11 Aug 2026
Job Information
Organisation/Company: Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Department: Católica Biomedical Research Centre
Research Field: Biological sciences » Biology
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions: Master Positions
Application Deadline: 31 Aug 2026 - 17:00 (Europe/Lisbon)
Country: Portugal
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 40
Offer Starting Date: 1 Oct 2026
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
Reference Number: HR24-00288
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No
Offer Description
The Rector of Universidade Católica 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 and genotyping of rodent colonies and laboratory manager (with an exclusivity clause), in the scientific field of Biology and related areas. The research activities will be carried out at the Católica Biomedical Research Centre (CBR), integrated at the Católica Medical School of Universidade Católica Portuguesa, in Sintra, within the framework of the project "CROSSTRYP: Decoding trypanosome interactions with the host vasculature", a research project funded by "la Caixa" Foundation (reference HR24-00288).
Description of research activities:
- Genotyping of transgenic rodent colonies.
- Lentiviral production.
- Supporting researchers in carrying out protocols.
- Ordering material and maintenance of stock.
- Organisation of space and work plan in their area of activity.
Formal application procedure
Applications are formalized by sending the required documentation and information to cfranco@ucp.pt.
Applications must be submitted in English.
Applications shall include the following documents:
- Curriculum vitae.
- Certificate of conclusion of the degree with the respective date.
- Cover letter, demonstrating the candidate's motivations.
- If 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.
If 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.
Where to apply
E-mail: cfranco@ucp.pt
Requirements
Research Field: Biological sciences » Biology
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
- Master's degree in the field of biological sciences
- At least 2 years of experience in a similar role.
- Attention to detail.
- Reliability and responsibility.
- A love for the scientific field.
- Ease of communication and team spirit. Fluency in written and spoken English.
- Proactivity, autonomy and critical thinking.
Specific Requirements
- Experience in biological sample processing.
- Experience in laboratory management.
- Experience in cellular and molecular biology.
- Experience in cell culture.
- Experience in cell transfection and viral production.
- Experience in the preparation of solutions and good practice in benchwork.
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Excellent
Research Field: Biological sciences » Biology
Additional Information
Benefits
Gross monthly pay is 1.707,24€, 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 recognition of foreign degrees. For those purposes, the requirements described in point no. 9 of this public notice must be considered.
Selection process
Assessment criteria
The assessment criteria, based on the requirements listed in point 4, are the following:
- Curricular evaluation (50%);
- 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: Prof. Dr. Maria Joao Amorim; Dr. Silvia Arroz Madeira and Dr. Margarida Barroso.
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 Octavio Pata 2635-631 Rio de Mouro, Portugal and will be published on the website Católica Biomedical Research Centre | FM-WEBSITE (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. In the following five days (counting from the end of the candidates' response period), the panel's final decision is issued.
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Católica Biomedical Research Centre - Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Country: Portugal
City: Oeiras
Postal Code: 2780-156
Street: Rua da Quinta Grande 6
Geofield
Contact
City: Oeiras
Website: https://cbr.fm.ucp.pt/en/laboratory-technician-crosstryp-project
Street: Rua da Quinta Grande 6
Postal Code: 2780-156
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