Grant Position in phytoplankton variability

BI to Masters degree in Oceanography, Marine Sciences, Marine Biology or Biology

Job/Fellowship Reference: PTDC/AAC-CLI/114512/2009, financiado por fundos nacionais através da Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia/Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior (FCT/MCTES),

The University of Algarve (UAlg) offers one research grant position within the framework of the project “Remote sensing of phytoplankton variability off SW Iberia: a sentinel for climate change?” (PHYTOCLIMA), reference PTDC/AAC-CLI/114512/2009 (Programme in all fields of science – Call 2009), funded by Portugal through the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology/Ministry of Science, Technology, and Higher Education (FCT/MCTES).

Requirements for applicants: The candidates should hold a Masters degree in Oceanography, Marine Sciences, Marine Biology or Biology, and driving licence. Expertise in fieldwork applied to marine phytoplankton, namely for calibration of remotely-sensed information, and quantitative assessment of phytoplankton using inverted and epifluorescence microscopy are considered assets.

Application period and documents: The application period is open between 03/01/2013 to 16/01/2013. Interested candidates are invited to submit applications, which must include an application letter and the following documents:
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae;
- Certified transcripts showing the academic degrees awarded;
- Identity document / Passaport;
- Tax identification number;
- Other relevant documents (e.g., recommendation letters).

Application submition: The applications must be submitted by mail to Prof. Doutora Ana Barbosa, Universidade do Algarve, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Campus de Gambelas, Building 7, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal, ou by email to abarbosa@ualg.pt, and should include Ref. Project PHYTOCLIMA - PTDC/AAC-CLI/114512/2009.

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