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PhD Scientific Researcher Recruitment (Initial Stage Researcher) #5414 FCiências.ID - Associação para a Investigação e Desenvolvimento de Ciências in Portugal

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

Available

Deadline

Nov 10, 2026

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Portugal

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Keywords

Environmental Science
Biology
Conservation Biology
Biodiversity
Science Communication
Freshwater Ecology
Noise Pollution

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FCiências.ID is recruiting a PhD Scientific Researcher (Initial Stage Researcher) for the AquaPLAN project, titled Aquatic Pollution from Light and Anthropogenic Noise: management of impacts on biodiversity. The position is based at the cE3c – Centre for Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Changes in Lisbon, Portugal, and is funded through the European Union’s Horizon Europe Research & Innovation Programme under Grant Agreement No. 101135471.

This is a full-time temporary research contract, expected to start in December 2026 and last until the project work plan is completed, with an expected end date of 31/12/2027. The gross monthly salary is 2,408.11 EUR, with holiday and Christmas allowances and a food allowance, subject to legal deductions.

The successful candidate will support work in aquatic ecoacoustics, with emphasis on passive acoustic monitoring, data analysis of sound and noise data, and assessment of the impacts of anthropogenic noise on aquatic biodiversity. The role includes supporting graduate students in field and manipulative work, analysing environmental and biodiversity datasets, participating in project meetings, writing and submitting journal publications, and contributing to dissemination, communication, and scientific meetings.

Eligibility highlights: candidates must hold a PhD in Biology or a related area, have specialised expertise in ecoacoustics, and demonstrate experience in sound-data analysis in aquatic ecology and in evaluating noise impacts on aquatic biodiversity. Portuguese and English proficiency is preferred, as is experience in outreach and supervision of postgraduate students. Degrees obtained abroad require Portuguese recognition for contract signature.

Application window: the call opens on 2026-10-26 and closes on 2026-11-10. Applications must be submitted online via the FCiências.ID platform, with a CV, motivation letter, up to five relevant publications, proof of the PhD degree, and any additional supporting documents. Materials must be submitted in Portuguese or English.

Funding details

Available

What's required

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in Biology or a similar area, with specialised skills and/or expertise in Ecoacoustics. Required experience includes scientific and/or professional work in data analysis of sound data in aquatic ecology and in evaluating the impact of noise on aquatic biodiversity. Degrees obtained abroad require Portuguese recognition for contract signature. Preferred requirements include experience in dissemination and outreach activities, experience supervising postgraduate students, and proficiency in Portuguese and English (written and spoken). Applications must be submitted in Portuguese or English.

How to apply

Submit the application online through FCiências.ID’s electronic platform. Upload the required documents: CV, motivation letter in English, up to five relevant publications, proof of PhD degree, and any optional supporting documents. Ensure all documents are submitted in Portuguese or English by the deadline.

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