Open Call for a Postdoctoral Researcher
Optical and Computational Biophysics
Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência, Oeiras, Portugal

The Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência – IGC (https://gulbenkian.pt/ciencia/) is inviting
applications for a postdoctoral researcher to join the Henriques (Optical Cell Biology)
laboratory as part of a highly-collaborative and interdisciplinary team developing novel superresolution microscopy, machine learning and automation technologies and their application totackle cellular infection.
The IGC is an international institute located in a seaside town close to Lisbon, Portugal, andintegrated in a multidisciplinary campus. It is a world-leading biology research center,
providing modern facilities and an exciting research environment. IGC strategy also includes
investment in outstanding central resources, participation and development of national andinternational networks and activities, as well as in public dissemination, outreach activities aswell as promotion of science in the developing world (see more and quantitative info in
https://gulbenkian.pt/ciencia/homepage/igc/facts-and-figures/). The IGC has a vibrantenvironment, composed by approximately 400 people, 300 scientists, amongst which one third
are foreigners from over 40 nationalities.
ROLE:
The postdoctoral researcher will develop and use optical, computational and biomedical
approaches to explore the integration of automated and intelligent super-resolution
microscopy into large image-based infection assays. The post-holder will be hosted by theHenriques lab at IGC with an opportunity of short visits to the large network of collaborators
the laboratory holds.
REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants should have a PhD degree taken in the last 3 years in a relevant field and extensive
research experience in computational and optical biophysics. Experience in cell biology,
structural biology, host-pathogen interactions and computational modelling will be useful.
Good communication skills, including a good level of spoken English, which would enable agood communication and work in an international setting, are necessary. High commitment
and a collaborative attitude are needed for this job.
WE OFFER:-Fellowship annual contract starting April-July 2022, with the possibility of renewal.
Annual stipend according to the candidate’s level of expertiseContinuous training.
Career development perspectives.
Dynamic working atmosphereAPPLICATION PROCESS:Interested candidates should send to the email rjhenriques+PDApp@igc.gulbenkian.pt withthe subject ‘Postdoc Application - Optical and Computational Biophysics’ containing one PDF
file with Letter of Motivation (2 page max) and a detailed Curriculum Vitae.
Applications must be submitted from 11th February of 2022 to until the candidate of interestis selected.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
After a pre-analysis of Curriculum Vitae and letter of motivation the selected candidates
will be contacted for an interview.
NON- DISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL ACCESS POLICY:
The Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciencia of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation actively
promotes a non-discrimination and equal access policy, wherefore no candidate can beprivileged, benefitted, impaired or deprived of any rights whatsoever, or be exempt of any
duties based on ancestry, age, sex, sexual preference, marital status, family andeconomic conditions, education, origin or social conditions, genetic heritage, reduced
work capacity, disability, chronic illness, nationality, ethnic origin or race, origin territory,
language, religion, political or ideological convictions and union membership.