Research Fellowship (MSc) -2 positions – Stem and Immune Cells Bioengineering Oeiras

Research Fellowship (MSc) -2 positions – Stem and Immune Cells Bioengineering
Oeiras
Oeiras, Distrito de Lisboa, Portugal

Research Fellowship (MSc) - 2 positions – Stem and Immune Cells Bioengineering

Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica (i
BET), Oeiras, Portugal, invites applications for a research fellowship MSc in the field of Biological Engineering available within the project “Next generation,
-
- shelf, non
- directed CAR immunotherapy for relapse/refractory T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia“, Ref. 101113067 financed by European Commission.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Master in Biological Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biochemistry and related areas, with final grade equal or superior to 16/20.
2. Experience in:
1. Mammalian or human stem cell culture techniques;
2. 3D cell culture approaches;
3. Analytics for characterization of cells (flow cytometry, metabolism, immunofluorescence microscopy);
4. Microscopy image analysis;
5. Data analysis using statistical tools.
3. Proficient use of the English language, both spoken and written (candidates with internships and/or periods abroad will be valued).
4. Motivation for applied research and good teamwork skills will be valued.

Responsibilities:

Development of bioprocesses for manufacture of CAR-T cells and methodologies for their characterization.

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 1st of November of 2024.