CALL FOR A POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP

Offer Description

The National Institute of Health Doutor Ricardo Jorge, I.P. (INSA), Food and Nutrition Department, opens a call for applications for a research scholarship – 1 position – to candidates (M/F) with a PhD degree under the project “Partnership for the Assessment of Risks from Chemicals” (PARC), reference DAN/PARC/2026/01, funded by the Horizon Europe from the European Commission (Grant Agreement nº 101057014).

Where to apply

E-mail: ricardo.assuncao@insa.min-saude.pt

Requirements

Research Field: Medical sciences » Health sciences

Education Level: PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

To apply for the scholarship, applicants must comply simultaneously with the following requirements:

• Degree (Pre-Bologna) or integrated Master's degree (Post-Bologna) in Health Sciences
• PhD in Health Sciences

Specific Requirements

• Proven relevant experience in Toxicology, preferably Food Toxicology, and in the risk assessment of chemical compounds;
• Scientific publications in international peer-reviewed journals in the field of Toxicology, preferably Food Toxicology, and/or in the field of Public Health;
• Participation in scientific projects, preferably with external funding;
• Knowledge of molecular biology and epidemiology;
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams;
• Excellent written and oral proficiency in English and Portuguese;
• A high sense of responsibility;
• Ability to build relationships, communicate and work in a team;
• Availability to start immediately.

Languages: ENGLISH

Level: Excellent

Languages: PORTUGUESE

Level: Mother Tongue

Additional Information

Benefits

The value of the grant corresponds to 1901 € (one thousand and nine hundred and one euros), according to the table of values of the FCT, under the terms established in the regulations for research scholarships. The selected candidate will also benefit from a personal accident insurance or equivalent.

Eligibility criteria

• Degree (Pre-Bologna) or integrated Master's degree (Post-Bologna) in Health Sciences
• PhD in Health Sciences

Selection process

The evaluation will focus on the assessment of academic and curricular background in the areas mentioned above, with the curricular assessment scored on a scale from 0 to 20. In cases where there is uncertainty regarding the required qualifications or experience, the Selection Committee may request additional supporting documentation. The evaluation criteria and respective weightings are as follows: 40% for curricular assessment and 60% for the interview.

Additional comments

Composition of the Selection Jury:

The Jury is composed by the President of the Jury, Dr. Ricardo Assunção, Assistant Researcher at INSA, Dr. Alexandra Bento, Coordinator of Food and Nutrition Department and Dr. Sónia Namorado, Principal Researcher at INSA (effective members of the jury). Dr. Mariana Santos, Head of Chemistry Laboratory from the same Department, and Dr. Carla Martins, Assistant Professor at Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública, will be substitute members of the jury.

Deadline and form of submission of applications:

Applications must be formalized with the reference of the call and be accompanied by the following documents:

• detailed Curriculum Vitae (academic training, experience, publications, participation in national and international projects),
• simple copies of qualification certificates,
• simple copies of professional training certificates,
• motivation letter written in English (maximum one page),
• indication of at least one professor/researcher for possible reference requests.

Work plan:

The grant holder will collaborate in the activities carried out by INSA under WP6 “Innovation in regulatory risk assessment”, namely:

• Participating in team and project meetings, within the scope of the different PARC tasks in which the DAN is involved;
• Collaborating in the collection and analysis of data for risk assessment, for the different priority compounds identified within the scope of PARC and DAN activities;
• Collaborating in the drafting of deliverables, reports and scientific articles;
• Collaborating in the dissemination of project results through the presentation of findings at scientific meetings;
• Collaborating in the R&D activities under development at DAN, including the preparation of applications for research funding programmes, participation in supervision activities, the organisation of technical-scientific events, monitoring of food and nutrition surveillance activities, and participation in scientific culture outreach activities.

Applicable legislation and regulations:

The Estatuto do Bolseiro de Investigação, approved by the Portuguese Law No. 123/2019, of 28 August, without prejudice to other legislation in force and the Institution's internal operating rules.

Workplace:

The work will be carried out in the Food and Nutrition Department of the National Institute of Health Doutor Ricardo Jorge, IP.

Scientific orientation:

The work will be carried out under the scientific guidance of Dr. Ricardo Assunção, Assistant Researcher of the Food and Nutrition Department of the National Institute of Health Doutor Ricardo Jorge, IP.

Grant duration:

The grant, expected to start on 14th of December 2026, will have a duration of 6 months, and may be renewed for equal periods until the end of the project or up to the legal maximum duration.

Work Location(s)

• Number of offers available: 1
• Company/Institute: Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, IP
• Country: Portugal
• City: Lisboa
• Postal Code: 1649-016
• Street: Avenida Padre Cruz

Contact

• State/Province: Portugal
• City: Lisboa
• Website: http://www.insa.min-saude.pt
• Street: Av. Padre Cruz
• Postal Code: 1649-016 Lisboa
• E-Mail: bolsas@insa.min-saude.pt
• Phone: +351217508185