.Organisation/Company Ipatimup Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Country Portugal Application Deadline 27 Jun 2024 - 00:00 (Europe/Lisbon) Type of Contract Other Type of Contract Extra Information Unfixed term work contract Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 13 Jun 2024 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number Assistente Técnico/Ipatimup/1306/2024 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description A call is opened for a Technical Assistant position, to perform research activities in the Research and Development Unit of Ipatimup, with an unfixed term work contract. 1. Work plan and benefits The tasks fall within the scope of the competencies of the Ipatimup's Research and Development Unit. The Technical Assistant will carry out work based on molecular biology methods and DNA sequencing technologies, and subsequent analysis of results, with a view to contribute to the diagnosis of genetic diseases or to respond to other public health problems. Work tasks include analysis of PCR fragments by capillary electrophoresis technology, Sanger sequencing and capillary electrophoresis, preparation of DNA libraries for next-generation sequencing (NGS) and/or global methylation profile (methylome) analysis, analysis of sequencing/methylation data quality, bioinformatics processing and interpretation of sequencing data. The main tasks of this position are: a) carrying out laboratory techniques in molecular genetics and cell culture; b) the theoretical and practical study of laboratory analysis methods and their validation; c) the execution of highly differentiated techniques, evaluation and interpretation of results, and their quality control; d) participation in scientific research programs related to their professional area; e) participation in networking meetings, congresses and national and international scientific meetings with the aim of disseminating the research carried out; f) participating in thewriting of scientific articles and projects. 2. Jury 3. Workplace Ipatimup, Institute of Molecular Pathology and Immunology of the University of Porto 4200-135 Porto, Portugal 4. Professional category and monthly remuneration Technical Assistant The gross salary (€1.050-€1.200) will depend on the qualifications and curriculum evaluation of the selected candidate. 5. Requirements 1. Candidates must have a degree in Life and Health Sciences or a related field and have a suitable profile for the position. 2. Preference will be given to candidates with laboratory experience in the areas of Molecular Biology and Molecular Genetics or related areas. 3. Fluency in spoken and written English. 6
