Postdoc Positions

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No

Offer Description

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 Post-Doctoral to join our team at the Champalimaud Research Program, within the scope of the research project entitled “Crosstalk between cancer and the nervous system via interoception" - Cancer Research UK (CRUK) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) with reference “CGC - InteroCANCEption”.

The selected candidate will:
The Immunophysiology group is welcoming post-doctoral applicants with expertise in several disciplines including, but not limited to Immunology, Neuroscience (behavior and circuit neuroscience), Metabolism, Cancer and Biological circuits. We are particularly interested in candidates previously working on cellular and molecular networks underlying tissue health and disease. An international competitive salary (plus benefits) will be offered based on the candidate experience.
Appointed post-doctoral scientists will be based at the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown, a highly interactive and innovative scientific environment. The Champalimaud Foundation includes a vast set of Research laboratories and a Clinical Center where disruptive Scientific activities take place. The Centre’s world-class facilities for research include, amongst others, platforms for advanced light microscopy, flow-cytometry, Genetic tools, ultra-high field magnetic resonance imaging, and facilities for a range of model organisms. The Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown is situated on the waterfront in central Lisbon. English is the official language of the Centre. Lisbon has a sunny Atlantic-Mediterranean climate, vibrant culture, convenient housing options and is considered one of the world’s safest cities.

Employer: Champalimaud Foundation
Number and type of fellowships or contracts to be awarded: 1 fellowship
Application closing date: Until selection
Expected position starting date: January 2027
Required Education Level: Doctoral

Where to apply

Website: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduUoROdJIf0Bp0hGgOz7UN1zTxgQ2TFJheTBDC28NcyKlPQw/viewform?pli=1

Requirements

• Research Field: Neurosciences
• Education Level: PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• PhD in Biology, life sciences

Specific Requirements

Essential skills:

• Expertise in cellular and molecular biology techniques
• Extensive experience with genetically modified mouse models
• Hands-on expertise in flow cytometry, cell transplantation, and high-resolution confocal microscopy analysis
• Demonstrated research background in core focus areas, with emphasis on Cancer Immunology, Cancer Neuroscience, and Circuit Neurosciences

Desirable skills that will also be considered:

• Strong collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary, international research team
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a track record of presenting complex scientific data clearly
• High degree of scientific adaptability, problem-solving capacity, and resilience in driving independent research initiatives

Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Excellent
Research Field: Neurosciences

Additional Information

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.
Full immersion into a research excellence ecosystem with highly motivated researchers, supported by state-of-the-art technology and continuous development opportunities.

Maximum allowable duration of the contract, including respective renewals, or initial duration: 12 months with the possibility of renewal, until the end of the project.

Eligibility criteria

National, Foreign or Stateless candidate(s) who hold a PhD degree in Biology Areas or other related scientific areas and a scientific and professional curriculum that reveals a profile appropriate to the activity to be developed.
In case of PhD degrees awarded by foreign higher education institutions, the degree must comply with the provisions of Decree-Law No. 341/2007, of 12th of October, and all formalities established therein must be fulfilled by the deadline for application submission.

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:

• Dr. Henrique Veiga-Fernandes
• Dra. Cristina Godinho da Silva
• Dra. Roksana Pirzgalska

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 formalization of the contract agreement. Degrees obtained abroad may need to be formally recognized 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: Postdoc_HVF_Oct2026
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.

Additional comments

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 agreat place to live and work.

Relevant Institutional Information
In line with our community guidelines and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy and Gender Equality Plan, no candidate may be privileged, favored, prejudiced or deprived of any right or excluded from any duty on the basis of age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, disability, chronic illness, language, nationality, territory of origin, family status (marital, pregnancy and maternity, having or not having dependents), socioeconomic situation, education, religion, political or ideological beliefs, trade union membership, or on any other grounds which are irrelevant to decision-making.

Work Location(s)

• Number of offers available: 1
• Company/Institute: Champalimaud Foundation
• Country: Portugal

Contact

• State/Province: Lisboa
• City: Lisboa
• Website: https://fchampalimaud.org/
• Street: Avenida Brasília
• Postal Code: 1400-038