GCL/01/25 – Junior Researcher in Algal Biorefinery (M/F) – 1 Vacancy (PhD)
Vacancy Purpose
ASSOCIAÇÃO OCEANO VERDE – LABORATÓRIO COLABORATIVO PARA O DESENVOLVIMENTO DE TECNOLOGIAS E PRODUTOS VERDES DO OCEANO (hereinafter referred to as GreenCoLab) opens recruitment and selection tender for 1 Junior Researcher in Algal Biorefinery (M/F), vacancy to satisfy temporary needs under an uncertain term employment contract.
Projects: within the scope of projects (i) BLUE BIOECONOMY INNOVATION PACT, call for tender nº 02/C05-I01/2022, application ref. nº C632741873-00467082, financed under component nº 5 – Capitalization and Business Innovation of the Portuguese Recovery and Resilience Plan, (ii) Interface Program – base funding program within the scope of the Recovery and Resilience Plan approved under the terms of Call for Opening Notices (AAC) Nº 01/C05-i02 /2022 Investment RE-C05-i02, (iii) REALM – Grant agreement ID: 101060991, Program HORIZON-CL6-2021-CIRCBIO-01, funded by European Union – Horizon Europe – the Framework Program for Research and Innovation, (iv) LOCALITY – Grant agreement ID: 101112884, Program HORIZON-MISS-2022-OCEAN-01-06, funded by European Union – Horizon Europe – the Framework Program for Research and Innovation, as well as for the continuation of pending tasks in other projects that take place in GreenCoLab and, also, for assistance in future projects, which are estimated to represent new occasional tasks.
Junior Researcher in Algal Biorefinery
The Junior Researcher will be responsible for the development and optimization of algae biomass biorefinery processes foreseen in GreenCoLab R&D Agenda.
Tasks:
- Develop and optimize algae biomass biorefinery processes;
- Optimize stabilization processes for refined ingredients based on micro and macroalgae;
- Support and lead the writing of national and international grants;
- Implement the workplan of national and international projects;
- Support the correct implementation of services related to the GreenCoLab biorefinery platform;
- Supervise and support bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral students;
- Disseminate the results obtained in scientific journals and conferences;
Profile required:
- PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Chemical Engineering, with at least 1 year of experience in similar roles;
- Proven experience in developing and optimizing algae biomass biorefinery processes;
- Proven experience in optimizing stabilization processes for refined ingredients based on micro and macroalgae;
- Experience in students supervision;
- Have proven fluency in the English language (written and spoken);
Failure to meet these requirements determines the rejection of the application. The decision not to be admitted shall be notified to the candidates by e-mail for the purposes of the hearing of the interested parties. False statements made by applicants will be punished under the law.
Other Preferred Requirements:
- Experience in the development and execution of national and international projects;
- Be strongly motivated, demonstrate autonomy and ability to propose new approaches;
- Guidance on objectives, results and meeting deadlines.
Starting Date: The contract is scheduled to start on August 1st, 2025 and will only last for the period necessary to implement the proposed work plan.
Workplace: The activities will be carried out at GreenCoLab headquarters, as well as at other locations to be indicated by the Executive Committee, to fulfil the tasks to be performed.
Work schedule: Full time (35 hours a week) 09:00-12:30 / 14:00-17:30.
Monthly Compensation: The gross monthly remuneration is fixed in accordance with the level 33 and level 48 of “Tabela Remuneratória Única” as set forth in Regulatory Decree nº 11-A/2017 of December 29. The remuneration position may vary according to the selected applicant’s profile and work experience.
Application Period: The application period starts on June 5 th , 2025 and ends on June 23 rd 2025 at 23:59 (Lisbon Time, Portugal).
Evaluation Panel
In accordance with article 13 of the RJEC, the tender of the evaluation panel is composed of João Carlos Serafim Varela, Professor at University of Algarve (President), Hugo Galvão Caiano Pereira, General Coordinator of GreenCoLab (Regular member), Monya Mendes Costa, Researcher of GreenCoLab (Regular member), Laís Galileu Speranza, Researcher of GreenCoLab (Regular member) and Ana Alexandra Pedrosa Ramos, Science and Technology Manager of GreenCoLab (Regular member).
Additionally, Mário Manuel Ferreira dos Reis, Professor at University of Algarve, and Luísa Paula Viola Afonso Barreira, Professor at University of Algarve, may substitute a member of the evaluation panel, should that need arise.
Evaluation and Selection Process
The evaluation is carried out in two stages, which result in a final classification from 0 to 100 points.
The deliberations of the evaluation panel are taken by reasoned roll call and abstentions are not allowed.
Stage One: Curriculum Evaluation
The selection of the admitted candidates is made through the evaluation of the motivation letter that will indicate the most relevant activities, career development plan and the curriculum vitae that will include the candidate’s scientific and professional career focusing on the relevance, quality and timeliness of the criteria, according to Article 5 (2) (a) to (d) of the RJEC. The following selection criteria will be considered and the candidate’s ability to perform the duties:
CA) Scientific and technological production of the last 5 years considered most relevant by the candidate;
CB) Applied or practice-based research activities in an academic and industrial environment, developed over the past five years and considered as having the greatest impact by the applicant.
CC) Activities of knowledge extension and dissemination in the academic and / or business environment in the last five years, namely in the context of the promotion of knowledge and scientific practices, considered most relevant by the candidate.
CD) Project management, collaborators, technology and innovation activities in academic and / or business environment.
The period of 5 years referred to in the evaluation criteria may be extended by the Evaluation Panel at the request of the applicant, on grounds of suspension of scientific activity for socially protected reasons, on grounds of parental leave, prolonged serious illness, and other situations of unavailability for work legally protected.
Stage Two: Interview
If the evaluation panel deems it necessary for the evaluation, the best ranked candidates for the curriculum evaluation will proceed to the second phase, which will consist of an individual interview, either in person or via videoconference. The interview will have a maximum weight of 10% of the final grade and will only serve to clarify aspects related to the research results of the candidates.
Evaluation Panel Procedure
Each evaluation panel member will evaluate candidates on all CA to CD factors between 0 and 100 points and indicating the reasons for the points awarded. Abstentions are not allowed. A similar procedure will be followed for applicants who are invited to the interview. Candidates who are not called for the interview will have 0 points in the second evaluation phase.
The curricular evaluation (C) of each candidate is obtained according to the sum of the scores of each criterion multiplied by the respective weights according to the following formula rounded to one decimal place.
C = CA*35 + CB*40 + CC*10 + CD*15
The final score (FS) of each candidate is obtained by summing the scores of the curriculum evaluation (C) and interview (I), if applicable, according to the following formulation, rounded to the units.
FS = C*90 + I*10
Each candidate’s final score is obtained by averaging the scores of the evaluation panel members. In case of a tie applying the previous criteria, the decision to break will be up to the president of the evaluation panel.
The evaluation panel will write minutes of the meetings describing the evaluation process and selection process including an ordered list of candidates for their score and the final decision. GreenCoLab Board of Directors will validate the evaluation panel’s final decision.
In the event that the candidates do not have the appropriate profile for the proposed duties, or the financing conditions change significantly after the publication of this notice, the evaluation panel reserves the right to terminate the tender without any recruitment. In the event that the selected candidate does not accept the post, or terminates the employment contract, the evaluation panel reserves the right to assign a post to the next candidate in the order of final grade, upon judgment of convenience and timeliness.
Application Process and Submission:
Only applications submitted directly and necessarily by email to concursos@greencolab.com will be accepted. Receipt of applications is considered valid only upon receipt of confirmation by email from GreenCoLab. The application (in English or Portuguese) must include a Motivation Letter (with a personal assessment of the suitability of the activities of the last 5 years to the present tender, highlighting the publications chosen and considered most relevant, and career plan as well as any entrepreneurial activities carried out by the candidate), detailed Curriculum Vitae according to the requirements and selection criteria of the tender, digital copies (e.g., PDF) of up to 3 publications considered by the applicant as most relevant; copy of PhD certificate; indication of up to 3 references and their contact by email; other documents which the applicant considers to be important for this tender.
Results
The list of admitted and excluded candidates and the final ranking list are posted on the GreenCoLab Headquarters and on the website www.greencolab.com. The candidates are notified by email.
Prior Hearing and Deadline for Final Decision
Under Article 121 of the Administrative Procedure Code, after notified, candidates have 10 days to comment. Within 90 days from the deadline for the submission of applications, the final decisions of the evaluation panel are issued.
The candidate with disabilities has a preference in equal ranking, which prevails over any other legal preference. Applicants must declare in the application, on their honour, their degree of disability, the type of disability and the means of communication / expression to be used in the selection process, in accordance with the above-mentioned diploma.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Access Policy
No candidate may be privileged, benefited, harmed or deprived of any right or exempt from any duty on the grounds, in particular, of descent, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, economic situation, social origin or condition, genetic heritage, disability, chronic illness, nationality, ethnicity, territory of origin, language, religion, political or ideological beliefs and trade union membership.
The members of the evaluation panel approved this announcement on May 6th, 2025.
