PhD Researcher in Biomedical Sciences - Project CARDIOMICS

Conduct metabolomics and cardiovascular research at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto.

Best for:Best for researchers with a PhD in Biomedical Sciences, expertise in R programming, and a strong background in metabolomics and cardiovascular research.

Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto · Porto, Portugal · R2 · Recognised researcher

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MetabolomicsLipidomicsCardiovascular ResearchBiomedical SciencesData Analysis

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

Deadline

Nov 2, 2026

13 days

Funding

Salaried

€3.6k/mo

Start date

flexible

Fixed-term

Location

Porto

Portugal

Overview

The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto invites applications for a PhD Researcher equivalent to an Assistant Researcher position within the CARDIOMICS project. The successful candidate will engage in cutting-edge research combining metabolomics, lipidomics, and cardiovascular physiology. Responsibilities include analyzing patient biological samples, developing multidimensional databases, and performing advanced statistical evaluations using the R language. This fixed-term contract offers an opportunity to contribute to high-impact biomedical investigations within the RISE-Health research unit.

CARDIOMICSMetabolomicsCardiovascular DiseaseR ProgrammingBiomedical SciencesAssistant ResearcherFMUP

What you'll do

Implement metabolomic analyses on biological samples sourced from cardiovascular patient cohorts.
Develop and supervise multidimensional databases containing clinical and metabolomic data while ensuring standard operating procedures for data storage and security.
Conduct integrated statistical analyses of multidimensional data sets related to cardiovascular disease.
Contribute to knowledge transfer, science communication, and technical dissemination activities within the research unit.
Participate in teaching, training, and academic supervision tasks as part of the department's mission.

Requirements

Degree required: PhD in Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences or related areas

Language: Portuguese or English proficiency suited for academic research and publication

Instruction: Portuguese and English

Required skills

Experience in metabolomics and lipidomics research applied to human physiology
Demonstrated experience in cardiovascular research
Proficiency in programming using the R language

Nice to have

Proven experience or knowledge in metabolomics and lipidomics studies applied to human physiologyExperience developing predictive models and advanced statistics implemented in R for cardiovascular researchSkills in developing and managing multidimensional clinical and metabolomic databasesExperience in the supervision and co-supervision of 2nd and 3rd cycle students

Eligibility

Open to national, foreign and stateless candidates holding a relevant PhD degree
Must demonstrate a profile suited to the research activities of the project

Funding & terms

Type

Salaried

Amount

€3.6k/mo

Duration

Fixed-term contract of uncertain duration, not exceeding project end date or 6 years

Programme

CARDIOMICS (REF. NORTE2030-FEDER-02718800)

EU-FUNDEDEuropean Regional Development Fund (ERDF) through North Regional Programme 2021-2027

How to apply

Candidates must submit their applications through the official competitive selection portal of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto. Ensure all required documentation including curriculum vitae and proof of degree requirements are attached within the specified 10 working day application window.

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