Research Fellowship (MSc) – Downstream Process Development Lab

iBET, has two open positions for a research fellowship in the field of Biotechnology available within the project “NAAVIGATE – Novel engineering strategies to unblock AAV vector cellular trafficking: enhancing transduction efficiencies” Ref. PI780, financed by internal funds

Master’s or Doctorate in Biotechnology and/or Bioengineering

• Experience in purification and characterization of viral vectors.
• Experience in bioprocessing of biologics and scale-up.
• High motivation to conduct research in multidisciplinary teams.
• Good organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Good knowledge of English.

The NAAVIGATE project aims to unravel the complexities of cellular trafficking of AAV vectors and evaluate two new molecular strategies for capsid engineering to overcome their low transduction efficiency, ultimately resulting in the use of lower vector doses. The candidate will be actively involved in the scientific activities of the project and the research group. In particular, the candidate will be expected to carry out the following activities.

1. Production, purification, and characterization of purification materials.

1. Recording the batches of viral vector purification.
2. Assisting in the production of technical reports and documents.

The fellowship will have a duration of 6 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 degree certificates to jobs@ibet.pt, referring to the job reference in the subject of the email “DSP_NAV2024”