PhD holder Researcher (Reference REQUIMTE 2026-56)
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.
