Job Information Organisation/Company: MORE – Laboratório Colaborativo Montanhas de Investigação – Associação Department: BIOB - Bio-Based Products and Processes Research
Field: Engineering » Chemical engineering; Chemistry » Biochemistry; Chemistry » Instrumental analysis; Biological sciences » Biology Researcher Profile: Other Profession Positions: Bachelor Positions Application Deadline: 22 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon) Country: Portugal Type of Contract: Temporary Job Status: Full-time Hours Per Week: 40 Offer Starting Date: 16 Oct 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Other EU programme Reference Number: NORTE2030-FEDER-02089700 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No Offer Description MORE – Mountains of Research Collaborative Laboratory – Association (MORE CoLAB) is recruiting one Research Technician (M/F/D) in Chemical and Biological Engineering or related fields , within the framework of the project DiVina – Strategy for the Valorisation of Persimmons in the Vinegar Sector (Project No. 20651, Code: NORTE2030-FEDER-02089700). The successful candidate will carry out technical and scientific activities, including the development and implementation of laboratory protocols for powdered vinegar production, physicochemical characterisation of the products developed, preparation of scientific publications and technical reports, and participation in project meetings and national and international dissemination activities. Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in Chemical and Biological Engineering or a related field and have relevant experience in drying natural extracts and the physicochemical and bioactive characterisation of natural matrices. Employment conditions: Position: Research Technician Workplace: MORE CoLAB, Bragança, Portugal Contract: 18-month fixed-term employment contract Gross monthly salary: €1,443.00 Expected starting date: 4 January 2027 Application deadline: 22 November 2026 Reference: MORE26/DiVina/BIOB10 Applications must be submitted to recrutamento@morecolab.pt , indicating the recruitment reference in the email subject line. MORE CoLAB is committed to promoting equal opportunities and preventing all forms of discrimination in recruitment and employment. Where to apply E-mail: recrutamento@morecolab.pt Requirements Research Field: Chemistry » Other; Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent Research Field: Chemistry » Biochemistry; Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent Research Field: Chemistry » Analytical chemistry; Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent Research Field: Biological sciences » Other; Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent Research Field: Engineering » Chemical engineering; Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent Skills/Qualifications Academic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Chemical and Biological Engineering or a related field (EQF Level 6). For academic degrees awarded by institutions outside Portugal, official recognition of the degree in Portugal is required. Technical Skills and Professional Experience: Experience in areas related to the scope of the project, particularly in drying natural extracts. Experience in the physicochemical and bioactive characterisation of various natural matrices. Experience in scientific communication and dissemination activities. Language Skills: Good command of Portuguese and English, both written and spoken. Additional Skills and Requirements: Good interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work autonomously. Availability to travel within Portugal using a company vehicle. Valid Category B driving licence. Specific Requirements: Relevant experience in drying natural extracts and in the physicochemical and bioactive characterisation of various natural matrices. Good command of Portuguese and English, both written and spoken. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Experience in communication and dissemination activities. Ability to work autonomously and willingness to travel within Portugal using a company vehicle. Valid Category B driving licence. Languages: ENGLISH — Level: Good; PORTUGUESE — Level: Good Additional Information Benefits 18-month fixed-term employment contract. Gross monthly salary of €1,443.00. Meal allowance. Personal accident insurance. Expected starting date: 4 January 2027. Workplace: MORE CoLAB, Brigantia EcoPark, Bragança, Portugal. Eligibility criteria Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria: Hold a Bachelor's degree in Chemical and Biological Engineering or a related field (EQF Level 6). For academic degrees awarded by institutions outside Portugal, official recognition of the degree in Portugal is required. Demonstrate relevant experience in areas related to the project, particularly in drying natural extracts and the physicochemical and bioactive characterisation of natural matrices. Have a good command of Portuguese and English, both written and spoken. Hold a valid Category B driving licence and be available to travel within Portugal. Applications must be submitted by 22 November 2026 , accompanied by all the mandatory documents specified in the recruitment notice. Only applications submitted within the deadline and accompanied by the required documentation will be considered for assessment. Selection process The application must be formalized through the electronic address recrutamento@morecolab.pt , with indication in the subject of the following reference “MORE26/DiVina/BIOB10” , and the mandatory documents until November 22, 2026 : Motivation Letter; Detailed Curriculum vitae describing the main R&D+I activities, namely technical and scientific publications and communications, participation in funded projects among other items considered relevant for the position (wards, distinctions, supervision of academic work, among others).; Certificate of academic qualifications at Bachelor's degree level, when awarded by Portuguese institutions, or, when obtained outside Portugal, official recognition of the respective academic degree; Declaration of Consent to the Collection, Processing and/or Maintenance of Personal Data (DEC_CONSET); and other documents that support the training and experience of the candidates. Selection methods: Applications received will be subject to curriculum analysis. Candidates who reveal a curriculum profile coinciding with the intended one will be invited to conduct an interview. 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/ Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 1 Company/Institute: MORE – Mountains of Research Collaborative Laboratory – Association Country: Portugal State/Province: Bragança City: Bragança Postal Code: 5300 - 358 Street: Edificio Brigantia Ecopark - Av. Cidade de Léon 506 Contact State/Province: Bragança City: Bragança Website: https://morecolab.pt/ Street: Edifício do Brigantia EcoPark, Avenida Cidade de León, n.° 506 Postal Code: 5300-358 E-Mail: geral@morecolab.pt; recrutamento@morecolab.pt Phone: 300081998
