INEB/i3S opens an international tender procedure for the selection of 1 Group Leader/Senior Researcher in the scientific area of Molecular Bioengineering, focusing on Materials Engineering/Nanotechnology – The ERA Chair Holder (at the level of “Leading Researcher (R4)” as set out in the European Framework for Research Careers), within the scope of the project MOBILIsE: Molecular Bioengineering in health ERA (European Research Area) Chair, funded by the European Commission under the topic WIDESPREAD-06-2020 – ERA Chairs.

The MOBILIsE project aims to boost the translation of the design of new molecular targets to the application of diagnostic tools and therapies targeted to the major health challenges, with particular focus on cancer, infection, neurodegenerative diseases, and tissue repair/regeneration, that are being explored at i3S.

The Research Coordinator (equivalent to Full Professor, the highest-level in the Portuguese research career path), shall have full freedom to make appropriate resource allocations as a leader of a new research group, to hire the members required for her/his research plan, and to apply for European and international funding. We are looking for an established researcher with international reputation that will foster a new research direction in terms of Translation in Molecular Bioengineering, focusing on Materials Engineering/Nanotechnology, and create a synergistic and cohesive research environment among key stakeholders (academy, research institutes, clinicians and industry) in the Porto region.

The ERA Chair team (to be selected by ERA Chair Holder) will include 4 additional Researchers (1 Assistant Researcher, 2 Post-doctoral researchers and 1 technician). Seed funding for the launch of the research activities and access to research facilities and lab space will be also provided. The contract with the ERA Chair holder will have a duration of 5 years, under the MOBILIsE project. Permanent position for the ERA Chair holder will be considered, based on evaluation of performance.