One full-time Research Technician position is available within an ERC consolidator grant at the laboratory of Sara Magalhães (https://mitesquad.weebly.com/) at the Centre for Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Changes, University of Lisbon, Portugal.

The candidate is expected to have a Master degree in Biology, to be fully independent in organizing his/her work. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in plant biology and/or in molecular techniques (DNA extraction for Next Generation Sequencing, diagnostic PCRs and qPCRs)

We are especially seeking a candidate who enjoys working in a group, respects the lab tidiness and appreciates learning tasks.

Applicants should follow the procedure in the following link: http://www.eracareers.pt/opportunities/index.aspx?task=global&jobId=135039

In case of doubt, please contact us at snmagalhaes@fc.ul.pt .

Application deadline: June 8, 2021.
Starting date: flexible (ideally September 2021).
Duration: 6-months with the possibility of an extension until the end of project.
Place: Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa.
Project title: Competition under niche construction (COMPCON)
Funding: ERC Consolidator Grant.