Organisation/Company: Universidade de Coimbra
Department: Divisão de Projetos e Atividades (Bolsas)
Research Field: Medical sciences » Other
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country: Portugal
Application Deadline: 26 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon)
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 35
Offer Starting Date: 23 Aug 2023
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe
Reference Number: 101091852
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
CALL FOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP
The University of Coimbra opens a call for one research fellowship, in the framework of the project “REBORN - Remodelling of the Infarcted Heart: Piezoelectric Multifunctional Patch Enabling the Sequential Release of Therapeutic Factors” (reference: GA 101091852, financed by the European Commission).
Scientific area: Biotechnology, biomedical engineering, pharmacy, biochemistry and similar areas.
Skills/Qualifications/Admission requirements: Holders of a Master’s degree in biotechnology, biomedical engineering, pharmacy, biochemistry and similar areas enrolled in a doctoral program or a course not conferring an academic degree. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in animal experimentation and cell culture.
Work plan/Objectives: The project REBORN aims to provide a multifunctional, smart cardiac patch to prevent heart failure in patients surviving an acute MI, reducing mortality and enhancing their quality of life.
The candidate will contribute to:
1. The coordination of the logistics of reproduction and gestation of animals aligned with the REBORN project timelines;
2. The isolation and characterization of cardiomyocytes from mice and rats;
3. The generation of cardiac slices for testing pharmacological formulations;
4. The evaluation of pharmacological formulations in immune cells from REBORN project partners.
Regime: The fellowship does not generate a legal labor relation and is undertaken in an exclusive dedication regime. The fellowship holder is awarded the Fellowship Statute of the UC.
Location: UC - Biotech at the University of Coimbra. Duration: Six (6) months.
Renewal: Eventually renewable, subject to compliance with Article 15 of the Research Grant Regulations.
Scientific orientation: Dr. Lino Ferreira.
Financial conditions: The fellowship amount is €1199.64 plus social security and personal accidents insurance. Payment will be made by bank transfer.
Selection methods: Curriculum evaluation (60%) and interview (40%).
Selection criteria: The ranking will be based on the adequacy of the candidate’s profile to the work plan (60%) and academic background (40%).
Formalization of application: Applications must be formalized by sending: (a) Letter of Application/Motivation; (b) Curriculum Vitae; (c) Certificate of Qualifications; (d) Proof of enrolment in a PhD program or in a Non-Conferring Course; (e) References.
Submission of applications: Between 23/08/2023 and 26/09/2023.
Additional information: Evaluation results will be announced within 90 working days after the application deadline. The University of Coimbra promotes equal opportunities in employment and professional development.
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