{"id":11523,"date":"2026-05-11T14:17:56","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T14:17:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gimm.pt\/?post_type=jobs&p=11523"},"modified":"2026-05-11T14:17:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T14:17:56","slug":"research-fellowship-37","status":"publish","type":"jobs","link":"https:\/\/gimm.pt\/pt-pt\/jobs\/research-fellowship-37\/","title":{"rendered":"Research Fellowship"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Fellowship Reference GIMM\/BI\/10-2026<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine (GIMM) opens a call for one research fellowship under the project \u201cHarnessing germinal centre regulation for improved vaccines\u201d <\/em><\/strong>with the funding support from \u201cLa Caixa” Banking Foundation\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scientific Area(s): <\/strong>Biology and Biomedical Sciences<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fellowship recipients \/ Admission requirements (indicate mandatory and preferential requirements<\/em><\/strong>): <\/em>Any National, foreign and stateless candidate(s) that fulfill the necessary conditions to be enrolled in a non-academic degree course (in area related to the work plan) can apply. Are considered \u201cNon-academic degree courses\u201d the ones referred in paragraph e) of number 3 of article 4 of Decree-Law nr 74\/2006, from 24th<\/sup> March<\/a>, in its current version, as long as they are developed in association and cooperation between a higher education institution and at least one R&D Unit in accordance with the provisions of paragraph e) of Article 3 of FCT Fellowship Regulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applicants must hold the following requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– BSc and MSc degree holder in biology, biomedical sciences or equivalent course in health sciences<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Molecular Biology experience<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– High-parameter flow cytometry experience and respective data analysis<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Experience in cell culture techniques<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Desirable requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Strong background in immunology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Experience with viral neutralization assays<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Practical experience in processing and handling of clinical samples<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Isolation of PBMCs from human peripheral blood<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Hands-on experience with human tissue, PBMCs,  murine splenocytes and murine lymph nodes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The international experience of the candidates, although not a determining criterion for selection, will be valued.
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Work Plan and Objectives:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Characterization of lymphocyte populations by spectral flow cytometry;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Functional tests with lymphocyte populations;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Isolation of specific lymphocyte populations through sorting using flow cytometry;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Analysis of experimental results and their statistical treatment;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Legislation and Applicable Regulation: <\/strong><\/em>Estatuto do Bolseiro de Investiga\u00e7\u00e3o (Lei n.\u00ba 40\/2004, de 18 de Agosto, republished in attachment to Decreto-Lei n.\u00ba 202\/2012, de 27 de Agosto, changed by Decretos-Leis n.\u00ba 123\/2019, 28 de Agosto e n\u00ba <\/strong>65\/2024, 1 de outubro<\/em><\/strong>) and current Regulation of Fellowships of GIMM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Predicted start date, duration and renewal conditions: <\/strong>The fellowship contract is predicted to start in june<\/strong> 2026, for a period of 3 (three) months on an exclusive basis, eventually renewable until the maximum stipulated in applicable regulations, not exceeding the eligibility period of the project.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Work place and Scientific orientation: <\/strong>The research activities will be developed at Lu\u00eds Gra\u00e7a Lab of GIMM, under the supervision of Lu\u00eds Gra\u00e7a.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Non-discrimination and equal access policy<\/strong><\/em>:<\/strong><\/em> <\/em>GIMM undertakes to ensure compliance with the principles of non-discrimination and equality and to that extent, provides that no candidate can be privileged, benefited, harmed or deprived of any right or exempted from any duty due in particular ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, economic status, education, social origin or condition, genetic heritage, reduced working capacity, disability, chronic disease, nationality, ethnic origin or race, place of origin, language, religion, political or ideological convictions and trade union membership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

International environment and experience: <\/strong>Diversity is a fundamental aspect of the essence of GIMM, where researchers and non-researchers of different nationalities, backgrounds and areas of study work together, promoting the exchange of experiences and interactions, contributing to the personal and professional development of each person and to the existence of an international, inclusive and stimulating environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research Fellows Support Centre: <\/strong>The Research Fellows Support Centre works everyday from 09:00AM to 11:00AM at People & Culture Unit Office.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fellowship financial conditions: <\/strong>The fellow will benefit from a monthly stipend in the amount of 1359.64\u20ac<\/strong>. The amount will be paid by wire transfer at the end of each month. The fellow will also benefit from a personal accident insurance to execute the proposed research activities as well as the right to Social Security through Voluntary Social Insurance regimen, if wanted, under the terms of C\u00f3digo dos Regimes Contributivos do Sistema Previdencial de Seguran\u00e7a Social, and the contributions costs will be supported by the research project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Application documents: <\/strong>– Motivation Letter; – Detailed CV; – Contacts of 2 references – BSc and MSc certificate (please check the \u201cNOTE\u201d in Fellowship recipients<\/em>); – Candidate\u2019s declaration of honor indicating previous fellowships, if any, its typology and duration. The non-compliance with these requirements determines the immediate rejection of the application.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In case the applicant does not have yet the required degree certificate, a declaration of honor stating the conclusion of the necessary qualifications for the purposes of this process will be accepted and must be sent by the end date of the call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jury evaluation and selection: <\/strong>Lu\u00eds Gra\u00e7a, Filipa Ribeiro e Diana Matias.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Selection methods:<\/strong> <\/strong>Motivation Letter (70%), CV (30%). <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deadlines and application process:<\/strong> The call will be open from May 12 u<\/u><\/strong>ntil May 25, 202<\/u><\/strong>6<\/u><\/strong>.<\/u><\/strong> <\/strong>Applications should be submitted to People & Culture Unit, through the email people@gimm.pt<\/a> with “GIMM\/BI\/10-2026” in the subject. The non-compliance with these requirements determines the immediate rejection of the application.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notification of results: <\/strong>Within 90 days after the termination of the applications submission deadline, both admitted and excluded candidates list and final classification list shall be communicated to all admitted candidates through email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preliminary Hearing and Final Decision Deadline: <\/strong>After notification, all candidates have 10 working days to respond. Panel\u2019s final decisions are pronounced within a period of 90 days, from application deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fellowship contracting: <\/strong>The Fellowship is granted through the signature of a contract<\/a> between GIMM and the selected fellow and after the fellow send the following mandatory documents: copy of identification document (in case of non-European citizens is mandatory the work visa \/ valid resident permit), document proving the required academic degree and the document proving the enrollment in a non-academic degree course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For each Fellowship period an Activity Report<\/a> must be prepared by the fellow as well as the Report<\/a> by the supervisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Download the Job Offer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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