Research Grant in Microbiology and Food Science for Traditional Cereals
Join a research project focused on developing value chains for traditional cereals at the Instituto Politécnico de Bragança.
Best for:Best for early-stage researchers with a background in microbiology or food science looking to gain hands-on project experience.
Overview
The Instituto Politécnico de Bragança invites applications for a Research Grant (BI) within the project "Development of Value Chains for Traditional Cereals." Hosted at the school's facilities in Bragança, Portugal, the successful candidate will engage in specialized research activities related to microbiology and food science. This role provides an opportunity for early-stage researchers to contribute to sustainable agricultural and food processing initiatives. Applicants are expected to meet the specific admission requirements and participate actively in project deliverables.
What you'll do
- Conduct laboratory experiments and analyses focused on traditional cereal value chains
- Perform microbiological and food science evaluations on cereal samples
- Collect, process, and analyze research data under project guidelines
- Assist in the preparation of scientific reports, documentation, and project deliverables
- Collaborate with project team members at the School of Agriculture (ESA)
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant scientific field
Language: Proficiency in Portuguese or English as required by the institution
Instruction: Portuguese / English
- Background in microbiology or food science
- Experience with laboratory research methods and data collection
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary research team
- Must meet the institutional admission criteria for research grant recipients
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-28 (Europe/Lisbon)
Interested candidates must submit their application documents manually through the designated institutional process before the specified deadline.
- CV
- Academic transcripts
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