Offer Description
Scientific Advisor: Filipa Alexandra Borges Novo Macieira (ist24432)
Co-advisor(s): Filipa Alexandra Borges Novo Macieira (ist24432), Coordenadora das Análises Gerais Aplicadas em Águas.
Organic Unit: General Applied Water Analyses Unit
Scholarship Theme: Validation and Implementation of Microbiological Methodologies
Duration: 12 months
Maximum Duration Including Renewals: 12 months
Objectives
a) Qualification for the methodology of Legionella spp Research and Quantification, according to ISO 11731:2017;
b) Qualification and Quality Control according to ISO 17025:2018;
c) Implementation, Validation and Accreditation of the ISO 7899-3:2025 methodology – Enterococcus Research by
Enterolert DW;
d) Implementation of the INELCIS Analysis Management Software.
Work Plan
a) Qualification for the methodology of Legionella spp Research and Quantification, according to ISO 11731:2017;
b) Qualification and Quality Control according to ISO 17025:2018;
c) Implementation, Validation and Accreditation of the ISO 7899-3:2025 methodology – Enterococcus Research by
Enterolert DW;
d) Implementation of the INELCIS Analysis Management Software.
Applications must be exclusively submitted on the
admissions platform
of the
Instituto Superior Técnico
at
https://fenix.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/fenixedu-admissions
and requires registration and validation of the candidate’s identity.
Applications are only accepted when the form available in the platform is correctly filled, submitted and locked withoutany validation errors. The mandatory documentation to submit in the scholarship aplication includes:
Curriculum Vitae
Proof of Qualifications (or declaration of honor in case you do not yet have the certificate)
Proof of Registration/Enrolment
Motivation Letter
The application submission deadlines can be viewed in the admissions platform.
The results of the contest will be made available in the same admissions platform.
Where to apply
Website: https://fenix.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/fenixedu-admissions
Skills/Qualifications
Admission Requirements
– The candidate must be enrolled in adegree program or master’s degree.
– Must have experience in Microbiological Analysis and Quality Control.
– ISO 17025:2018 Accreditation Standard.
– ISO 11731:2017 Standard “Water Quality – Enumeration of Legionella”.
– Experience in chemical analysis.
– Experience with databases.
Additional Information
Benefits
Monthly Maintenance Allowance: €1,040.98
Funding Entity: Instituto Superior Técnico (IST)
Eligibility criteria
Admission Requirements
– The candidate must be enrolled in adegree program or master’s degree.
– Must have experience in Microbiological Analysis and Quality Control.
– ISO 17025:2018 Accreditation Standard.
– ISO 11731:2017 Standard “Water Quality – Enumeration of Legionella”.
– Experience in chemical analysis.
– Experience with databases.
Selection process
Contest Evaluation Method(s)
Curricular evaluation weighted to 100% on a scale of 20 points.
The minimum final grade needed for admission is 15 points.
Conditions for the Contest Evaluation
Curriculum evaluation weighted at 100% on a scale of 20.
Composition of the Selection Jury
Jury President:
Ricardo Jaime Pereira Rosário dos Santos (ist24148)
Jury Members:
Miguel Mendes Silva Baião (ist23872), Coordenador de laboratório; Filipa Alexandra Borges NovoMacieira (ist24432), Coordenadora das análises gerais aplicadas em águas- laboratorio de análises.
In case the president of the jury is unable to preside, they will be replaced by one of the jury members
Additional comments
Applicable Laws and Regulations
Law No. 40/2004, of 18 August (Statute of Scientific Research Fellow), in its current wording; FCT Regulation forResearch Fellowships, available at
https://drh.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/files/sites/45/despacho_8532_regulamento_bolsas.pdf
Workplace:
Laboratório de análises- Core of Classical Microbiology
Website for additional job details: https://drh.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/bolseiros/recrutamento/
