Scientific Collaborator

This is a call for one research fellowship under the project Molecular regulation and physiological implications of the cross-talk between IL-17 and the central nervous system, with financial support.

Any candidate that fulfill the necessary conditions to be enrolled in a non-academic degree course can apply. Non-academic degree courses are referred in paragraph e) of number 3 of article 4 of Decree-Law nr 74/2006, from 24th March, in its current version, as long as they are developed in association and cooperation between a higher education institution and at least one R&D Unit.

Candidates must hold an MSc degree holder in immunology, neurosciences or related areas, have expertise in animal experimentation, and have expertise in molecular biology and flow cytometry.

The international experience of the candidates, although not a determining criterion for selection, will be valued.

• – Motivation Letter;
• – Detailed CV;
• – MSc certificate;
• – Candidate's declaration of honor indicating previous fellowships, if any, its typology and duration.

Applications will be evaluated by a jury composed by Doctors Bruno Silva-Santos, Julie Ribot, and André Bombeiro. The admitted applications will be evaluated taking into account the quality, timeliness, and relevance of the scientific path (scientific production and research experience) and curriculum of each candidate and their adequacy to the proposed work plan.

Applicants will benefit from a monthly stipend and personal accident insurance. They will also have access to Social Security through Voluntary Social Insurance regimen, if wanted.

The research activities will be developed at Neuro-Immunology & Immuno-Oncology, under the supervision of Julie Ribot. The fellowship contract is predicted to start in February 2025, for a period of 12 months on an exclusive basis, eventually renewable until the maximum stipulated in applicable regulations.

GIMM undertakes to ensure compliance with the principles of non-discrimination and equality. No candidate can be privileged, benefited, harmed, or deprived of any right or exempted from any duty due to 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.

Applicants will have access to an international environment, promoting exchange of experiences and interactions, contributing to personal and professional development.

The Research Fellows Support Centre works everyday from 09:00AM to 11:00AM.

Within 90 days after the termination of the applications submission deadline, both admitted and excluded candidates list and final classification list shall be communicated to all admitted candidates through email.

After notification, all candidates have 10 working days to respond.