GIMM is recruiting a Research Fellow! Ref. GIMM/BI/43-2025

Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine (GIMM) opens a call for one research fellowship under the project “Start Up” with the funding support from “LA/50005/2020 BPLA 2020-2023”, GIMM Core Funding.

Scientific Area(s): Immunology.

Responsibilities

• Characterize the immune cell landscape infiltrating the murine gut upon peripheral nerve injury;
• Test the impact of environmental factors to these paradigm;
• Address cell migration in vitro and in vivo;
• Data analysis, reporting and presentation.

Requirements

• BSc degree holder in Immunology or Biology;
• Consolidated experience in mouse handling and procedures;
• Consolidated experience in murine tissue processing for flow cytometry;
• Experience in cell culture;
• Independent user of
  - color flow cytometry;
• Proficiency in English;
• The international experience of the candidates, although not a determining criterion for selection, will be valued.

Additional Information

Predicted start date, duration and renewal conditions: The fellowship contract is predicted to start in December 2025, for a period of 3 (three) months on an exclusive basis, eventually renewable until the maximum stipulated in applicable regulations, not exceeding the eligibility period of the project.

Work place and Scientific orientation: The research activities will be developed at Neuro-Immunology & Immuno-Oncology Laboratory of GIMM, under the supervision of Julie Ribot.

Research Fellows Support Centre: The Research Fellows Support Centre works everyday from 09:00AM to 11:00AM at People & Culture Unit Office.

Fellowship financial conditions: The fellow will benefit from a monthly stipend in the amount of 1040. 98€. The amount will be paid by wire transfer at the end of each month. The fellow will also benefit from a personal accident insurance to execute the proposed research activities as well as the right to Social Security through Voluntary Social Insurance regimen, if wanted, under the terms of Código dos Regimes Contributivos do Sistema Previdencial de Segurança Social, and the contributions costs will be supported by the research project.

Eligibility criteria

Jury evaluation and selection: Julie Ribot (FMUL/GIMM), Bruno Silva-Santos (FMUL/GIMM) and André Bombeiro (GIMM).

Selection methods: CV (80%): Academic record (20%) and relevant experience (60%); Motivation letter (20%).

Deadlines and application process: The call will be open from 18th November until 2nd December 2025.

Applications should be submitted to People & Culture Unit, through the email positions@gimm. pt. The
- compliance with these requirements determines the immediate rejection of the application.

Notification of results: Within 90 days after the termination of the applications submission deadline, both admitted and excluded candidates list and final classification list shall be communicated to all admitted candidates through email.

Preliminary Hearing and Final Decision Deadline: After notification, all candidates have 10 working days to respond. Panel’s final decisions are pronounced within a period of 90 days, from application deadline.

Selection reserve list: Not applicable.

Selection Process

Application documents:

• Motivation Letter;
• Detailed CV;
• BSc certificate (please check the NOTE in Fellowship recipients );
• Contacts of 1 references;
• Candidate’s declaration of honor indicating previous fellowships, if any, its typology and duration.

The
- compliance with these requirements determines the immediate rejection of the application.

In case the applicant does not have yet the required degree certificate, a declaration of honor stating the conclusion of the necessary qualifications for the purposes of this process will be accepted and must be sent by the end date of the call.

Additional Comments

Non-discrimination and equal access policy: GIMM undertakes to ensure compliance with the principles of
- discrimination and equality and to that extent, provides that no candidate can be privileged, benefited, harmed or deprived of any right or exempted from any duty due in particular ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, economic status, education, social origin or condition, genetic heritage, reduced working capacity, disability, chronic disease, nationality, ethnic origin or race, place of origin, language, religion, political or ideological convictions and trade union membership.

International environment and experience: Diversity is a fundamental aspect of the essence of GIMM, where researchers and
- researchers of different nationalities, backgrounds and areas of study work together, promoting the exchange of experiences and interactions, contributing to the personal and professional development of each person and to the existence of an international, inclusive and stimulating environment.

Work Location(s)

Company/Institute: Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine

Country: Portugal

State/Province: Lisbon City Lisboa

Postal Code: 1649-028

Street: Av. Professor Egas Moniz - Edifício Egas Moniz Geofield