Research Technician – Natural Bioactives and Nutraceuticals Area

iBET is seeking a highly motivated Research Technician to join the Natural Bioactives & Nutraceuticals Area. The selected candidate will work in the Tec4Green project, financed by the Recovery and Resilience Plan. As a Research Technician in this project, you will contribute to developing a new generation of hybrid and biological products for the protection and nourishment of agricultural crops. You will have a major role in extracting natural bioactive extracts and compounds with potential phytosanitary applications. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a wide research network in close contact with partners of the national agrifood industry.

More info on Tech4Green Project can be found here.

• To execute research activities in the scope of the Agenda Tec4Green in the tasks that aim to develop and industrialize a new generation of hybrid and biological products to protect and nourish crops.
• To perform extractions to agro-food by-products.
• To isolate bioactive compounds from natural complex extracts.
• To prepare scientific reports and participate in periodic meetings.
• To contribute to general laboratory tasks in a culture of achievement and continuous improvement.

Education and Experience

• MSc Degree in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering or equivalent, and at least 2 years of research experience in the natural bioactive area.

Technical Skills

• Experience in extraction processes of bioactive compounds from natural matrices.
• Experience in working with high pressure technologies, namely sub- and supercritical fluids.
• Experience in performing microwave and/or ultrasound-assisted extractions.

We offer an opportunity to work in an open and collaborative environment with a highly qualified, dynamic, and project-driven team.

iBET is heavily committed to enabling scientists and training students for excellence, encouraging, and fostering collaboration and innovation.

At iBET you will meet a young and international community with low average age, very gender-balanced, of around 255 qualified professionals, including more than 100 PhDs, in addition to the student community.

We offer initial and continuous training according to the level of career development, including scientific and soft skills, and an attractive salary package in line with the best international practices.

Included in our health and wellbeing promotion program, iBET Move promotes physical and mental activity to all iBET employees.

Apply now with your detailed CV and motivation letter to jobs@ibet.pt, referring to the job reference Ref.MSc_Tec4Green_Sep25   in the subject of the email. Application will be reviewed on a rolling basis until 22nd of September 2025.