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PhD holder Researcher (Reference REQUIMTE 2026-56) REQUIMTE - Rede de Química e Tecnologia in Portugal
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Inflammation
Funding
Available
Deadline
Oct 12, 2026
Country
Portugal
University
REQUIMTE - Rede de Quimica e Tecnologia

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PhD holder Researcher position at REQUIMTE (Reference REQUIMTE 2026-56) is open in Porto, Portugal, for a full-time, temporary non-fixed-term research contract.
The position is hosted by REQUIMTE - Rede de Química e Tecnologia and the workplace is stated to be at ISEP. The project is NUTRIBRAIN - Coastal Flora for Mental Well-being Promotion, focused on developing food supplements from dune plant compounds and studying their impact on BDNF-TrkB signalling. The work sits in the area of Health Sciences, with a specific subfield of chemistry and bioactivity of natural products.
The successful candidate will contribute to research activities involving extraction of bioactive metabolites from natural matrices, chemical characterization of extracts and compounds using chromatographic methods such as HPLC-PDA and LC-MS, cell culture work, biological activity assays, and the design and physicochemical characterization of nutritional supplements and functional foods. The role also values experience in project reporting, dissemination activities, and supervision of graduate and postgraduate students.
Eligibility is for candidates holding a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, or a related area, with a curriculum aligned to the tasks described. Experience with cell lines including SH-SY5Y, CACO-2, Hep-G2, and RAW 264.7, as well as evaluating cytotoxicity, DNA damage, and inflammatory responses, is specifically highlighted. Prior involvement in national or international research projects is an advantage.
The gross monthly salary is €3,576.56. The project is supported by FEDER (COMPETE 2030) and national funds via FCT / MECI. Applications are open from 2026-09-28 to 2026-10-12. Candidates must apply by email and submit a CV, motivational letter, qualifications certificate, and any other relevant documentation in PDF format.
This is a research staff opportunity rather than a PhD studentship. The announcement names a selection panel, but no individual supervisor contact page or email is provided in the text.
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Available
What's required
Applicants must hold a doctorate degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, or a related area, and have a scientific and professional curriculum suitable for the role. Required experience includes extraction of bioactive metabolites from natural matrices; chemical characterization by chromatographic techniques, especially HPLC-PDA and LC-MS, with emphasis on phenolic compounds; cultivation and maintenance of cell cultures and execution of biological activity tests in cell lines such as SH-SY5Y, CACO-2, Hep-G2 and RAW 264.7; assessment of cytotoxicity mechanisms, DNA damage, and inflammatory responses; design, development and physicochemical characterization of nutritional supplements/functional foods; preparation of project reports; prior participation and/or coordination in national and international projects; organization of scientific dissemination and outreach activities; and supervision/training of graduate and postgraduate students. Foreign doctoral degrees must comply with Portuguese recognition rules under Decree-Law no. 66/2018.
How to apply
Apply by email to [email protected]. Submit a PDF curriculum vitae, motivational letter, qualifications certificate, and any other relevant documentation. Applications must be submitted between 2026-09-28 and 2026-10-12.
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