Research Fellowship (MSc) – Animal Cell Technology Unit

iBET, has an open position for a research fellowship in the field of Bioengineering available within the project “PfRipr5-PD: Towards the clinical development of the new asexual blood-stage malaria vaccine candidate PfRipr5” Ref. G2021-208, financed by “Global Health Innovative Technology Fund”

• Master in Biological Engineering, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, and related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree average equal to or greater than 16 (out of 20) and master’s degree average equal to or greater than 19 (out of 20);
• Experience in animal cell culture, preferably insect cells (e.g. Sf-9 and High Five) and mammalian cells (e.g. HEK293 and CHO);
• Experience in cell culture, preferably in stirred systems (e.g. bioreactors);
• Experience in recombinant protein production, preferably nanoparticles;
• Experience in recombinant protein purification methods, preferably chromatography (e.g. affinity, ion exchange);
• Experience in analytical methods, preferably SDS-PAGE, Western blot, MTT, PCR, ELISA, HPLC-SEC, DLS, and mass photometry;
• Experience in data analysis using statistical tools;
• Motivation for applied research and good teamwork skills will be valued;
• Candidates with internships and/or periods abroad or in Portugal will be valued;
• Excellent knowledge of English, spoken and written.

Production of recombinant proteins in insect and/or mammalian cells, development of strategies for optimizing production and purification processes, and characterization of the final product using analytical techniques implemented in the laboratory.

The fellowship will have a duration of 9 months, eventually renewed until the end of project, without prejudice of the maximum limits foreseen by law. The expected starting date is 1 of January of 2025.

Apply now with your detailed CV, motivation letter, and diploma certificates to jobs@ibet.pt, referring to the job reference in the subject of the email “PfRipr5_DEC2024”.