Master Student Fellowship

GIMM; Lisboa; Híbrido; EUR 12 000 - 13 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Personal accident insurance

Voluntary Social Security coverage

Resumo da oferta

Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine (GIMM) in Portugal invites applications for a research fellowship under the project “The impact of germline metabolic reprogramming on reproduction and physiology.” The fellow will work in a dynamic international setting, focusing on Drosophila genetics, imaging, and quantitative analysis of metabolic pathways.

The position starts Oct 2026 for 12 months with potential renewal.

Qualificações

• Degree in Biochemistry with in-depth training in Nutritional Biochemistry, Metabolism and Bioenergetics.
• Laboratory experience in genetics and microscopy techniques.
• Fluency in English and ability to work in collaborative environments.
• Autonomy, motivation, meticulousness and good communication skills.
• Experience with Drosophila melanogaster handling and analysis.

Responsabilidades

• Maintenance and generation of Drosophila stocks
• Genotyping
• Dissection of Drosophila tissues
• Immunofluorescence and confocal microscopy
• Image analysis and data quantification

Conhecimentos

Biochemistry degree

Nutritional biochemistry

Metabolism & bioenergetics

Laboratory experience

Drosophila genetics

Motivation

Collaborative spirit

Meticulousness

Autonomy

English fluency

Confocal image analysis

Drosophila handling

Formação académica

Biochemistry degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine (GIMM) opens a call for one research fellowship under the project “The impact of germline metabolic reprogramming on reproduction and physiology” with the funding support from European Union.

Scientific Area(s)

Metabolism and Physiology

Fellowship recipients / Admission requirements

(indicate mandatory and preferential requirements): Any National, foreign and stateless candidate(s) that fulfill the necessary conditions to be enrolled in a non -academic degree course (in a rea related to the work plan) can apply. Are considered “Non-academic degree courses” the ones referred in paragraph e) of number 3 of article 4 of Decree-Law nr 74/2006, from 24th March, in its current version, as long as they are developed in association and cooperation between a higher education institution and at least one R&D Unit in accordance with the provisions of paragraph e) of Article 3 of FCT Fellowship Regulation.

Applicants must hold the following requirements:

• Degree in Biochemistry;
• Knowledge and in-depth training in Nutritional Biochemistry, Metabolism and Bioenergetics;
• Laboratory experience;
• Experience in genetics and manipulation of fruit fly (Drosophila Melanogaster);
• Motivation and interest in science;
• Collaborative spirit and good communication skills;
• Meticulousness;
• Autonomy;
• Fluency in English.
• Experience in acquisition and analysis of confocal microscopy images.

The international experience of the candidates, not constituting a decisive criterion for the selection, will be valued.

Work Plan and Objectives:

• Maintenance and generation of Drosophila stocks
• Genotyping
• Dissection of Drosophila tissues
• Immunofluorescence and confical microscopy
• Image analysis and data quantification

Predicted start date, duration and renewal conditions

The fellowship contract is predicted to start in October 2026, for a period of 12(twelve) months on an exclusive basis, eventually renewable until the maximum stipulated in applicable regulations, not exceeding the eligibility period of the project.

Workplace and Scientific orientation:

The research activities will be developed at Zita CarvalhoSantos Lab of GI MM, under the supervision of Catarina Brás Pereira.

Non-discrimination and equal access policy:

GI MM undertakes to ensure compliance with the principles of non -discrimination and equality and to that extent, provides that no candidate can be privileged, benefited, harmed or deprived of any right or exempted from any duty due in particular ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, economic status, education, social origin or condition, genetic heritage, reduced working capacity, disability, chronic disease, nationality, ethnic origin or race, place of origin, language, rel igion, political or ideological convictions and trade union membership.

International environment and experience

Diversity is a fundam ental aspect of the essence of GIMM, where researchers and non-researchers of different nationalities, backgrounds and areas of study work together, promoting the exchange of experiences and interactions, contributing to the personal and professional development of each person and to the existence of an international, inclusive and stimulating environment.

Research Fellows Support Centre

The Research Fellows Support C entre works everyday from 09:00AM to 11:00AM at People & Culture Unit Office.

Fellowship financial conditions

The fellow will benefit from a monthly stipend in the amount of 1090.98€. The amount will be paid by wire transfer at the end of each month. The fellow will also benefit from a personal accident insurance to execute the proposed research activities as well as the right to Social Security through Voluntary Social Insurance re gimen, if wanted, under the terms of Código dos Regimes Contributivos do Sistema Previdencial de Segurança Social, and th e contributions costs will be supported by the research project.

Application documents

• Motivation Letter ;
• Detailed CV ;
• Bsc certificate (please check the “NOT E” in Fellowship recipients );
• Candidate’s declaration of honor indicating previous fellowships, if any, its typology and duration.

Selection methods

Curricular Evaluation (50%) and Motivation Letter (50%);

Deadlines and application process

The call will be open from September 30 until October 14,

Notification of results

Within 90 days after the termination of the applications submission deadline, both admitted and excluded candidates list and final classification list shall be communicated to all admitted candidates through email.

Preliminary Hearing and Final Decision Deadline

After notifi cation, all candidates have 10 working days to respond. Panel’s final decisions are pronounced within a period of 10 days, from application deadline.

Fellowship contracting

The Fellowship is granted through the signature of a contract between GIMM and the selected fellow and after the fellow send the following mandatory documents: copy of identification document (in case of non -European citizens is mandatory the work visa / valid resident permit), document proving the required academic degree and the document proving the enrollment in a non-academic degree course.

For each Fellowship period an Activity Report must be prepared by the fellow as well as the Report by the supervisor.