InnovPP073/2024 – MSc in Entomology for the Department – 4. Monitoring and Diagnosis of Pest and Diseases Collaborative Laboratory “InnovPlantProtect – Association

Organisation/Company

InnovPlantProtect

Department

Department 4

Research Field

Environmental science » Other
Biological sciences » Other
Agricultural sciences » Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Portugal

Application Deadline

25 Mar 2024 – 18:00 (Europe/Lisbon)

Type of Contract

Other

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

15 Apr 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

European Union / Next Generation EU

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

We are looking for a passionate and resourceful MSc candidate able to integrate into an organization that is developing innovative products and services to protect crops against pests and diseases.

The ideal candidate should have self-motivation, curiosity and should proactively formulate ideas, evaluate options, and implement practical solutions that translate into X. fastidiosa vector insects monitoring and diagnosis tools.

Main responsibilities:

The candidate shall report directly to the Director of the Department of Monitoring and Diagnosis of Pest and Diseases and will have the following responsibilities:

• Develop and conduct monitoring field surveys of X. fastidiosa vector insects in selected habitats in Alentejo region;
• Perform a taxonomic classification of the X. fastidiosa vector specimens collected in the field;
• Process and statistically analyse X. fastidiosa vector insect data;
• Study the characteristics of X. fastidiosa vector insects, including interactions with other species and their environment, as well as their reproduction cycle and population dynamics;
• Register, interpret and report results accordingly to InPP´s established procedures, both internally and with external stakeholders;
• Assist other InPP projects focusing on pest/disease monitoring and diagnostic.

Specific requirements:

• MSc in entomology, biology, environmental sciences or similar;
• Good knowledge about designing field surveys to monitor terrestrial arthropods, as well as experience in insect taxonomy;
• Experience in morphological and/or molecular pests/diseases identification;
• Basic skills in analysing data with statistical languages such as R or python;
• Basic skills in using GIS, preferably QGIS, to map and visualise spatial data;
• Creative and independent, but also able to work as a member of multidisciplinary, project-oriented team, with demonstrated problem-solving skills and flexibility;
• Good written and spoken Portuguese and English.

Ideal requirements

• Knowledge of species distribution models (SDM);
• Ability to communicate effectively to a non-technical audience in written and oral form;
• Capacity to work in extreme conditions, especially during hot summers;
• Self-learner, self-motivated, curious and team worker.

InnovPlantProtect is a private non-profit association

InnovPlantProtect aims to create innovation for the protection of crops, seeds and post-harvest products through:

• Development of innovative technologies and knowledge creation, as well as improvement of existing technologies for crop protection;
• Applied scientific research to create novel intellectual property developed technologies in the market, and to develop processes and products;
• Provide technical support to public or private companies and entities, assisting them in the introduction of biotechnological strategies, methods and processes, and in the orientation and implementation of industrial research and development, directed towards the protection of crops, seeds and post-harvest products;
• Collaboration with (inter)national public and/or private institutions, in their areas of activity.

Workplace

The work location will be at the headquarters of InnovPlantProtect, situated in INIAV (Elvas), at the former National Plant Breeding Station.

Salary and contract

A full-time uncertain term contract will be offered, starting April 15th , 2024.

The contract will continue until September, 30, 2025 with a trial period of one month. The contract may be renewed annually for a further one year depending on performance and further financial support. All the activities to be developed will be subject to confidentiality clauses.

The gross value of the remuneration will be 1.559,00€ (14 months – 21.826,00€/year) and a lunch subsidy of 6,00€ per working day.

Financial Support

This contract is financed in the scope of the Investment RE-C05-i03 – Research and innovation agenda for the sustainability of agriculture, food and agribusiness, Project No. 13/C05-i03/2021 – PRR-C05-i03-I-000176, “SNM_XylellaVt – Sistema Nacional de Monitorização de Insetos Vetores da Xylella fastidiosa”, within the scope of the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR).

How to Apply 

To the care of the Chief Executive Officer of InnovPlantProtect Collaborative Lab, Professor Pedro Fevereiro ([email protected] ).

To apply for this position, the following documents should be sent in a single PDF document with the reference “InnovPP073/2024” in the subject:

• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Motivation letter
• Two reference contacts
• Statement of honour that CV content is accurate.

(PLEASE NOTE THAT DEGREES OBTAINED IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES NEED A PORTUGUESE RECOGNITION ISSUED BY A PORTUGUESE HIGH DEGREE INSTITUTION, ACCORDING TO THE decree-law nr. 66/2018 , OF AUGUST 16TH AND THE ministerial order nr. 33/2019 , OF JANUARY 25TH . THE PRESENTATION OF SUCH RECOGNITION IS MANDATORY FOR CONTRACT SIGNATURE. MORE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED IN: https://www.dges.gov.pt/en/pagina/degree-and-diploma-recognition )

Deadlines

This call is open from March 11, to March 25, with a decision expected on April 5, 2024.

Generalrules of data protection (GDPR)

With the entry into force of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 April 2016, commonly known as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and in order to ensure a fair and transparent treatment of the holder of the data, InnovPlantProtect informs that by applying for this position you are authorizing InnovPlantProtect to (1) collect and process your personal data deemed necessary and relevant to this recruitment process, (2) to disclose the results of the evaluation in accordance with the legislation in force.

Requirements

Research Field

Biological sciences » Other

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Environmental science » Other

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• MSc in entomology, biology, environmental sciences or similar;
• Good knowledge about designing field surveys to monitor terrestrial arthropods, as well as experience in insect taxonomy;
• Experience in morphological and/or molecular pests/diseases identification;
• Basic skills in analysing data with statistical languages such as R or python;
• Basic skills in using GIS, preferably QGIS, to map and visualise spatial data;
• Creative and independent, but also able to work as a member of multidisciplinary, project-oriented team, with demonstrated problem-solving skills and flexibility;
• Good written and spoken Portuguese and English.

Specific Requirements

Ideal requirements

• Knowledge of species distribution models (SDM);
• Ability to communicate effectively to a non-technical audience in written and oral form;
• Capacity to work in extreme conditions, especially during hot summers;
• Self-learner, self-motivated, curious and team worker.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

InnovPlantProtect

Country

Portugal

State/Province

Portalegre

City

Elvas

Postal Code

7350-478

Street

Estrada de Gil Vaz s/n (estação de melhoramento de plantas)

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

State/Province

Elvas

City

Elvas

Website

https://iplantprotect.pt/

Street

Estrada de Gil Vaz, Apartado 72

Postal Code

7350-999

E-Mail

[email protected]

Phone

+351 268096127

STATUS: EXPIRED