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Scientific Research Fellowship (BIPD) 111/2026 University of Algarve in Portugal
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Microbiology
Funding
Available
Deadline
Nov 18, 2026
Country
Portugal
University
University of Algarve
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About this position
Scientific Research Fellowship (BIPD) 111/2026 is a postdoctoral research opportunity in the ResilCrops project, a cross-border R&D initiative focused on Harnessing Circular Economy to Improve Crop Resilience in the Atlantic Area. The fellowship is hosted at the Centre for Marine Sciences (CCMar), within the Faculty of Sciences and Technology, University of Algarve, and is embedded in the Laboratory of Marine Microbial Ecology and Biotechnology.
The selected fellow will contribute to experimental work at the interface of marine microbiology, microbial ecology, and plant-microbe interactions. The project involves collecting marine macrophytes and isolating microorganisms from them, including oomycetes, fungi, and bacteria. The research also includes cultivating marine bacteria to explore their production of bioactive compounds, identifying microorganisms using molecular approaches, and running pathogenicity assays on plants with selected bacterial strains to test antagonistic activity against pathogens.
The role is situated in a research environment that combines laboratory and project-based scientific work, with outputs contributing to reports and scientific articles. The work is carried out under the direct scientific supervision of Dr. Aschwin Hillebrand Engelen, within a team at CCMar that also includes the broader evaluation and supervisory context of the University of Algarve.
The fellowship is explicitly framed as a postdoctoral research grant supporting scientific research activities in biological sciences.
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What's required
Applicants must hold a PhD in Biological Sciences or related areas. A bachelor's or master's degree in Microbiology, Marine Biology or related areas is required. Candidates should demonstrate research experience in microbiology and/or environmental microbiology. Preference is given to candidates with proven experience in isolation, cultivation and characterization of microorganisms, namely oomycetes, fungi and bacteria associated with marine macrophytes, and in carrying out pathogenicity tests on plants, including design, execution and evaluation.
How to apply
Complete the application form and prepare the required documents, including ID, CV, degree certificates, and any other relevant documents. Send the signed application by email to [email protected] and [email protected], referencing “Ref.ª RESILCROPS, Edital 111/2026”. Ensure you consent to notifications being sent to the provided email address.
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Professor catedrático at University of Algarve
Portugal
Research Interests
Microbiology
Circular Economy
Environmental Microbiology
Agriculture
Bacteria
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