• Test the binding efficiency of phage proteins to bacteria present in food samples;
• Optimise the capture of bacteria from food samples using magnetic nanoparticles in a microfluidic device;
• Conduct assays using an optofluidic device to detect bacteria in food samples.

• Master in Biological Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related fields.

• Experience in phage-based recognition probes;
• Experience in optical detection systems;
• Experience in microfluidic devices;
• Experience in microbiology.

• “Hands-on” approach together with a high commitment in respecting working deadlines;
• Problem Solving ability;
• Customer orientation;
• Ability to work independently and as team player;
• 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;
• 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