Entry-level PhD Researcher Position in Biotechnology – dem@PICAR Project (Functionalization of Cured Meat Products with Pine Bark Extracts) Polytechnic Institute of Bragança in Portugal

The Polytechnic Institute of Bragança is offering an entry-level PhD researcher position in the scientific area of Biotechnology, as part of the dem@PICAR project, which focuses on the functionalization of cured meat products using extracts from Minho maritime pine bark. This position is funded under a fixed-term public service employment contract for three years, with automatic renewal as per Portuguese law. The successful candidate will join the Mountain Research Centre at the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, working within a multidisciplinary team to advance research in food biotechnology, specifically targeting the development and enhancement of functional foods through natural extract applications. The project is part of the MPr-2024-9 - SIID - Business R&D - Demonstrators - Co-promotion (COMPETE2030-FEDER-02304800) initiative, aiming to bridge applied research and industry innovation. The position offers a competitive gross monthly salary of €2,351.53, corresponding to level 33 of the national remuneration table. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in Biotechnology or a closely related field, with a scientific and professional curriculum that demonstrates suitability for the research activities. Recognition of foreign degrees in Portugal is required, or proof of application for such recognition. Non-native Portuguese speakers must provide evidence of C1-level proficiency in Portuguese. The selection process is based on a comprehensive evaluation of the candidate’s scientific and curricular background over the past five years, including research output, applied research activities, knowledge dissemination, and experience in science management and innovation. Applications must be submitted through the IPB electronic competition platform, including all required documentation: degree certificate, doctoral thesis, detailed CV (structured according to Annex A), and supporting documents. Certified translations are required for documents not in Portuguese, Spanish, or English. The Polytechnic Institute of Bragança is committed to non-discrimination and equal access, and candidates with disabilities are given preference in case of equal ranking. The application deadline is November 24, 2025. For further information, candidates may consult the official competition notice and contact [email protected].