Bioinformatics Research Fellowship at University of Minho, Portugal | €1,359/Month | Apply Now

Can artificial intelligence make sense of the huge datasets that meta-omics produces? This Bioinformatics Research Fellowship at the Centre of Biological Engineering (CEB), University of Minho, in Braga, Portugal, is built around that question. The nine-month fellowship (reference CEB-BI-64-2026) suits Master’s graduates who are ready to enrol in a PhD or a non-degree course.

  • Position: Research Fellowship (one fellowship), reference CEB-BI-64-2026
  • Location: CEB, Gualtar campus, Braga, Portugal
  • Research Area: Bioinformatics and AI Tools for Meta-omics Data Analysis

About The Organization

The Centre of Biological Engineering (CEB) is a research unit of the University of Minho in northern Portugal. This fellowship belongs to the R&D project BioNext – Integrated Platform for Sustainable Biotechnologies and Digital Transition (NORTE2030-FEDER-02698600). The European Union co-finances the project through the Northern Regional Operational Programme Norte 2030.

Bioinformatics Research Fellowship Job Description

The fellow will develop bioinformatics and artificial intelligence tools for meta-omics data analysis. The work runs at CEB on the Gualtar campus under Dr Nuno Miguel Dias Cerca, coordinator of the host unit. In addition, Dr Andreia Filipa Ferreira Salvador will provide scientific supervision. As a result, the Bioinformatics Research Fellowship lasts nine months and is not renewable. The provisional start date is January 2027.

Bioinformatics Research Fellowship – Key Responsibilities

  • Organise, integrate and offer existing bioinformatics platforms through accessible, user-friendly interfaces.
  • Evaluate, improve and extend the functions of existing platforms.
  • Add artificial intelligence algorithms to meta-omics analysis tools.

Educational Requirements and Eligibility For Bioinformatics Research Fellowship

  • Qualification: A Master’s degree in Bioinformatics, Informatics Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering or a related area.
  • Enrolment: At the date of hiring, candidates must prove enrolment in a PhD in Informatics, Chemical and Biological Engineering or Biomedical Engineering, or in a non-degree course. Applicants may apply before enrolling.
  • Grant limits: Candidates must meet FCT limits on the total time a person can hold research grants.
  • Nationality: EU nationals, third-country nationals, stateless persons and refugees can apply.
  • Experience: Freshers are eligible; research experience is only a preferred factor.

Skills and Qualifications

  • Preferred: research experience in bioinformatics.
  • Preferred: computer programming skills.

Salary and Benefits

The monthly stipend is €1,359.64, in line with the FCT grant table and University of Minho rules. The university pays it on the 23rd of each month by bank transfer. Also, benefits include reimbursement of voluntary social security contributions (first level) and personal accident insurance.

Selection Process

A jury chaired by Associate Professor Miguel Rocha (Department of Informatics) will score candidates on a 0–5 scale. Specifically, the weighting is academic path 35%, personal curriculum 45% and motivation letter 20%. Looking for a Bioinformatics role that blends biology with AI? This Bioinformatics Research Fellowship offers project-based research in Braga. However, the deadline is 23 November 2026, 23:59 (Lisbon time), so eligible candidates should apply soon.

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