PhD Holder in Immunology, Glycobiology, Inflammation

Join an EU-funded project at i3S investigating glycan-driven transitions from health to chronic intestinal inflammation.

Best for:Best for early-career PhD holders in life sciences with specialized expertise in glycobiology, immunology, and molecular biology.

Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde da Universidade do Porto (i3S) · Porto, Portugal · R1 · First-stage researcher

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GlycobiologyImmunologyGastroenterologyInflammationMucosal Immunity

This is a research staff position — not a PhD studentship.

Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

10 days

Funding

Salaried

€2.4k/mo

Start date

2026-12-01

Fixed-term

Location

Porto

Portugal

Overview

The Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde (i3S) is seeking a PhD holder to conduct research on the GLYCANTRIGGER project, focusing on how glycosylation changes in the gut mucosa trigger chronic intestinal inflammation in Crohn's disease. Working within the Immunology, Cancer & GlycoMedicine group, the researcher will employ molecular and cellular biology techniques to explore host-microbiome interactions and mucosal immunology. The successful candidate will design and execute experiments, contribute to scientific publications, and help develop novel predictive and preventive tools. This is a 12-month fixed-term research position based in Porto, Portugal, starting December 2026.

Crohn's diseaseGlycosylationGlyco-immunologyMolecular biologyHorizon Europe

What you'll do

Conduct independent and collaborative research investigating the transition from health to chronic intestinal inflammation within the GLYCANTRIGGER project
Perform in vitro assays, cell culture work, and molecular biology procedures including PCR, western blotting, and flow cytometry
Execute immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence analyses on mucosal tissue samples
Analyze and interpret experimental data relating to host-microbiome interactions and glyco-immunology
Draft scientific manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at project meetings and conferences
Collaborate with team members on immunological assays involving co-culture systems and animal models if applicable

Requirements

Degree required: PhD in Life and Health Sciences, Biomedicine, Immunology, Biology, Glycobiology, Biochemistry or a related field

Language: English; strong written and spoken proficiency

Instruction: English

Publications: Relevant scientific publications in the project's research area preferred

Required skills

Demonstrated research experience in glycobiology and glyco-immunology fields
Hands-on competency in molecular biology and cellular assay techniques
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an international research team
Immediate availability to initiate the contract

Nice to have

Proven practical experience with in vitro cell culture and western blottingExpertise in immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, PCR, and flow cytometryExperience conducting immunological assays utilizing co-culture systemsCompleted Laboratory Animal Science course with a DGAV license for Functions A and DTrack record of relevant scientific publications in the project's core research areas

Eligibility

Open to applicants holding a PhD with reduced post-doctoral experience or without a post-doctoral scientific curriculum

Funding & terms

Type

Salaried

Amount

€2.4k/mo

Duration

12 months

Programme

Horizon Europe

EU-FUNDEDEuropean Commission

How to apply

Deadline: 2026-10-30 (Europe/Lisbon)

Applicants must submit their application digitally in PDF format through the dedicated online portal before the specified deadline. The submission package must include a detailed curriculum vitae, a motivation letter in English, a copy of the PhD certificate, and at least one recommendation letter.

Documents required