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There is an open call for applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (BIPD), reference SF/2026/07, in the scope of TransNet – Vesículas extracelulares na regulação transcelular da proteostase na Degeneração Macular Relacionada à Idade, reference 2022.08649.PTDC, at the institution Faculdade de Ciências Médicas|NOVA Medical School (FCM|NMS) from Universidade NOVA de Lisboa (UNL), supported by income from the above mentioned project, financed by the the FCT (Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, I.P.) under the following conditions:

Field of study

Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology

Admission requirements(eligibility criteria)

1. PhD degree completed by the application submission date in Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnolog or related fields;

2. The PhD degree must have been awarded within the three years prior to the application submission date;

3. The postdoctoral research must be carried out at a host institution different from the one where the research work leading to the doctoral degree was conducted. Applications from candidates holding a PhD from NOVA University Lisbon are admissible, provided that the doctoral studies were not carried out at the Faculty of Medical Sciences | NOVA Medical School.

Work plan

The selected fellow will join the project as a researcher and perform the following tasks under the scientific guidance and supervision of the project’s Principal Investigators:

a) Characterisation of the protein content of extracellular vesicles isolated from retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cells;

b) Investigation of molecular mechanisms involved in the biogenesis, sorting and secretion of oligomerised or aggregated proteins in extracellular vesicles;

c) Evaluation of the impact of extracellular vesicle transfer on RPE cell function, including advanced models such as retinal organoids;

d) Application of exosome engineering techniques to restore proteostasis in stressed cells;

e) Support in the preparation of scientific reports and publications related to the project.

Place of work

The work will be carried out at the facilities of the Faculdade de Ciências Médicas | NOVA Medical School (FCM|NMS), Universidade NOVA de Lisboa (UNL), in the research group "Proteostasis and Intercellular Communication" under the scientific supervision of Doctor João Vasco Ferreira, as well as other locations necessary for the preparation and implementation of the project activities.

Duration and start date

The fellowship will have an initial duration of 6 months, with an estimated start date of April 1, 2026. The fellowship contract may be renewed for an equal or different period until the project ends, provided the eligibility requirements for its granting are met at the time of renewal.

Monthly maintenance allowance

The fellowship stipend is €1.851,00 (one thousand eight hundred fifty-one euros), in accordance with the fellowship values listed in Annex I of the Universidade NOVA de Lisboa Research Fellowship Regulation. This amount includes personal accident insurance and, if applicable, voluntary social security corresponding to the first contribution tier, provided the fellowship duration is longer than 6 months. Payment will be made via bank transfer.

Legislation and applicable regulations:

The fellowship is legally governed by the Research Fellow Statute (Law no. 40/2004, of August 18), available at https://diariodarepublica.pt/dr/legislacao-consolidada/lei/2004-58216179, and the Universidade NOVA de Lisboa Research Fellowship Regulation (Dispatch no. 9484/2023, of August 14), available at https://diariodarepublica.pt/dr/detalhe/despacho/9484-2023-221611620.

Selection Methods

1. The selection methods include the evaluation of the "scientific and curricular background," weighted at 60%, and the "professional selection interview," weighted at 40%.

2. The application of the selection methods will be phased, as described below.

3. The evaluation of the "scientific and curricular background" will focus on the relevance, quality, timeliness, specific knowledge, and proven prior experience, based on the application documents and in accordance with the following criteria:

a) Relevant scientific output in the field over the last 5 years - 50%

b) Suitability of the academic and scientific background to the proposed work plan - 40%

c) Previous participation in FCT or similar projects - 10%

4. The evaluation of the "scientific and curricular background" will be expressed on a numerical scale from 0 to 20.

5. The evaluation process includes a "professional selection interview", in which all information submitted in the application will be reviewed, aiming to obtain any necessary clarifications and explanations. This phase is part of the final evaluation.

6. In the «professional selection interview», which lasts up to 20 minutes, the following parameters and evaluation criteria will be applied:

a) Communication skills and verbal expression – 20%

b) Motivation and demonstrated interest in research – 30%

c) Critical thinking and problem-solving skills – 30%

d) Technical and scientific knowledge relevant to the project area – 20%

6. The evaluation of the «professional selection interview» is expressed on a numerical scale from 0 to 20 points.

7. The evaluation method involving the "professional selection interview" may be waived by the unanimous and duly justified decision of the Jury, in which case the evaluation of the "scientific and curricular background" will account for 100%.

8. The Jury will deliberate through a nominal vote based on the evaluation criteria. Abstentions are not permitted.

9. Each candidate's final score will be the average of the scores assigned by each Jury member. To be selected, the candidate must achieve a final score of 15 or higher. In case of a tie, the Jury Chair will decide.

10. The Jury reserves the right not to award the scholarship if it considers that no candidate meets the required profile.

Selection Jury

- President of the Jury – João Vasco Ferreira, FCM|NMS;

– 1st Effective Jury Member – Rune Mattiesen, FCM|NMS;

– 2nd Effective Jury Member – Cláudia Almeida, FCM|NMS;

– 1st Alternate Jury Member – Rita Teodoro, FCM|NMS;

– 2nd Alternate Jury Member – Judit Morello, FCM|NMS.

Formalization and submission of applications

Applications, which may be submitted in Portuguese or English, must be sent by email to recrutamento.investigacao@nms.unl.pt, with the following reference in the subject line SF/2026/07. The following documents must be included in PDF format, under penalty of exclusion:

1. A motivation letter of up to 500 words;
2. A detailed and updated Curriculum Vitae that meets the application requirements;

3. Academic degree certificates;

   in the case of degrees awarded by foreign higher education institutions, the candidate must comply with the provisions set out in point 2 of the section “Additional Provisions on Mandatory Documentation”;

4. Application form, duly completed and signed – https://www.nms.unl.pt/pt-pt/faculdade/junte-se-a-nms/recrutamento?category=4348;

5. Other relevant documents for assessing the requested profile.

   
   

Additional provisions on mandatory documentation:

1. Completion of the required academic degree – If the candidate has already completed the academic degree required in the Notice of Opening but does not yet have the respective certificates or official proof, they may submit, at the time of application, a declaration of honour stating their commitment to present the completion certificate by the date of the fellowship contract, should they be selected.
2. Recognition of foreign degrees – In the case of academic degrees awarded by foreign higher education institutions, the submission of the respective specific recognition is mandatory, in accordance withDecree-Law No. 66/2018 of August 16 and Ordinance No. 33/2019 of January 25. If the recognition is not available at the time of application, a Declaration of Honor may be submitted, committing to submit it before the grant contract. More information available at: https://www.dges.gov.pt/pt/pagina/reconhecimento?plid=374
3. Condition for grant contract – The signature of the grant contract is subject to the prior submission of the documents listed in items 1 and 2. Failure to submit any of these documents by the date of grant award may result in non-contracting, pursuant to Article 18(6) of the Research Grant Regulations of Universidade NOVA de Lisboa.

Application period

The competition is open from 23/02/2026 to 06/03/2026 and is published at https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/ and https://www.nms.unl.pt/en-us/faculty/join-nms/recruiting?category=4348 (English and Portuguese versions, respectively).

Result announcement/notification

Under Article 15 of the Research Scholarship Regulations of Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, evaluation results will be communicated by email to all candidates within 60 business days after the application submission deadline.

Candidates whose applications are unsuccessful may respond within 10 business days to the notification during the preliminary hearing, under the provisions of the Portuguese Administrative Procedure Code. Otherwise, the result will constitute the final decision.

Appeals or complaints regarding the final results may be submitted within 10 business days after their communication and must be addressed to the Dean of FCM|NMS.

Additional information

1. In the event of withdrawal or resignation by the selected candidate or failure to submit the required recognition of qualifications, the next highest-ranked candidate may be contacted to sign the scholarship contract, provided all requirements in this Notice are met.

2. Research activities must have a development and execution period of no more than three years.

3. The fellow must not exceed an accumulated period of three years in this type of fellowship, including possible renewals, whether consecutive or intermittent.

4. For this purpose, the host entity for the fellowship is considered distinct from the entity where the research leading to the doctoral degree was carried out in the following cases:

a) Different organizational units within NOVA;

b) Different R&D units, even if based within the same organizational unit of NOVA;

c) Private entities and their respective R&D units, legally distinct from NOVA;

d) Different branches or delegations of the same R&D Unit within NOVA.

5. Beyond the situations mentioned in the previous paragraph, when the research leading to the doctoral degree was conducted in multiple host entities, postdoctoral research may be conducted in one of these entities, provided the majority of the doctoral research work was not carried out there.

Non-discrimination and equal access policy

The Faculdade de Ciências Médicas | NOVA Medical School, a unit of Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, ensures that all recruitment procedures comply with the OTM-R principles (Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment), guaranteeing an open, transparent, and merit-based process. In this context, it promotes a policy of non-discrimination and equal access, so no candidate may be privileged, benefited, disadvantaged, or deprived of any right or exempt from any duty on the grounds of, among others, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, economic situation, education, social origin, genetic heritage, reduced work capacity, disability, chronic illness, nationality, ethnic origin or race, place of origin, language, religion, political or ideological beliefs, or union affiliation.

Lisbon, February 18, 2026 - The Director, Professor Doctor Pedro Póvoa