Research Fellowship (MSc) – Natural Bioactives and Nutraceuticals

iBET; Oeiras; On-site; EUR 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

iBET in Portugal is offering a MSc Research Fellowship in Natural Bioactives and Nutraceuticals under the SCORE project. The role involves sustainable extraction of collagen from animal by-products of the food industry, including extraction, characterization, and preparation of scientific reports, with active participation in meetings.

The position requires a Master’s degree with a minimum grade of 15, experience in extraction processes and high-pressure technologies, and good English/Portuguese

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with a minimum grade of 15
• Experience in extraction processes of bioactive compounds from natural matrices
• Experience in high-pressure technologies (subcritical and supercritical fluids)
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a team
• Fluent in English and Portuguese

Responsibilities

• Conduct research activities within the SCORE project focusing on sustainable extraction of collagen from animal by-products of the food industry
• Perform extraction and characterization tasks and prepare scientific reports
• Actively participate in periodic project meetings
• Contribute to general laboratory tasks and promote collaboration and continuous improvement

Skills

Bioactive extraction techniques

High-pressure technologies

Scientific reporting

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

English & Portuguese communication

Education

Master's degree (15+)

Job description

Research Fellowship (MSc) – Natural Bioactives and Nutraceuticals

iBET, has an open position for a master’s Research Fellowship within the scope of the project "SCORE", Project Ref. PI-7000, funded by internal funds of iBET

• Master’s degree with a minimum grade of 15 in the scientific areas mentioned above
• Experience in the extraction processes of bioactive compounds from natural matrices
• Experience in high-pressure technologies, namely subcritical and supercritical fluids
• Critical thinking, strong organizational skills, and ability to work in a team
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both in English and Portuguese

The main responsibilities include research activities within the scope of the SCORE project, focusing on the sustainable extraction of collagen from animal by-products of the food industry. The tasks to be developed include extraction, characterization, and preparation of scientific reports, as well as active participation in periodic meetings. Additionally, the position requires contributing to general laboratory tasks, promoting a culture of collaboration, achievement, and continuous improvement.

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 1 of July of 2026.