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Unique identifier:
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c8bfba31-27bb-459e-ac30-14062eb11b2b
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1. Descrição do cargo/posição/bolsa
1. Job description
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Job:
Job/Fellowship Reference:
C2007-C2007/IBILI/CO/P2
Main research field:
Medical sciences
Sub research field:
Biomedicine or related areas
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Job summary:
An Associate Research Scientist position is available at Centre of Ophthalmology, IBILI- Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. degree and international experience, and are expected to develop research in Ocular Cell and Molecular Biology, namely, in the molecular aspects of retinal diseases and development of animal models of retinal disease.
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Job description:
The Biomedical Institute for Research in Light and Image (IBILI) is a research department of the Faculty of Medicine – University of Coimbra and is an internationally recognized centre of excellence for research in health sciences. IBILI fosters an environment for research, education and training that promotes a multi-disciplinary approach to health sciences, crossing traditional boundaries between Medicine, Biology and Engineering. Integration between basic and clinical research is essential for the advance of modern health sciences and IBILI commits a major effort to support such integrated research programmes. At IBILI we believe that people are a vital component for the success of any major scientific endeavour. We intend to attract and retain talented staff and we are committed to provide to all our staff a rich and fruitful research and teaching environment.
The successful candidate is expected to contribute and strength the existing interests at Centre of Ophthalmology, in the molecular aspects of retinal diseases and development of animal models of retinal disease as well as other diseases associated with endothelial dysfunction. Therefore, expertise in these areas will be strongly valued. The applicant should also have a background in live cell imaging and electron microscopy. We will also value expertise and interest in Vascular Biology. We offer a 5-year research position and the opportunity to develop an independent research line, at an externally recognized Centre of excellence with modern research facilities and a network of research groups with focus in Vision Sciences. The successful candidate is also expected to contribute to graduate courses in Vision Sciences and Biology of Ageing and, therefore, expertise in this type of activity will also be considered in the evaluation of the applicants. We expect a proactive attitude, the ability to establish and maintain local and international collaborations. Interest in activities of public awareness of science will also be valued.
Salary: Grade 195 of Scientific Research Career – Approx. €42,500/year
Application Procedure: Applications should be submitted to ciencia2007@ibili.uc.pt and should include:
- Cover letter
- CV including list of peer reviewed publications.
- An original research proposal addressing specific issues on the development of an animal model for retinal diseases (maximum 3 pages).
- Two letters of recommendation
Equal opportunity statement: IBILI practices an affirmative action and equal opportunity policy. At IBILI we value diversity and we have a strong policy against discrimination at work of any kind.
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Vacant posts:
1
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Type of contract:
Contrato a termo certo
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Job country:
Portugal
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Job city:
Coimbra
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Job company/institute:
IBILI- Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra
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Application deadline:
30 Agosto 2007
(The Application's deadline must be confirmed on the Job Description)
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2. Dados de contactos da
organização
2. Organization contact data
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3. Habilitações académicas
3. Required education Level
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Degree:
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PhD in Biomedicine or related areas |
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Degree field:
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Medical sciences |
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4. Línguas exigidas
4. Required languages
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| Language: |
English
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High |
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Excelent |
| Writing: |
Excelent |
| Comprehension: |
Excelent |
| Conversation: |
Excelent |
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5. Experiência exigida em
investigação
5. Required research experience
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| Main Research Field: |
Medical sciences |
| Research Sub-Field: |
Biomedicine or related areas |
| Years of Research Experience: |
3 years |
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