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Fellowship Reference GIMM/BI/27-2025
Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine (GIMM) opens a call for one research fellowship under the project “Fostering Excellent Research, Training and Innovation in Biomedical Data Science” (GAP 101159926 – BIOMICS – HORIZON-WIDERA-2023-ACCESS-02),with the funding support from the European Commission.
Scientific Area(s): Computational Biology, Philosophy of science.
Fellowship recipients / Admission requirements: Any National, foreign and stateless candidate(s) that fulfil the necessary conditions to be enrolled in a Master’s degree (in area related to the work plan) can apply.
Applicants must hold the following requirements:
– BSc degree holder in in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biomedical Research, Biomedical Engineering, Philosophy and/or Biology.
– Basic knowledge of Cell and Molecular Biology.
– Solid quantitative training, particularly in Statistics and Algebra.
– Programming experience, particularly applied to analysing large biological data.
– Logical and rigorous reasoning, based on critical and independent thinking.
– Aptitude for pedagogical activities involving the sharing of scientific knowledge, both in writing and orally.
– Proficiency in English.
– The international experience of the candidates, although not a determining criterion for selection, will be valued.
Work Plan and Objectives:
– Support project-related collaborative research on Evolutionary Medical Genomics, namely through the development of pipelines of analysis of cross-species alternative splicing quantifications, to integrate in a web-based suite for the integrated analysis of transcriptomic data in human diseases.
– Support training in Critical Thinking, including the preparation of respective materials and development of their local repository.
Legislation and Applicable Regulation: Estatuto do Bolseiro de Investigação (Lei n.º 40/2004, de 18 de Agosto, republished in attachment to Decreto-Lei n.º 202/2012, de 27 de Agosto, changed by Decretos-Leis n.º 123/2019, 28 de Agosto e nº 65/2024, 1 de outubro) and current Regulation of Fellowships of GIMM.
Predicted start date, duration and renewal conditions: The fellowship contract is predicted to start in July 2025, for a period of 12 (twelve) months on an exclusive basis, eventually renewable until the maximum stipulated in applicable regulations, not exceeding the eligibility period of the project (expected to be completed by September 2027).
Workplace and Scientific orientation: The research activities will be developed at Disease Transcriptomics Lab of GIMM, under the supervision of Nuno Morais.
Non-discrimination and equal access policy: GIMM undertakes to ensure compliance with the principles of non-discrimination and equality and to that extent, provides that no candidate can be privileged, benefited, harmed or deprived of any right or exempted from any duty due to particular ancestry, age, gender, sexual
orientation, marital status, family status, economic status, education, social origin or condition, genetic heritage, reduced working capacity, disability, chronic disease, nationality, ethnic origin or race, place of origin, language, religion, political or ideological convictions and trade union membership.
International environment and experience: Diversity is a fundamental aspect of the essence of GIMM, where researchers and non-researchers of different nationalities, backgrounds and areas of study work together, promoting the exchange of experiences and interactions, contributing to the personal and professional development of each person and to the existence of an international, inclusive and stimulating environment.
Research Fellows Support Centre: The Research Fellows Support Centre works every workday from 09:00AM to 11:00AM at People & Culture Unit Office.
Fellowship financial conditions: The fellow will benefit from a monthly stipend in the amount of1.309,64€. The amount will be paid by wire transfer at the end of each month. The fellow will also benefit from a personal accident insurance to execute the proposed research activities as well as the right to Social Security through Voluntary Social Insurance regimen, if wanted, under the terms of Código dos Regimes Contributivos do Sistema Previdencial de Segurança Social, and the contributions costs will be supported by the research project.
Application documents: – Motivation Letter; – Detailed CV; – BSc certificate; – Contacts of 2 references. The non-compliance with these requirements determines the immediate rejection of the application. In case the applicant does not have yet the required degree certificate, a declaration of honour stating the conclusion of the necessary qualifications for the purposes of this process will be accepted and must be sent by the end date of the call.
Jury evaluation and selection: The applications will be assessed by a jury composed of Doctors Nuno Morais (GIMM), Diana Vieira (GIMM) and Jacek Marzec (AccelBio).
Selection methods: 1st Phase: Curricular evaluation (45%) and Motivation Letter (25%); 2nd Phase: Interview (30%). Only candidates who score at least 50% in 1st phase will be selected for interview.
Deadlines and application process: The call will be open for 10 working days, from 21st of May until 3rd of June 2025. Applications should be submitted to People & Culture Unit, through the email positions@gimm.pt. The non-compliance with these requirements determines the immediate rejection of the application.
Notification of results: Within 90 days after the termination of the applications submission deadline, both admitted and excluded candidates list and final classification list shall be communicated to all admitted candidates through email.
Preliminary Hearing and Final Decision Deadline: After notification, all candidates have 10 working days to respond. Panel’s final decisions are pronounced within a period of 90 days, from application deadline.
Fellowship contracting: The Fellowship is granted through the signature of a contract between GIMM and the selected fellow and after the fellow send the following mandatory documents: copy of identification document (in case of non-European citizens is mandatory the work visa / valid resident permit), document proving the required academic degree and the document proving the enrolment in a MSc degree study cycle.
For each Fellowship period an Activity Report must be prepared by the fellow as well as the Report by the supervisor.