Open Call for a Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship
The Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência (IGC) is welcoming applications to a Post-Doctoral ResearchFellowship (BI-PD), 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, IP (FCT) is 12 months, with the possibility ofrenewal for a maximum of 3 years. The fellowship contract is expected to start by November 2023,
under the exclusiveness regime as required by Research Fellowship Regulation of FCT.
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Subject of Activities: The Neuronal Responses to Bacterial Signals group is looking for a
motivated postdoc to join one of the axes we developed to better understand the mechanism behind thecommunication between gut microbiota derived compounds and brain neurons, focusing on directinteractions among these bacterial-derived compounds and the neurons and the external factors that canimpact this communication known as the microbota-gut-brain axis. We use mouse models and tools
from different disciplines to be able to disentangle the many factors involved in this gut-brain crosstalk.
We focus primarily on components of the bacteria cell wall called muropetides that are constantly being
shed by our regular microbiota and that we have previously shown to be able to control appetite andtemperature. We are building an inclusive, supportive, and motivating science environment where input
from different expertise and background are welcome.
3.
Scientific Guidance: The selected candidate will join the Neuronal Responses to Bacterial
Signals Laboratory (https://gulbenkian.pt/ciencia/researcher/ilana-gabanyi/), headed by Dr. IlanaGabanyi.
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Academic Profile and Admission Requirements: A PhD in life sciences. Experience inneuroscience or microbiology or biochemistry is desired candidates must be able to work in a team aswell as independently. Applicants MUST supply a specific cover letter detailing whey they areinterested in this laboratory and where they think they can bring strengths, and areas they would like todevelop.
According to point 3 of article 3º of the IGC Research Fellowship Regulation, the doctoral degree musthave been obtained in the three years prior to the date of submission of the fellowship application.

If the qualification has been conferred by a foreign higher education institution it must be recognized
by a Portuguese higher education institution, under the terms of the provisions of article 25.º of DecreeLaw n.º 66/2018, of August 16th (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 by foreign higher education institutions, and of paragraph e) of n.º 2 of article 4.º of DecreeLaw n.º 60/2018, of August 3rd, and any formalities established therein must be fulfilled by the date of
the hiring act. The jury reserves the right to invite the candidate ranked immediately after to the positionin question when the first ranked candidate is not recognized with the academic degree after theaforementioned 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 the Portuguese
Tax Authority and Social Security. Failure to comply with this requirement will be considered as acriteria for exclusion from the recruitment process.
6.
Applicable legislation and Regulation: All candidates must comply with the IGC ResearchFellowship Regulation; Research Fellowship Statutes amended by Decree nº 123/2019 of August 28th;
FCT Legislation and Regulations for Fellowships and the Decree-Law n.º 66/2018, of August 16th
(Legal regime for recognition of academic degrees and diplomas of higher education awarded by foreign
higher education institutions).

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Subsidy Month Stipend: 2.000,00€/month according to the table of monthly maintenanceallowance amounts set out in Annex I of IGC Research Fellowship Regulation. The payment will bemade by bank transfer. The selected candidate will be reimbursed for the amount corresponding to theVoluntary Social Security contribution.
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How to submit applications: Interested candidates should send their applications toigcpositions@igc.gulbenkian.pt in a single PDF file, named “Applicant Name_ BI_PD_Neurobiota”
containing:i) Motivation Letter (1 page max);ii) Curriculum Vitae (2 pages max).
After a pre-analysis of applications, selected candidates will be invited for an interview.
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Methods of Selection and Evaluation: The selection procedure shall be as follows: The firstselection will be based on the CV (60%) and motivation letter (40%), those that are ranked here will bethen selected for an online interview, after the interview if the jury consider relevant reference letters
might be asked. The final evaluation will be done based on CV (35%), motivation letter (15%) andinterview and reference letters (50%).
10.
Jury Selection: Chair: Dr. Ilana Gabanyi, Vowels: Dr. Miguel Soares and Dr. Elias Barriga.
Substitute: Dr. Giulia Ghedini.
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 of publicationof the Selection Minute, through the same application email.
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Application Period: From 25/09/2023 until 15/10/2023.

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Non-discrimination and equal access policy: The Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência of theCalouste Gulbenkian Foundation actively promotes a non-discrimination and equal access policy,
wherefore no candidate can be privileged, benefitted, impaired or deprived of any rights whatsoever, orbe exempt of any duties based on ancestry, age, sex, sexual preference, marital status, family andeconomic conditions, education, origin or social conditions, genetic heritage, reduced work capacity,disability, chronic illness, nationality, ethnic origin or race, origin territory, language, religion, politicalor ideological convictions and union membership.