Postdoc Fellow: Neuroimmunology & Nociceptor Signaling

GIMM; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal accident insurance

Social Security option

International environment

Job summary

The Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine (GIMM) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position in the Peripheral Neuroimmunology Laboratory led by Dr. Pavel Hanc. The role focuses on understanding how nociceptors modulate immune responses using in vitro and in vivo approaches.

The fellowship starts January 2027 for 12 months (renewable up to regulatory limits). Strong emphasis on independent work, collaboration, and rigorous documentation in a diverse, international lab

Qualifications

• PhD in Immunology, Neuroscience or related areas required.
• Less than 3 years of postdoctoral experience.
• Experience in cell culture techniques, mouse work, flow cytometry and microscopy.
• Good knowledge of spoken and written English.
• Ability to work independently as well as a part of a team.
• Experience in neuroimmunology; strong written records.

Responsibilities

• Study molecular mechanisms by which nociceptors affect immune responses.
• Integrate immunology, neuroscience, genomics and cancer/cell biology approaches.
• Develop screening methods to identify neuroimmune communication mechanisms.
• Assess functional relevance in biological systems and potential clinical targets.

Skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Independent work

Neuroimmunology experience

Education

PhD in Immunology, Neuroscience or related areas

Postdoctoral experience <3 years

Tools

Cell culture techniques

Flow cytometry

Microscopy

Mouse work

Job description

The Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine (GIMM) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position in the Peripheral Neuroimmunology Laboratory led by Dr. Pavel Hanc. The role focuses on understanding how nociceptors modulate immune responses using in vitro and in vivo approaches.

The fellowship starts January 2027 for 12 months (renewable up to regulatory limits). Strong emphasis on independent work, collaboration, and rigorous documentation in a diverse, international lab