Research Assistant

2 semanas atrás


Lisboa, Portugal Fundação Champalimaud Tempo inteiro

**Research Assistant at the Cancer Dormancy & Immunity Lab****:
**Localização**: Centro Champalimaud**Entidade Empregadora**: Fundação Champalimaud**Regime**: Tempo Inteiro**Posição**: Investigação Científica**Início da Candidatura**: 14 Jun. 2023**Fecho de Candidatura**: 14 Jul. 2023Champalimaud Foundation (Fundação D. Anna de Sommer Champalimaud e Dr. Carlos Montez Champalimaud), a private, non-profit research institution in Lisbon, Portugal, is looking for a Research Assistant to join Ana Luísa Correia’s group (The Cancer Dormancy & Immunity lab) at the Champalimaud Research Programme.

Work Plan

A research assistant position is available immediately at the Cancer Dormancy & Immunity lab. Our laboratory is interested in understanding the mechanisms that regulate breast cancer dormancy, and in finding ways to effectively target dormant cancer cells and prevent metastatic disease.

a. Support team members in experiments for different research projects;
b. Aid in preparation of animal protocols, and manage lab’s animal colonies;
c. Perform tissue culture, microscopy, flow cytometry, and other techniques as needed;
d. Assist with general laboratory management and operations (including ordering, organisation and maintenance).

Research Field

Biological sciences, Biology

Education Level

Bachelor Degree or equivalent, Masters Degree or equivalent

Minimum qualifications

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedicine, Bioengineering or similar field, with some wet lab experience (including with cell culture, molecular biology and biochemistry).

Desirable skills that will also be considered

i. Experience with animal handling and experimentation is strongly preferred;
ii. Research experience in immunology or cancer biology is preferred;
iii. Experience with multi-color flow cytometry is a plus;
iv. A growth mindset and willingness to take on challenging learning opportunities will be sought out traits.

Specific Requirements

Essential skills

i. Prior experience in cell and molecular biology, and tissue culture work;
ii. Strong initiative, self-motivation, and capacity for creative problem solving;
iii. Excellent communication and organizational skills;
iv. Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse and multidisciplinary team;
v. Excellent level of English.

**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.

Initial duration

6 months, renewable for additional periods

Eligibility criteria

Selection process

Evaluation Committee members

i. Ana Luísa Correia
ii. Henrique Veiga-Fernandes
iii. Bruno Costa-Silva

Application materials

CV, letter of motivation and contact information for 3 references (one single pdf document).

Proof of qualifications (certificates) may be required at a later date for the formalisation of the contract agreement. Degrees obtained abroad may need to be formally recognised in Portugal.

How to apply

The call reference will be asked and not having may invalidate your submission. This call reference is**:Tech_Correia_Jun2023.**

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

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.

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