Research Fellowship in Bioinformatics: The National Institute of Health Dr. Ricardo Jorge (INSA) announces the opening of a scientific employment competition tender for a Post-Doctoral Fellowship under the EU4Health Programme’s “DURABLE” project. This project aims to establish a Unified Research Alliance against Epidemics. The fellowship focuses on Bioinformatics/Computational Biology, contributing to global collaboration for health threats in the EU and worldwide.
Research Fellowship in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology – DURABLE Project
- Job Advertisement: Post-Doctoral Fellowship opportunity at the National Institute of Health Dr. Ricardo Jorge (INSA), under the EU4Health Programme’s “DURABLE” project.
- 📅Application Deadline: February 22, 2024.
- 🧪Scientific Areas: Biological Sciences or Computational Biology, with a focus on Bioinformatics/Computational Biology.
- 📜Admission Requirements:
- Ph.D. completed in Genetics, Biology, Bioinformatics, or related fields within the last 3 years.
- Preferred: Experience in bioinformatics, computational biology, sequence alignment, conservation studies, drugability algorithms, data visualization, AI-based machine learning, molecular docking, and genomic sequencing analysis.
- 🌐Project Overview: DURABLE project aims to establish a unified research alliance against epidemics, focusing on threat identification, collaboration, analysis sharing, and evidence gathering.
- 📝Work Plan: Research fellowship will concentrate on identifying and evaluating antiviral compounds, including conservation studies, crystallography, drugability prediction, and in silico screening.
- 💼Workplace: Antiviral Resistance and Viral Pathogenesis Unit, collaborating with the Genomic and Bioinformatics Unit of the Department of Infectious Diseases, INSA, Lisbon.
- 🕰️Duration: 12 months, starting in April 2024, with possible renewal.
- 💰Monthly Subsidy: Corresponds to the candidate’s degree, as per the “Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia” guidelines.
- 📑Selection Process:
- Evaluation based on academic background and professional experience (CV).
- Shortlisted candidates undergo knowledge and skills assessment interviews.
- Final evaluation weighted 50% for CV and 50% for the interview.
- 🤝Selection Jury: Chaired by Prof. Dr. Helena Rebelo de Andrade, with members from INSA.
- 📨Application Submission: Deadline on February 22, 2024, preferably by email to DURABLE project coordinator.
- 📣Results Announcement: Results will be communicated through the INSA website, with selected candidates notified via email.
- 📃Communication of Results and Further Steps: Results communicated by email, candidates have 10 days for any queries or prior hearing. Selected candidate’s acceptance and start date declaration required within this period.
Designation: Post-Doctoral Fellowship
Research Area: Bioinformatics/Computational Biology
Location: National Institute of Health Dr. Ricardo Jorge (INSA), Lisbon, Portugal
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Ph.D. completed less than 3 years before the application deadline in Genetics, Biology, Bioinformatics, Computational Chemistry, Computer/Information Sciences, or related fields.
- Preferred qualifications include academic or professional experience in bioinformatics and computational biology, proficiency in English, and relevant technical skills.
Job Description: The selected candidate will work on the DURABLE project, focusing on identifying and evaluating targets for compounds with anti-viral activity. The role involves conservation studies, characterization of crystallographic structures, prediction of drugability, and in silico screening of antiviral compounds. The fellowship aims to contribute to the project’s goals of identifying threats to public health and coordinating rapid responses.
How to Apply: Interested candidates must submit their applications by email to bolsas@insa.min-saude.pt and vitor.borges@insa.min-saude.pt with the subject line “DURABLE – Vítor Borges.” The application deadline is 22/02/2024. Include a detailed and signed CV, simple copies of qualification certificates, and a motivational letter in English.
Last Date for Apply: 22/02/2024
Selection Process: Candidates will undergo a two-phase evaluation, including a CV and motivation assessment, followed by a knowledge and skills assessment interview. The final evaluation considers both phases, with a 50% weight for each. The highest-scoring candidate will be selected, and the jury may decide to reopen the process if no candidate meets the minimum requirements.
Workplace: The fellowship will be at the Antiviral Resistance and Viral Pathogenesis Unit, in collaboration with the Genomic and Bioinformatics Unit of the Department of Infectious Diseases, INSA, Lisbon.
Duration: The fellowship is for 12 months, renewable under current legislation, with an expected start date in April 2024.
For more information about the project, visit DURABLE Project and INSA Website.
