1 Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

Reference Number: NOTICE NO. 102/2026 COMPETITION FOR THE AWARD OF A GRANT, IN

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

NOTICE NO. 102/2026

COMPETITION FOR THE AWARD OF A GRANT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE RESEARCH GRANT REGULATIONS OF UALG

Title: 1 Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

A competition is open for the award of 1 Postdoctoral Research Fellowship within the scope of the R&D project Adaptações dos sobreiros face às alterações climáticas e como as mesmas promovem a sustentabilidade do ecossistema/ Cork Oak Adaptations to Climate Change and Their Contribution to Ecosystem Sustainability, from the University of Algarve, ALGARVE-FEDER-03316200 OAKHIMEDES, funded ICDT ALGARVE 2030), under the following conditions:

1. Scientific Area

Biological Sciences.

2. Admission Requirements

Candidates holding a PhD degree in Biological Sciences, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or related fields, with specialised skills and/or experience in Bioinformatics, Data Science, and Computing, who meet the following requirements:

• a) Demonstrated scientific and/or professional experience in the bioinformatic analysis of genomic and proteomic data. Experience in programming languages, processing and management of large datasets, statistical methods, and machine learning algorithms will be valued.
• b) Scientific publications in journals indexed in the Science Citation Index (SCI); experience in teamwork; good communication and organisational skills; proficiency in English (spoken and written); and immediate availability to start the contract.

Taking into account paragraphs 1 and 2 of Article 7 of the Research Grants Regulations of the Foundation for Science and Technology or paragraphs 1 of Article 6 of the University of the Algarve’s Research Fellowship Regulations:

1. Postdoctoral research fellowships, hereinafter referred to as BIPD, are intended to support R&D activities carried out by individuals holding a doctoral degree.
2. BIPDs are time-limited in order to encourage scientific employment and the use of researcher contracts as the standard means of hiring, as well as to promote the development, within entities of the national science and technology system, of careers focused on scientific research.

3. Objectives

Analysis and integration of biological and environmental data collected from two experimental cork oak forest sites, through the application of bioinformatics tools, programming, processing and management of large datasets, statistical methods, and machine learning algorithms.

The data to be analysed include environmental, physiological, and molecular parameters, particularly information derived from proteomic analyses, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), and genomic data obtained through Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS).

The integration and analysis of these multidimensional data are expected to enable the identification of patterns and relationships between environmental conditions, physiological responses, and the genomic characteristics of cork oak trees, contributing to the identification of potential indicators of their adaptive capacity and resilience to climate change.

4. Applicable Legislation and Regulations

Research Fellow Statute, approved by Law No. 40/2004 of August 18, as amended by Decree-Law No. 65/2024 of October 1, and the University of Algarve Research Grant Regulations (https://files.dre.pt/2s/2021/10/210000000/0013700149.pdf).

5. Workplace

The work will be carried out at CIMA (Centre for Marine and Environmental Research) and ISE (Higher Institute of Engineering) of the University of Algarve, under the scientific supervision of Professors Ana Cristina Coelho and Jorge Semião.

6. Duration of grant(s)

The grant will last 12 months, with the start date scheduled in january 2027. The grant contract may be renewed until the end of the project (30/09/2029), taking into account the University of Algarve Research Grant Regulations (https://files.dre.pt/2s/2021/10/210000000/0013700149.pdf).

7. Monthly maintenance allowance amount

The monthly maintenance allowance is €1901.00. The maintenance allowance will be paid monthly by bank transfer. (https://www.fct.pt/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Tabela-de-Valores-SMM-2026.pdf).

8. Candidate evaluation

9. Failure to meet the admission requirements will result in the exclusion of candidates from admission on absolute merit.

10. In accordance with Article 11(2) of the Research Fellowship Regulations of the University of Algarve, the selection of candidates admitted on absolute merit will be based on an assessment of their scientific and academic achievements over the last five years, taking into account the quality and relevance of their scientific output, as well as the professional activities identified by the candidate as most relevant to the project.

11. The final classification of candidates will be expressed on a scale of 0 to 100%.

12. The assessment of the candidates' relative merit will be based on the following criteria:

• a) Participation in relevant scientific projects in the field – 35%;
• b) Scientific publications in the field – 35%;
• c) Teaching and scientific outreach activities, particularly those involving the promotion of scientific practices and the organisation of courses, seminars, and conferences in the field – 15%;
• d) Interview, if deemed necessary by the Selection Committee – 15%.

13. The Selection Committee may decide to interview the three highest-ranked candidates based on criteria a) to c) of paragraph 4, with the aim of obtaining clarification and additional information regarding the curricular elements presented.

14. The Selection Committee shall deliberate by roll-call vote, based on the established evaluation criteria.

15. Minutes of the Selection Committee meetings shall be drawn up, summarising all relevant elements considered by its members, as well as their individual votes and respective justifications.

16. Upon completion of the evaluation process, the Selection Committee shall draw up a ranked list of successful candidates, indicating their respective final scores.

17. Composition of the Application Evaluation Board: The Application Evaluation Board is composed of three full members and one alternate (all PhDs):

• Ana Cristina Hurtado de Matos Coelho (Presidente) (Professor coordenador; Escola Superior de Educação e Comunicação);
• Jorge Filipe Leal Costa Semião (1º Vogal efetivo) (Professor coordenador; Instituto Superior de Engenharia);
• Cristina Carvalho Veiga Pires (2º Vogal efetivo) (Professor associado; Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia);
• Adriana Cavaco Guerreiro (1º Vogal suplente) (Investigador auxiliar; Centro de Electrónica, Optoelectronica e Telecomunicações);

18. Publication/Notification of Results: The final evaluation results will be published on the UAlg website, in a list ordered by the final grade obtained, and the successful candidate will be notified via email.

19. Application Deadline and Submission Method: The competition is open from 26/10/2026 to 06/11/2026.

20. Applications must be accompanied by the following documents:

1. Official identification document (simple copy or legal equivalent). Applicants of non-Portuguese nationality must present a residence permit, permanent residence certificate, or long-term resident status, valid on the scholarship start date. Any of these may be replaced, in its absence, by a declaration of honor by the candidate. However, this must be submitted during the scholarship contracting phase, under penalty of forfeiture of the scholarship award;
2. Curriculum Vitae;
3. Copy of the qualification certificates for the academic degrees held, specifying the final grade and, if possible, the grades obtained in all courses taken;
4. Other documents deemed relevant due to the type and modality of the scholarship.

e) The Application for Application to the Competition, dated and signed, must be addressed to the President of the Competition Evaluation Panel, https://www.ualg.pt/sites/default/files/documentos/2022-12/anexo-iii-requerimento-para-candidatura-bolsa-pt.pdf, by email to by email to acoelho@ualg.pt, and cc'd to jsemiao@ualg.pt, Ref.ª EDITAL N. º 102/2026. In the aforementioned application, you must expressly consent to all notifications related to the bidding process being sent to the indicated email address.

13. Documents to be submitted for the scholarship agreement:

1. Individual Taxpayer Registry (INV) information, if the applicant is a nationality other than Portuguese, must be submitted during the scholarship agreement process, under penalty of forfeiture of the scholarship award;
2. Documents proving that the applicant meets the requirements for the respective type of scholarship, namely, proof of enrollment and registration and the study cycle or course that does not confer an academic degree;
3. Declaration of the advisor(s) assuming responsibility for supervising the work plan, in accordance with Article 5-A of the Research Scholarship Statute, as well as guaranteeing the necessary conditions for the successful development of the work and compliance with the duties set forth in Article 13 of the Research Scholarship Statute;

d. Declaration of Commitment to the Exclusive Dedication Regime.

14. Deadlines and Procedures for Complaints and Appeals:

Candidates may, if they so wish, comment on the draft decision to award the requested scholarship, at a hearing for interested parties within 10 business days, under the terms and for the purposes set forth in Article 121 of the Code of Administrative Procedure.

Candidates have the right to complain to the evaluation panel within 10 business days regarding the commission or omission of any act.

An appeal may be filed against the final decision of the application evaluation panel to the Rector within 10 business days of notification.

15. Scholarship Contract

After receiving all required documentation, a scholarship contract will be signed with the selected candidate(s) in accordance with the attached template.

16. Evaluation of Fellow(s)

At the end of each fellowship contract period, the advisor will evaluate the fellow(s)' work by applying the following criteria, in accordance with the attached template:

• a) Achievement of objectives (80%) – Assessment of the extent to which the objectives and tasks outlined in the work plan have been achieved, taking into account the scientific and technical quality of the activities carried out, the rigour in the execution of procedures, and the results obtained.
• b) Behavioural competencies (10%) – Assessment of the competencies demonstrated during the period under review, particularly organisational skills, autonomy, responsibility, scientific rigour, and the ability to integrate into and collaborate with the research team.
• c) Personal attitude (10%) – Assessment of the commitment, interest, motivation, and availability demonstrated in carrying out research activities.

The University of Algarve reserves the right to cancel the fellowship award process, within the scope of the Project in question, whenever funding is not awarded or the scholarship duration exceeds the project completion date.

University of Algarve, 19 of October of 2026

The Principal Investigator

Professor (Ana Cristina Hurtado de Matos Coelho)

Where to Apply

Email: acoelho@ualg.pt

Requirements

• Research Field: Biological sciences
• Education Level: PhD or equivalent
• Skills/Qualifications: Details described in the Basic Information – Offer Description
• Specific Requirements: Details described in the Basic Information – Offer Description

Internal Application form(s) needed: Formulario candidatura EN_9.pdf (English, 66.31 KB - PDF)

Additional Information

• Benefits: Details described in the Basic Information – Offer Description
• Eligibility criteria: Details described in the Basic Information – Offer Description
• Selection process: Details described in the Basic Information – Offer Description
• Additional comments: Details described in the Basic Information – Offer Description
• Website for additional job details: https://www.ualg.pt/bolsas-de-investigacao?id=481906

Work Location(s)

• Number of offers available: 1
• Company/Institute: University of Algarve
• Country: Portugal
• State/Province: Campus de Gambelas e Campus da Penha
• City: Faro
• Postal Code: 8005-139

Contact

• State/Province: Faro - Algarve
• City: Faro
• Website: http://www.ualg.pt
• Street: Campus da Penha
• Postal Code: 8005-139