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Research Technician - Cancer Development and Innate Immune Evasion Lab

Champalimaud Foundation (Fundação D. Anna de Sommer Champalimaud e Dr. Carlos Montez Champalimaud), a private, non-profit research institution in Lisbon, Portugal, is looking for a Research Technician (Bolsa de Investigação) for a Master to join our team at the Champalimaud Research Program, in the context of the project entitled “ENHANCING NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASE RESEARCH EXCELLENCE THROUGH ZEBRAFISH CAPACITY BUILDING (ZENCURE)”, project number 101160259, funded by the European Research Executive Agency.
The selected candidate will be involved the following activities

• Cell culture maintenance;
• Reception of cancer samples;
• Zebrafish line maintenance;
• Generation of zebrafish xenografts;
• Immunofluorescence and image analysis;
• Tutoring students, science communication.

Application start date
17th September 2024
Application closing date
12th October 2024
Expected position starting date
1st November 2024
Skills/Qualifications
Minimum qualifications

• The candidate should have a background in Biology and a Master degree in Science.

Specific Requirements

• The candidate should be expert in in cell culture, confocal microscopy and molecular biology;
• Preferentially, the candidature should have previous experience in zebrafish handling;
• Excellent level of English.

Benefits

• Full immersion into a research excellence ecosystem with highly motivated researchers, supported by state-of-the-art technology and continuous development opportunities;
• Remuneration: 1 260 Euros;
• The fellowship will be paid monthly by bank transfer. The fellowship holder will have personal accident insurance and, if not covered by any social protection scheme, can ensure the right to social security through adherence to the voluntary social insurance scheme.

Maximum allowable duration of the contract including the respective renewals OR Initial duration
12 months with possibility of renewal.
Eligibility criteria
National, Foreign or Stateless candidate(s) who hold a master degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Health-related areas or other related scientific areas, and a scientific and professional curriculum that reveals a profile appropriate to the activity to be developed.
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: CV 70% weighting, motivation letter 20%, interview 10% (in case of a tie).
If provided, and if shortlisted, candidates’ referees may be contacted and may count towards evaluation.

Evaluation Committee members
Rita Fior, Bruna Costa and Vanda Póvoa.
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 formalisation of the contract agreement. Degrees obtained abroad may need to be formally recognised in Portugal.

How to apply

• Candidates must complete the standard application form and submit a single annexed PDF document containing the application materials stated in the call.
• The call reference will be asked and not having may invalidate your submission. This call reference is: "RT FIOR SEP2024"
• Applications are also accepted in paper, sent or handed to the Fellows Support Office at the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown, Avenida Brasília, 1400-038 Lisbon, 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 (careers@research.fchampalimaud.org). If no claim is received by the Champalimaud Foundation, the Evaluation Committee's decision will become definitive.
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.
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