Offer Description
MORE – Mountains of Research Collaborative Laboratory – Association is seeking to recruit 1 Research Technician within the scope of the project SUBSUS – New sustainable substrates for the horticultural sector and development of natural biocidal extracts for agricultural pests and diseases (Project No. 17354, Code: COMPETE2030-FEDER-01184500), approved under call MPr-2023-8 SIID – Business R&D – Collaborative Operations – Low-Density Territories.
The Research Technician will carry out technical and scientific activities, namely establishing and implementing technical requirements for scaling up natural extract production processes for subsequent application at industrial scale.
The position also involves the preparation of scientific and technical publications and reports, participation in meetings with project partners, and collaboration in external communication and dissemination activities related to the project, at both national and international levels.
Requirements
Research Field: Biological sciences » Biology
Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Research Field: Biological sciences » Biological engineering
Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Research Field: Biological sciences » Other
Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
- Experience in areas related to the scope of the project;
- Experience in the production of natural extracts;
- Experience in the physicochemical and bioactive characterization of different natural matrices;
- Skills in carrying out technical and scientific activities related to the scale-up of natural extract production processes;
- Good interpersonal skills;
- Experience in communication and dissemination activities.
Specific Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biotechnology or related fields;
- The Bachelor’s degree must be supported by a degree certificate issued by a Portuguese higher education institution or, if the degree was obtained outside Portugal, by the corresponding official recognition of the academic degree in Portugal;
- Good command of Portuguese and English, both written and spoken;
- Autonomy and ability to travel within Portugal using a service vehicle;
- Valid Category B driving licence.
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Good
Languages: PORTUGUESE
Level: Good
Additional Information
Benefits
The selected candidate will benefit from the following employment conditions:
- Fixed-term employment contract for a period of 18 months;
- Gross monthly salary of €1,443.00;
- Meal allowance;
- Personal accident insurance.
Eligibility criteria
Candidates are eligible if they meet the requirements established for the position and submit a complete application within the specified deadline, including:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biotechnology or related fields;
- A Bachelor’s degree certificate issued by a Portuguese higher education institution or, if the degree was obtained outside Portugal, the corresponding official recognition of the academic degree in Portugal;
Selection process
Applications must be submitted by email to recrutamento@morecolab.pt, with the reference “MORE26/SUBSUS/BIOB9” clearly indicated in the subject line, no later than October 11, 2026.
Applications must include the following documents:
- Motivation Letter;
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae, describing the main R&D+I activities carried out and the results achieved, particularly scientific and technical publications and communications, participation in funded projects, and other elements considered relevant to the position, such as awards, distinctions and supervision of academic work;
- Bachelor’s degree certificate issued by a Portuguese higher education institution or, if the degree was obtained outside Portugal, the corresponding official recognition of the academic degree in Portugal;
- Declaration of Consent to the Collection, Processing and/or Maintenance of Personal Data (DEC_CONSET);
- Other documents supporting the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Applications received will be subject to curriculum assessment. Candidates whose academic and professional profile matches the requirements of the position will be invited for an interview.
One position is available.
Additional comments
MORE CoLAB, as an employer, actively promotes a policy of gender equality in access to employment and in professional progression, taking specific measures to avoid any and all form of discrimination.
Website for additional job details: https://morecolab.pt/recrutamento/