Localização: Champalimaud Centre for The Unknown
Entidade Empregadora: Champalimaud Foundation
Posição: Research Técnico de Investigação
Início da Candidatura: 27 Abr. 2026
A Call for one Research fellowship (Bolsa de Investigação) is open at Fundação D. Anna de Sommer Champalimaud e Dr. Carlos Montez Champalimaud (Champalimaud Foundation) in the context of the project entitled “Crosstalk between cancer and the nervous system via interoception (InteroCANCEption)”, with reference “CANCER GRAND CHALLENGES 2026”, funded by Cancer Research UK and the National Cancer Institute.
The selected candidate will:
Explore the functional impact of neuronal signals in dendritic cell responses in health and disease. To achieve this the selected candidate will work with genetically modified mouse models and will provide technical assistance with the characterization and purification of immune and stroma cell populations, using flow cytometry and transcriptomic analysis, both in steady state and in the context of disease models. The selected candidate will work in close collaboration with an experienced Postdoc and under the supervision of the project´s Principal Investigator.
Number and type of fellowships or contracts to be awarded: 1 fellowship
Application start date: 24-04-2026
Application closing date: 20-05-2026 or until the position is filled.
Expected position starting date: 01-06-2026
Required Education Level: Bachelor’s or Master degree
Requirements
Research Field: Biological sciences
Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Specific Requirements
Essential skills:
- Experience with genetically modified mouse models (ex: mouse dissection, mouse in vivo manipulation).
- Experience in flow cytometry.
- Experience in Confocal Microscopy.
Desirable skills that will also be considered:
- Fluency in English
- Experience with programming (knowledge of r language)
- Team work
- Communication
- Adaptability
Language
English, Excellent
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 the respective renewals OR Initial duration: 6 months select with possibility of renewal
Eligibility criteria
National, Foreign or Stateless candidate(s) who hold a Bachelor degree in Biochemistry/Biology 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
Dra. María Martínez Lopez, Dr. Henrique Veiga-Fernandes, 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: RT HVF April 2026.
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 ([email protected]). If no claim is received by the Champalimaud Foundation, the Evaluation Committee's decision will become definitive.
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 a great 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.
Legal Notices
The present call has the sole purpose of filling the indicated research position. This call may be canceled at any time on or before the jury’s evaluation of all eligible candidates and the recruitment process shall be concluded on the day of the full execution of the contract between the Champalimaud Foundation and the selected candidate.
