Detalhe da Oferta:
We are looking for a passionate and resourceful candidate able to integrate into an ambitious organization aiming to develop innovative products and services to protect crops against pests and diseases.
Candidates should have self-motivation, curiosity and passion for collecting and analysing data which will be used to make decision about plant protection in agriculture and to develop pest/disease monitoring tools for practitioners.
Main responsibilities:
The candidate shall report directly to the Director of the Department of Pests/diseases monitoring and diagnostics and will have the following responsibilities:
To participate in fieldwork to monitor pests or diseases in Mediterranean ecosystems;
To apply spatial statistics to spatial datasets integrating open source GIS software (QGIS) with R and/or python, ensuring data documentation (metadata) and data quality check throughout the process;
To present the outcomes of the spatial analysis in clear and high quality maps, reports and presentations when requested;
To carry out remote sensing analysis of drone/satellite imagery using open source software or services such as Google Earth Engine;
To identify the relevant data sources to support the work when data are not directly available or collected from the field;
To interact and collaborate diligently intra and inter departmentally.
Specific requirements:
MSc qualification in Environmental Sciences, Biology, Ecology, Geography, Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy;
Proven skills in pest/disease identification and pest trapping;
Capacity to undertake extensive fieldwork;
Demonstrable skills to work with one or more of the following tools: QGIS, GRASS, GDAL, R, Python, SNAP, Google Earth Engine, OpenDroneMap, Pix4D;
Experience in spatial statistics, environmental and ecological modelling;
Experience in drone and satellite data acquisition, pre-processing and analysis;
Familiarity with Linux environment;
Demonstrable problem-solving skills, self-motivation, open and curious mind, aptitude at learning;
Good communication skills with both technical and non-technical staff;
Ability to work independently, while enjoying working as a member of a multidisciplinary team;
Good written and spoken level of English;
To hold a valid driving licence.
InnovPlantProtect is a private non-profit association
InnovPlantProtect aims to create innovation for the protection of crops, seeds and post-harvest products through:
Development of innovative technologies and knowledge creation, as well as improvement of existing technologies for crop protection;
Applied scientific research to create novel intellectual property for developed technologies to be brought to market, and to develop processes and products;
Providing technical support to public or private companies and entities, assisting in the introduction of biotechnological strategies, methods and processes, and in the orientation and implementation of industrial research and development, directed towards the protection of crops, seeds and post-harvest products;
Collaboration with (inter)national public and/or private institutions, in their respective areas of activity.
Workplace
The work location will be at the headquarters of InnovPlantProtect, situated in INIAV (Elvas), at the former National Plant Breeding Station.
Salary and contract
A full-time fixed-term employment contract, starting on 5th March 2025, will last until 30th September 2025, with a probationary period of one month. All the activities to be carried out will be subject to confidentiality clauses. The gross salary will be €1,559.00, plus a daily lunch allowance of €6.
Financial Support
This contract is financed in the scope of the Investment RE-C05-i03 - Research and innovation agenda for the sustainability of agriculture, food and agribusiness, Project No. 13/C05-i03/2021 – PRR-C05-i03-I-000176, “SNM_XylellaVt - Sistema Nacional de Monitorização de Insetos Vetores da Xylella fastidiosa", within the scope of the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR).
How to Apply
To the care of the Chief Executive Officer of InnovPlantProtect Collaborative Lab, António Saraiva, (inpp.rh@iplantprotect.pt).
To apply for this position, the following documents should be sent in a single PDF file with the reference “InnovPP088/2025” in the subject field:
Curriculum vitae (CV)
MSc qualification either released by a Portuguese university or officially recognised by Portuguese authority*
Motivation letter
Two reference contacts
Statement of honour that CV content is accurate.
*Degrees obtained in foreign countries need a Portuguese Recognition issued by a Portuguese high degree Institution, according to the Decree-Law nr. 66/2018, of August 16th and the Ministerial Order nr. 33/2019, of January 25th. The presentation of such Recognition is mandatory for contract signature. More information can be obtained in: https://www.dges.gov.pt/en/pagina/degree-and-diploma-recognition).
Any candidate without the recognition of the degree will not be admitted to the procedure.
Deadlines
This call is open from February 06th, 2025, to February 24th, 2024, with a decision expected by March 1st.
General rules of data protection (GDPR)
With the entry into force of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 April 2016, commonly known as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and in order to ensure a fair and transparent treatment of the holder of the data, InnovPlantProtect informs that by applying for this position you are authorizing InnovPlantProtect to (1) collect and process your personal data deemed necessary and relevant to this recruitment process, (2) to disclose the results of the evaluation in accordance with the legislation in force.
Candidates should have self-motivation, curiosity and passion for collecting and analysing data which will be used to make decision about plant protection in agriculture and to develop pest/disease monitoring tools for practitioners.
Main responsibilities:
The candidate shall report directly to the Director of the Department of Pests/diseases monitoring and diagnostics and will have the following responsibilities:
To participate in fieldwork to monitor pests or diseases in Mediterranean ecosystems;
To apply spatial statistics to spatial datasets integrating open source GIS software (QGIS) with R and/or python, ensuring data documentation (metadata) and data quality check throughout the process;
To present the outcomes of the spatial analysis in clear and high quality maps, reports and presentations when requested;
To carry out remote sensing analysis of drone/satellite imagery using open source software or services such as Google Earth Engine;
To identify the relevant data sources to support the work when data are not directly available or collected from the field;
To interact and collaborate diligently intra and inter departmentally.
Specific requirements:
MSc qualification in Environmental Sciences, Biology, Ecology, Geography, Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy;
Proven skills in pest/disease identification and pest trapping;
Capacity to undertake extensive fieldwork;
Demonstrable skills to work with one or more of the following tools: QGIS, GRASS, GDAL, R, Python, SNAP, Google Earth Engine, OpenDroneMap, Pix4D;
Experience in spatial statistics, environmental and ecological modelling;
Experience in drone and satellite data acquisition, pre-processing and analysis;
Familiarity with Linux environment;
Demonstrable problem-solving skills, self-motivation, open and curious mind, aptitude at learning;
Good communication skills with both technical and non-technical staff;
Ability to work independently, while enjoying working as a member of a multidisciplinary team;
Good written and spoken level of English;
To hold a valid driving licence.
InnovPlantProtect is a private non-profit association
InnovPlantProtect aims to create innovation for the protection of crops, seeds and post-harvest products through:
Development of innovative technologies and knowledge creation, as well as improvement of existing technologies for crop protection;
Applied scientific research to create novel intellectual property for developed technologies to be brought to market, and to develop processes and products;
Providing technical support to public or private companies and entities, assisting in the introduction of biotechnological strategies, methods and processes, and in the orientation and implementation of industrial research and development, directed towards the protection of crops, seeds and post-harvest products;
Collaboration with (inter)national public and/or private institutions, in their respective areas of activity.
Workplace
The work location will be at the headquarters of InnovPlantProtect, situated in INIAV (Elvas), at the former National Plant Breeding Station.
Salary and contract
A full-time fixed-term employment contract, starting on 5th March 2025, will last until 30th September 2025, with a probationary period of one month. All the activities to be carried out will be subject to confidentiality clauses. The gross salary will be €1,559.00, plus a daily lunch allowance of €6.
Financial Support
This contract is financed in the scope of the Investment RE-C05-i03 - Research and innovation agenda for the sustainability of agriculture, food and agribusiness, Project No. 13/C05-i03/2021 – PRR-C05-i03-I-000176, “SNM_XylellaVt - Sistema Nacional de Monitorização de Insetos Vetores da Xylella fastidiosa", within the scope of the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR).
How to Apply
To the care of the Chief Executive Officer of InnovPlantProtect Collaborative Lab, António Saraiva, (inpp.rh@iplantprotect.pt).
To apply for this position, the following documents should be sent in a single PDF file with the reference “InnovPP088/2025” in the subject field:
Curriculum vitae (CV)
MSc qualification either released by a Portuguese university or officially recognised by Portuguese authority*
Motivation letter
Two reference contacts
Statement of honour that CV content is accurate.
*Degrees obtained in foreign countries need a Portuguese Recognition issued by a Portuguese high degree Institution, according to the Decree-Law nr. 66/2018, of August 16th and the Ministerial Order nr. 33/2019, of January 25th. The presentation of such Recognition is mandatory for contract signature. More information can be obtained in: https://www.dges.gov.pt/en/pagina/degree-and-diploma-recognition).
Any candidate without the recognition of the degree will not be admitted to the procedure.
Deadlines
This call is open from February 06th, 2025, to February 24th, 2024, with a decision expected by March 1st.
General rules of data protection (GDPR)
With the entry into force of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 April 2016, commonly known as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and in order to ensure a fair and transparent treatment of the holder of the data, InnovPlantProtect informs that by applying for this position you are authorizing InnovPlantProtect to (1) collect and process your personal data deemed necessary and relevant to this recruitment process, (2) to disclose the results of the evaluation in accordance with the legislation in force.