817. Research Technician Fellowship

Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência
A call is now open for a research technician in the Membrane Traffic Group, recently established at the Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência, Oeiras, Portugal.

1. Duration: The position will have an initial 3-months probation period, starting in November 2013, on the basis of exclusivity, as regulated by the fellowships directive of the Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência (http://www.igc.gulbenkian.pt). The position can be renewed annually, depending on performance.

2. Subject of Activities: We are interested in how trafficking in the secretory pathway coordinates signaling during normal physiology, and how perturbations contribute to inflammatory disease and tissue repair. There is a particular focus on how quality control processes in the endoplasmic reticulum regulate signaling decisions. We focus on mammalian cell culture and knockout mouse models.

3. Scientific Orientation: Colin Adrain, Membrane Traffic Group, see: http://www.igc.gulbenkian.pt/>Research>In-house Groups>Colin Adrain

4. Requirements: Candidates should have a Masters degree in molecular biology/biochemistry, or a related area. Candidates should be innovative and have excellent organizational skills. Competency in spoken and written English and Portuguese is essential. Prior experience with mammalian cell culture (particularly ES cells) and/or molecular cloning skills would be advantageous. Highly self-motivated candidates lacking this specific experience will however be considered.

5. Monthly Stipend: According to the regulations of the FCT Scientific Fellowships in Portugal (€980/month + Social Security). This stipend is exempt from national income taxation.

6. Application process: potential candidates should email a single PDF document containing a Curriculum Vitae, motivation letter and the contact of previous supervisor(s) to: Colin Adrain (cadrain@igc.gulbenkian.pt)

7. Selection Procedure: Pre-selection on the basis of CV and motivation letter. Selected candidates will be called for interview. The final evaluation will be based on the CV (50%), outcome of the interview (40%) and letter of motivation (10%).

8. Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until 8th October.

9. Notification of results: All applicants will be notified of the outcome, by email, no later than 25th October 2013.
(disponível em www.eracareers.pt a 12-09-13)