Research Technician - Cancer and Stem Cell Biology Lab Lisboa

Research Technician - Cancer and Stem Cell Biology Lab

Localização: Champalimaud Centre for The Unknown

Entidade Empregadora: Champalimaud Foundation

Regime: Tempo Inteiro

Posição: Research Técnico de Investigação

Início da Candidatura: 02 Nov. 2025

Overview

Champalimaud Foundation (Fundação D. Anna de Sommer Champalimaud e Dr. Carlos Montez Champalimaud), a private,
- profit research institution in Lisbon, Portugal, is looking for a Research technician to join our team at the Champalimaud Research Program.

The selected candidate will participate in running in vivo and in vitro experiments aimed at studying the mechanisms involved in cancer formation. This position will include a broad and evolving range of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Genotyping mice
• DNA extraction, primer design, PCR, gels
• Colony management
• Mice handling and treatment
• Designing and keeping track of the breedings, weaning and cage use
• Immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescent stainings
• Cell culture
• Lab orders

Requirements

Education: Master Degree or equivalent in Biological sciences.

Skills/Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: Master in Science
• Ability to work independently on defined
  -
  - day research tasks
• Experimental research experience
• Experience handling and treating mouse models of cancer
• Knowledge on genetic mouse models of cancer
• Good capacity for teamwork, critical thinking and communication skills
• High level organisational skills
• Commitment to research integrity in line with the Singapore Statement on Research Integrity

Desirable skills that will also be considered:

• Knowledge of PYRAT animal facility software
• Experience in optimising PCR protocols for mouse genotyping
• Interest in cancer and immunology

Languages

ENGLISH — Level: Excellent

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.
• Full immersion into a research excellence ecosystem with highly motivated researchers, supported by
  -
  -
  - art technology and continuous development opportunities.
• Maximum allowable duration of the contract: 12 months with possibility of renewal

Eligibility and Selection

National, Foreign or Stateless candidates who hold a master degree in Biology and Biotechnology or related
- related fields and have a relevant scientific and professional background.

In case of Ph
D degrees awarded by foreign institutions, degrees must comply with local requirements. Candidates will be screened for eligibility based on minimum qualifications and then scored by application materials: CV (70%), motivation letter (20%), interview (10%). Referees may be contacted.

Evaluation Committee: Adriana Sánchez-Danés and Patrícia Borges

Application Materials

CV and motivation letter indicating 1 reference (single PDF). Proof of qualifications; degrees obtained abroad may need formal recognition in Portugal.

How to apply: complete the standard application form and submit a single annexed PDF containing the required materials. Include the call reference: "RT Sánchez-Danés Oct 2025". Applications may also be sent in paper to the Fellows Support Office at Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown, Avenida Brasília, 1400-038 Lisbon, Portugal.

Notification of Results

All candidates will receive a receipt within 7–10 business days. The highest scoring candidate will be notified by email or telephone. Others will be notified by email of final outcome. Candidates will have 10 working days to submit a claim for redress by email.

Careers contact: careers@research. fchampalimaud. org

About Us

Research at Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown focuses on neuroscience, physiology and cancer. English is the official language. The Centre hosts over 400 scientists from around the world.

Diversity and Legal

In line with Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies, no candidate may be privileged or deprived of rights on grounds of age, sex, gender identity, race/ethnicity, disability, religion, or other protected characteristics. The call may be canceled at any time before the evaluation of all eligible candidates.