Research Fellowship (MSc) – Natural Bioactives and Nutraceuticals

iBET,  has an open position for a research fellowship available within the integrated project “Agenda VIIAFOOD – Plataforma para a Valorização, Industrialização e Inovação comercial para o Agroalimentar”, framed in the notice nº 02/C05-i01/2022, financed by the Program for Recovery and Resilience (PRR) through CE

• MSc with a minimum value of 16 in the scientific areas described above;
• Experience in extraction of natural compounds (bioactives, pigments, proteins) from plant matrices;
• Experience in analytical methodologies including liquid and gas chromatography (HPLC, GC);
• Experience in bioactivity assays (antioxidant activity assays);
• Experience in new product development;
• Good organizational and communication skills and ability to work as part of a team;
• Proficient use of the English language.

1) Development of extracts rich in natural compounds;

2) Characterization of the extracts regarding their chemical composition and bioactivities;

3) Incorporation of developed ingredients in food products.

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 May 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 “Ref. PRRVFD_Mar_2025”.