.Biological sciences » Biological engineeringOrganisation/Company: Universidade de CoimbraDepartment: CiBB | CNC-UCResearch Field: Technology » Pharmaceutical technology; Biological sciences » Biological engineeringResearcher Profile: Established Researcher (R3); Leading Researcher (R4)Positions: PhD PositionsCountry: PortugalApplication Deadline: 10 Jan 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon)Type of Contract: To be definedJob Status: Full-timeHours Per Week: 35Offer Starting Date: 1 Mar 2025Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon EuropeReference Number: 101059981Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? NoOffer DescriptionThe University of Coimbra has an open call for two PhD holding positions as Group Leaders of the new Center of Excellence currently being implemented under "GeneT – The Gene Therapy Center of Excellence." The GeneT, located in Coimbra, results from a funded project between the University of Coimbra, Portugal, the University of Sheffield (UK), and University Eastern Finland, funded by the European Union within the Horizon Europe Teaming for Excellence action (DOI: 10.3030/101059981).The new Gene Therapy Center of Excellence – the GeneT – acts as an (inter)national enabler of Gene Therapy research, innovation, manufacturing, and clinical trials located in the Center Region of Portugal, in Coimbra.Within the scope of the European Commission's Teaming for Excellence action, GeneT has an ambitious 6-year plan to develop its research and innovation activities, viral-vectors production, and clinical trials, with a long-term sustainable strategy. This includes the international recruitment of research groups.Work plan/Objectives: The successful candidates are expected to establish independent research groups, conduct visionary research, acquire extramural funding, participate in graduate training programs and in the academic life of GeneT, and pro-actively engage in collaborative projects with CiBB groups, and other research institutions, universities, and hospitals in Portugal. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of the GeneT, by participating in strategic activities, training programs, and outreach activities