Job Opportunities in Portugal

• Synthesis and physico-chemical characterisation of nanostructures and nanocomposites;
• Characterisation and assessment of nanostructures and nanocomposites performance, and their in vitro validation, as well as their targeted surface;
• Join ongoing projects and participate in project planning and strategic decision making;
• Produce technical and scientific documentation;
• Collaborate in supervision tasks within the research team.

• Ph D in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Food Science or related technical fields.

• Experience in at least 2 of the following fields: polymer science, hydrogels, nanogels, nanocomposites formulation with natural products and/or cosmetic products formulation;
• Experience in biopolymers (i.e., natural, carbohydrate based), natural lipids and sea-derived products (e.g., pigments, essential oils);
• Experience on the biomedical and/or cosmetic applications

• Formulation chemistry (e.g., colloid, nanocomposites, lipid-based formulations, polymer-based formulations, emulsions, micro and nanoemulsions);
• Polymer modification/characterisation;
• Hydrogel/nanogels preparation;
• Bioactive encapsulation (nano) systems;
• Physico-chemical characterisation (i.e., morphological, structural, magnetic);
• Targeted surface functionalisation of nanostructures.

• Practical expertise in magnetic resonance and imaging and magnetic hyperthermia will be positively evaluated;
• Experience in other imaging-based medical diagnosis and therapy technologies will also be valued;
• High quality publications in international journals

• Creative thinking;
• Ability to work independently and as team player;
• Excellent organisational, communication and reporting skills;
• “Hands-on” approach together with a high commitment in respecting working deadlines;
• Problem Solving ability;
• Customer orientation.

• Competitive salary;
• Tax benefits and other Diplomatic privileges;
• Private health insurance;
• Family allowances (according to family situation);
• Free nursery service at INL premises (subject to availability);
• Support for education fees of dependent children;
• Relocation support;
• 30 working days of annual leave.

• The application is made online by clicking the “Apply” button below;
• The candidate must complete all required sections of the online application form;
• The candidate must submit the mandatory documents mentioned above in pdf format by including them in the “Additional files” section using the “Add portfolio” button.

How the Selection Process works

A. Applications eligibility check