Research Assistant – Biomarker characterisation from extracellular vesicles
Job Reference: RRP.08.21.18.12
Employer: International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL)
Location: Braga, Portugal
Group/Unit: Diéguez
Number of Vacancies: 1
Employment Type: Full time
Contract Duration: 9 months
Open Date for Applications: February 3rd, 2025
Closing Date for Applications: February 23rd, 2025, 23h00m (Lisbon Time)
Key words: #circulatingbiomarkers #extracellularvesicles #cellbiology #molecularanalysis #diagnosis
Overview
The Diéguez research group is focused on the development of technologies for the understanding and diagnosis of diseases in close collaboration with the clinic towards the realisation of precision medicine. For this, we focus on the development of tools and solutions based on microfluidics, biosensors and nanotechnology.
We are looking for a Research Assistant to join our team in the Extracellular vesicles with biomarkers for metabolic diseases and chronic inflammation associated diseases project of the Health from Portugal Agenda under the PRR framework.
Job Duties
The job duties will be the following:
Cell culture;Generation of extracellular vesicles (EVs);Design of strategies for the isolation of EVs;Design of strategies for the analysis and characterisation of biomarkers from EVs;Experimental planning and execution;Day to day lab operations.
Mandatory Qualifications
Education
MSc degree in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering or any other related field.
Experience and Technical Skills
1 year experience in cell culture;1 year experience in EVs generation;1 year experience in EVs isolation, such as Ultracentrifugation, Size Exclusion Chromatography, Ultrafiltration, and Precipitation Agents;1 year experience in EVs characterisation (i.e., Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis, Bicinchoninic acid protein assay, DNA/RNA extraction kits, and Electron Microscopy).
Other Valued Skills
Experience in DNA/RNA characterisation;Experience in biomarker assessment;Experience in protein profiling, such as Western Blotting.Personal Skills
“Hands-on” approach together with a high commitment in respecting working deadlines;Problem Solving ability;Customer orientation;Ability to work independently and as team player;Good communication skills.
Our Benefits
Competitive salary;Tax benefits and other Diplomatic privileges; Private health insurance; Family allowances (according to family situation);Free nursery service at INL premises (subject to availability); Support for education fees of dependent children; Relocation support;30 working days of annual leave.
How to Apply
The application must be in English and include the following mandatory documents:
a) Cover letter;
b) Curriculum Vitae;
c) Academic and/or Professional diplomas;
d) Recognition of academic degrees (only academic degrees awarded by non-Portuguese higher education institutions) *
*The selected candidate(s) with an academic degree granted by a non-Portuguese higher education institution must present, for hiring purposes, the certificate of recognition of that degree(s), issued by the Portuguese Directorate General for Higher Education or by a Portuguese Public Higher Education Institution. Please consult the website of the Portuguese Directorate General for Higher Education: https://www.dges.gov.pt/en .
Online application instructions:
The application is made online by clicking the “Apply” button;The candidate must complete all required sections of the online application form;The candidate must submit the mandatory documents mentioned above in pdf format by including them in the “Additional files” section using the “Add portfolio” button.
Important note:
Incomplete applications including the failure to provide mandatory documents or providing inaccurate information will result in the application not being considered.
How the Selection Process works
A. Applications eligibility check
This stage will be carried out on the basis of the mandatory requirements, education, experience and technical skills defined for the job, as well as the validation of the mandatory documents. Only candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will move forward to the next stage.
B. CV Assessment
The Selection Committee will evaluate the eligible applications based on their CV and other submitted documents and the suitability for the position. The best ranked candidates will be shortlisted for the interview stage(s).
C. Interview(s)
The interview(s) may be done in different formats: video recording, online or onsite.
The question based interview will evaluate the match between the candidate’s profile and the requirements for the position, including the technical and personal skills. To better support this stage, the candidate may be requested to prepare a short presentation.
D. Nomination
The selected candidate will be nominated and formally offered the position, including the disclosure of the contractual conditions.
Additional Information
Application feedback
We highly value your interest in becoming part of the INL experience and it is important for us to maintain good communications with all candidates. No matter the outcome of your application, we will always provide you with feedback.
Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Principle
INL follows a non-discrimination and equal access principle, wherefore no candidate can be privileged, benefited, impaired or deprived of any rights whatsoever, or be exempt of and duties based on any possible discriminatory issues.
The advertisement deadline may be extended at any time without previous notice in order to improve the suitability and effectiveness of the recruitment process.
About INL
The International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory – INL ( http://www.inl.int ), is the first and only Intergovernmental Organisation in the world entirely focused on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology.
It was founded under an international legal framework to perform interdisciplinary research, deploy and communicate nanotechnology for the benefit of society. INL aims to be a recognised leading global nanotechnology innovation hub.