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Research Grant in Biochemistry
Organization: Madeira Chemistry Research Centre (CQM-Centro de Química da Madeira) at the University of Madeira
Location: Madeira, Portugal
Field: Biochemistry
Requirements:
The candidates must have a Master degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science or in related fields. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in chemical synthesis and/or nucleic acid/drug delivery.
Abstract:
The Madeira Chemistry Research Centre (CQM-Centro de Química da Madeira) at the University of Madeira, Portugal, offers a grant for scientific research in the framework of the Project DENDRIMAT – New materials for drug/gene delivery based on the self-assembly of dendrimer-chitosan-single stranded DNA (PTDC/CTM-NAN/112428/2009) supported by the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT)/Portuguese Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education (MCTES, PIDDAC).
Description:
Work place: The work will be developed at the Madeira Chemistry Research Centre under the supervision of Prof. Helena Tomás.
Grant length: The grant will last for six months and is expected to begin before 15 April 2011. The grant contract may be renewed up to a maximum of 36 months.
Value of monthly maintenance allowance: The scholarship amounts to € 980 by month, according to table values of the scholarships awarded directly by the FCT in Portugal (http://alfa.fct.mctes.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores).
Selection method: Selection will be made based on the Curriculum Vitae of the candidates.
Jury composition: Prof. Helena Tomás (President of the Jury), Prof. João Rodrigues, Prof. José Câmara, Prof. Pedro Pires (substitute member), Prof. José Mesquita (substitute member)
Results disclosure: The final evaluation results (ordered list based on the obtained classification) will be disclosed in the Madeira Chemistry Research Centre internet site (http://cqm.uma.pt). The selected candidate will be informed by e-mail.
Deadline and submission of applications: The call is open from 10 to 24 of March 2011. The candidatures must be done via e-mail to lenat@uma.pt, together with the following documents: Curriculum Vitae, copy of academic certificates.
CQM follows the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Commission Recommendation, Brussels, 11.3.2005, 2005/251/EC), is committed to the principle of equity in employment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.
Deadline: 24-03-2011
Contacts:
Email: cqm@uma.pt
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