Job Opportunities
Call for Research Grant Assignment
Project LIGHTCURE
The University of Coimbra opens a call for the assignment of a research grant, with one position, for the Advanced Cell Technology Group, led by Dr. Hugo Fernandes, under the project LIGHTCURE, title “Light for double specificity and efficacy without burden".
Procedure Reference: IT137-25-274 Deadline: 22th July 2025
🔬 Job description:
Identify biomarkers related to metabolic diseases
Plan, run, and analyse experiments
Document results in accordance with lab protocols
🎓 Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Cellular & Molecular Biology, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, or Biochemistry
Enrolled in a non-degree course
📍Location:
Biocant Park, Cantanhede, Portugal
📆 Contract:
Full-time, 12 months (possibly renewable)
Call for a Junior Researcher
Project EVOLUTION
The University of Coimbra is hiring a Junior Researcher, for the Advanced Cell Technology Group, led by Dr. Hugo Fernandes, under the project EVOLUTION, title “Modulation of bioactivity and targeting capacity of extracellular vesicles for the treatment of diabetes".
Procedure Reference: IT057-25-1593 Deadline:16th October 2025
🔬 Job description:
Conduct research on the role of miRNAs and extracellular vesicles in diabetes
Plan, execute, and analyze experiments in cell culture and animal models (rodents)
Document and report results following institutional data policies
🎓 Requirements:
PhD in Natural Sciences or Health Sciences (or related areas)
Research experience in diabetes, miRNAs, and extracellular vesicles
Experience with cell culture and animal experimentation (FELASA license required)
📍Location:
Biocant Park, Cantanhede, Portugal
📆 Contract:
Full-time, 3 years