Doctoral Research Fellowships in Medical Systems Biology
Join NOVA Institute for Medical Systems Biology for a fully funded PhD in interdisciplinary biomedical research.
Best for:Best for master’s graduates in biomedical sciences, engineering, or computational fields seeking interdisciplinary research opportunities in medical systems biology with potential international collaboration.
Overview
The NOVA Institute for Medical Systems Biology (NIMSB) at Universidade Nova de Lisboa invites applications for nine doctoral research fellowships. These positions are designed for candidates aiming to earn a PhD in fields such as biology, biotechnology, biomedical engineering, computer science, molecular biosciences, health sciences, or information management. Fellows will conduct research primarily at NIMSB in Lisbon, with optional collaboration opportunities at the Max Delbrück Center in Berlin. The fellowships are fully funded by the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) and offer a structured pathway to a PhD degree through one of NOVA’s doctoral programmes.
What you'll do
- Conduct original research leading to a PhD in a chosen field of medical systems biology, primarily at NIMSB in Lisbon.
- Develop and execute a research plan aligned with NIMSB’s strategic objectives and one of NOVA’s doctoral programmes.
- Collaborate with researchers at NIMSB and potentially at the Max Delbrück Center in Berlin for up to 24 months.
- Present research findings at conferences and publish results in peer-reviewed journals.
- Participate in academic and scientific activities within the NOVA and NIMSB communities.
- Engage in interdisciplinary research, integrating biological, computational, and engineering approaches.
Requirements
Degree required: Master’s degree or equivalent in Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Molecular Biosciences, Health Sciences, Information Management, or a related field.
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; good proficiency required
Instruction: English
- Strong academic background in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline.
- Proven ability to conduct independent research.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Familiarity with research methodologies in medical systems biology or related fields.
- Candidates must meet the requirements to enrol in one of the specified NOVA doctoral programmes.
- No restrictions on nationality or residency, but candidates must be eligible for enrolment in NOVA’s doctoral programmes.
- Candidates must demonstrate intent to pursue a PhD at NIMSB.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-16 (Europe/Lisbon)
Applications must be submitted by email to nimsb.applications@unl.pt. Each candidate can submit only one application. False statements or plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Motivation letter
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
- Research proposal or outline (if required by the doctoral programme)
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