PRR Project

Summary

CIIMAR seek a highly qualified and motivated researcher to develop the scientific area of Biochemistry/Proteomics. The prospective candidate should develop this research area in close liaison with other priority areas of the Centre namely Ecotoxicology, Aquaculture and Ecosystem Services. This scientific area is considered of high relevance for CIIMAR, that aims to establish strong competencies in molecular research and, above all, in advanced techniques for high-throughput analysis of genes, proteins, and metabolites. This is in order to continue developing a science of excellence at the frontier of ocean knowledge and innovation. This scientific area remains poorly established in aquatic sciences and at CIIMAR; however, such expertise becomes essential on the ongoing projects and research developed at CIIMAR, which often involves in-depth understanding of the biology and physiology of aquatic species, mechanisms of adaptation and susceptibility to diseases, to unravel the functioning of oceans and ecosystems, and the impact of human activities and responses to global changes. Expertise in biochemistry and proteomics becomes as well important in two other CIIMAR relevant research areas devoted to the development of high-throughput screening strategies applied in discovery of new chemical and biological entities with potential clinical/biotechnological application and innovative mass spectrometry methods to assist microbial identification. These are indispensable methods to valorization of CIIMAR culture collection of microorganism.The candidate is expected to develop basic and applied research related to Proteomics and Environmental Toxicology (Ecotoxicology), to strengthen the interdisciplinary collaboration between the various research teams, and to seek external funding to support his/her research work. The researcher to be hired is also expected to build and lead a new research team at CIIMAR. The tasks attributed to this position include supervision of post-graduate candidates (MSc and PhD research projects), organization of advanced training courses and workshops, develop the technological platform of CIIMAR dedicated to proteomics, develop international cooperation and contribute to the international recognition and visibility of our Research Centre through the development of high impact research, and participation in transnational projects.CIIMAR seek a professional with the following skills/expertise: 1- experience in proteomics research (high-throughput methods); 2- analysis of proteomes of aquatic invertebrates and vertebrates; 3- experience in toxicology of cyanobacteria and cyanotoxins; 4- experience in the supervision of PhD and MSc projects; 5- demonstrated competences to obtain external funding and 6- experience in the coordination of scientific projects and leadership competences.