Researcher Technician at Champalimaud Foundation

Champalimaud Foundation; Portugal; Sur place; EUR 55 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Champalimaud Foundation invites applications for a post-doctoral position in the Immunophysiology group based at the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown in Lisbon.

Selected candidates will work on cellular and molecular networks underlying tissue health and disease, with expertise in Immunology, Neuroscience, Cancer or related fields, using cutting‑edge tools and international collaboration. English is the Centre’s official language.

Qualifications

• Experience with cellular and molecular biology techniques.
• Extensive experience with genetically modified mouse models.
• Hands-on flow cytometry, cell transplantation, and confocal microscopy.
• Background in one or more core fields: Immunology, Neuroscience, Metabolism, Cancer, or Biological circuits.

Responsabilités

• Post-doctoral research in immunophysiology within a multidisciplinary team.
• Apply immunology, neuroscience and cancer techniques to project goals.
• Publish results and present at seminars and conferences.

Connaissances

Cellular and molecular biology

GM mouse models

Flow cytometry

Cell transplantation

Confocal microscopy

Immunology

Neuroscience

Cancer biology

Formation

Doctoral

Description du poste

Organisation/Company Champalimaud Foundation Research Field Neurosciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 11 Nov 2026 - 17:00 (Europe/Lisbon) Country Portugal Type of Contract Other Type of Contract Extra Information Fellowship Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 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

The selected candidate will:

The Immunophysiology group is welcoming post-doctoral applicants with expertise in several disciplines including, but not limited to Immunology, Neuroscience (behavior and circuit neuroscience), and Cancer. We are particularly interested in candidates previously working on cellular and molecular networks underlying tissue health and disease. An international competitive salary will be offered based on the candidate experience.
Appointed post-doctoral scientists will be based at the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown, a highly interactive and innovative scientific environment. The Champalimaud Foundation includes a vast set of Research laboratories and a Clinical Center where disruptive Scientific activities take place. The Centre’s world-class facilities for research include, amongst others, platforms for advanced light microscopy, flow-cytometry, Genetic tools, ultra-high field magnetic resonance imaging, and facilities for a range of model organisms. The Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown is situated on the waterfront in central Lisbon. English is the official language of the Centre. Lisbon has a sunny Atlantic-Mediterranean climate, vibrant culture, convenient housing options and is considered one of the world’s safest cities.

Number and type of fellowships or contracts to be awarded: 1 fellowship
Application closing date: 11-11-2026 at 5pm Lisbon time
Expected position starting date: December 2026
Required Education Level: Doctoral

Specific Requirements

Essential skills:

• Expertise in cellular and molecular biology techniques
• Extensive experience with genetically modified mouse models
• Hands‑on expertise in flow cytometry, cell transplantation, and high‑resolution confocal microscopy analysis
• Demonstrated research background in one or more core fields of the group: Immunology, Neuroscience, Metabolism, Cancer, or Biological circuits

Desirable skills that will also be considered:

• Team work
• Communication
• Adaptability

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Research Field Neurosciences

Additional Information

Competitive remuneration package commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.
Full immersion into a research excellence ecosystem with highly motivated researchers, supported
by state-of-the-art technology and continuous development opportunities.

Maximum allowable duration of the contract, including respective renewals, OR initial duration: 12
months with the possibility of renewal, until the end of the project.

Eligibility criteria

National, Foreign or Stateless candidate(s) who hold a PhD degree in Biology Areas or other related
scientific areas and a scientific and professional curriculum that reveals a profile appropriate to the
activity to be developed.
In case of PhD degrees awarded by foreign higher education institutions, the degree must comply
with the provisions of Decree-Law No. 341/2007, of 12th of October, and all formalities established
therein must be fulfilled by the deadline for application submission.

Selection process

Candidates will be screened to determine eligibility based on minimum qualifications listed in call.
Candidates meeting minimum requirements will be scored according to the required application
materials:

• Interview 10% (in case of a tie).

If provided, and if shortlisted, candidates’ referees may be contacted and may count towards
evaluation.
When tied, top candidates will be interviewed (in person, or remotely). The result of the interview is then the sole evaluation criteria (basic documentation required). If no tie, holding of interviews at the discretion of the Evaluation Committee.

Application materials:
CV and letter of motivation indicating 2 references (one single pdf document).
Proof of qualifications (certificates) may be required at a later date for the formalization of the
contract agreement. Degrees obtained abroad may need to be formally recognized in Portugal.

Notification of results

All candidates will receive a receipt of acknowledgment within 7-10 business days. The highest
scoring candidate will be notified by email or telephone. All other candidates will be notified solely by
email of the final outcome of the recruitment process.
After being notified, candidates will have 10 working days to present a claim for redress by email
( [e-mail] ). If no claim is received by the Champalimaud Foundation,
the Evaluation Committee´s decision will become definitive.

Additional comments

About Us

Research is at the heart of the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown, a modern research and
clinical facility situated on the waterfront in Lisbon, Portugal. The goal of Champalimaud Research
(CR) is to perform world-leading fundamental and translational research. Current research work is
focused on the fields of neuroscience, physiology and cancer. Champalimaud Research comprises
a team of over 400 scientists from around the world. English is the official language of the Centre.
Lisbon’s sunny Atlantic Mediterranean climate, vibrant culture and high quality of life make this a
great place to live and work.

Relevant Institutional Information

In line with our community guidelines and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy and Gender
Equality Plan, no candidate may be privileged, favored, prejudiced or deprived of any right or
excluded from any duty on the basis of age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity,
disability, chronic illness, language, nationality, territory of origin, family status (marital, pregnancy
and maternity, having or not having dependents), socioeconomic situation, education, religion,
political or ideological beliefs, trade union membership, or on any other grounds which are irrelevant
to decision-making.

Legal Notices

The present call has the sole purpose of filling the indicated research position. This call may be
canceled at any time on or before the jury’s evaluation of all eligible candidates and the recruitment
process shall be concluded on the day of the full execution of the contract between the
Champalimaud Foundation and the selected candidate.