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INSTITUTO DE MEDICINA MOLECULAR
CELLULAR IMMUNOLOGY UNIT
FACULDADE DE MEDICINA DA UNIVERSIDADE DE LISBOA
Av. Professor Egas Moniz
Ed. Egas Moniz
1649-028 Lisboa
Phone: +351 217 999 411
Fax: +351 217 999 412
AD FOR ALLOCATION OF A RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP
Reference of Fellowship IMM/BI/38-2012
The Cellular Immunology Unit from Instituto de Medicina Molecular is opening a call for a Research Fellowship funded by
Bayer Global Hemophilia Awards, under the project “Boosting dendritic cell function to facilitate tolerance induction to
recombinant clotting factors”.
Work Plan and Goals
The investigation will be directed towards the study of mechanisms that maintain immune tolerance, using models of
haemophilia and autoimmunity, namely regulatory T cells and immune regulatory cytokines. The candidate may wish to
read recent group publications.
Key responsibilities: Develop and implement new scientific techniques and experimental protocols; Test hypotheses and
analyse scientific data from a variety of sources; Contribute ideas for new research projects; Share responsibility for
shaping research plans; Represent the research group at external meetings/seminars; Collaborate in the preparation of
scientific reports and journal articles and present data/papers at conferences; Use specialist scientific equipment in a
laboratory environment.
Scientific Area: Cellular Immunology
Profile of Candidate
• Degree in a biomedical related field of study;
• Effective written and spoken communication skills, with good command of English language.
• Highly motivated and committed with clear ability for critical reasoning.
• Interest in continuing the research project as a PhD student.
Ideally the candidate should be interested in pursuing the research project for a doctoral degree.
Duration
6 months in full-time regime, according to the Law n. º 40/2004, of August 18th, of the Estatuto do Bolseiro de
Investigação Científica (http://www.fct.mctes.pt/pt/apoios/bolsas/estatutodobolseiro) and according to Regulation of
Fellowships from Instituto de Medicina Molecular (IMM). The fellowship can eventually be extended for equal periods, until
the maximum stipulated in Regulation of Fellowships of IMM.
Start Date of Fellowship: July, 2012
Workplace and Scientific direction
The work will be conducted in the Cellular Immunology Unit at IMM, under the supervision of Prof. Luis Graça and Dr.
Vanessa Oliveira.
Remuneration
The monthly remuneration will be according to the values stipulated in Regulation of Fellowships of IMM.
Documents required
- Motivation letter
- Detailed CV
- Academic certificate (Degree)
- Reference letters, with contact details (Optional)
Method of Selection: pre-selection based on curriculum evaluation (70%) and letter of motivation (30%); final selection
based on curriculum evaluation 30% and 70% interview.
Evaluation
Applications will be assessed by a jury composed by Prof. Luís Graça, Silvia Almeida, PhD, and Vanessa Oliveira, PhD.
Deadline and application
The call will be open for 10 business days, starting on May 30th, 2012 and ending on June 13th, 2012.
Applications should be addressed to Professor Luis Graça through the email [email protected] (preferred method) or by post
to Instituto de Medicina Molecular, Cellular Immunology Unit, Av. Prof. Egas Moniz, Ed. Egas Moniz, 1649-028 Lisboa,
indicating the reference of the Fellowship.
Notification of Results
The results will be posted in the IMM website, http://www.imm.fm.ul.pt, and in the lobby of the Institute.
Lisbon, May 15th, 2012
The Executive Director of Instituto de Medicina Molecular
(Professor Maria do Carmo Salazar Velez Roque da Fonseca)