Postdoctoral Researcher in Biomedical Sciences: Universidade Católica Portuguesa (UCP) invites applications for one Postdoctoral Researcher position at the Católica Biomedical Research Centre (CBR), based at the Católica Medical School. The position is part of the ERA Chair project “CBeRa”, funded by the European Commission under Horizon Europe, aiming to integrate complex systems and network science approaches for biomedical research. The selected researcher will join an international and multidisciplinary team, contributing to advanced data-driven methods for understanding human health and disease.
📢 Job Opening: Postdoctoral Researcher in Biomedical Sciences / Data Science
Institution: Universidade Católica Portuguesa (UCP)
Location: Lisboa – Oeiras, Portugal
Internal Reference: CBR-2025-09
📊 Summary Table:
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Position Title | Postdoctoral Researcher |
| Designation | Junior Researcher |
| Scientific Fields | Biomedical Sciences, Data Science, Complex Systems, Network Science |
| Location | Lisboa – Oeiras, Portugal |
| Project | ERA Chair “CBeRa” – GA 101186558 |
| Salary | €2,645.66/month gross + allowances |
| Contract Type | Full-time with exclusivity clause |
| Application Deadline | 15 September 2025 |
🧑🔬 Designation:
Junior Researcher (Postdoctoral Level)
🧪 Research Area:
- Complex Systems
- Network Science
- Data Science in Biomedical Applications
- Health Data Integration
📍 Location:
Católica Biomedical Research Centre (CBR),
Católica Medical School,
Universidade Católica Portuguesa,
Lisboa – Oeiras, Portugal
🎓 Eligibility / Qualification:
General Requirements:
- Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences, Data Science, Complex Systems, or related fields.
- Proven ability to work both independently and in collaborative research teams.
- Strong communication skills in English (spoken and written).
- Demonstrated commitment, motivation, and initiative.
Specific Requirements:
- More than 3 years of experience in Complex Systems, Network Science, or Data Science.
- Programming skills in Python, including libraries such as NetworkX.
- Experience with data platforms such as MySQL and MongoDB.
- Familiarity with multicultural and multilingual research environments.
📋 Job Description:
- Participate in the ERA Chair project “CBeRa”, developing integrative approaches to biomedical research.
- Work with complex, multi-scale, and heterogeneous health data.
- Collaborate with the CBeRa team, project coordinator Prof. Pedro Simas, and ERA Chair holder Prof. Luis Rocha.
- Engage in knowledge transfer, scientific publishing, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Contribute to the development of tools and models for holistic health analysis.
📌 Selection Process & Evaluation Criteria:
Assessment Components:
| Criteria | Weight |
|---|---|
| Scientific & Technological Output | 20% |
| Applied / Practice-Based Research | 20% |
| Knowledge Dissemination & Outreach | 20% |
| Interview (Top 3 candidates only) | 40% |
- All activities considered must be relevant to the call’s scientific domain.
- The final score will be presented on a 0–100 scale.
Selection Committee:
- President: Prof. Dr. João Pedro Simas
- Members: Prof. Dr. Luis M. Rocha, Dr. José Lourenço, Dr. Marija Garcia
📬 How to Apply:
Interested candidates should prepare the following documents:
- A cover letter detailing interest and fit for the position.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) with publication record and project experience.
- Copy of doctoral degree certificate (with recognition if obtained abroad).
- Any other documents relevant to the call.
Submit your application as per instructions on the official university call or recruitment page. (Link to application portal to be inserted once available.)
📅 Last Date to Apply: 15 September 2025
Application period: 07/25/2025 – 09/15/2025
Predicted starting date: 10/01/2025
For further details, please visit the Universidade Católica Portuguesa official website or the Católica Biomedical Research Centre’s project page.
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