About this position
A tender is hereby opened for the award of 1 (one) Research Grant (RG) under POLINA - "Unprecedented photolithographic structuring of novel light-sensitive poly(amino acid) materials - a paradigm shift in delivering biocompatible devices", reference 101129842 of CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, under the following conditions:
- Scientific Area: Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Materials Science and Engineering
- Financing Source HORIZON EIC Grants - 101129842
- Admission Requirements: 3.1. 2. Students enrolled in master 3.2. 3. Bachelor's Degree in: Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Materials Science and Engineering
- Other Requirements: Experience in cell handling and culture, as well as in the production and characterization of biomaterials. Experience in cell metabolic engineering, 3D cellular systems, living materials fabrication, and the modification or functionalization of biomaterials with chemical groups will be particularly valued.
- Eligibility: Applicants are eligible if they comply with paragraph a) of no.1 of article 2, of the Research Fellow Statute in the wording given by Decree-Law no. 123/2019, of August 28th, and also the provisions of article 9 of the Scientific Research Grant Regulations of the University of Aveiro.
- Work plan: Develop and validate biofabrication systems based on a new library of “clickable” and photoresponsive poly(amino acid)s (PAAs) and human cells. Develop and optimize 3D cellular systems and living materials, exploring cell and metabolic engineering strategies and the integration of cells into biomaterial matrices. Evaluate the compatibility, functionality, and organization of cells within the developed biomaterials and explore the formation of 3D structures with light-controlled geometries and cell densities.
- Applicable legislation and regulations: Research Fellow Statute, as amended by Decree-Law No. 123/2019, of August 28th; Scientific Research Grant Regulation of the University of Aveiro, Regulation No. 292/2020, published in Diário da República No. 61, Series II, of March 26th; Decree-Law No. 66/2018, of August 16th (Legal regime of recognition of academic degrees and diplomas of higher education awarded by foreign higher education institutions).
- Workplace: The work will be carried out at Chemistry Department / CICECO of the University of Aveiro, under the scientific supervision of Professor Doctor Vítor Manuel Abreu Gaspar.
- Duration of the grant(s): The grant duration will be 12 months, starting in October of 2026, and may be renewed for additional periods , up to the maximum limit of approved funding. Under no circumstances shall it exceed the limits defined in nos. 5 and 6 of article 9, of Regulation no. 292/2020, of February 28th, published in Diário da República, no. 61, Series II, of March 26th (Scientific Research Grant Regulation of the University of Aveiro).
- Amount of monthly maintenance allowance: The amount of the grant corresponds to € 1.090,98, according to the table of values of monthly maintenance allowances, set out in Appendix III of the Scientific Research Grant Regulation of the University of Aveiro, subject to any updates that may occur and are applicable. The fellow may also be reimbursed for the amount corresponding to the Voluntary Social Security, in case of adherence to this plan.
- Selection methods: The selection methods to be used will be the following: Experience in the production and handling of biomaterials and cells. Experience in cell metabolic engineering, 3D cellular systems, living materials fabrication, and the modification or functionalization of biomaterials with chemical groups will be particularly valued. and academic background, with the respective value of 70% for work experience and 30% for academic background. The jury reserves the right not to hire any of the candidates if they do not obtain a score equal to or higher than 15 points on a scale of 0 to 20 points.
- Composition of the Selection Jury: Chair of the Jury: Professor Vítor Manuel Abreu Gaspar, Assistant Professor at the University of Aveiro; Member 1: Professor João Filipe Colardelle da Luz Mano, Full Professor at the University of Aveiro; Member 2: Dr. João Manuel Marques Rodrigues, Assistant Researcher at the University of Aveiro. Substitute Member 1: Dr. João Filipe Ramos da Silva Carvalho Borges, Assistant Researcher at the University of Aveiro; Substitute Member 2: Maria Clara Ferreira de Almeida Cardia Gomes, Researcher Equivalent to Assistant at the University of Aveiro.
- Deadline for applications (not be less than 10 working days) and how to submit applications: The call is open from 25-09-2026 to 09-10-2026, and only applications submitted within the deadline will be admitted. Applications must be formalized by sending a letter of application accompanied by the following documents: Curriculum Vitae, certificate of qualifications, declaration of honor and other supporting documents deemed relevant. They shall also indicate the e-mail address to which by such indication they accept to be notified for all purposes within this procedure. Applications should be sent by e-mail to vm.gaspar@ua.ptwith the reference BI_POLINA_Out26
- Form of publication/notification of results: The results of the evaluation shall be made public no later than 60 working days after the closing date for submission of applications and shall be notified to the applicants. The candidates are informed, in a prior hearing, under the terms established in the Code of Administrative Procedure, of the probable meaning of the final decision, and may, within 10 working days of this notification, express their opinion on this decision. The final results may be appealed to the Rector, to be submitted within 10 working days from the respective notification.
- Tender duration: The final ranking list of candidates will be valid until 31-10-2026 for the purpose of constituting a reserve list for selection.
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The proof of enrolment must be made available until the contract is awarded, and the candidate may attach a declaration of honor to confirm that they meet the requirements for enrolment in an integrated master's degree, master's or doctoral program or in a course that does not confer an academic degree.
If the qualification has been conferred by a foreign higher education institution it must be recognized by a Portuguese higher education institution , under the terms of the provisions of article 25 of Decree-Law no. 66/2018, of August 16th, which approves the legal regime of recognition of academic degrees and diplomas of Higher Education, attributed by foreign higher education institutions, and of paragraph e) of no. 2 of article 4 of Decree-Law no. 60/2018, of August 3rd, and any formalities established therein must be fulfilled by the date of the hiring act .
Requirements
Research Field
Chemistry
Education Level
Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Research Field
Chemistry » Biochemistry
Education Level
Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Research Field
Technology » Biotechnology
Education Level
Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Research Field
Engineering » Materials engineering
Education Level
Bachelor Degree or equivalent
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