Job Description

JOB OFFERING:
The Vascular Biology & Disease lab is hiring a young researcher to work on a very peculiar mouse model of age-related cardiac dysfunction.
If you are interested, please contact us via cfranco@ucp.pt.

DEADLINE: 31st October 2025

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Organisation/Company

Universidade Católica PortuguesaDepartment

Católica Biomedical Research CentreResearch Field

Biological sciences » BiologyResearcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)Positions

Master PositionsCountry

PortugalApplication Deadline

31 Oct 2025 – 17:00 (Europe/Lisbon)Type of Contract

PermanentJob Status

Full-timeHours Per Week

40Offer Starting Date

1 Dec 2025Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programmeReference Number

HR22-00551Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The Rector of Universidade Cat6lica Portuguesa, Prof. Dr. Isabel Capeloa Gil, hereby announces the opening of an international call for applications for one vacancy of lab technician to perform duties of development of scientific research (with an exclusivity clause), in the scientific field of Biology and related areas. The research activities will be carried out at the Cat6Iica Biomedical Research Centre (CBR), integrated at the Católica Medical School of Universidade CatóIica Portuguesa, in Sintra, within the framework of the ECARD: “Endothelial Cells as rheostats for Age-Related Diseases”, a research project funded by “la Caixa” Foundation (reference HR22-00551).
Description of research activities: 

1.    Execute histology techniques, including sample preparation for paraffin embedding and sectioning, cryomicrotomy, and related laboratory methods.
2.    Perform immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, and microscopy analysis on different types of biological samples.
3.    Image analysis and quantification of experimental data.
4.    Execute in vitro functional assays in rodent and human cell models using different experimental approaches.
5.    Carry out molecular biology techniques, including nucleic acid and protein extraction, RT-qPCR, Western blot, and others.
6.    Perform animal experiments under the supervision of principal investigators, including the collection of biological samples and injection of drugs or other biological and/or chemical compounds.

Formal application procedure:
Applications are formalized by sending the required documentation to lmisikova@ucp.pt.
Applications must be submitted in English. 
 

Applications shall include the following documents: 

a)    Curriculum vitae, highlighting the curricular and professional path relevant to the tasks.
b)    Certificate of conclusion of the degree with the respective date.
c)    Cover letter, demonstrating the candidate’s motivations.
d)    lf the degree is issued by foreign higher education institutions, the candidate must submit the Recognition Certificate or proof of the application for recognition pursuant to Portuguese law.

lf the degree has been awarded by a non-Portuguese higher education institution, said degree must comply with the provisions of the Portuguese legislation on the recognition of foreign degrees, as set out in Decree-­Law no. 66/2018 of August 16th. Entering into a contract with the selected candidate is conditional on the submission of the formal document. 
For additional information on this matter candidates are advised to check the website of the Directorate-General for Higher Education (DGES): https://www.dges.gov.pt/en/pagina/degree-and-diploma-recognition. 

Application deadline
Candidates may submit their application, pursuant to the terms mentioned in the previous point, from October 14, 2025 until October 31, 2025 (until 5pm, Continental Portugal time). 
 

Candidates who do not comply with the application’s prerequisites or who fail to submit proof of meeting the requirements stated in the present public notice shall be excluded from consideration. ln case of doubt, the panel is entitled to request that candidates present further documentation attesting to their written statements. Failure to submit the requested clarification, information, or documents, within five working days of being requested to do so, determines the dismissal of the application. 
Any false statements made or provided by the candidates are punishable by law. 

Where to apply

E-mail

lmisikova@ucp.pt

Requirements

Research FieldBiological sciences » BiologyEducation LevelMaster Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

General Requirements 

–    Master’s degree in biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Bioengineering, or related scientific fields.
–    Motivation to work with rodents.
–    Ease of communication and team spirit.
–    Proactivity, autonomy, critical thinking.
–    Fluency in spoken and written English.

Specific Requirements

Specific Requirements

– Experience with techniques of biological sample collection and substance administration. 
– Experience with cellular and molecular biology. 
– Experience with histology, immunohistochemistry, and immunofluorescence techniques, including paraffin embedding and sectioning of samples, cryomicrotomy, and related methods. 
– Experience with microscopy and image analysis. 
-Experience with cell culture and cell treatment with drugs or other biological substances. 
-Certification by the DGAV as a competent person to perform procedures and euthanasia on rodents is not required but will be favoured. LanguagesENGLISHLevelExcellentResearch FieldBiological sciences » Biology

Additional Information

Benefits

Gross monthly pay is 1100€, plus meal allowance, to which will be added annual leave and Christmas allowances.

Eligibility criteria

Any national, foreign, or stateless candidates who hold a degree in biological sciences or related scientific fields, and who furthermore hold a scientific and professional curriculum vitae whose profile is suited to the activities to be performed, can submit their application. If the degree was awarded by a foreign higher education institution, said degree must comply with the provisions of Portuguese legislation regarding the

Selection process

Assessment criteria
The assessment criteria, based on the requirements listed in point 4, are the following:
i.    Curricular evaluation (50%);
ii.    Previous experience (50%).

If necessary, the candidates ranked in the top positions may be interviewed, with the assessment criteria being the following: Curricular evaluation (40%); previous experience (40%); interview (20%). 

Tender Selection Panel
The tender selection panel shall be formed by:
President of the Jury: Prof. Dr. Claudio Franco;
Other members: Dr. Andreia Pena; Dr. SIivia Arroz Madeira and Dr. Lis Lobo.

Deliberation and publication
The panel shall deliberate by means of roll-call voting based on the adopted and disclosed selection criteria, with no abstentions allowed. Minutes of panel meetings shall be taken. These shall contain a summary of events, as well as details of the votes cast by each of the members and their respective reasoning. After all selection criteria have been applied, the panel shall prepare a ranked list of approved candidates and their respective classification. The panel’s final decision shall be approved by the Rector, who shall also approve the hiring of the selected candidate.

The ranked list of approved candidates will be posted at the Sintra facilities of Universidade Católica Portuguesa, located at Universidade Católica Portuguesa – Campus de Sintra, Estrada Octávio Pato 2635-631 Rio de Mouro, Portugal and will be published on the website Católica Biomedical Research Centre I FM­WEBSITE (ucp.pt). Candidates will be notified by email once this list has been made available. 

Preliminary Hearing and Final Decision Deadline
After notification of the results, candidates have ten days to respond. ln the following five days (counting from the end of the candidates’ response period), the panel’s final decision is issued. Website for additional job details

https://fm.ucp.pt/news/post-lab-technician-recruitment-12636