PRR Project

Summary

Job description: We are seeking a highly qualified and motivated Assistant Researcher in the field of Life Sciences with an emphasis in Nanomedicine and focus on cancer diagnostic and therapeutic systems, within the scope of the I4HB Associated Laboratory, Life Sciences Department of the Nova School of Sciences and Technology. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in advancing our institution’s research and academic mission. Key responsibilities include:Establish and lead an independent research program addressing key questions in Nanomedicine, with emphasis on cancer diagnostic and therapeutic systems.Contribute to secure successful applications to International and national funding.Supervise graduate students and mentor undergraduate researchers in research projects related to Nanomedicine and cancer Diagnostic and therapeutic systems.Contribute to the academic community through the publication of research findings in reputable scientific journals.Collaborate with interdisciplinary research teams within the institution and foster external collaborations. Scientific profile: The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and attributes:Ph.D. in Nanomedicine, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or a related field.Proven expertise in designing and conducting research projects related to Nanomedicine and the development of systems for cancer diagnostics and therapeutics.Experience in both mentoring students and providing advanced training.Ability to secure external research funding, a strong publication record in reputable scientific journals, and high publication impact. The calibre of the journals in which the candidates´ work is published, presented, and cited by other writers can be used to gauge the influence and acknowledgment of their scientific output;Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, and organization of scientific congresses or events. Rationale: The recruitment of an Assistant Researcher in Life Sciences with expertise in Nanomedicine and focus on Cancer Diagnostic and Therapeutic systems aligns with UCIBIO and i4HB NOVA-FCT strategic goals in advancing research and promoting high level education in Life Sciences and Nanomedicine.The emphasis on Nanomedicine addresses the growing demand for advances in healthcare, diagnostics, and therapeutic applications towards efficient drug delivery and targeting systems as well as personalised nanomedicine solutions. A candidate with expertise in cancer diagnostics and therapy will strengthen the knowledge of Applied Biomedicine and Health (former NanoImmunoTech) research group at UCIBIO but also promote fruitful synergies with other research groups (e.g.  MedTech and Bioengineering), thus addressing UCIBIO´s thematic lines TL2 (Diagnostics, Drug Discovery & Development) and TL4 (NanoBioengineering), and i4HB mission on Advanced Diagnostic and Therapies.This position provides an expansion of skills in nanomedicine for biomedical applications as well as novel medical devices to screen & treat cancer, with strong impact at social, economic, and technological levels. The successful candidate will contribute to the institution´s reputation for excellence in research while fostering collaborations with healthcare institutions and industry partners and engaging with relevant non-academic and scientific stakeholders, to reach a wider audience. This position reflects our commitment to staying at the forefront of scientific discovery and making meaningful contributions to the field of Life Sciences and Nanomedicine.