• Responsible for planning and performing the required experimental work for the project;
• Write technical reports and scientific publications to communicate the results and outcomes of the research;
• Attend meetings with partners of the project and assist in the project management;
• Work in a cross-functional team and with other research groups.

• MSc in Food Chemistry, Food Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry and Physics of Materials, or a related area.

• Using bio-based and edible materials for the development and design of food colloids;
• Development of coatings and films;
• Food colloid characterisation techniques;
• Development and characterisation of micro and nanomaterials using soft materials;
• Expertise in film and coating characterisation, including barrier testing, mechanical properties, and surface morphology assessment using nano-characterisation techniques;
• Knowledge of standard statistical methods is required.

• Synthesis of micro and nanomaterials based on soft materials using different methods and technologies;
• Knowledge of physical and chemical characterisation techniques (i.e., DLS, liquid chromatography, AFM, TEM, SEM, XRD, XPS and Raman spectroscopy);
• Data analysis, statistical analysis, and modelling.

• Experience in coating technologies (i.e., atomization, lamination);
• Experience in characterisation of micro and nanopatterned materials;
• Experience in food microbiology.

• Demonstrated outstanding international research track record;
• Excellent project management skills and experience in coordinating collaborative activities between multidisciplinary teams are highly valued;
• Good experience in projects with industry;
• International mobility experience is desirable.

• “Hands-on” approach together with a high commitment in respecting working deadlines;
• Very organised and dynamic;
• Problem Solving ability;
• Customer orientation;
• Ability to work as team player;
• High degree of autonomy while carrying out research;
• Good communication skills.

• Competitive salary;
• Tax benefits and other Diplomatic privileges;
• Private health insurance;
• Family allowances (according to family situation);
• Free nursery service at INL premises (subject to availability);
• Support for education fees of dependent children;
• Relocation support;
• 30 working days of annual leave.

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  The selected candidate(s) with an academic degree granted by a non-Portuguese higher education institution must present, for hiring purposes, the certificate of recognition of that degree(s), issued by the Portuguese Directorate General for Higher Education or by a Portuguese Public Higher Education Institution. Please consult the website of the Portuguese Directorate General for Higher Education: https://www.dges.gov.pt/en.

• The application is made online by clicking the “Apply” button below;
• The candidate must complete all required sections of the online application form;
• The candidate must submit the mandatory documents mentioned above in pdf format by including them in the “Additional files” section using the “Add portfolio” button.

How the Selection Process works

A. Applications eligibility check