Job Information
Organisation/Company: Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde da Universidade do Porto (i3S)
Research Field: Chemistry » Biochemistry
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions: Bachelor Positions
Application Deadline: 10 Sep 2026 - 00:00 (Europe/Lisbon)
Country: Portugal
Type of Contract: Other
Type of Contract Extra Information: Research fellowship
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 35
Offer Starting Date: 28 Aug 2026
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Reference Number: Fellow_BI/FCT2026/i3S/28081009/2026
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Reference: Fellow_BI/FCT2026/i3S/28081009/2026
i3s – Institute for Research and Innovation in Health (hereinafter i3) is opening a call to award a grant for the development of R&D activities by Msc Students, within the project “Epigenetic Electrochemical Biosensor for Early Diagnosis and Continuous Monitoring of Cardiometabolic Diseases at the Point-of-Care”, ref. 2024.15141.PEX, financed by national funds through FCT – Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, I.P.
Host Institution: i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Porto, Portugal.
Scientific Area: Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, or related fields.
Project Title: “Epigenetic Electrochemical Biosensor for Early Diagnosis and Continuous Monitoring of Cardiometabolic Diseases at the Point-of-Care”.
Workplans: The EpiSense project aims to develop a highly sensitive electrochemical biosensor with multiplexing capabilities for the quantitative detection of DNA methylation patterns relevant to the early diagnosis and monitoring of cardiovascular diseases. In this context, the project involves the development and characterization of synthetic and functional nucleic acids that can selectively and quantitatively detect epigenetic biomarkers in clinically relevant biological fluids.
Admission Requirements:
Mandatory:
- Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, or related areas;
- Being enrolled in a Master’s degree study cycle in a field of study relevant to the EpiSense project, until the grant is contracted, or an honor statement of capacity to enroll in the aforementioned study cycle until the grant is contracted;
Preferential: Solid knowledge and experience in the following areas:
- Development and characterization of synthetic nucleic acids;
- Expression and purification of proteins;
- The candidate should also demonstrate an interest in the development of molecular detection technologies, ability to work in a team, and proficiency in English (spoken and written).
Legislation and other applicable regulations: Research Fellowship Holder Statute enacted by Law no. 40/2004 of August 18th, as amended; FCT Research Grants Regulation, approved by way of Regulation nr. 950/2019, published in the II Series of DR of December 16th, 2019; i3S Research Grants Regulation.
Place: The work will be carried out at i3S – Institute for Research and Innovation in Health, under the scientific supervision of Doctor Inês Pinto.
Length time: The duration of the fellowship is 3 months, eventually renewable and the expected starting date is October 1st, 2026, upon availability of the financed funds.
Monthly maintenance stipend: €1.090,98, according to the values table of FCT, at Portugal (https://www.fct.pt/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Tabela-de-Valores-SMM-2026.pdf). The payments will be made by bank transference. Research grants may also include other components, as the voluntary social insurance, under the terms of the Research Fellowship Holder Statute, article 10.
Evaluation Criteria: The selection will be carried out through curriculum evaluation (80%), taking into account prior experience in the areas described in the Admission Requirements, and a motivation letter (20%). Candidates will be evaluated on a scale from 1 to 100, followed by a ranking based on the scores obtained according to the criteria defined above.
Evaluation Panel: President – Doctor Inês Mendes Pinto; Members: Doctor Miguel Neves, and Doctor João Relvas;
Information and Publicity of Funding Granted: The results of the evaluation will be notified by email to all candidates. After notification, candidates have 10 working days to comment and, within that period, a complaint may be submitted by email to rh.i3s@i3s.up.pt.
Applications: The call will be open between August 28th and September 10th, 2026. The applications must be submitted electronically at:
https://dozer.i3s.up.pt/applicationmanagement/#/addapplications/df1f83dad56d83a412a553d37dd5af56
The required documents for the application are: Certificate of Qualifications, Curriculum Vitae, letter of motivation, proof of enrolment in a cycle of studies (proof of enrollment or a honor statement of capacity to enroll in the aforementioned cycle of studies until the grant is contracted), and other documents, considered as relevant by the candidate.
Documents to be provided at the time of contracting: in addition to those mentioned in the previous point, it is necessary to present proof of enrollment in a cycle of studies.
Full announcement at: https://dozer.i3s.up.pt/fileupload/downloadfile/viewpdfnewtab/c396b87e1f587ee49a4958aea9fcde45
Where to apply
Website: https://dozer.i3s.up.pt/applicationmanagement/#/addapplications/df1f83dad56d83a412a553d37dd5af56
Requirements
Research Field: Chemistry » Biochemistry
Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Specific Requirements
Admission Requirements:
Mandatory:
- Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, or related areas;
- Being enrolled in a Master’s degree study cycle in a field of study relevant to the EpiSense project, until the grant is contracted, or an honor statement of capacity to enroll in the aforementioned study cycle until the grant is contracted;
Preferential: Solid knowledge and experience in the following areas:
- Development and characterization of synthetic nucleic acids;
- Expression and purification of proteins;
- The candidate should also demonstrate an interest in the development of molecular detection technologies, ability to work in a team, and proficiency in English (spoken and written).
Additional Information
Website for additional job details: https://dozer.i3s.up.pt/fileupload/downloadfile/viewpdfnewtab/34926411c6662a49023158ebb832b6
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: i3S
Country: Portugal
Contact
City: Porto
Website: http://www.i3S.up.pt
Street: Rua Alfredo Allen 208
Postal Code: 4200-135