Are you ready to take your environmental and marine sciences research career to the next level? Apply for the Individual FCT Call to Scientific Employment Stimulus and open the door to a world of research excellence at CESAM, University of Aveiro!

About the call

The 2024 FCT Individual Call for the Scientific Employment Stimulus (CEEC) is designed to enhance the national scientific and technological framework by generating employment opportunities for doctoral researchers. It seeks to attract and retain highly qualified PhDs in Portugal, contributing to the rejuvenation of scientific institutions.

Additionally, this initiative aims to support, deepen, and specialize activities related to research and innovation, particularly those focused on addressing scientific challenges and missions aligned with the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

The Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM) invites expressions of interest from doctoral researchers to participate in this call. CESAM will support the proposal preparation and submission of selected candidates.

Why CESAM?

CESAM is a Research Unit of the University of Aveiro (UAveiro), Portugal, awarded with the status of Associated Laboratory since 2005, and evaluated with the highest grade of Excellent since 2014, by FCT. CESAM includes more than 450 members (225 PhD researchers, 210 PhD students, and 15 technical & management staff), who develop and support fundamental and applied research in terrestrial, aquatic, coastal, and marine environments.

The mission of CESAM is to develop transdisciplinary and transformative research and innovation to address societal needs, namely environmental and marine challenges, global change processes, and sustainable solutions for the management and conservation of natural resources and the well-being of ecosystems and humanity, building upon a One Health Approach. Candidates will benefit from a supportive and collaborative research atmosphere with access to cutting-edge infrastructures that support excellence in research.

How to apply?

To apply, please submit the following documents and information by 7th October:

• A summary of the proposed work plan (max. 2500 characters);
• A narrative CV synopsis (max. 500 characters), along with a link to your CienciaVitae profile;
• A motivation letter outlining your career trajectory over the past five years and the relevance of your achievements to CESAM's Thematic Lines and overall mission (max. 2000 characters).
• Kindly send your application documents in one single merged document or direct any inquiries to cesam-gesciencia@ua.pt. All selected candidates will be required to submit their proposals through the myFCT platform. CESAM staff are available to provide support if needed.

Get ready to join a vibrant research community and make your mark in environmental and marine sciences!