Bioinformatics Research Fellowship at University of Minho, Portugal | Stipend €1,359/month
Can artificial intelligence help make sense of the huge datasets produced by meta-omics studies? This Bioinformatics Research Fellowship at the Centre of Biological Engineering (CEB), University of Minho, in Braga, Portugal, focuses on developing bioinformatics and AI tools for meta-omics under the BioNext project. The nine-month fellowship pays a monthly stipend of €1,359.64, and applications close on 23 November 2026 (23:59 Lisbon time).
- Position: Research Fellowship (Ref. CEB-BI-64-2026)
- Location: Gualtar Campus, Braga, Portugal
- Research Area: Bioinformatics and AI Tools for Meta-omics (BioNext)
- Reference: CEB-BI-64-2026
- Scientific Area: Bioinformatics
Project Details
Moreover, the fellowship is part of the R&D project BioNext – Integrated Platform for Sustainable Biotechnologies and Digital Transition (NORTE2030-FEDER-02698600). The project is co-financed by the European Union through the Northern Regional Operational Programme Norte 2030.
Research Fellowship Job Description
Work plan: development of bioinformatics and artificial intelligence tools for meta-omics data analysis. First, the fellow will organise, integrate and offer existing bioinformatics platforms through user-friendly interfaces. Second, the fellow will evaluate, improve and extend these platforms, including adding AI algorithms.
In addition, the work will be done at CEB on the Gualtar campus in Braga. It is directed by Dr Nuno Miguel Dias Cerca (coordinator of the host unit), with scientific supervision by Dr Andreia Filipa Ferreira Salvador.
Bioinformatics Research Fellowship – Key Responsibilities
- Organising, integrating and offering existing bioinformatics platforms through accessible, user-friendly interfaces.
- Evaluating, improving and extending the functions of existing platforms, including adding AI algorithms.
Educational Requirements and Eligibility For Bioinformatics Research Fellowship
Who can apply: Master’s degree holders who are enrolled in a PhD by the hiring date. Eligible PhDs are Informatics, Chemical and Biological Engineering or Biomedical Engineering; a non-degree course also counts. Enrolment is checked at contracting, so applicants may apply before enrolling.
Mandatory requirements:
- A Master’s degree in Bioinformatics, Informatics Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering or related areas.
- Compliance with FCT limits on the total time a person can hold research grants (two years for graduate/Master’s grants in non-degree programmes. Four years for doctoral-student fellowships).
Nationality: Nationals of EU member states, third-country nationals, stateless persons and refugees are eligible.
Experience: Freshers eligible. As a result, research experience is only a preferred factor and no minimum years are stated.
Skills and Qualifications
Preferred:Furthermore, research experience in bioinformatics and computer programming skills.
Salary and Benefits
For this Bioinformatics Research Fellowship, the monthly stipend is €1,359.64, following the FCT grant table and University of Minho rules. It is paid on the 23rd of each month by bank transfer.
Additional Information
Benefits: Reimbursement of voluntary social security contributions (first level) and personal accident insurance.
Terms: The fellow works exclusively on the grant under the Research Fellow Statute (Law 40/2004) and the FCT and University of Minho fellowship regulations.
Selection: A jury chaired by Associate Professor Miguel Rocha (Department of Informatics) scores candidates on a 0–5 scale. The weights are academic path 35%, personal curriculum 45% and motivation letter 20%.
- Duration: 9-month fellowship, not renewable
- Provisional Start: January 2027
- Application Deadline: 23 November 2026, 23:59 (Lisbon time)
Looking for a Bioinformatics Research Fellowship that combines AI with meta-omics data? This University of Minho opportunity in Braga offers a nine-month funded fellowship starting in January 2027, with a monthly stipend of €1,359.64. If your background matches the requirements, apply before 23 November 2026. You can also explore more research jobs in Europe on BioTecNika.
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