Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
PhD, Master’s & Postdoc Opportunities in Biochemistry in Portugal
Positions in biochemistry in portugal
2 positions foundnewest posted
Universities with open positions in biochemistry in Portugal include Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto and University of Coimbra.
Fernando Carlos de Landér Schmitt
Closing soon
Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto
Portugal
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5 days ago
Closing soon
Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto (FMUP) is recruiting one Junior PhD Researcher for the MitOConexão project, titled Investigating the Mitochondrial Nexus in Onco-Cardiology (ref. NORTE2030-FEDER-02713500 ). This is a research appointment in Biomedical Sciences hosted at the University of Porto in Porto, Portugal , within the RISE-Health research network. The post is an entry-level PhD researcher role under a fixed-term employment contract of uncertain duration, linked to the projec...
Oncology
Biochemistry
Computer Science
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5 days ago
Paulo R.F. Rocha
University of Coimbra
Portugal
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1 month ago
PhD opportunity in Living Bioelectronic Interfaces with Large Motile Diatoms at the University of Coimbra , Centre for Functional Ecology – Science for People & the Planet, in collaboration with CNRS / LEMAR (Brest, France) . This project sits at the intersection of marine biology , biochemistry , biophysics , bioengineering , bioelectronics , and environmental sensing . The research asks whether the size, gliding motility, and biofilm dynamics of large diatoms such as Pleurosigma strigosum can ...
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Environmental Science
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1 month ago
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Living costs in Portugal
Estimated costs in Portugal.
MonthlyYearly | Portugal |
|---|---|
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | €4.4k $4,800/yr |
 Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | €322 $350/yr |
 Transportation Public transport and local travel per year | €386 $420/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | €386 $420/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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Instituto Politécnico de Leiria
Portugal
Research Interests
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Portugal
Research Interests
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Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa
Portugal
Research Interests
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Cell Biology
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Not always required for PhD, but strongly recommended. For postdoc roles, publications are usually expected.
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In many countries yes — especially for taught master’s programs — but funded PhD positions typically do not require deposits.