Research fellow

Fellowship recipients / Admission requirements: Any National, foreign and stateless candidate(s) that fulfill the necessary conditions to be enrolled in a MSc academic degree course in area related to the work plan can apply.

Applicants must hold the following requirements:

• BSc degree holder in immunology, neurosciences or related areas;
• Expertise in animal experimentation;
• Expertise in molecular biology and flow cytometry.

Work Plan and Objectives: The project aims to investigate the impact of stress derived neuromodulators on immune cell homeostasis in tissues, following two main objectives:

• Identify associated molecular mechanisms through in vivo and in vitro gain or loss of function;
• Analyze the stress induced behavior from mice genetically modified for the expression of specific target candidates.

Predicted start date, duration and renewal conditions: The fellowship contract is predicted to start in November 2024, for a period of 12 (twelve) months on an exclusive basis, eventually renewable until the maximum stipulated in the applicable regulations, not exceeding the eligibility period of the project.

Work place and Scientific orientation: The research activities will be developed at Neuroimmunology & Oncoimmunology of iMM, under the supervision of Dr. Julie Ribot.

Non-discrimination and equal access policy: iMM undertakes to ensure compliance with the principles of non-discrimination and equality and to that extent, provides that no candidate can be privileged, benefited, harmed or deprived of any right or exempted from any duty due in particular ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, economic status, education, social origin or condition, genetic heritage, reduced working capacity, disability, chronic disease, nationality, ethnic origin or race, place of origin, language, religion, political or ideological convictions and trade union membership.

International environment and experience: Diversity is a fundamental aspect of the essence of iMM, where researchers and non-researchers of different nationalities, backgrounds and areas of study work together, promoting the exchange of experiences and interactions, contributing to the personal and professional development of each person and to the existence of an international, inclusive and stimulating environment.

Research Fellows Support Centre: The Research Fellows Support Centre works on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30AM to 6:00PM at Human Resources Office.

Fellowship financial conditions: The fellow will benefit from a monthly stipend in the amount of 990,98€ (nine hundred and ninety euros and ninety-eight cents) in accordance with the defined in FCT table here . The amount will be paid by wire