:
a) Curriculum vitae (including a publication list and other relevant information in the context of the project research goals);
b) Motivation Letter (including a brief description of research experience and why you are suitable for the announced position);
EVALUATION: The jury panel will select the best candidate based on his/her merit, through the analysis of:
· Overall appreciation of the Curriculum Vitae, particularly the publication record (60%);
· Specific experience in research projects related to the call (40%);
The candidates with the highest merit will be invited for an interview (typically ca. 25%), in person or by videoconference, to establish the final ranking.
RESULTS ANNOUCEMENT: Selected candidates will be directly informed by email.
JURY PANEL: Henrique Miguel Pereira (Chair), Ainara Cortes-Avisanda, César Capinha and Luís Borda de Água.
(disponível em http://www.eracareers.pt a 27-05-14)
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