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Job Opportunities

i3S Association is an integrative institute that follows a synergic human resources strategy, which is essential for the institute's sustainable growth. Regardless of the position to which you may be applying, you will find i3S to be a rich and dynamic institution that offers you every condition to thrive professionally and personally, and to be an integral part of a global effort to advance knowledge and fight disease.

Besides observing and enforcing a comprehensive Code of Conduct in the Workplace (PT | EN), i3S is committed to the HR Excellence in Research and to the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.
Every recruiting process is conducted following the Portuguese labor code, and selection criteria that prioritize merit and transparency, as well as a non-discrimination and equal access policy. Research fellowships tender admissions follow the procedures described in the i3S Regulation for Studentships and Fellowships (PT | EN).
The FCT Regulation for Research Fellowships applies to all fellowships directly or indirectly financed by FCT.

Find a list of the most frequently asked questions (FAQS) by candidates applying for job opportunities with the responses.

 

For more information about our funding sources, please refer to the Funding & Sponsoring page.

Open Positions

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Senior Molecular Geneticist
Contrato a termo incerto /Contract for unspecified duration
Area: Genética
Reference: SeniorMolecularGeneticist/CGPP/IBMC/1505/2025
Institution: Institute for Molecular and Cell Biology
Submission Open: 2025.05.16
Submission Deadline: 2025.08.15
Junior Researcher
Contrato a termo incerto /Contract for unspecified duration
Area: Immunology and Infection
Salary Range: € 2.351,53
Reference: Researcher/HORIZON_FLAVIVACCINE/i3S/2305/2025
Institution: Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde - Universidade do Porto
Project: Development and characterization of a pan-flavivirus vaccine candidate
Submission Open: 2025.05.23
Submission Deadline: 2025.06.16
BOLSA DE INVESTIGAÇÃO
Bolseiro/Fellow
Area: Immunology and Infection
Salary Range: 1309,64
Reference: Fellow_BI/COM2025/i3S/28051106/2025
Institution: Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde - Universidade do Porto
Project: CD5L-based Sepsis Healing through Immunotherapeutic Neutrophil Enhancement
Submission Open: 2025.05.28
Submission Deadline: 2025.06.11
Técnico de Comunicação
Part-time contract
Area: Communication sciences
Salary Range: € 752,61
Reference: Technician_part/Horizon_EUEMBRACES/i3S/0206/2025
Institution: Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde - Universidade do Porto
Project: Empowering Minds: Boosting Research in Citizen Engagement and Schools
Submission Open: 2025.06.02
Submission Deadline: 2025.06.16
BOLSA DE INVESTIGAÇÃO
Bolseiro/Fellow
Area: Nanomedicine
Salary Range: 1309,64
Reference: Fellow_BI/FCT_Proj2024/i3S/02061606/2025
Institution: Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde - Universidade do Porto
Project: An advanced nanosystem for neuroprotection in excitotoxicity after stroke
Submission Open: 2025.06.02
Submission Deadline: 2025.06.16
Investigador Auxiliar
Contrato a termo incerto /Contract for unspecified duration
Area: Cellular and Molecular Biology
Salary Range: € 3.501,28
Reference: Researcher/HORIZON_FLAVIVACCINE/i3S/0306/2025
Institution: Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde - Universidade do Porto
Project: Development and characterization of a pan-flavivirus vaccine candidate
Submission Open: 2025.06.03
Submission Deadline: 2025.06.17
Junior Researcher
Contrato a termo incerto /Contract for unspecified duration
Area: Genética
Salary Range: € 2.622,58
Reference: Researcher/FCT_COMPETE_2025/i3S/0406/2025
Institution: Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde - Universidade do Porto
Project: Improved T2D risk prediction by nucleotide resolution functional dissection of endocrine pancreas regulatory landscapes
Submission Open: 2025.06.04
Submission Deadline: 2025.06.18
Junior Researcher
Contrato a termo incerto /Contract for unspecified duration
Area: Immunology and Infection
Salary Range: € 2.622,59
Reference: Researcher/FCT_SEPTONITE/i3S/0606/2025
Institution: Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde - Universidade do Porto
Project: CD5L-based Sepsis Healing through Immunotherapeutic Neutrophil Enhancement
Submission Open: 2025.06.06
Submission Deadline: 2025.06.23
Técnico de Recursos Humanos/ Human Resources Technician
Other
Area: Not available
Reference: RH/IBMC/0606/2025
Institution: Institute for Molecular and Cell Biology
Submission Open: 2025.06.06
Submission Deadline: 2025.06.13
Junior Researcher
Contrato a termo incerto /Contract for unspecified duration
Area: Biomédicas
Salary Range: € 2.351,53
Reference: Researcher/FCT_SUPERATE/i3S/1106/2025
Institution: Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde - Universidade do Porto
Project: Super-Diffusive Nanoparticles for Oral Administration of Therapeutic Peptides
Submission Open: 2025.06.11
Submission Deadline: 2025.07.03

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