[Lista-Algas] trabajo en CCMAR, Algarve, Portugal

[Andres Boltovskoy (M)]

Several researcher positions now open to develop new research lines at CCMAR, Portugal, funded by the Portuguese Science Foundation (FCT, Portugal):
http://alfa.fct.mctes.pt/apoios/contratacaodoutorados/edital2008.phtml.pt


The center of Marine Sciences (CCMAR) is an independent research centre located in the University of the Algarve, Portugal, dedicated to research in areas related to Marine Sciences, including Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, Biotechnology, Biodiversity and Management of Aquatic Ecosystems. CCMAR, together with the Centre of Marine and Environmental Research of the University of Porto (CIIMAR), constitute the Associate Laboratory, CIMAR, created in March 2002. As an Associate Laboratory, CIMAR is recognized as a centre of excellence in Marine Sciences, receiving special funding directly from the Ministry of Science.


These 7 specific positions are now open, and in addition independent researchers may apply in any fields if they meet the criteria listed below.
These are initial contracts for 5 years (possibility of unlimited renewal). Gross annual income: 43000 euros.


Metagenomics
http://www.eracareers.pt/opportunities/index.aspx?task=global&jobId=10990
http://tiny.cc/l3cuE


Environmental Genomics
http://www.eracareers.pt/opportunities/index.aspx?task=global&jobId=11027
http://tiny.cc/wXmZm


Bioeconomics
http://www.eracareers.pt/opportunities/index.aspx?task=global&jobId=11049
http://tiny.cc/3cUB4


Biofuels
http://www.eracareers.pt/opportunities/index.aspx?task=global&jobId=11065
http://tiny.cc/rGr2g


Chemical Ecology
http://www.eracareers.pt/opportunities/index.aspx?task=global&jobId=11072
http://tiny.cc/gfcN3


Algal Blooms
http://www.eracareers.pt/opportunities/index.aspx?task=global&jobId=11071
http://tiny.cc/4Ga8D


Gelatinous zooplankton
http://www.eracareers.pt/opportunities/index.aspx?task=global&jobId=11037
http://tiny.cc/w5TIs




Besides these specific topics, in any other research themes related to marine sciences, scientists that meet the following criteria, can apply for independent researcher positions :


- must have finished the PhD at least 3 years ago. (in well justified cases of exceptional candidates this may not be necessary)


- must have published at least 1.5 international indexed papers per year, since the year when the PhD was started.


- 20 % of all the papers must be published in the top 10 best ranked journals (counting the best rank of the journal, in all the listed scientific areas of the journals)


The candidates should be willing to develop a new research line, supervise students and postdoctoral researchers, and obtain independent funding for their research. 


In order to verify if you would be eligible for an independent research line application, please send (ASAP, no later than September 8, 2008) an e-mail to ccmar at ualg.pt, describing how you expect to develop your new research line in CCMAR, send your CV; and e-mail contacts of at least 3 referees. Appointment of successful candidates is dependent on final approval by FCT. 


Final (FCT) deadline for applications: September 30, 2008. 


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