The Evolutionary Agroecology Lab at Univ. Lisbon is recruiting a
laboratory technician (full-time position) to work within the project
HotPest (ref: 2022.04172.PTDC).

Research within the EA group explores the eco-evolutionary responses
of organisms to both biotic and abiotic selection pressures in an
agricultural context. We use spider mites as a research model, small
arthropods that cause severe damage to several crop plants (tomato, bean,
etc). We do a combination of behavioural and ecological lab experiments,
coupled with field sampling and Experimental Evolution.The HotPest project
explores the impact of heat on the adaptation of crop pests to pesticides
and novel crops.

We seek a highly motivated candidate who is interested in working with
both herbivores and plants. The candidate should be a team player,
able to adapt to changing circumstances and new tasks, and open to
collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds. The work plan
includes 1) assisting the research team in their regular tasks (e.g.,
plant rearing, spider mite rearing and experiments involving plant
and spider mite manipulation); 2) collecting and analysing data; 3)
ensuring the proper functioning of the laboratory in general, namely
the maintenance of stocks and all material associated with the project.

I. Admission Requirements

a) Having a Master's degree in Biology or similar areas

b) Experience with laboratory procedures, namely experience in plant
   biology and/or entomology and/or molecular biology

II. Preferential Requirements

a) Proficiency in Portuguese and English (written and spoken);
b) Relevant scientific and/or professional training in
   Evolutionary Biology;
d) Experience in data processing and analysis, namely with the R
   program;
e) Good organizational, multitasking and teamwork skills.

To apply, please follow this link: https://www.euraxess.pt/jobs/340175

Deadline of submission: 29/05/2025

Starting date: August 2025

For any queries, please contact Leonor Rodrigues (alrodrigues[at]fc.ul.pt)

For more information about the EA group:

https://www.ce3c.pt/research/research-groups/evolutionary-perspectives-in-a-changing-world/evolutionary-agroecology

https://mitesquad.weebly.com/

Leonor Rodrigues <alrodrigues@fc.ul.pt>

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