Research Grant in Biology - VIAPIS Project
Investigate pollinator communities and floral resources along an environmental gradient in Portugal.
Best for:Best for biology graduates with a master's degree and a strong interest in ecology, pollination, and field research.
Overview
The Polytechnic University of Bragança invites applications for a 12-month research grant within the sustainable beekeeping project 'VIAPIS,' funded by POCTEP. The successful candidate will conduct fieldwork, manage greenhouse plant multiplication, perform palynological analyses, and evaluate plant-pollinator interactions. The role requires enrollment in a doctoral program at the institution and involves close collaboration with the Mountain Research Center. Candidates are expected to contribute actively to project milestones and spatial-temporal diversity assessments of pollinator networks.
What you'll do
- Characterize the diversity, abundance, and spatial-temporal variation of pollinator communities along the Bragança-Rio de Onor gradient.
- Support the installation and maintenance of pollinator gardens, including plant and equipment selection.
- Define and execute procedures for multiplying selected plants in a greenhouse setting.
- Assess the diversity, abundance, and phenology of regional floral resources.
- Identify floral resources utilized by different pollinator species using palynological analysis.
- Contribute to the establishment of a dedicated pollinator interpretation center.
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree in biology or related fields
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; excellent proficiency required
Instruction: Portuguese / English
- Field sampling and ecological characterization of pollinator communities
- Greenhouse plant propagation and management
- Palynological analysis and identification of floral resources
- Data analysis regarding spatial and seasonal ecological variations
- Valid driver's license
- Must hold a master's degree in biology or a related field
- Must be enrolled in a doctoral program at the Polytechnic University of Bragança
- Must possess a valid driver's license
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-05 (Europe/Lisbon)
Candidates must submit their applications through the UPB application portal online. The submission must include a curriculum vitae, motivation letter, academic degree certificates, proof of doctoral enrollment, and a copy of a driver's license.
- CV
- Letter of motivation
- Certificate of undergraduate and master's qualifications
- Proof of enrollment in a doctoral program at IPB
- Copy of driver's license
Contact
Miguel Vilas Boas· Coordinating Professor / President of the Selection Jury
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