Equigerminal // Carriere
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Da Equigerminal, siamo guidati dall'innovazione, dal rigore scientifico e dalla passione per la salute animale. Scopri come puoi fare la differenza nella biotecnologia veterinaria.
Cosa Cerchiamo
Cerchiamo professionisti che possiedano non solo un'elevata competenza tecnica, ma anche un forte senso di responsabilità, uno spirito di collaborazione e un'apertura all'innovazione continua.
Rigor
Precisione scientifica e pensiero metodico in ogni fase della ricerca e dello sviluppo.
Innovazione
Apertura a nuove idee e coraggio di essere pionieri nelle soluzioni di biotecnologia veterinaria.
Cooperazione
Una mentalità collaborativa che unisce diverse competenze verso obiettivi comuni.
Responsabilità
Un impegno verso una condotta etica, il benessere degli animali e l'impatto del nostro lavoro sulla società.
Research Positions
Explore our current openings and find out where your skills could make the biggest impact.
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Research Initiation Fellowship (RIF) – Molecular Biology / Animal Health
Join the CIICOH project and gain hands-on research experience in molecular biology applied to animal health within a One Health framework.View full details
Offer Description
This Research Initiation Fellowship (RIF/BIC) is funded by the CIICOH – Center for Integrative Intelligence for Co-Creation in One Health – Exploratory Phase and Foundation of Animal Digital Twin Sentinels project (CENTRO2030-FEDER-02231000 — Project No. 21379). The fellow will receive introductory research training in molecular biology applied to animal health, contributing to innovative One Health research through laboratory techniques and biological data analysis.
Main Responsibilities
- DNA and RNA extraction from animal samples.
- Nucleic acid quantification and quality control.
- Gene expression analysis using qPCR / RT-qPCR.
- Support molecular biomarker studies related to animal respiratory health.
- Assist in biological data analysis.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams.
Requirements
Education
- Enrolment in a Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology.
Skills
- Basic molecular biology laboratory practice.
- Interest in One Health.
- Teamwork.
- Portuguese and English.
Benefits
- Research initiation fellowship.
- Practical laboratory training.
- One Health research environment.
- Mentoring by experienced researchers.
- Multidisciplinary team.
Application
Applications should be sent to info@equigerminal.pt with subject "Application — BIC/CIICOH/2025/03", including:
- Motivation letter.
- CV.
- Proof of enrolment.
- Relevant supporting documents.
Official listing (EURAXESS) ↗Selection Process
Candidates will be evaluated according to their academic background, motivation for research and suitability for the objectives of the CIICOH project. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Research Position in Bioinformatics / Data Science
Join Equigerminal's CIICOH project to integrate molecular biology, bioinformatics and artificial intelligence for innovative One Health research.View full details
Offer Description
Equigerminal S.A. is recruiting an MSc or PhD researcher to join the CIICOH – Center for Integrative Intelligence for Co-Creation in One Health project.
The successful candidate will contribute to cutting-edge R&D activities integrating molecular, clinical and environmental data to develop predictive models for animal health. Research focuses on companion animals and horses, combining molecular biology, bioinformatics and artificial intelligence within a One Health framework.
Main Responsibilities
- Extract and quantify total RNA, microRNA, viral RNA and genomic DNA.
- Perform gene expression analysis using RT-qPCR.
- Conduct molecular biomarker analysis related to respiratory health.
- Perform SNP genotyping and next-generation sequencing (preferably Oxford Nanopore).
- Integrate molecular, clinical and environmental datasets.
- Develop and support machine learning models for predictive analysis.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary researchers across biology, veterinary science and data science.
Requirements
Education
- MSc or PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Data Science, Biomedical Engineering or a related field.
Required Skills
- Experience with molecular biology techniques.
- Experience analysing molecular, clinical and environmental datasets.
- Knowledge of bioinformatics workflows and machine learning.
- Excellent written and spoken Portuguese and English.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation according to the FCT 2025 fellowship table.
- Meal allowance.
- Personal accident insurance.
- Social security contributions where applicable.
- Opportunity to contribute to innovative One Health research.
- Integration into a multidisciplinary R&D team.
Application
Applications are open from 28 June to 14 July 2025.
Send your application to info@equigerminal.org including:
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae.
- Degree certificates.
- Motivation letter.
- Other relevant supporting documents.
Selection Process
Selection is based on curriculum evaluation (70%), motivation letter (20%) and interview (10%) for the top-ranked candidates.
The selection committee is chaired by Dr. Isabel Fidalgo Carvalho, with Dr. Ricardo Vieira Pires and Dr. Euclides Vieira Pires serving as members.
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Research Position in Systems Engineering, Data Engineering or Web Development
Join the CIICOH project to develop and evolve the AImals digital platform supporting Digital Animal Twin Sentinels through modern web technologies, data engineering and secure cloud infrastructure.View full details
Offer Description
Equigerminal S.A. is recruiting an MSc or PhD researcher to strengthen the development of the AImals technology platform. The successful candidate will contribute to a secure, scalable and interoperable platform supporting Digital Animal Twin Sentinels by integrating molecular, clinical and environmental information into predictive One Health models.
Main Responsibilities
- Develop and expand the platform’s data infrastructure for secure, scalable, interoperable storage and processing of heterogeneous data
- Build data pipelines to integrate clinical, molecular, genetic, laboratory, social, and environmental datasets
- Design and implement backend services and APIs for secure communication between databases and user interfaces
- Develop interactive web dashboards, including longitudinal dashboards, for real-time and temporal health data visualization
- Integrate multimedia elements (interactive charts, animations, images, videos) into web applications to enhance data interpretation
- Collaborate on the development of taxonomies and ontologies for data standardization and semantic interoperability
- Implement data privacy, authentication, and authorization protocols in compliance with GDPR
- Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to translate research and technical requirements into effective solutions
- Support the creation of Digital Animal Twin Sentinels by integrating multi-source data into predictive digital models
Requirements
Education
- MSc or PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Web Development or related fields.
Skills
- Proven experience in full-stack web development, including backend and frontend design for scientific or data-intensive platforms
- Strong skills in implementing RESTful APIs for secure database-UI connections
- Experience building interactive dashboards, including longitudinal dashboards
- Ability to integrate multimedia elements into web applications
- Knowledge of data standardization and interoperability practices (taxonomies, ontologies, standards like FHIR, JSON)
- Understanding of data privacy, GDPR compliance, and implementation of authentication and authorization protocols
- Proficiency in backend technologies, preferably Python (FastAPI or Flask), and frontend frameworks aligned with the platform stack (e.g., React)
- Experience with relational SQL databases hosted in the cloud
- Experience with data pipeline tools (e.g., Apache Airflow) and version control systems (Git)
- Fluency in Portuguese and English (both spoken and written)
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
Languages
- Portuguese – Good working proficiency
- English – Good working proficiency
Benefits
- Compensation according to the FCT 2025 fellowship table, adjusted to MSc or PhD level
- Meal allowance
- Personal accident insurance
- Social security contributions, when applicable
- Opportunity to work on a cutting-edge project integrating data engineering, web development, and animal health in a One Health context
- Integration into a multidisciplinary team committed to innovation and regenerative development
Application
Applications should be sent to info@equigerminal.org, including:
- Detailed CV.
- Degree certificates.
- Motivation letter.
- Supporting documents.
Official listing (EURAXESS) ↗Selection Process
Selection based on:
- Curriculum evaluation (70%)
- Motivation letter (20%)
- Interview (10%)
Selection Committee:
- Dr. Isabel Fidalgo Carvalho (Chair)
- Dr. David Fonseca Palma
- Dr. Ricardo Vieira Pires
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