Organisation/Company: Universidade de Coimbra
Department: SGRH - DRGC
Research Field: Chemistry » Other
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions: PhD Positions
Country: Portugal
Application Deadline: 15 Jul 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon)
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 35
Offer Starting Date: 17 Jun 2025
EU Funding: Other EU programme
Reference Number: IT057-25-15460
Research Infrastructure: No
Offer Description
This public announcement opens an international tender for 1 (one) vacancy for the position of Junior Researcher at Universidade de Coimbra, under a public service employment contract of specified duration at UNIDADE 313 - Centro de Química, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences and Technology.
The position involves evaluating bioconjugates cell uptake, cytotoxicity, sub-cellular localization, developing formulations, and assessing pharmacokinetics and toxicity using advanced imaging techniques. The activities involve animal use for experimental purposes. The maximum duration is three years, renewable up to six years.
Admission Requirements
* Applicants must be at least 18 years old, in good health, with the psychological profile for the job, and meet vaccination requirements.
* Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry or a related field, demonstrating the ability to develop work in this main area.
Application Process
Applicants must register and submit digital documents via the apply.uc.pt platform, including a detailed CV, qualification certificates, proof of animal experimentation course, selected publications, and other relevant elements. Documents must be in Portuguese or English, with translations if necessary. Proficiency in Portuguese or English at level C1 is required.
Selection Criteria
The selection involves assessment of scientific background (90%) and interview (10%). The scientific assessment considers research performance and outreach/management activities over the past five years. The top four candidates will be called for interviews. Candidates scoring below 9.5 in any method will be excluded.
Selection Process
The process includes application review, scientific evaluation, interviews, and possible appeals. Notifications will be published publicly. The final decision will be communicated according to the established timetable.
Committee and Policies
The selection committee is chaired by Professor Luís Guilherme da Silva Arnaut Moreira, with other members listed. The process promotes equal opportunity and non-discrimination.
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