Research Fellowship (BI) (Reference REQUIMTE 2026-59)

REQUIMTE - Rede de Quimica e Tecnologia; Portugal; Sur place; EUR 12 000 - 13 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Social Security reimbursement

Work insurance

Bank transfer monthly stipend

Résumé du poste

REQUIMTE - Rede de Quimica e Tecnologia invites applications for a Research Fellowship (BI) at the Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, University of Porto. The project investigates endocrine disruptors and their effects on metabolic pathways, requiring a Biochemistry background and demonstrated cell biology experience.

The fellowship lasts 6 months (01/01/2027 start), renewable for equal periods, with a monthly stipend of €1,090.98 and social security/work insurance support; graded by national

Qualifications

• BSc degree in Biochemistry or related field with final grade ≥17/20
• Enrollment in MSc in Quality Control or related non-degree course in collaboration with an R&D unit
• Publications/conference communications demonstrating experience with cellular systems and viability/oxidative stress assays
• Foreign degree must comply with Decree-Law no. 66/2018 and related formalities at contract signature

Responsabilités

• Evaluate effects of different endocrine disruptors (parabens, bisphenols, phthalates) and their mixtures on metabolic pathways related to insulin resistance and lipid regulation
• Perform cell culture manipulations and viability/oxidative stress assays
• Supervise and report findings under the supervision of the Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, University of Porto
• Contribute to dissemination of results per project requirements
• Support selection process including potential interview stage with a 30% interview component

Connaissances

Cell culture handling

Flow cytometry

Biochemistry knowledge

Publication experience

Formation

BSc in Biochemistry

Outils

Flow cytometry

Description du poste

Organisation/Company REQUIMTE - Rede de Quimica e Tecnologia Research Field Chemistry » Biochemistry Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Bachelor Positions Application Deadline 22 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon) Country Portugal Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

A Research Fellowship (BI) (Reference REQUIMTE 2026-59)at Laboratório Associado para a Química Verde - Tecnologias e Processos Limpos - UID/50006/2025, with the financial support of the FCT/ MCTES through national funds, is available at REQUIMTE.

Main research field: Biochemistry or related scientific area

Admission requirements:

BSc degree in in Biochemistry or a related scientific area, with a final grade equal to or higher than 17 out of 20. Frequency of the MSc in Quality Control or to be enrolled and/or attending a non-degree course taught by a higher education institution in collaboration with an R&D unit. Proven experience, evidenced by scientific/academic publications and/or conference communications, in the handling of cellular systems, namely primary cells, and in the application of techniques for assessing cell viability and oxidative stress.

In case the BSc degree was awarded by a foreign higher education institution, it must comply with the provisions of Decree-Law no. 66/2018 of 16th August, and all formalities established therein must be complied with at the signature of Fellowship contract.

Working plan: Evaluation of the effect of different endocrine disruptors, such as parabens, bisphenols, and phthalates, as well as their mixtures, on metabolic pathways associated with insulin resistance, lipid regulation, oxidative stress, and inflammation involved in the development of type 2 diabetes and obesity (diabesity).

Applicable Legislation: Law nº.40/2004, 18th August (Research Fellow Statute) amended and republished by Decreto-Lei n.º 123/2019, 28th August; FCT Regulation for Research Studentships and Fellowships

Work Place: The work will be conducted at Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, under the supervision of Professor Eduarda das Graças Rodrigues Fernandes, Ph.D.

Duration of the fellowship: The fellowship will have duration of 6 months, renewable for equal periods, starting on 01/01/2027.

Monthly stipend:

Monthly stipend is €1.090,98 according to the stipend values established by FCT, I.P. in Portugal( https://www.fct.pt/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Tabela-de-Valores-SMM-202… ). Payment will be made by bank transfer on a monthly basis. The successful candidate will also be entitled to the reimbursement of Social Security payments (Seguro Social Voluntário) and work insurance.

Selection criteria:

The selection methods to be used are as follows:

• Experience in: manipulation of cell culture, namely of human primary cells (erythrocytes and neutrophils) and intestinal cells (40%); assays for the evaluation of reactive species production (15%), glutathione determination (15%), and cell death assays, particularly by flow cytometry (10%).

In the case of admitted candidates whose evaluation does not differ more than 10% from that obtained by the best positioned candidate, the jury will interview these candidates. In this situation, the value of the interview is 30%.

The jury will not award the current scholarship to candidates with a final classification lower than 50%.

Jury composition:

Eduarda das Graças Rodrigues Fernandes, Associate Professor with Habilitation, Faculty of Pharmacy of University of Porto (President)

Agostinho Almeida, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Pharmacy of University of Porto (Vowel)

Publicity and communication of results: The ranking of applications will be published at a visible and public area of REQUIMTE facilities, and all candidates will be informed by email about the result of their application.