Research Fellowship for a PhD student at Católica Biomedical Research Centre

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lisboa, Portugal Universidade Católica Portuguesa Tempo integral

Organisation/Company Universidade Católica Portuguesa Department Católica Biomedical Research Centre Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 30 Oct 2026 - 17:00 (Europe/Lisbon) Country Portugal Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Reference Number .ICOT Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

he Rector of Universidade Cat6Iica Portuguesa, Prof. Dr. Isabel Capeloa Gil, hereby announces the opening of an international ca II for applications for one Research Fellowship for a PhD student, under the terms of Fundação para a Cincia e a Tecnologia (FCT) regulations on scientific research grants, to carry out research activities in the scientific field of Biomedical Sciences and related areas, funded by the Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia through national funds, within the project entitled \"Exploring Spiro-13-lactams as Therapeutic Agents Against RNA Virus-Induced Respiratory Infections\", reference number .ICOT.

Fellowship's Duration and Start Date

The fellowship will be awarded for a period of 12 months, in exclusive commitment. The fellowship is planned to start in January 2027.

Work Plan
  • Evaluation of the in vivo antiviral efficacy of selected spiro-β-lactam compounds in a mouse model of influenza A virus infection.
  • In vivo experimental work under appropriate biosafety conditions and in accordance with the approved project authorization.
  • Monitoring of disease progression and treatment efficacy.
  • Collection and processing of biological samples and experimental data.
  • Data analysis and interpretation.
  • Contribution to scientific reports, conference presentations and publications.
Requirements

Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications
  • Be enrolled in a course leading to a doctorate degree.
  • Not have benefited from a research grant for a doctoral student for more than four years, including the maximum duration of the grant to be awarded in this call.
Specific Requirements
  • a)Hold a Master's degree in Biomedical Sciences or a related area.
  • b)Demonstrate previous experience working with viruses in Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) laboratory facilities.
  • c)Hold certified training in Laboratory Animal Science for (EU functions A and D).
  • d)Be available to carry out the activities foreseen in the work plan.

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements will result in exclusion from the selection process.

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Research Field Biological sciences » Biology

Additional Information

The fellowship's maintenance allowance is 1.359,64€ per month, paid monthly by wire