Research Fellowship in the scientific area of Biology and Bioimaging - – 1 Vacancy

The Centro de Ciências do Mar do Algarve (CCMAR) opens one (01) Research Fellowship for a person with a Master Degree (Bolsa de Investigação não conducente à obtenção de grau académico para mestre) in the scientific area of Biology and Bioimaging or related area, eligible to candidates of any nationality, including stateless persons and beneficiaries of the political refugee status, within the scope of the research project JDA ID 3193, designated by EMBRC- JDAAtlas - “3D Multimodal Atlas: Sea Life from Micro to Macro” funded by the EMBRC – European Marine Biological Resource Centre, through Joint Development Activity Program, under the following conditions:

This fellowship is intended for master’s degree holders that are enrolled in a non-academic degree course, integrated in the educational project of a higher education institution, and developed in association or cooperation with one or more R&D units at the starting date of the fellowship.

·         The EMBRC-JDA 3D Multimodal Atlas: Sea Life from Micro to Macro project with reference JDA ID 3193 will develop cutting-edge imaging tools to create comprehensive 3D multimodal imaging atlases of marine organisms. The project will combine three imaging methods – 3D histology, lightsheet fluorescence microscopy (LSFM) and micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) – to gather complementary information. The project involves close collaboration with The Hellenic Centre for Marine Research – HCMR (Greece) and the University of the Basque Country – PiE UPV/EHU (Spain).

·         The Quantitative Bio-Imaging Lab at CCMAR is seeking a highly motivated and talented fellowship holder to join our team in the field of advanced fluorescence microscopy. The successful candidate will be involved in cutting-edge research focused on applying novel fluorescence microscopy techniques and developing sample preparation protocols to address key questions in marine biology and biomedicine. The ideal candidate will have experience in histology, lightsheet fluorescence microscopy, and sample preparation along with general laboratory support experience.

Specifically, the fellowship holder will:

1.       Optimise advanced fluorescence microscopy image acquisition protocols;

2.       Optimise sample preparation protocols for advanced fluorescence microscopy, including lightsheet microscopy;

3.       Design and conduct experiments using state-of-the-art bio-imaging equipment, including lightsheet microscopy;

4.       Process, analyse and interpret complex 3D and 4D imaging data;

5.       Perform a variety of routine laboratory tasks and procedures, including histological sample preparation, basic microscopy, prepare buffers and solution;

6.       Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to apply imaging techniques to various research projects;

7.       Conduct lab administrative duties, including imaging supplies management, prepare and maintain protocols, manuals and other documentation;

8.       Prepare and publish high-quality scientific papers;

9.       Present findings at international conferences and workshops;

10.   Participate in outreach activities;

11.   Contribute to grant applications.