Maria José Gonçalves Alves

The Polytechnic Institute of Bragança is offering an international competition for one entry-level PhD researcher position in the scientific area of Pharmacy and Health. The successful candidate will join the D2INNOV project, which focuses on nutritional and nutraceutical fortification with vitamin D derived from mushrooms. This project aims to advance research in the development of innovative strategies for vitamin D enrichment, with potential applications in public health and nutrition. The position is based at the Mountain Research Centre, providing a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment for scientific research. The contract is for three years, with a gross monthly salary of €2,351.53, and is automatically renewable under Portuguese law. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in Pharmacy or a closely related field and present a scientific and professional curriculum that demonstrates suitability for the research activities. Candidates with foreign degrees must ensure recognition in Portugal. Non-native Portuguese speakers are required to have C1-level proficiency in Portuguese. The selection process involves a rigorous evaluation of scientific and curricular background, focusing on recent scientific output, applied research, knowledge dissemination, and experience in science management. Applications must be submitted through the IPB electronic competition platform, including all required documents such as degree certificate, doctoral thesis, detailed CV (structured per Annex A), and supporting documents. 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 have preference in case of equal ranking. The application deadline is November 19, 2025. For further details, candidates can consult the official notice and contact [email protected].

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].

The Polytechnic Institute of Bragança is offering an entry-level PhD researcher position to contribute to scientific research in Biology, Laboratory Analysis, and Sustainable Chemistry, specifically within the InnovBlueValue project focused on sustainable valorization strategies for the blueberry value chain. The position is based at the Mountain Research Centre and is part of the MPr-2023-8, SIID – Business R&D – Co-promotion Operations (NORTE2030-FEDER-01408300). The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team and engage in research activities that span biological sciences, laboratory analysis, and sustainable chemistry, with a strong emphasis on applied research, technology transfer, and science communication. The position offers a fixed-term public service employment contract for three years, with automatic renewal as per Portuguese law, and a gross monthly salary of €2,351.53. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in a relevant field and demonstrate a scientific and professional curriculum suitable for the research activities. Recognition of foreign doctoral degrees is required, and non-native Portuguese speakers must have C1-level proficiency in Portuguese. The selection process is based on the evaluation of scientific and curricular achievements over the past five years, including scientific output, applied research, knowledge dissemination, and management of science and innovation programs. Applications must be submitted through the IPB electronic competition platform, accompanied by all required documents, including a detailed CV (Annex A format), diploma, doctoral thesis, and supporting materials. 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 final decision will be made within 90 days of the application deadline, and candidates will be notified by email. For further information, applicants can consult the personal data protection policy and contact the provided email address.

The Polytechnic Institute of Bragança is inviting applications for an international selection competition for one initial level PhD researcher position in the scientific area of Pharmacy and Health, specifically in Bromatology and Nutrition. The successful candidate will join the Mountain Research Centre and contribute to the project "DiVina – Strategy for the valorization of persimmons for the vinegar sector," which aims to advance research in food science, nutrition, and the development of innovative approaches to persimmon utilization in vinegar production. The position is offered under a fixed-term public service employment contract for three years, with automatic renewal as per Portuguese law. The gross monthly remuneration is €2,351.53, corresponding to level 33 of the national remuneration table. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in Pharmacy and Health or a closely related field, and demonstrate a scientific and professional curriculum suitable for the research activities. Candidates with foreign doctoral degrees must provide proof of recognition or evidence of having requested recognition in Portugal. Non-native Portuguese speakers must have C1-level proficiency in Portuguese. The selection process involves evaluation of scientific and curricular background, focusing on research output, applied research activities, knowledge dissemination, and experience in science management. Applications must be submitted via the IPB electronic competition platform, including a request letter, 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 competition promotes non-discrimination and equal access, with preference given to candidates with disabilities in the event of equal ranking. The final ranking and decisions will be published on the IPB platform and candidates notified by email. The workplace is located at Campus Santa Apolónia, Bragança, Portugal. For further information, candidates may contact [email protected] or visit the provided links.

Polytechnic University of Bragança (Instituto Politécnico de Bragança) is opening an international selection competition for 1 initial-level PhD researcher to develop research within the ProGEL project — Vegan, fortified and sustainable alternatives for the ice cream and gelatin sector (Project No. 26153, NORTE2030-FEDER-03259700). The position is based at the Mountain Research Centre in Bragança, Portugal, and is offered as a full-time temporary public service employment contract for 3 years , automatically renewable under the law. The work is scheduled at 35 hours per week . The post carries a gross monthly salary of €2,408.11 (level 33 of the single remuneration table). This opportunity is aimed at researchers holding a PhD in Food Technology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, or related areas , with a profile suitable for carrying out scientific research activities under the project. The call highlights the need for experience in chemical characterization and chromatographic techniques , specifically for the identification and quantification of active molecules or dyes. Candidates with a doctorate obtained abroad must provide recognition under Portuguese law, or proof that recognition has been requested. The selection procedure evaluates the candidate’s scientific and curricular background , with emphasis on scientific output from the last five years and applied/practice-based research, as well as dissemination, technology transfer, and broader research-related activities. The weighting is 80% scientific production and 20% applied research/dissemination . The final ranking is on a scale of 0 to 20, and candidates scoring below 9.5 in any method are excluded. Language requirements state that non-native Portuguese speakers must demonstrate Portuguese proficiency at CEFR level C1 or equivalent . Applications must include a formal request, copy of certificate or diploma, doctoral thesis, a detailed CV structured according to Annex A , and supporting documents. Additional materials may be submitted in Portuguese, Spanish, or English; other languages require certified translations. Applications are submitted via the IPB electronic competition platform at https://concursos.ipb.pt . The notice specifies a submission window of 10 working days after publication. The recruitment notice also states that the procedure is not funded by an EU programme, and candidates will be notified by email regarding admitted/excluded lists and final ranking results. Overall, this is a research-focused PhD researcher opening in food and bio-based innovation, combining chemistry, biotechnology, and applied product development for sustainable alternatives in the vegan and gelatin/ice-cream sectors.