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Técnico de Investigação (m/f) - Biopolis2025-40_ CCB-Cátedra Caça e Biodiversidade Job description: ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE OPENING OF AN INTERNATIONAL SELECTION PROCEDURE FOR THE HIRING OF ONE (1) RESEARCH TECHNICIAN Reference: BIOPOLIS 2025-40 Position: Research Technician Scientific Area: Biological Sciences (ecology and conservation) Association BIOPOLIS (CIBIO) is opening a call for one Field Technician in the framework of the Invited Research Chair in Hunting and Biodiversity (CCB; Cátedra Caça e Biodiversidade ) . CCB is a collaborative project funded through a consortia of private entities and the Foundation of Science and Technology of Portuguese Government, that aims to deepen scientific knowledge on the biology, ecology, genetics, and health status of game species, particularly the red-legged partridge, the Iberian rabbit, and the Iberian hare, thereby contributing to informed, integrated, and sustainable population management, while also promoting the value of natural resources and hunting management as a driver of biodiversity and ecosystem services. The study area is in Portugal, comprising mostly the southern region and centred in Mértola. The selected candidate will develop work in wildlife ecology, population monitoring and disease surveillance, carrying out tasks related to the organization and implementation of field sampling to evaluate game species distribution and abundance, biodiversity inventories through camara-traps, acoustic devices and environmental DNA (eDNA) samples. The work will also include the process and analysis of collected data, and the production of technical reports. The contracting institution, Association BIOPOLIS, is a private, non-profit organization that was created in the scope of the project "BIOPOLIS - Teaming to Upgrade Excellence in Environmental Biology, Ecosystem Research, and AgroBiodiversity” (2019-2027), with direct EC funding of 15 M€ and a similar amount by CCDR Norte. BIOPOLIS aims to support the upgrade of the research unit CIBIO – Research Centre in Biodiversity and Genetic Resources to a Centre of Excellence in Environmental Biology, Ecosystem Research, and AgroBiodiversity, through a teaming with a leading scientific institution, the University of Montpellier (France), and with the participation of a business partner, the Porto Business School (PBS – University of Porto, Portugal). CIBIO conducts world-class research in biodiversity and evolution, hosting more than 30 research groups, including nearly 200 researchers and over 100 MSc and PhD students worldwide. Association BIOPOLIS is an inclusive, equal-opportunity employer, offering attractive conditions and benefits. 1. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES: We expect to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated (field) researcher from any nationality but with a good ability to speak and write Portuguese, with an MSc in Biology, Ecology, Veterinary, Biological Conservation, or any related fields, who will be integrated into CCB´s team. It is recommendable to have: i) previous field experience in applying methods to evaluate wild vertebrates’ distribution and abundance, including managing geographic information system software, such as QGIS, ii) experience with collection of biological samples from wildlife and their environment iii) driving license, and experience in off-road driving conditions; iv) speak and write in Portuguese and English fluently; v) available to start work on 1st October. It will be also valued: i) previous experience with methods to evaluate distribution and abundance of rabbit, partridge and/or hares; ii) a solid background in wildlife ecology, conservation and management; iii) experience in designing and implementing monitoring surveys for biodiversity, namely camara-traps, acoustic devices or eDNA sampling; iv) previous experience in analysing distribution and abundance data and writing technical reports. Candidates should have a good publication record in this area (either scientific or technical) and must have characteristics such as ease of working in a team, ability to adjust to new situations, resilience, and initiative. 2. WORK PLAN The researcher will join the BIOPOLIS team within the framework of the Invited Research Chair in Hunting and Biodiversity, which aims to deepen scientific knowledge on the biology, ecology, genetics, and health status of game species, particularly the red-legged partridge, the Iberian rabbit, and the Iberian hare, thereby contributing to informed, integrated, and sustainable population management, while also promoting the value of natural resources and game management as a driver of biodiversity and ecosystem services . Fieldwork will be conducted mostly in southern Portugal and the work plan will comprise the following tasks: 1. Participation in sampling design and content development in a GIS environment; 2. Fieldwork to evaluate game species distribution and abundance using different monitoring techniques, such as countings through distance sampling, camara-traps, acoustic devices and eDNA sampling; 3. Fieldwork to conduct disease surveillance through biological sample collection in hunted animals (active surveillance) and animals found dead in the field (passive surveillance. 4. Analyse collected data (using R, QGIS and other platforms) and participate in writing technical reports; 5. Collaboration on other projects inside the CCB. The work will be developed under the scientific supervision of Dr. João Queirós (Chair of CCB in BIOPOLIS) and in close collaboration with the CCB team. 3. APPLICABLE LEGISLATION Portuguese Labour Code, approved by Law no. 7/2009, of 12 February, in its actual form. 4. WORKPLACE The researcher will be based at the Biological Station of Mértola, Rua Professor Batista da Graça, nº1 – 7750-360 Mértola, Portugal. As already mentioned, some components of the work to be developed will involve field missions across the southern region of Portugal, and sometimes at the weekends. 5. DURATION OF THE CONTRACT The researcher will sign a non-fixed term work contract for an initially expected duration of twelve months, eventually renewed by periods of 12 months. 6. SALARY The Field Technician position has a monthly salary of 1.442,57 Euros (level 16, Tabela de Remuneração Única (TRU), approved by Order no. 1553-C/2008 of December 31 st) . 7. SELECTION METHODS The initial ranking of candidates will result from a documental appreciation of the Curriculum vitae (50%), previous experience of the applicant relevant to the project and work plan (30%), and motivation letter (20%). The candidate's classification based on this documental appreciation shall be given based on a scale of 0 to 100. The jury can interview a short list of up to four candidates ranked according to the scores of the documental evaluation with more than 75%, aiming at obtaining clarifications and explanations about the curricular elements and additional information as well as to evaluate the attitude profile and motivation of the candidate. For the candidates interviewed, the final score of each jury member will be obtained by a weighted average of the scores obtained in the documental evaluation and the interview, with each component worth 50% of the final score. 8. COMPOSITION OF THE JURY: President of the jury: João Queirós Vogal: Paulo Célio Alves Vogal: David Gonçalves Substitute: Manuel Lima 9. FORM OF ADVERTISING AND NOTIFICATION OF THE RESULTS The results will be sent to the candidates by e-mail. The candidates have a 10-working days period to comment. The jury reserves the right not to assign the work contract if none of the candidates meet all the requirements and match the desired profile. 10. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION AND HOW TO APPLY Candidates must submit their application by filing the required information and joining the supporting documentation, in digital format (PDF), through the electronic address Applications will be accepted from 06-08-2025 to 05-09-2025 The supporting documentation must include (all documents in English and PDF format): (i) Detailed Curriculum Vitae (max five pages), including the candidate's e-mail address and phone number. (ii) Motivation Letter (max two pages) that includes a brief description of research experience and why the candidate feels suitable for the announced position. (iii) Copy of academic certificates. (iv) Other relevant documents. Expect starting date: 1 st October 2025 11. NON-DISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL ACCESS POLICY The Association BIOPOLIS is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment. This means that the Association BIOPOLIS actively promotes employees and applicants to a policy of non-discrimination and equal access, in which no applicant may be privileged, benefited, prejudiced, or deprived of any right or exempt from any duty, namely, sex, age, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, ancestry, family status, economic situation, education, origin or social condition, reduced work capacity, disability, chronic illness, nationality, political or ideological beliefs, union membership, or any other legally protected factor.