This call invites applications for one (1) a master degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related fields with experience in synthesis and characterization of polymers
Available Positions: 1
Required Degree: M.Sc.
Areas of the required degree: Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry.
Required Experience:
Candidates for this position (“Research Grant for Master Degree holder”) should have expertise in synthesis and characterization of polymers, a strong motivation to work both independently and as part of a team, very good communication skills and ability to meet deadlines. Experience in synthesis, characterization (RMN, MS, HPLC, VC) and functionalization of hyperbranched polymers or natural fibers, and experience in vitro biological evaluation will be valued in the evaluation process.
Evaluation Criteria:
Candidates will be evaluated and ranked based on their Curriculum Vitae (maximum 60 points), research activity during the master degree (scientific/technological production; maximum 30 points), and motivation letter (maximum 10).
Evaluation Pannel: João Manuel Cunha Rodrigues (President), Helena Maria Pires Gaspar Tomás (Member), José de Sousa Câmara (Substitute Member), Rui Caldeira (Ph.D. - Member).
CV - Curriculum Vitae / Résumé - with the ORCID number, RESEARCHID and SCOPUS AUTHOR ID, highlighting the academic/professional achievements (including a complete list of publications, as well as poster and oral communications in scientific/technical meetings);
Cover Letter - explaining the reasons for the application, namely why he/she has the appropriate profile for the position ;
Complete List of Publications - included in the CV;
Qualification Certificate - in Portuguese or translated into English and certified;
Relevant Supporting Documents;
ORCID - included in the C.V.;
Scopus Author ID - included in the C.V.;
ResearcherID - included in the C.V.;
2 Referee (Contact information) - email address, professional telephone number, and address;
Summary of the scientific and curricular path - included in the C.V..
Application Deadline: 2019-10-25 17:00:00 (GTM/UTC + 0)
Reference: ARDITI-CQM/2019/014-MDG
Applications should be submitted in English by email to the following address: . The specific reference to the call must be indicated in the email subject. The applicants should submit a single pdf file containing all the required documents.
Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered for evaluation.
Deadline for application: 25/10/2019, 17:00 (Lisbon/Madeira Island Time).
Note: The deadline for application may be extended at any time without previous notice having in mind the requirements for the positions under this call.
Position: Researcher with a Master degree with experience in Chemical synthesis - Synthesis, characterization and biological evaluation of polymers including natural fibers
Reference: ARDITI-CQM/2019/014-MDG
Position Type: Research Grant
Funding Entity: ARDITI (Agência Regional para o Desenvolvimento da Investigação Tecnologia e Inovação)
Place of Work: CQM (Centro de Química da Madeira)
Host Institution: CQM (Centro de Química da Madeira)
Scientific Areas: Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry.
Salary: € 989.70
€989.70 (Research Grant for Master Degree holders) free of taxes; ARDITI postdoctoral stipend and regulations are determined by ‘FCT-Fundação para a Ciência Tecnologia’ (http://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores.phtml.pt).
Supervisor(s): João Manuel Cunha Rodrigues .
The candidate will have the following main specific responsibilities:
The selection process will be based on the principle of non-discrimination in respect of gender, age, nationality, religion, racial group, or any other possible discriminatory issue. Selection will be made only based on merit and following the European Charter for Researchers, the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Commission Recommendation, Brussels, 11.3.2005, 2005/251/EC) and the recommendations from the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA).
CQM is a recognized “refugee welcoming organization" by the European Commission, follows the European Charter for Researchers and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.
For other information, the applicants can send a message to the following e-mail address: .
Application Submission: 2019-10-09 09:00:00 until 2019-10-25 17:00:00 (GTM/UTC + 0)
Publication of Results: 2019-11-15
The ranking list of candidates will be published on the ARDITI and CQM websites (http://www.arditi.pt, http://cqm.uma.pt). An email message with the result of the recruitment process will be sent to each applicant.Contract Duration: 2019-12-02 to 2020-08-02 renewable up to 2020-08-31
Candidates will be evaluated and ranked based on their Curriculum Vitae (maximum 60 points), research activity during the master degree (scientific/technological production; maximum 30 points), and motivation letter (maximum 10).
Applications should be submitted in English by email to the following address: . The specific reference to the call must be indicated in the email subject. The applicants should submit a single pdf file containing all the required documents.
Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered for evaluation.
Deadline for application: 25/10/2019, 17:00 (Lisbon/Madeira Island Time).
Note: The deadline for application may be extended at any time without previous notice having in mind the requirements for the positions under this call.