Research Fellowship (MSc) – Animal Cell Technology Unit

iBET Portugal; Portugal; Presencial; EUR 13 000 - 20 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A research institute in Portugal seeks a candidate for a 9-month Research Fellowship in Bioengineering to work on developing malaria vaccine candidates. Responsibilities include producing recombinant proteins, optimizing processes, and conducting analysis. Candidates should have a Master's degree in a related field, experience in animal cell culture, and good English proficiency. Application involves a CV, motivation letter, and certificates. Expected start date is January 1, 2025.

Qualificações

• Master's degree required in a relevant field with high grades.
• Practical experience in cell culture and protein production.
• Strong teamwork and motivation for applied research.
• Experience in animal cell culture, preferably insect cells and mammalian cells.
• Experience in cell culture, preferably in stirred systems.
• Experience in recombinant protein production and purification methods.
• Experience in analytical methods listed (SDS-PAGE, Western blot, MTT, PCR, ELISA, HPLC‑SEC, DLS, mass photometry).
• Experience in data analysis using statistical tools.
• Excellent knowledge of English, spoken and written.

Responsabilidades

• Produce recombinant proteins in insect and/or mammalian cells.
• Optimize production and purification processes.
• Characterize final products using lab techniques.

Conhecimentos

Experience in animal cell culture

Knowledge of analytical methods

Data analysis using statistical tools

Excellent knowledge of English

Formação académica

Master in Biological Engineering or related fields

Bachelor’s degree average ≥16/20 and Master’s ≥19/20

Ferramentas

Statistical analysis tools

Western blot

MTT

PCR

ELISA

HPLC‑SEC

DLS

Mass photometry

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 “PfRipr5-PD: Towards the clinical development of the new asexual blood-stage malaria vaccine candidate PfRipr5” Ref. G2021-208, financed by “Global Health Innovative Technology Fund”

• Master in Biological Engineering, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, and related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree average equal to or greater than 16 (out of 20) and master’s degree average equal to or greater than 19 (out of 20);
• Experience in animal cell culture, preferably insect cells (e.g. Sf-9 and High Five) and mammalian cells (e.g. HEK293 and CHO);
• Experience in cell culture, preferably in stirred systems (e.g. bioreactors);
• Experience in recombinant protein production, preferably nanoparticles;
• Experience in recombinant protein purification methods, preferably chromatography (e.g. affinity, ion exchange);
• Experience in analytical methods, preferably SDS‑PAGE, Western blot, MTT, PCR, ELISA, HPLC‑SEC, DLS, and mass photometry;
• Experience in data analysis using statistical tools;
• Motivation for applied research and good teamwork skills will be valued;
• Candidates with internships and/or periods abroad or in Portugal will be valued;
• Excellent knowledge of English, spoken and written.

Production of recombinant proteins in insect and/or mammalian cells, development of strategies for optimizing production and purification processes, and characterization of the final product using analytical techniques implemented in the laboratory.

The fellowship will have a duration of 9 months, eventually renewed until the end of project, without prejudice of the maximum limits foreseen by law. The expected starting date is 1 of January of 2025.

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 “PfRipr5_DEC2024”.

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