Research Fellowship (Msc) -2 Positions – Stem And Immune Cells Bioengineering

Research Fellowship (MSc) - 2 Positions – Stem and Immune Cells BioengineeringLocation: OeirasField: BiotechnologyApplication Deadline: October 1, 2024Introduction:Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica (iBET), Oeiras, Portugal, invites applications for a research fellowship MSc in the field of Biological Engineering available within the project "Next generation, off-the-shelf, non fratricide-directed CAR immunotherapy for relapse/refractory T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia", Ref. 101113067 financed by the European Commission.Admission Requirements:Master in Biological Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or related areas, with a final grade equal to or superior to 16/20.Experience in:Mammalian or human stem cell culture techniques; 3D cell culture approaches; Analytics for characterization of cells (flow cytometry, metabolism, immunofluorescence microscopy); Microscopy image analysis; Data analysis using statistical tools.Proficient use of the English language, both spoken and written (candidates with internships and/or periods abroad will be valued). Motivation for applied research and good teamwork skills will also be valued.Work Plan:Development of bioprocesses for the manufacture of CAR-T cells and methodologies for their characterization.Fellowship Duration:The fellowship will have a duration of 6 months, eventually renewed until the end of the project, without prejudice to the maximum limits foreseen by law. The expected starting date is 1st of November 2024.#J-18808-Ljbffr