Research Grant (BI), for the conduct of R&D activities by a graduate with a Master degree enrolled in a Course non-leading to an academic degree - Ref. ª SF/2026/17

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Research Grant (BI), for the conduct of R&D activities by a graduate with a Master degree enrolled in a Course non-leading to an academic degree - Ref. ª SF/2026/17 Sintesi in italiano (traduzione automatica): È aperto un bando per una borsa di ricerca (BI) presso la Faculdade de Ciências Médicas|NOVA Medical School (FCM|NMS) dell'Universidade NOVA de Lisboa. Il candidato ideale deve possedere una laurea magistrale in Biochimica o campi correlati e deve essere iscritto a un corso non finalizzato a un titolo accademico in Biomedicina o settori affini. Il ricercatore selezionato si unirà al progetto 'Lysosomes and Disease' e si occuperà di studiare i meccanismi molecolari alla base della disfunzione lisosomiale e della senescenza delle cellule muscolari lisce vascolari. La borsa avrà una durata iniziale di 3 mesi, con un compenso mensile di 1.359,64€. La selezione avverrà tramite valutazione del curriculum scientifico e colloqui professionali. There is an open call for applications for a Research Grant (BI), for the conduct of R&D activities by a graduate with a Master degree enrolled in a Course non-leading to an academic degree , under reference SF/2026/17 in the scope of the 2022.01305.PTDC project, at the institution Faculdade de Ciências Médicas|NOVA Medical School (FCM|NMS) from Universidade NOVA de Lisboa (UNL), supported by income from the above mentioned project, financed by the Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, I.P.) , under the following conditions: Field of study Biomedicine Admission requirements (eligibility criteria) 1. Master degree completed by the application submission date in Biochemistry or related fields ; 2. Enrollment in a Course non-leading to an academic degree, in the area of Biomedicine or related fields . Work plan The selected fellow will join the project as a researcher and perform the following tasks under the scientific guidance and supervision of the project’s Principal Investigators: To elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying lysosomal dysfunction and senescence of vascular smooth muscle cells exposed to modified lipids in tissues from patients with cardiovascular diseases. Place of work The work will be carried out at the facilities of the Faculdade de Ciências Médicas | NOVA Medical School (FCM|NMS), Universidade NOVA de Lisboa (UNL), in the research group "Lysosomes and Disease" under the scientific supervision of Doctor Otília Vieira, as well as other locations necessary for the preparation and implementation of the project activities. Duration and start date The fellowship will have an initial duration of 3 months, with an estimated start date of October 1, 2026. The fellowship contract may be renewed for an equal or different period until the project ends, provided the eligibility requirements for its granting are met at the time of renewal. Monthly maintenance allowance The fellowship stipend is 1.359,64€ (one thousand three hundred fifty-nine euros and sixty-four cents) per month, in accordance with the fellowship values listed in Annex I of the Universidade NOVA de Lisboa Research Fellowship Regulation. This amount includes personal accident insurance and, if applicable, voluntary social security corresponding to the first contribution tier, provided the fellowship duration is longer than 6 months. Payment will be made via bank transfer. Legislation and applicable regulations : The fellowship is legally governed by the Research Fellow Statute (Law no. 40/2004, of August 18), available at https://diariodarepublica.pt/dr/legislacao-consolidada/lei/2004-58216179 , and the Universidade NOVA de Lisboa Research Fellowship Regulation (Dispatch no. 9484/2023, of August 14), available at https://diariodarepublica.pt/dr/detalhe/despacho/9484-2023-221611620 . Selection Methods 1. The selection methods include the evaluation of the "scientific and curricular background," weighted at 80%, and the "professional selection interview," weighted at 20%. 2. The application of the selection methods will be phased, as described below. 3. The evaluation of the "scientific and curricular background" will focus on the relevance, quality, timeliness, specific knowledge, and proven prior experience, based on the application documents and in accordance with the following criteria: a) Experience in lysosome biology and advanced microscopy – 60%; b) Experience in cell culture and lipid cell biology – 30%; c) Peer-reviewed publications and oral or poster presentations at national and international conferences – 10%. 4. The evaluation of the "scientific and curricular background" will be expressed on a numerical scale from 0 to 20. 5. The evaluation process includes a "professional selection interview", in which all information submitted in the application will be reviewed, aiming to obtain any necessary clarifications and explanations. This phase is part of the final evaluation. 6. In the « professional selection interview», which lasts up Annuncio in inglese. Fonte: Euraxess (Commi