MSc Student Research Grant

    • Research Grant
    • Evaluating Applicants
    • Application Deadline: 2020-03-17 17:00:00 (GMT/UTC +0)

    • Within the project BlueHuman (EAPA_151/2016), the Madeira Chemistry Research Centre (CQM), University of Madeira, Funchal, Madeira Island, Portugal, is offering a grant for scientific research (M/F) in the synthesis and characterization of marine-based nanomaterials for the delivery of growth and differentiation factors – application in regenerative medicine and/or tissue engineering.

    • Reference: CQM-19-01-BI-BlueHuman
    • Required Degree: B.Sc.
    • Scientific Areas: Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science,
    • Duration: 2020-12-31
    • Salary: € 798.00

Applications Closed

  • Requirements and Limitations

    Available Positions: 1

    Required Degree: B.Sc.

    Areas of the required degree: Chemistry, Biochemistry.

    Required Experience:

    The candidates must have a Bachelor Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials science or in related fields and must be registered in a Master Course. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in nanomedicine/biomedicine.

    Evaluation Criteria:

    By evaluation of the Curriculum Vitae (40%) and the research experience relevant for the working plan (60%).

    Evaluation Pannel: João Manuel Cunha Rodrigues (Member), Helena Maria Pires Gaspar Tomás (President), José de Sousa Câmara (Member), Carla Alves (Ph.D. - Substitute Member).

  • Required Documents:

    CV - Curriculum Vitae / Résumé;

    Cover Letter - Application letter;

    Qualification Certificate - in Portuguese or translated to English (certified translation);

    Detailed description - One-two pages detailing the research experience;

    Proof of Enrolment - in a master's course in the current academic year.

  • Application Submission

    Application Deadline: 2020-03-17 17:00:00 (GTM/UTC + 0)

    Reference: CQM-19-01-BI-BlueHuman

    The call is open from 10 march 2020 to 23 march 2020 (17h, Portuguese time).

    The applications must be submitted exclusively by email to , mentioning the job reference, together with the following documents: Application letter; Detailed Curriculum Vitae; Academic certificates in Portuguese or translated to English (certified translation); Proof of enrollment in a master's course in the current academic year; One-two pages detailing the research experience.

Contest Information

  • General Information

    Position: MSc Student Research Grant

    Reference: CQM-19-01-BI-BlueHuman

    Position Type: Research Grant

    Place of Work: CQM (Centro de Química da Madeira)

    Host Institution: CQM (Centro de Química da Madeira)

    Scientific Areas: Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science.

    Salary: € 798.00

    The monthly stipend of the grant is € 798, according to the stipend table awarded directly by the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT), which can be found at http://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores.

    Supervisor(s): Helena Maria Pires Gaspar Tomás .

  • Work Plan

    Synthesis and characterization of marine-based nanomaterials for the delivery of growth and differentiation factors – application in regenerative medicine and/or tissue engineering.

Important Dates and Times

  • Contest Dates

    Application Submission: 2020-03-10 09:00:00 until 2020-03-17 17:00:00 (GTM/UTC + 0)

    Publication of Results: 2020-03-31

    The final evaluation results (ordered list based on the obtained classification) will be disclosed at the websites of the Human Resources Unit - University of Madeira (http://urh.uma.pt), and the Madeira Chemistry Research Centre (http://cqm.uma.pt). The selected candidate will be informed by e-mail.
  • Contract and Schedule

    Contract Duration: 2020-05-01 to 2020-12-31