Open Call for a Research Fellowship
The Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência (IGC) is welcoming applications to a Research Fellowship,
funded by the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, with the following conditions:
1. Duration The fellowship duration according to the IGC Research Fellowship Regulation
approved by Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia is 12 months, with the possibility of renewal
up to a maximum limit of 2 years. The fellowship contract is expected to start by September
2023, under the exclusiveness regime as required by Research Fellowship Regulation ofFundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia, IP (FCT).
2. Subject of Activities: The way DNA is packed inside the nucleus influences both gene
expression regulation and chromosome segregation. This project will focus on the effects ofcondensin II in shaping the complex transcriptome of male meiotic cells. We will use
Drosophila melanogaster as a model organism the work will mainly involve fly genetics,transcriptomics and cell imaging. This project is aligned with the main research lines of theChromosome Dynamics (CHR) lab namely chromosome biology and function.
3. Scientific Guidance: The selected candidate will join the Chromosome Dynamics Lab(https://gulbenkian.pt/ciencia/research-groups/rcoliveira/ ) headed by Dra. Raquel Oliveira.
4. Academic Profile and Admission Requirements: Master in the Life Sciences field. We are
seeking for candidates with a master degree in Biological Sciences and pratical laboratory
experience of at least one year. Knowledge in Cell Biology, namely in chromosome biology andtransciptome analysis. Candidates with experience in the use of Drosophila melanogaster as amodel organism and with knowledge in microscopy techniques will have an advantage. We arelooking for motivated candidates that value team work and have good communication skills.
Good level of written and spoken english is mandatory.
According to article 3, point 2 of IGC Research Fellowship Regulation, the selected candidate
must be enrolled in non-academic degree course integrated in the educational project of a highereducation institution.
If the qualification has been conferred by a foreign higher education institution it must berecognized by a Portuguese higher education institution, under the terms of the provisions ofarticle
25.ºofDecree-Law
n.º66/2018,ofAugust16th(https://www.dges.gov.pt/en/pagina/degree-and-diploma-recognition), which approves the legal
regime of recognition of academic degrees and diplomas of Higher Education, attributed byforeign higher education institutions, and of paragraph e) of n.º 2 of article 4.º of Decree-Law
n.º 60/2018, of August 3rd, and any formalities established therein must be fulfilled by the dateof the hiring act. The jury reserves the right to invite the candidate ranked immediately after tothe position in question when the first ranked candidate is not recognized with the academic
degree after the aforementioned formalities have been fulfilled.
5. For Portuguese taxpayers: All candidates that where/are currently taxpayers in Portugal arerequired to present evidence of the fulfillment of their individual obligations towards thePortuguese Tax Authority and Social Security. Failure to comply with this requirement will beconsidered as a criteria for exclusion from the recruitment process.

6. Applicable legislation and Regulation: All candidates must comply with the IGC Research
Fellowship Regulation; Research Fellowship Statutes amended by Decree nº 123/2019 ofAugust 28th; FCT Legislation and Regulations for Fellowships and the Decree-Law n.º66/2018, of August 16th (Legal regime for recognition of academic degrees and diplomas ofhigher education awarded by foreign higher education institutions)
7. Subsidy Month Stipend: 1.300,00 €/month according to the table of monthly maintenanceallowance amounts set out in Annex I of IGC Research Fellowship Regulation. The payment
will be made by bank transfer. The selected candidate will be reimbursed for the amountcorresponding to the Voluntary Social Security contribution.
8. Deadline for applications and how to submit applications: Interested candidates should
send their applications to igcpositions@igc.gulbenkian.pt in a single PDF file, named“Applicant name_ Research Fellowship_ Chromosome Dynamics”, containing: Motivation
Letter (2 page max); Curriculum Vitae (2 pages max), two reference letters and proof of degree.
9. Methods of Selection and Evaluation: The selection procedure shall be as follows:
Curriculum (50%), reference letters (10%), motivation letter (30%). If considered necessary by
the jury, the interview of the selected applicants will represent 10% of the final evaluation.
10. Jury Selection: Chairman: Dr. Raquel Oliveira. Other members: Dr. Alexandra Tavares andDr. Inês Milagre.
11. Form of Advertising / Notification of results: The assessment results will be sent to all
candidates by email. There will be 10 working days for complaints/appeals after the date ofpublication of the Selection Minute, through the same application email.
12. Application Period: From 03/08/2023 until 16/08/2023.
13. Non-discrimination and equal access policy: The Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência of theCalouste Gulbenkian Foundation actively promotes a non-discrimination and equal accesspolicy, wherefore no candidate can be privileged, benefitted, impaired or deprived of any rights
whatsoever, or be exempt of any duties based on ancestry, age, sex, sexual preference, marital
status, family and economic conditions, education, origin or social conditions, genetic heritage,
reduced work capacity, disability, chronic illness, nationality, ethnic origin or race, origin
territory, language, religion, political or ideological convictions and union membership.