Research Fellowship (MSc) – Animal Cell Technology Unit

iBET Portugal; Lisboa; Presencial; EUR 12 000 - 17 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A research organization in Lisbon is seeking a candidate for a Research Fellowship in the Animal Cell Technology Unit. The role involves establishing continuous production processes for nanoparticle vaccines. Required qualifications include a Master's in Biological Engineering, experience in animal cell culture, and proficiency in English. The fellowship lasts 6 months, starting January 9, 2026. Interested candidates should apply with a CV, motivation letter, and certificates via [e-mail].

Qualificações

• Experience in cell culture, preferably in stirred systems.
• Experience in nanoparticles production.
• Experience in purification methods such as filtration.
• Experience with analytical methods like RT-qPCR and PicoGreen.
• Experience in nanoparticles production.
• Experience in purification methods (e.g. filtration).
• Experience in analytical methods, preferably RT-qPCR, PicoGreen and BCA.
• Good organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Candidates with internships and/or periods abroad or in Portugal will be valued.
• Good command of English in both written and spoken communication.

Responsabilidades

• Establish continuous processes for nanoparticle production and purification.
• Design a continuous 'end to end' process for nanoparticle integration.

Conhecimentos

Animal cell culture experience

Good organizational skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork skills

Good command of English

Formação académica

Master’s in Biological Engineering, Bioengineering, or similar

Bachelor’s degree average ≥ 14

Master’s degree average ≥ 17

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Research Fellowship (MSc) – Animal Cell Technology Unit

iBET, has an open position for a research fellowship in the field of Bioengineering available within the project “Enzyme-catalyzed conjugation combined with bioprocess intensification: building functionalized ferritin nanoparticle vaccines”, financed by national funds through FCT with financial support from FEDER

• Academic degree: Master’s in Biological Engineering, Bioengineering, or similar fields;
• Bachelor’s degree average equal to or greater than 14 (out of 20) and master’s degree average equal to or greater than 17 (out of 20);
• Experience in animal cell culture, preferably mammalian cells;
• Experience in cell culture, preferably in stirred systems (e.g., bioreactors) and in continuous and/or perfusion operation mode;
• Experience in nanoparticles production;
• Experience in purification methods (e.g. filtration);
• Experience in analytical methods, preferably RT-qPCR, PicoGreen and BCA;
• Good organizational, communication, and teamwork skills;
• Candidates with internships and/or periods abroad or in Portugal will be valued;
• Good command of English in both written and spoken communication.

Establish continuous processes for production and purification of nanoparticles, and their integration aiming at designing a continuous “end to end” process

The fellowship will have a duration of 6 months, eventually renewed until the end of project, without prejudice of the maximum limits foreseen by law. The expected starting date is 9 of January of 2026.

Apply now with your detailed CV, motivation letter, and diploma certificates to [e-mail], referring to the job reference in the subject of the email “eZVac_DEC2025”.

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