Research Fellowship (BI) (Reference REQUIMTE 2026-71)

REQUIMTE - Rede de Quimica e Tecnologia; Portugal; On-site; EUR 11,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

A REQUIMTE - Rede de Química e Tecnologia oferece uma bolsa de investigação no Porto para desenvolver biossensores aplicados à medicina de precisão em alergias a proteínas LTP. O projeto envolve extração e purificação de proteínas, teste de detectores e montagem de biossensores para quantificação em alimentos.

O candidato deve possuir formação em Química, com participação em MSc opcional, conhecimentos de eletroquímica, sensores e técnicas analíticas, e boa capacidade de análise crítica.

Qualifications

• Formação em Química ou área relacionada. Enrolamento em MSc ou curso não envolvendo apenas graduação.
• Capacidade de planear e interpretar dados científicos e relatórios técnicos.
• Conhecimentos em electroquímica e em sensores/biossensores.
• Experiência com técnicas imunológicas é valorizada.

Responsibilities

• Desenvolver abordagens biossensorial baseadas em biossensores para medicina de precisão em alergias a proteínas lipídicas transportadoras (LTP).
• Extrair e purificar proteínas LTP de frutos/sementes da família Rosaceae.
• Testar detectores (eletroquímicos, ópticos, quartz) e montar biossensores para quantificação de LTP em alimentos.
• Analisar resultados, preparar relatórios técnicos e apoiar a divulgação científica.

Skills

Planejamento de experimentos

Interpretação de dados

Revisão bibliográfica

Eletroquímica

Desenvolvimento de biossensores

Education

BSc em Química ou área relacionada

Mestrado em Química (cursando ou em curso)

Tools

Eletroquímica

Sensores eletroquímicos

Técnicas analíticas

Técnicas imunológicas

Job description

Organisation/Company REQUIMTE - Rede de Quimica e Tecnologia Research Field Chemistry » Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Bachelor Positions Application Deadline 24 Nov 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 2026-71) on the project GENESIS (Next-GEN biosEnsing: tailoring preciSion ImmunotherapieS for LTP allergies, 2024.17022.PEX), supported by national funds by FCT/MCTES, is available at REQUIMTE.

Main research field

Chemistry

Admission requirements

BSc degree in Chemistry or related scientific area. Frequency of the MSc in the areas of Chemistry or to be enrolled and/or attending a non-degree course taught by a higher education institution in collaboration with an R&D unit.The candidate should have:

• Ability to plan experiments, process and interpret scientific data, including critical analysis of results, bibliographic research, and preparation of technical-scientific reports.
• Knowledge and skills in electrochemistry, development and characterization of electrochemical sensors and biosensors, as well as in the application of analytical techniques and evaluation of their analytical performance.
• Knowledge and experience in immunochemical techniques will be valued.

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

The fellow will develop innovative biosensor-based approaches to support precision medicine in the area of allergies to lipid transporter proteins (LTP). Activities will consist of extracting and purifying LTP proteins present in fruits and seeds of the Rosaceae botanical family, testing different detectors (e.g., electrochemical, optical, quartz balance), and assembling different biosensors for the quantification of LTP in processed foods intended for potential application in immunotherapies.

Work Place

The work will be carried out primarily in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto (FCUP) under the scientific supervision of Dr. Renata Barros Costa and Professor Dr. Carlos Manuel de Melo Pereira. Occasionally, the fellow may have tasks to perform at the Laboratory of Bromatology and Hydrology at the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto (FFUP) under the supervision of Dr. Joana Sofia Barros Costa.

Duration of the fellowship

The fellowship will have duration of 6 months, possibly renewable for equal periods, until a maximum duration of 12 months, but cannot exceed the project end date (30/06/2027), starting on December 2026.

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

• Scientific area of study (20%).
• Final grade obtain in the BSc (30%).
• Relevant experience in the scientific research area (30%).
• Experience in the development and characterization of electrochemical (bio)sensors, including electrode surface modification and molecular biorecognition element immobilization strategies (10%).
• Diversity and quality of scientific indicators in the specific areas of the announcement, including articles published in peer-reviewed international journals, book chapters, oral presentations, and participation in projects (10%).

In order to analyze the motivations, expectations, and capabilities of the candidates, the three highest-ranked candidates in the five previous evaluation items will be notified (by email) for an interview. The final ranking to be indicated by each member of the panel is composed of 70% based on the evaluation of the curriculum and scientific background and 30% based on the interview.

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

Jury Composition

Dr. Isabel Maria Sousa Gomes Mafra (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.