Job description:
Centro de Estudos Africanos/Centre of African Studies (CEA-ISCTE) is a Research and Development Unit associated with the ISCTE (University Institute for Social Sciences, Business Studies and Technologies) , and accredited by the Foundation for Science and Technology of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. CEA was classified with Very Good in the last international evaluation periodically promoted by the Foundation. CEA carries out scientific research within its main research theme – Change and Development in Africa. Additional information can be found at www.cea.iscte.pt.
Description
In order to expand its research permanent staff, CEA is recruiting three PhD to specific research areas and themes which were defined as a priority for the next five years.
The researcher’s profile for this reference should include a vast and internationally recognized experience in public health issues in Africa, therapeutic practices, and nutrition, with a special incidence on their relationship with the MDG.
The researcher recruited will be expected to perform the following tasks:
- conduct research in the area of health, traditional and modern therapies, and nutritional issues in Africa;
- prepare applications for national and international projects and promote new research projects and scientific activities;
- promote the quality and internationalisation of CEA scientific production, namely publications, organisation of scientific meetings and events;
- contribute to CEA evaluation procedures and definition of its strategic guidelines;
Qualifications and experience
Applicants should have a PhD in African Studies, Development Studies, or other Social Sciences, at least three years of post-doctoral experience, and a good publication record in the area of health related subjects in Africa.
Conditions of Employment
CEA is offering a fixed-term contract with a maximum duration of five years. The gross salary is equivalent to the index 195 of the Portuguese scientific researchers' pay scale. The hosting institution is the Centro de Estudos Africanos.
Applications
To apply, the candidates should provide the following documentation: Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant certificates, documents that provide proof of their experience and a cover letter stating their reasons for applying. All these documents should be provided in an electronic format. Applications may be sent by email to cea@iscte.pt with the reference included in the subject line (C2008-CEA/HEALTH) or by post to Centro de Estudos Africanos, Edifício ISCTE, Avenida das Forças Armadas, 1649-026 LISBOA – Portugal.
The deadline for applications is September 30, 2008.
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