Research Technician - Immunophysiology Lab
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Localização: Champalimaud Centre for The Unknown
Entidade Empregadora: Champalimaud Foundation
Regime: Tempo Inteiro
Posição: Research Técnico de Investigação
Início da Candidatura: 27 Abr. 2026
A Call for one Research fellowship (Bolsa de Investigação) is open at Fundação D. Anna de Sommer Champalimaud e Dr. Carlos Montez Champalimaud (Champalimaud Foundation) in the context of the project entitled “Crosstalk between cancer and the nervous system via interoception (InteroCANCEption)”, with reference “CANCER GRAND CHALLENGES 2026”, funded by Cancer Research UK and the National Cancer Institute.

The selected candidate will:

Explore the functional impact of neuronal signals in dendritic cell responses in health and disease. To achieve this the selected candidate will work with genetically modified mouse models and will provide technical assistance with the characterization and purification of immune and stroma cell populations, using flow cytometry and transcriptomic analysis, both in steady state and in the context of disease models. The selected candidate will work in close collaboration with an experienced Postdoc and under the supervision of the project´s Principal Investigator.

Number and type of fellowships or contracts to be awarded: 1 fellowship

Application start date: 24-04-2026

Application closing date: 20-05-2026 or until the position is filled.

Expected position starting date: 01-06-2026

Required Education Level: Bachelor’s or Master degree

Requirements

Research Field: Biological sciences

Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Minimum qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Specific Requirements

Essential skills:

• Experience with genetically modified mouse models (ex: mouse dissection, mouse in vivo manipulation).
• Experience in flow cytometry.
• Experience in Confocal Microscopy.

Desirable skills that will also be considered:

• Fluency in English
• Experience with programming (knowledge of r language)
• Team work
• Communication
• Adaptability

Language

English, Excellent