. 2 Research Initiation Grants @ Nuno Neuparth Lab

A call for applications for two research initiation grants (BII), supervised by Nuno Neuparth, head of Integrated Pathophysiological Mechanisms Lab, is open. Deadline is September 10, 2021 (11 pm).

Candidates should be enrolled in a Bachelor (Licenciatura) degree, or equivalent course, on the field of Computer Science and are expected to develop activities regarding computer algorithms for speech processing for the estimation of perturbation characteristics, fundamental frequency, energy and HNR distributions, spectral and LPC spectrograms, cepstral coefficients and peak prominence.

Applications must be formalized by sending a Letter of Motivation to applications@nms.unl.pt, mentioning the reference DAI/2021/08 in the Subject, accompanied by the following documents:

1.Curriculum vitae
2.Certificate of Qualifications
3.Proof of enrolment in a Bachelor (Licenciatura) degree, or equivalent course, on the field of Computer Science
4.Statement that demonstrates that the candidate has never benefited from research scholarships directly or indirectly financed by the FCT awarded under the Research Scholarship Statute (on a declaration or demonstrated by the CV)
5.Other supporting documents deemed relevant.

Find out more here.
Notices in English and Portuguese also available.

. 1 Post-Doc Fellowhsip @ Cláudia Almeida Lab

An international call for one postdoctoral research fellowship, under the supervision of Cláudia Almeida, leader of the Neuronal Trafficking in Aging Lab, is now open. Deadline is September 5, 2021.

The Postdoctoral Researcher, expected to have a recent PhD in neurosciences, will establish a novel synaptic function for CD2AP and determine the impact of a Alzheimer’s mutation in CD2AP on synapses. The experimental approach includes microscopy-based cell biology and neurosciences assays, electrophysiology recordings using multi-electrode arrays, as well as proteomic analysis. The postdoc is expected to be creative, and to show initiative, and will be mentored to become the project leader, to write manuscripts and to communicate at international meetings.

Applications must be formalized, mandatorily, by sending a Motivation Letter accompanied by the following documents to applications@nms.unl.pt, mentioning the reference of Bolsa DAI / 2021/05 in the Subject:
- Motivation Letter in English
- Short Curriculum Vitae identifying the elements indicated in the desired profile when possible
- Copy of the qualifications certificate.

More info here.

. 1 Research Fellowship @ Cláudia Almeida Lab

Research fellowship for Bachelor holders, under the supervision of Cláudia Almeida, head of the Neuronal Trafficking in Aging lab. Deadline is August 28, 2021.

6-month fellowship, with renewal possibilities, in the scope of the project "Recapitulating late-onset Alzheimer's disease in a three dimensional human neural cell model". Candidates should have:

- Bachelor Degree or equivalent in the field of Biochemistry or equivalent; final grade above 16 required;
- Enrolment in a master’s degree in the field of Neuroscience or Biomedical Research;
- Research experience in molecular and cellular mechanisms of neuronal trafficking dysfunction relevant for Alzheimer’s disease (demonstrated on CV).

Applications have to be submitted by email, to applications@nms.unl.pt, mentioning the reference Grant DAI/2021/09 in the Subject of the message and must be formalized by sending a Letter of Motivation accompanied by the following documents: Curriculum vitae, qualifications certificate, proof of inscription on a Master´s degree, and other supporting documents considered relevant.

More info here. Notices in English and Portuguese also available.

. 1 PhD Position @ João Conde Lab

New PhD Position supervised by João Conde, group leader of the Nanomedicine lab. Deadline is August 23rd.

The candidate will be involved in the synthesis and characterization of hybrid nanoparticles and hydrogels for local therapy using multicolor miRNA circuits for breast cancer in vitro and in vivo. He will also be involved in the evaluation of therapeutic efficacy and tumor heterogeneity profiling in different types of breast cancer in in vitro and in vivo tumor models.

Requirements are the enrolment in a PhD in the field of Biomedicine or intend to enter one; enthusiasm for science, scientific rigor, critical thinking, proactivity and resilience; good teamwork and interpersonal skills; excellent communication and writing skills; excellent command of the English language; previous experience (preferred) in at least one of the following research fields:

1. Nanoparticles and biomaterials (synthesis and functionalization of biomaterials).
2. Gene therapies
3. Cancer therapies
4. Human cell culture and cellular and molecular biology assays.

Applications must be formalized by sending, by email to applications@nms.unl.pt mentioning the reference Grant DAI/2021/14 in the Subject of the message, a Letter of Motivation accompanied by the following documents:
- Detailed candidate's Curriculum Vitae
- Certificate of Qualifications
- Proof of inscription on a PhD degree or statement on the CV or on the letter of motivation saying that wants to enter a PhD degree
- Other supporting documents deemed relevant.

More details here.

. 1 Research Fellowship @ João Conde Lab

An international call for one research fellowship in pharmaceutical sciences for MSc holders, under the supervision of João Conde, leader of the Cancer Nanomedicine, is now open. Deadline is August 16, 2021.

Candidates should be holders of an Integrated Master's Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a Master's Degree in Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Biomedicine, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry or related fields. Enrolment or intention to enrol in a PhD in the field of Biomedicine is preferred, as well as previous experience:

1. Nanoparticles and biomaterials (synthesis and functionalization of biomaterials).
2. Gene therapies
3. Cancer therapies
4. Human cell culture and cellular and molecular biology assays.

Applications must be formalized, mandatorily, by sending an e-mail to applications@nms.unl.pt, mentioning the reference of Bolsa DAI/2021/13 in the Subject, accompanied by the following documents:
- Detailed candidate's Curriculum Vitae, including Academic Training and respective final classification
- Motivation letter in English
- Certificate of Qualifications
- Two letters of recommendation
- Statement by the scholarship holder to inform if he/she has benefited from previous scholarships under the current regulation.

More info here.

. 1 Post-Doc Position @ Cláudia N. Santos Lab

New Post-Doc Position to develop specific research activities under the guidance of the group leader within the scope of the ERC project, in the Molecular Nutrition and Health group.

Candidates should hold a PhD degree in the field of Life Sciences and a scientific and professional curriculum that reveals a profile appropriate to the activity to be developed.

Requirements include knowledge in the areas of molecular mechanisms, preferably in mechanisms associated with neuroinflammation, experience in cell models in co-cultures or organoids (preferred), registration of publications in high impact journals, experience in rodent models and with certification and certification for handling animals (preferred), practical experience with fluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry and cell culture and excellent command of the English language.

Application documents include Motivation letter, Detailed Curriculum vitae according to the requirements of the application and Copy of the PhD certificate (diploma);

More details here.

. 1 Senior Technician Position for Research Support @ NOVA Medical School

A new position is open for a senior technician to support research at NOVA Medical School under project MONET. More info here. Deadline: June 25.

. 1 PhD Fellowship @ Comprehensive Health Research Center NOVA Medical School (CHRC)

This PhD Fellowship is intended to develop activities of research leading to the attainment of the academic degree of Doctor at the CHRC, or in associated host institutions.

Applications are open from June 2 to 17, 2021 (at midnight Lisbon time), and must be submitted by email sent/submitted to carla.camara(at)nms.unl.pt, identifying the Fellowship reference (PD4923CHRC-NMS/2021/01) in "Subject".

More info regarding the application here.

. 2 MSc Research Projects @ Miguel Seabra's Lab

The Molecular Mechanisms of Disease Lab @ CEDOC - Centro de Estudos de Doenças Crónicas is seeking for highly motivated MSc students work on 2 projects:

Project 1) Evaluating the protective effect of berries-derived polyphenol metabolites in mouse retina degeneration. Under the supervision of Sandra Tenreiro, Luísa Lemos from Molecular Mechanisms of Disease Lab and Cláudia N. Santos from Molecular Nutrition and Health Lab. In this project the following tasks will be performed:
i) Characterization of the retinal degeneration induced by 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine (MPTP)
ii) Evaluation of the protective/ treatment effect of berries-derived polyphenol metabolites on retina degeneration induced by MPTP
iii) Evaluation of the protective/ treatment effect of berries-derived polyphenol metabolites on retina function affected by MPTP by microelectrode array.
If you are interested, you can learn more about this project: here.

Project 2) The Role of Lysosomes in the Pathogenesis of Choroideremia. Under the supervision of Pedro Antas from Molecular Mechanisms of Disease Lab. In this project the following tasks will be performed:
i) Study the contribution of necroptosis to CHM pathology.
ii) Characterize the lysosomal function and its repair mechanisms in the context of REP-1 loss.
If you are interested, you can learn more about this project: here

. 1 ERC Funded Position for PhD Holders – Cláudia N. Santos’ Lab

1 ERC funded position for a post-doc contract is currently open for a highly motivated candidate to join the Molecular Nutrition and Health Lab.

Candidates should hold a PhD degree in the field of Life Sciences and a scientific and professional curriculum that reveals a profile appropriate to the activity to be developed. Applicants should also have knowledge in the areas of molecular mechanisms in mechanisms associated with neuroinflammation (preferred), registration of publications in high impact magazines, experience in cell models and some with rodent models and with certification for handling animals (preferred), practical experience with fluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry and cell culture and excellent command of English.

Applications must be sent to ec.applications(at)nms.unl.pt until May 12, 2021.

Find out more information here (EN) and here (PT).

. MSc. Projects @ Otília Vieira’s Lab

The Lysosomes in Chronic Human Pathologies and Infection Group is seeking for highly motivated Msc students to work on the following Research Projects: i) Prevention of diet induced inflammation in Zebrafish models; ii) Study the role of lysosome dysfunction in cell senescence in atherosclerosis. Applications can be submitted by e-mailing otilia.vieira(at)nms.unl.pt until May 31.

. 1 Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship @ Cláudia's Almeida Lab

An international call for one postdoctoral research fellowship under the project entitled “Understanding the Impact of a Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease Mutation in CD2AP on Synapses", at Neuronal trafficking in aging Lab, under the supervision and mentoring of Cláudia Guimas Almeida, at the Center of Chronic Diseases Research – CEDOC of the NOVA Medical School | Universidade NOVA de Lisboa of Lisbon, is open.

The Postdoctoral Researcher will develop a novel cellular model of late-onset Alzheimeir’s disease using human neurons differentiated from hIPSCs edited with CrisPR-CAS9 with the patient’s mutations, to evaluate how Alzheimer’s late-onset mutations disrupt neuronal function.
Candidates must hold a PhD in Neurosciences or equivalent (PhD defended in the last 3 months or to be defended until the end of April). Failure to meet these requirements is sufficient to exclude candidates.

The call is open from April 7 to April 20, 2021 and applications must be sent by email to applications@nms.unl.pt, mentioning the reference of Bolsa DAI / 2021/05 in the subject.

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.Pre-Award Manager @ CHRC - Comprehensive Health Research Centre

1 position for a Pre-Award manager at CHRC (NMS Campus).

Applicants must have a BSc. in Health Sciences, Social Sciences or related areas. Holding a MSc. in one of the mentioned fields is a plus. Candidates must present at least 5 years' experience in supporting researchers and submitting proposals for funding and a deep know-how on funding schemes and programmes for R&D.

Applications must be sent to drh.recrutamento(at)nms.unl.pt until April 9, 2021.

Find out detailed information here .

. 1 Research Fellowship @ Patient Innovation Team

1 position for a Research Fellowship (BI) in the scientific field of Health Economics withinthe project “Revolutionizing Healthcare: Empowering patients by valuing innovation and promoting entrepreneurship” is open.

Candidates must be students in the field of Bioengineering, Health Sciences, Information Technologies or related areas enrolled in a Master’s program or holders of a Bachelor or a Master degree enrolled in non-academic degree courses integrated in the educational project of a higher education instituton.

Applicants must have: experience in analyzing solutions and managing databases and online platforms; previous experience in clinical, biomedical and/or innovation research; know how to perform communication activities, including knowledge in the use of social networks; excellent ability to design and plan scientific research, and manage and analyze data and project result, as well as excellent writing and oral skills in English.

Applications are open until February 25, 2021 and must be performed by e-mail to catolica-lisbon-research@ucp.pt .

Know more about this position here.

 

. FCT PhD Fellowships – Otília Vieira's Lab

Two project proposals suitable for application to FCT PhD fellowships, under the supervision of Otília Vieira and André Marques from the Lysosomes in Chronic Human Pathologies and Infection Group, CEDOC, NMS. One project aims to address the molecular mechanisms underlying lysosome dysfunction in atherosclerosis and the other is focused on the study of the anti-inflammatory potential of various natural compounds using zebrafish models.

To learn more about these projects please contact Otília Vieira (otilia.vieira(at)nms.unl.pt) or André Marques (andre.marques(at)nms.unl.pt)

 

. Research Fellowship - CHRC - Comprehensive Health Research Centre

A call is open for one Research Scholarship for MSc. holders enrolled in cycle of studies to work within the Horizon 2020 funded PHIRI project - Population Health Information Research Infrastructure. Candidates should be holders of a MSc. in Health Information Management, have public health and information systems skill as well a proof of registration/registration in a PhD or in a non-degree cycle of studies.

Applications must be sent to applications(at)nms.unl.pt, until Febraury 11, 2021.

Find out detailed information here.

 

. FCT PhD Fellowship - Rosalina Fonseca's Lab

One project proposal suitable for an application to a FCT PhD fellowship, under the supervision of Rosalina Fonseca from the Cellular and Systems Neurobiology Group, CEDOC, NMS. We aim to address the rules of memory dynamics, using electrophysiology, behaviour and optogenetic approaches.

Learn more about this project here.

For additional information, please contact Rosalina Fonseca (rosalina.fonseca(at)nms.unl.pt)
.R&D Project Manager @ CHRC - Comprehensive Health Research Centre

1 position for a R&D project manager at CHRC (Évora Campus).

Applicants must have a PhD and preference will be given to 5 years' experience in applications support, management and R&D project monitoring. The work contract for this position is an employment contract in public functions, on a full-time basis, at the right end for a period of three years, possibly renewable for periods of one year up to a maximum duration of six years.

Applications must be sent to drhsc(at)uevora.pt until Feburauray 4, 2021.

Find out detailed information here .

 

.1 ERC Funded for PhD Holders – Cláudia Santos’ Lab

1 ERC funded position for a post-doc contract is currently open for a highly motivated candidate to join the Molecular Nutrition and Health Lab.

Candidates should have knowledge in molecular mechanisms, particularly in the mechanisms of neuroinflammation (preferred), and experience in fluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry and cell culture tecnhiques. Previous work in rodent models and certification for handling animal is preferred. Registration of publications in high impact magazines is also a plus.

Applications must be sent to ec.applications(at)nms.unl.pt from 26 October to 6 November.

Find out more information here (EN) and here (PT).

 

. 2 ERC Funded Positions for PhD Holders – João Conde’s Lab

There are 2 ERC funded positions available for candidates who are enthusiastic about science, scientific rigor, critical thinking, proactivity and resilience.
Candidates should have previous experience in at least, one of the following research fields: nano and biomaterials; gene therapy; tumor targeting; drug delivery; cancer therapy and immunotherapy.
It is also expected applicants to have prior experience with, at least, one of the following techniques: synthesis and functionalization of biomaterials, nanoparticles, hydrogels; in vitro and in vivo applications of nanoparticles and/or hydrogels; human cell culture; cell and molecular biology assays; tumor models (Preferably in breast cancer); work with mouse models (FELASA accreditation).

Applications must be sent to ec.applications(at)nms.unl.pt until 31 July.

Detailed information here and here.
. 1 ERC Funded Position for a Postdoctoral Fellow - Catarina Homem's Lab

1 ERC funded position for a postdoctoral fellow is currently open for a highly motivated candidate to join the Proliferation and Fate Regulation of Stem Cells Lab.

The research project aims to study how neural and adult stem cell fate is regulated by transcriptional networks and metabolism using the fruit fly as a model. The project includes state of the art methodologies, access to dedicated equipment and an interactive team with international collaborations.

Applications start on May 1st and will continue until the position is filled.

To apply, send one single PDF file including CV, cover letter and the name of three referees to Dr. Catarina Homem (catarina.homem(at)nms.unl.pt).
. FCT PhD Fellowship - Helena Soares' Lab

The Human Immunobiology and Pathogenesis Group, led by Helena Soares, has two projects proposals available for an application to a FCT PhD fellowship.

The group aims to elucidate T cell involvemente in protecttive imune resposes (project 1) and in autoimmune diseases (project 2) in Human samples.

For additional information, please contact helena.soares(at)nms.unl.pt
. PhD Holder Job Vacancy - Alisson M. Gontijo's Lab

The Integrative Biomedicine Group is looking for a candidate with a PhD in Life or Health Sciences, previous experience in management in the supervision of personnel and students, and also experience with genetics and molecular/cell biology.

Applications must be sent to: ec.applications(at)nms.unl.pt

Full description here.